POST SECONDARY
TRANSITION MANUAL
STEILACOOOM SCHOOL DISTRICT
STEILACOOM HIGH SCHOOL
54 SENTINEL DRIVE
STEILACOOM, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
POST SECONDARY MANUAL
The Post Secondary Manual is really about the next steps you will
take after high school. It is your personal plan for setting life goals. The
information in this handbook along with work from your portfolio may be
the most important steps you take to successfully complete a program at a
technical, community, or four year college, private school, apprenticeship,
or within the military. The more effort you put into your handbook and
portfolio the more likely you will achieve your educational and life goals.
Procedures, general information, and specific 11th grade requirements are
provided in this handbook. You are encouraged to talk to your parents,
counselors, teachers, employers, friends, people on the job, and former
students for answers to your specific questions.
Best of luck in your future! Remember luck is where planning meets
opportunity!
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
http://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/
Steilacoom Historical School District and Pupil Services would like to
acknowledge and heartily thank Franklin Pierce School District for allowing
the template of their Post-Secondary Transition Handbook to be used in the
creation of this manual.
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It is your responsibility to make sure you are on line for graduation. Please make sure you enroll in appropriate classes needed to meet graduation requirements. You will receive periodical follow-up information from Sp.Ed. Case managing teacher regarding your graduation process. Meet periodically with your counselor to review your graduation progress.
Students are assigned to counselors alphabetically. Listed below are the counselor assignments. Students should work with their Sp.Ed. Case managing teacher in reference to class selections, schedule changes, post high school information and personal concerns.
A-L Carol Kalloch
M-Z Charm Harris
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Table of Contents
Steilacoom High School District Graduation Requirements 1
Washington High School Credit Check Sheet 2
Employment
Locating Jobs 3-4
Job Application...................................................................................5
Hints on How to Present Information in Applications 5
Developing a Resumι ..6
Sample Resume 7
Cover Letter 8
Sample Cover Letter ..9
The Job Interview ...10
Hints for a Successful Interview 10
Community-Based Organizations ..11
Safeway Application 12-13
Apprenticeships
Preparing for Apprenticeship ..14
Apprenticeship involves much more than getting a job: It is a career choice and commitment ..................... 14
Apprenticeship Training Programs 15
Washington State Regional Apprenticeship Coordinators .16
Pre-Apprenticeship Preparation 17-19
Apprenticeship Application 20
What About the Military?
Selective Service .21
Who Must Register? 21
Military 22
Military Academies 23
Sample Requirements: U.S. Air Force Academy 23
ROTC Scholarships and Student Aid Programs 24
Military Applications 25-28
Two-Year College or Technical College Admission Information
Applying for Admission to a Community College ..29
Transferring ........................................................................................................ 29
Washington State Two-Year Community College Admission Requirements 30
Vocational Training ..31
Choose a Vocational School 31
Washington State Vocational Training Opportunities ..32
Technical Colleges 32
Career Schools 32
Arts and Communication 32
Business & Marketing ......................................................32
Engineering and Technology 33
Science and Natural Services 33
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Health and Human Services 33
Massage.....................................................................................................................34
Medical ........................................................................................................34
Pierce College Application ..35-36
Four-Year College Admission Information
College Admission Tests .37
PSAT, SAT and SAT II .37
ACT .37
Advanced Placement Tests .37
What's Your Best Score? ACT or SAT .38
1998 Freshman Admission Index ..39
College Searches, Scholarships, and Financial Aid on the Web 40
College Admissions .41
College Application Procedures 41-42
Applying for Admission to a Four-Year College .42
Plan Your Campus Visit .42
Uniform Undergraduate Application ..43-46
Washington State Four-Year College Admission Requirements ..47-50
Request for Letter of Recommendation .51
Student Information Worksheet 52
Letters Of Recommendation Personal Data Form ..53-54
Personal Data (Sample) .55
Here Are Some Things You Should Consider if Your Post Secondary Plans Are for a
Two- or Four-Year College 56
College Visits and Scholarships 56
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarship Search Information 57
Financial Aid Checklist ..58
Financial Aid (Community, Technical and 4 Year Colleges) .59
Types of Financial Aid .60
The Scholarship Search .61
Senior Scholarship Portfolio ..62
Scholarship Selection Criteria 63
Personal Data Sheet .64
Financial Summary .64
Estimated Educational Expenses ..64
Educational and Career Goals 65
Activity Record 66-67
Services for Students with Disabilities
Special Services for Students with Disabilities 68
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) .68
Coordinators of Services for Students with Disabilities 69
Transition and Alternate Plan .70
Site Visit (Post-Secondary) ..71
Hints for a Campus Visit .72
Financial Plan ..73-74
Budget .75
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Steilacoom School District
Graduation Requirements
A high school diploma will only be awarded to students who have completed all requirements indicated through their IEP. Students must have completed all requirements for graduation prior to participating in the graduation ceremonies.
