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New Start High School
614 SW 120th Street Burien, WA 98146

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Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Career Programs, Camps & Events

There are quite a few career programs, camps and events for high school students that are offered on a rolling basis by a variety of incredible businesses and organizations. Camps, special events and programs can provide students with a wealth of knowledge in any given industry, help them network and become more aware of future career opportunities.

Check back regularly to see what new and exciting programs have become available.

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Click the below descriptions for more details and how to register. 

Youth Resource Fair 2019

"YouthForce serves over 400 under served teens throughout King County each year through paid internships at unique companies and a career readiness program.

This winter we are hosting a Youth Resource Fair for individuals age 14-21 on Saturday, December 7th at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club from 11:00-1:00 PM. We intend to have 35-45 companies and organizations participate and speak to teens about jobs and local opportunities."- YouthForce

REGISTER NOW DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 19! 

Who: Youth ages 14-21

Where: Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club

Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-resource-fair-2019-tickets-68215354963

ACE Mentor Program-Architecture, Construction & Engineering

Are you interested in Architecture, Construction or Engineering? The Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program is a free after-school program which pairs high school students with professional mentors from the building industry. Through this program students get to meet with mentors, go on field trips to job sites, and work on their own building design project guided by a team of local volunteer mentors from the building industry - from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping!

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 25th!

When: 

  • November through May
  • Meetings once every two weeks
  • 4-6 pm at the local mentor office

Where: Available in South King County and surrounding areas

Who: Open to students in grades 9-12

Apply here: https://app.acementor.org/login

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Interested in volunteering? You will have the opportunity to support the 2019, Para Los Niños Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner “Sueños”. As a volunteer you will support their biggest fundraising event of the year. There are several volunteer roles and times throughout the day! 

APPLY NOW! 

Date: November 16, 2019. 

Location: Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center (17620 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188)

Sign-up sheet: https://volunteersignup.org/9F4PW

Western Aerospace Scholars: Museum of Flight

 "A two-part program for high school sophomores and juniors focused on the history and future exploration of space by NASA and topics in Earth and Space Science.

Part one of this opportunity includes;  Online distance learning course designed in partnership with NASA and the University of Washington, which provides students the opportunity to earn five UW college credits*

Part two entails a multi-day residency experience where students work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators."- MOF WAS

APPLY BY OCTOBER 30th!

Who: 10th and 11th Grades

Where: Online AND Museum of Flight

Application link: www.museumofflight.org/WAS

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Highline Cancer Center, part of Highline Medical Center, is seeking students who are interested in healthcare issues and careers, especially in cancer prevention and treatment! Highline is an innovative Cancer Center offering the latest treatments including chemotherapy, biological therapy, robot-assisted surgery and naturopathic treatments. Take advantage of this rare opportunity available to you, and start making a big difference in people's lives while still in high school! 

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis!

  • Schedule: 2-3 days a week (6-10 hours total each week); Training and 100 hours total required.
  • Location: Highline Medical complex, 16233 Sylvester Rd. SW
  • Eligibility:
    • Commit to four hours a week for at least six months
    • 100 hours of service prior to the six months being completed
    • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Apply: Complete the online volunteer application to get started 
Alianza Youth Leadership Program

Want to unlock your leadership potential and enact change in your community! The Alianza Youth Leadership Program is a movement of collective young leaders. You will have the opportunity to learn community organizing through training's and civic engagement projects. A few issues you will be engaging in are issues affecting the Latinx community in Washington state such as environmental and climate justice.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS!

Who: Latinx youth ages 16-25 years old

Where: Various locations

Apply: Apply here and or contact Salvador Salazar, Civic Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator, at salvador@latinocommunityfund.org