SW Washington Opportunity Internship Program

Student Expectations

Opportunity Internship Program (OIP)
The goal of OIP is to provide low-income high school students work experience in a field of their interest, and to encourage them to pursue post secondary education in a related field. The OIP achieves this by partnering with employers to provide a minimum of 90-hour internships for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in high demand careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM). Students who successfully complete the internship will receive a $450 stipend and scholarship for post-secondary education expenses.

Students eligible for the OIP

• Are at least 16 years old and a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school
• Qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program
• Interested in pursuing post-secondary enrollment for training in a STEM career
• Have demonstrated work-readiness skills (such as punctuality, commitment, responsibility)

Student Expectations Prior to Internship:

• Complete all required program application paperwork in a timely manner
• Work with the STEM Coach and school staff to develop a career learning plan that includes internship and post-secondary objectives and plans
• Complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) within 30 days of program enrollment
• Participate in required work readiness training activities which will include: cover letter and resume writing, interviewing skills, on-the-job expectations, employee rights and responsibilities, communication and issue resolution, and other topics as identified by STEM Coach and district staff
• Prepare and submit a resume and cover letter to apply for an internship
• Interview with employers to secure an internship

During the Internship:

• Attend company orientation and company tour
• Perform tasks as described in position description and assigned by supervisor
• Meet monthly with STEM coach to discuss experience and progress on career learning plan
• Complete required documentation

Post-Internship:

• Participate in post-program evaluation
• Write thank-you letter to company/supervisor
• Continue to work with STEM coach towards career plan objectives

For more information or to apply, contact:
Suzie Downs at suzie.downs@camas.wednet.edu or
or Linda Barnes at linda.barnes@camas.wednet.

2010 ACPE Scholarships

This year the Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) has allocated $12,500 for scholarships of up to $2,500 each for students in Oregon and Washington. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field.
A completed application packet should be submitted to Joan Cortlund postmarked no later than March 12, 2010 to the address below. Successful applicants will be notified via email by April 16, 2009. The amount of the award will be paid to the college/school of the awardees choice and must be used within 3 years from the date of the award. For more information and an application copy follow this link... http://www.acpenw.org/home/awards.html

WAVA Scholarship

WAVA

An Association of Career & Technical Education Administrators
2009-2010 Phyllis Lawson Scholarship Award

Scholarship Information:
The Washington Association of Vocational Administrators Scholarship will be awarded to two Washington State candidates, one for each of the following categories:

1. A graduating high school senior who has distinguished him/herself in the field of Career and Technical Education during high school
2. A post-high school student in one of the following Teacher Preparation programs:
3. Third or fourth year student in a Career and Technical Education Teacher Education Program (Baccalaureate Degree)
4. An individual who is pursuing Type II (industry-based) CTE Teacher Certification
5. A scholarship committee will review entries and select two winners, one from each category – each will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Submit applications to the WAVA Scholarship Chair – address listed below:

Linda Hupka, CTE Director
Bremerton High School
1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337

The WAVA Scholarship application form is available at the WAVA website, www.wavanet.org
The application PDF link is here.