Definition Of A Credit
Successful completion of a one semester course equals .5 credit. Some of the course requirements listed below may be completed by courses cross credited through departments other than those listed.
Transcripts
A transcript of credits is a copy of your academic performance including classes taken, grades received, etc., for grades 9 through 12. Transcripts are sent on request for admission to colleges/universities and technical/trade schools. Transcripts are often requested by prospective employers. OFFICIAL transcripts are sent directly from the school to the party requesting your academic record. If you wish for your transcript sent, you must sign the transcript release form that will be available in the Main office.
Cap, Gown, And Announcements
A senior class meeting will be held to discuss ordering your cap and gown for graduation. Graduation announcements, name cards, and other items will also be available.
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1. Job Service Centers
The Washington State Employment Security Department provides job placement assistance through a network of Job Service Centers (JSC). Job seekers are screened, offered employment counseling, job search assistance, testing and referral to training, job, and other services.
In addition to helping applicants, the JSC assists employers in special recruiting efforts for hard-to-fill jobs, provide special testing and screening, and serve as an information source on employment development, affirmative action compliance, alien certification, the labor market, and programs especially designed to meet the needs of employers.
Washington State Employment American Lake Veterans' Outstation
Security Dept. Commissioners Office 663 A-4 (116 Building 148)
21 Maple Park Drive Tacoma, WA 98493
PO Box 9046 253-582-8440 ext. 6889
Olympia, WA 98507-9046 253-589-4042 FAX
(360) 902-9301
Lakewood Job Service Center Fort Lewis Veterans Job Service
10107 South Tacoma Way, Suite A2 Building 5213, MS: 74
Tacoma, WA 98499-4664 Fort Lewis, WA 98433-5000
(253) 589-7119 (253) 967-2790
Olympia Job Service Center McChord Outstation Job
3738 Pacific Avenue SE Service Center
PO Box 9765 62 MSS/WSES
Olympia, WA 98507 552 A Street
(360) 407-5100 McChord AFB, WA 98438
2. Web Sites for Your Job Search
Washington State Employment Security http://www.wa.gov/esd/
Work Source Washington http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/wsfactsheet.htm
Work Source Joblinks http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/jobs.htm
Washington Employment Web Pages http://members.aol.com/gwattier/washjob.htm
Plan for Tomorrow Today http://www.wtb.wa.gov/careerguide/
The News Tribune Classifieds http://www.tribnet.com/classifieds/employment.asp
South Sound Jobs http://www.southsoundjobs.com/default.asp
3. Want Ads in local and regional newspapers
4. Yellow Pages in the Telephone Directory
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5. The local library has business and industrial directories that can be helpful in finding prospective employers. Most libraries subscribe to newspapers from various cities around the country. Also, libraries have telephone directories from all areas of the country, and the Yellow Pages of these directories can be used in a job search.
6. Civil Service Job. Local, state, or Federal Civil Service positions are other sources of jobs. Most government jobs are competitive and require an application to a Civil Service Commission. More than 100 federal Job Information Centers are located around the country.
7. Private Employment agencies can help in locating job openings, and can assist with the preparation of resumes and applications. One possible disadvantage of a private agency is the fee charged the applicant.
8. Chamber of Commerce or Union Hiring Halls
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Most employers see your job application before they see you. If you want to be interviewed, your application must make an outstanding impression. Messy, illegible or incomplete forms can easily end up in the waste basket. The way you fill out your application form has a great deal to do with whether you get the interview and the job. Employers often make assumptions about the quality of work you would do by
the way you fill out an application. Always follow the directions for completing the application and check it carefully before submitting it. Use information from your resumι to help you complete the job application form.
A Social Security Number will be required.
Letter of Reference or recommendation are very helpful. They can be written by teachers, professors, employers, work associates, clergy, or counselors. Avoid asking family members for references or letters of recommendation. Such letters are addressed "To Whom It May Concern" and copies can be attached to your resume, or taken to a job interview.
