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College & Career Events Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 1, 9/30/22

Welcome to the College & Career Events Newsletter! Read on for important events and resources to help you prepare for life after high school graduation.

Sept. 30 is National Chewing Gum Day

Celebrate the day by buying a pack of your favorite flavor of chewing gum. Share a piece with your friends. You could also have a bubble-blowing contest. Just be sure not to get it in your hair when it pops!

Did you know that the first commercially available gum hit the market in 1848? Since then, the chewing gum industry has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry. This means there are many gum-related jobs you can do, some needing a bachelor’s degree and others not.

One such job that doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree is being a gum taster. Gum tasters work alongside gum scientists, called gumologists, and spend countless hours trying to perfect the taste of every single flavor before they are released into the market.

Their job involves chewing different gums and providing feedback that helps the gumologists tweak the taste to come up with the best possible flavor.

Gum tasters earn between $58,000 and $107,500 a year (jobmonkey.com). Such wages mean it’s one of the best fun jobs that pay well without a degree. The best-paying companies include the likes of Cadbury’s, Wrigley’s, Trident, and Dentyne.

COLLEGE & CAREER EXPO AT CHIAWANA

Monday, October 10th

Stop by to chat with college, career and military representatives!

8:00 am - 2:00 pm (class sign-up tours- Juniors & Senior level classes preferred)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Open to all students and families, evening presentations for juniors and seniors)

Evening Session Presentations (Juniors & Seniors only):

  • 6:00 - 6:30 pm: College Application Process, Presenter- University of Idaho
  • 6:30 - 7:00 pm: Financial Aid & Paying for College, Presenter- Columbia Basin College
  • 7:00 -7:30 pm: Career Pathways and other Opportunities, Presenter- TC Futures
  • 7:30 - 8:00 pm: Graduation Checklist (Seniors Only), Presenter- Senior Counselors

RECAP: 2021 College & Career Fair Video

SENIORS -Are you planning to attend a College or Technical/Professional School?

THE APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2022

What is Financial Aid?

Watch the video below:

Get help with your Financial Aid application in October!

CHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS

DATES: Oct 3, 17 & 24

6:00 - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: CHIAWANA LIBRARY & SEMINAR ROOM (upstairs)

CHS students and families, get in-person help with filling out your FAFSA (Federal or WASFA applications. Representatives from WSU Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College in attendance.

**STUDENTS- Please bring a charged laptop and your 2021 family tax information.**

Questions about completing your FAFSA or WASFA? Contact Guidance Specialist, Mr. Brown, via email mbrown@psd1.org

Learn more about Seattle University!

Seattle U Admissions representative, Marta Vegdahl-Crowell, will be at Chiawana on Wednesday, October 8th at 8:45 am. Stop by Student Services to meet with her.

CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

Oct 13 at WSU Tri-Cities

Washington State University Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin College and Washington Workforce Portal have partnered to provide employers with an opportunity to meet with students, alumni and community members from the greater Tri-Cities area. Attend to find your internship opportunity or future job!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email tricities.careers@wsu.edu.

Registration is required to attend this event.

HIRING EVENT

Local Police & Correctional Officers

Join us on October 12, 2022 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Richland Public Library, Doris Roberts Gallery, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland for a Local Police & Correctional Officers Hiring Event.

Participating Agencies Include:

  • Benton County Corrections
  • Benton County Sheriff
  • Coyote Ridge Corrections
  • Franklin County
  • Kennewick Police
  • Richland Police
  • Pasco Police
  • Two Rivers Corrections
  • Washington State Patrol
  • TC Futures
  • WorkSource

Students- We want to hear from you!

CHS CAREER DAY SURVEY

Career Day is coming to CHS this winter for 10th -12th grades. Students- click the link below to fill out the Career Day survey to let us know what Careers YOU want to hear about.

VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS

The virtual fairs offer a dynamic digital meeting space for connecting students and families with colleges and universities. NACAC Virtual College Fairs inspire students to explore their options and pursue their college dreams.

October 9th- College Fair

Event Details: 1:00 -6:00 pm Eastern Time

Location: Online

November 2nd- College Fair

Event Details: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Time

Location: Online

Over 300 Colleges and Technical Schools in attendance!

SAVE THE DATE

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Virtual College Fair

November 5th, 2022

Sign-up for the Washington Workforce Portal!

Washington Workforce Portal is a FREE online resource connecting students with employers offering internship opportunities within the state. Students can create a profile, upload cover letters, resumes and apply to internships directly on the site.

MEET WITH MILITARY REPS DURING LUNCH

Talk with a representative from the military during lunch time and learn about options after high school.

Thursday, October 6th & 20th

The Marine Corps

The Marine Corps plays a major role as the first force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. Total service commitment ranges from four to six years.

EXPLORE MILITARY CAREERS

Choosing a military career requires careful consideration and planning. To start your research, we’ve organized military career fields to help you find one that matches your skill set and interests. Each listing below includes that field’s typical careers, required training, daily responsibilities and even associated civilian careers.

Visit us in Student Services!

Have a college or career related event to share with students? Email a CHS Student Services Specialist below to be featured in the next newsletter:

Mike Brown, College & Career Guidance Specialist, mbrown@psd1.org

Ana Tuiaea-Ruud, Career & Technical Education (CTE) Community Engagement Manager, aruud@psd1.org

Credits:

Created with images by zimmytws - "Financial Aid money" • janifest - "A police car rushes to the emergency call with lights turned on" • Alexandra_Koch - "video call video conference computer" • Confidence - "group of black university students studying outdoor in a park together" • StartupStockPhotos - "student typing keyboard"