Documents Verifying Education Or Training may be necessary: high school diplomas, transcripts, verification of apprenticeship or military training, or other certificates of training.
Copies Of Special Awards Or Honors can be included as well.
When explaining your reasons for leaving a job avoid terms such as fired, terminated, dissatisfied, failed, or couldn't get along. It is better to present a more positive picture - for example, company reorganized, better opportunity, career change, or returned to school.
Gaps in your work history may prevent your getting the interview unless they are made positive. Put
considerable thought into your answers, and present a positive image of your desire to do a good job.
Never falsify information on an application. It will eventually cause problems for you.
Before submitting your application, look it over and ask questions such as, "Is it neat and clean, and free of smudges? Are words and abbreviations spelled correctly? Is all the information accurate? Were all of the directions followed?" One of the more common mistakes on an application is forgetting to sign your name. Most other mistakes are just as obvious and include a wrong phone number, incorrect dates, etc. So double-checking can ensure that the employer gets a positive picture of you.
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A resumι is a summary of important facts about you, which include positive statements and highlights your strengths. It includes your personal, educational, and work history. The resume is a job-hunting tool to help you obtain a job interview.
Information to include on a resumι:
Name, Address, Phone Number
Job Objective
Work Experience
Education
Related Courses
Summary of Qualifications (skills & abilities)
Personal Background (activities, awards)
Volunteer or Community Service
References
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Amanda K. Student
1234 Willow Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 222-5400
Job Objective Seeking part-time job as a cashier
Work Experience May 2001-present Davis Supplies Tacoma, WA
Office Assistant Prepare files, type, assist manager
July 2000-Nov. 2000 Lawn Work Tacoma, WA
NeighborhoodVarious Locations
Schedule Weekly Appointments, Operate Machinery, Edging, Trimming
Summary of Ability to work with customers
Qualifications Computer Skills-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Punctual
Dependable
Education Steilacoom High School Steilacoom, WA
Graduation: 2003
GPA: 3.39
Personal Band Member
Background Student of the Month-February 2000
Volunteer at Food Bank
Participate in Volleyball & Track
References Jennifer Smart, Physics Teacher
Steilacoom High School
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
John Minister, Youth Pastor
Valley Community Church
444 184th Street West
Tacoma, WA 98276
Happy Camper, Counselor
Sunshine Resort
5678 River Road
Paradise, WA 98662
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A cover letter is just what the name implies. It is a letter that answers or spells out why that employer should use his time and money to interview you. It differs from a resume in that it targets a specific company and a specific position. The cover letter allows the applicant to stress certain abilities, skills, and experience that make him/her ideally suited for the position. A cover letter can be used to explain certain questionable area of the application or resume such as unsteady work history, health problems, etc.
Here Are Some Tips to Keep in Mind
Find out all you can about the company and let your letter reflect this knowledge. State
why you want to work for this particular company.
If possible, address your letter to the person who actually does the hiring.
Type the letter.
Use simple, direct language.
Specify the position you are writing about in the first paragraph of the cover letter.
Mention how you heard about the job.
Know your skills, abilities, and experiences, and state how you fit into the company
Tell them what makes you different from other applicants.
Give an example of personal aptitudes such as dependable, hard worker, etc. What is
your work history proves that you are dependable? How was your attendance?
Keep in mind, the employer wants to know what you can do for them, not what they can
do for you.
Keep it upbeat and positive.
Above all, check your spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure and be neat and
complete.
In closing, express your desire to provide additional information either by letter or in person.
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A well-written cover letter will help you get a personal job interview. The letter should be well organized, neatly typed, and concise.
Example:
Your Name
Your Address
City, State Zip
Date
Mr. James Arnt
Personnel Director
Apex Company
Hometown, USA 0000000
Dear Mr. Arnt:
I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Daily Gazette for a sales clerk. I wish to be considered for this job.
At the end of this month, I will graduate from Washington High School. During the past
two years, I have been enrolled in marketing education courses. My grades in marketing,
accounting, merchandising, and typing have all been above average.
I have also participated in the cooperative work experience program and have worked half-days at Benson's Apparel. During the holidays and the past two summers, Mr. Benson has employed me as a salesperson.
I will be calling in one week to make sure you received my application. I would like to
meet with you at your convenience for an interview. I can be reached at 999-9999 and look forward to speaking with you. Thank you for your careful consideration of my qualifications.
Thank you,
Your Name
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The employment interview is the most important part of your job hunt. Those 20 or 30 minutes may determine your future. Yet employers are constantly amazed at the number of applicants who drift into the job interviews without any preparation, and only a vague idea of where they are going or what they are doing.
The job interview is your showcase for merchandising your talents. During the interview an employer judges your qualifications, appearance, and general fitness for the job opening. It is your opportunity to convince the employer that you can make a real contribution.
Equally important, it gives you a chance to appraise the job, the employer, and the firm. It enables you to decide if the job meets your career needs and interests and whether the employer is of the type and caliber you want to work for.
Before each interview, though, you should assume that the job you are applying for is precisely the one you want - because it may be. To present your qualifications most advantageously, you will need to prepare in advance. You should have the needed papers ready and the necessary information about yourself firmly in mind; and you should know how to act at the interview to make it an effective device for selling your skills.
Prepare for the Interview
Practice answering difficult questions such as the following:
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why should I hire you?
3. What are your major strengths?
4. Do you have any areas that need improvement? If so, what is your plan for improvement?
5. What experience do you have that applies to this job?
6. What are your future plans?
7. What would your former employers or teachers say about you?
8. Do you have any questions for us?
Be well groomed, showered and dressed in proper business attire.
Arrive at least ten minutes early-know the location of the interview.
Bring your resume, reference lists and portfolio.
During the Interview
Be friendly and professional with the secretary.
Introduce yourself to the employer, shake hands, use eye contact, be confident, use appropriate greeting
During the interview use proper grammar and vocabulary, speak loudly enough, no ums or slang,
speak clearly and confidently.
Dont chew gum.
Use good posture, sit straight, no nervous habits, use eye contact, and nice tone of voice.
Pace yourself-take a moment to think about what you are being asked and formulate your answer in
your head before you speak.
Emphasize your best skills and experiences for the job-give specific examples.
Be prepared to wrap up the interview with a statement that summarizes your strengths.
If you are invited to ask questions, ask about duties, expectations, future opportunities, but not about
vacations, holidays, or salary until the job is offered to you.
Thank the employer for the opportunity to be interviewed.
After the Interview
Follow up with a thank you note within 24 hours of the interview.
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Community-Based Organizations (CBO's) are private non-profit organizations which are representative of the community or a significant segment of the community. They provide employment and training services or activities to people.
There are many organizations that fit this definition, such as agencies serving women, community action agencies, agencies serving youth, and union-related organizations. Some community-based organizations are listed below:
Asian Counseling Service Center for Career Alternatives
4301 South Pine Street 901 Rainier Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98409 Seattle, WA 98144
(253) 471-0141 (206) 322-9080
Centro Latino Services Clover Park Technical College
1208 South 10th Street 9253) 589- 5800
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-7717
Goodwill Industries TTY & Voice Jewish Family Services
(253) 272-5166 1601 16th Ave
(253) 572-7140 Job Corps Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 461- 3240
Metropolitan Development Council Operational Emergency Center
Homeless Services Employment 11410 Renton Ave. South
(253) 627-5445 Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 772-9232
Private Industry Council Refugee Federation Service Center
(253) 591-5450 7101 Martin Luther King Way South
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 725-8988
Tacoma Urban League Tacoma Urban League Inc.
2550 South Yakima Comprehensive Employment Program
Tacoma, WA 98405 (253)572-5002
(253) 383-2006
United Indians of all Tribes Vocations Unlimited TTY & Voice
P.O. Box 99100 (253) 537-6884
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 343-3111
Washington Women's Employment & Education Inc. YWCA
(253) 474-9933 405 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-4181
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Apprenticeships
Overview
Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training under the supervision of a journey level craft person or trade professional. Apprenticeship programs are a proven success in Washington State. They offer key benefits not normally found in other education and job training programs.
You "earn while you learn" earning a living wage with health care, retirement and other benefits while learning skills in a trade.
Wages increase progressively as your skill level increases by learning the trade both in the classroom and working under the guidance of a journey level worker on the job site.
After completing an apprenticeship program, your journey level status provides an additional benefit of nationwide mobility at journey level scale.
Apprenticeship involves much more than getting a job:
It is a career choice and commitment
Once you have decided on a trade, apply to the Washington State approved apprenticeship program in your area offering training in that trade. There may not be immediate openings in that program and you may need to put your name on a waiting list. Apprenticeship programs usually only bring in new apprentices where there are enough jobs to keep all apprentices working. Some trades only accept applications at certain times of the year. Others require that you find a job in the trade before you are
accepted into the program.
If you would like to serve an apprenticeship in an occupation not listed here, and an employer is willing to hire you as an apprentice, the Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator for your area may be able to assist you. See the list of Regional Apprenticeship Coordinators for assistance for you and your employer in
developing an apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship is a rewarding but demanding choice that requires determination, commitment, attitude and physical conditioning to succeed. If you choose a career in construction, you will need to stretch your budget in preparation for layoffs because the work is often seasonal. You need to stay in excellent physical shape and remain drug and alcohol free even when you are not working.
For those who meet the challenges of apprenticeship, the rewards are substantial. A journey level worker is guaranteed an excellent wage and benefits anywhere in the United States. He or she is a highly trained and skilled worker whose qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the industry. Apprenticeship is one of the best ways to acquire the work experience and training to establish yourself in a career.
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The following are some of the larger trades/occupations currently offering state-approved apprenticeship programs. All state-approved program have affirmative action goals and recruit women and people of color.
Regional Apprenticeship Coordinators can provide information about apprenticeship opportunities in other occupations.
Automotive Machinists
Boilermakers
Carpenters
Carpet, Linoleum, Soft Tile Layers
Cement Masons
Electrical Line workers
Electrical Workers
Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers
Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers
Ironworkers
Laborers
Lathing, Acoustical, Drywall and Thermal Insulation
Machinists
Masonry (Bricklaying and Tile Setting)
Millwrights
Operating Engineers
Painters and Decorators
Pile drivers
Plasterers
Plumbers, Steamfitters, Pipe Fitters and Refrigeration Workers
Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimming
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler Fitters
Stationary Engineers
For more information on apprenticeships in specific trades obtain an information packet from the Career Center.
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Washington State Regional Apprenticeship Coordinators
If you need further information about apprenticeships you can contact the main apprenticeship office or the regional staff of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Listed below are regional offices and coordinators.
Region 3: Pierce, Kitsap, Region 2: King County Area
Clallam, and John Wojtanowicz
Jefferson counties Apprenticeship Coordinator
Pamela Doss Mailing Address:
Apprenticeship Coordinator PO Box 69050
1305 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite 305 Seattle, WA 98168-1050
Tacoma, WA 998402-1988 Physical Address:
Office: (253) 596-3930 12806 Gateway Drive
Fax: (253) 596-3881 Tukwila, WA 98168
E-mail: dos235@lni.wa.gov Office: (206) 248-8250
Fax: (206) 248-8296
E-mail: wojj235@lni.wa.gov
(Vacant)
Apprenticeship Coordinator
300th West Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 9998119-4081
Office: (206) 2815459
Fax: (206) 5567/5529
You may also find additional information about the Department of Labor and industries on the internet at the following address:
http://www.wa.gov/lni/ (Labor and Industries home page)
http://www.wa.gov/lni/scs/ (Specialty Compliance Services Division main home
page)
http://www.wa.gov/lni/apprenticeship/index.htm (Washington State Apprenticeship Program main home page)
The address for the central apprenticeship office is:
Department of Labor and Industries
Specialty Compliance Services Division
PO Box 44530
Olympia, WA 998504-4530
(360) 902-5320/5323/5324
(360) 902-44248
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
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Pre-apprenticeship training is available through the programs listed below. You may also research training opportunities through area high schools, community and technical colleges, and community organizations. Training is recommended for individuals who need to improve their basic skills before applying to an apprenticeship program.
ANEW (Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women)
PO Box 2490
Renton, WA 98056
Phone: (425) 235-2212 FAX (425) 235-7864
E-mail: anew99@hotmail.com
ANEW, funded by the Seattle/King County Private Industry Council, offers five-month comprehensive trades training to low income women living in King County, Washington. The training is free to women who meet the low-income guidelines. GED or Diploma not required. Classes begin twice a year, in February and in September. Orientations are held year round.
Participants attend class Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The course includes carpentry, electrical, blueprint reading, forklift training, flagging, trades math, physical fitness and stamina training, job/life skills training, and nontraditional career exploration.
Apprenticeship Opportunities Project
1155 Harrison
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 381-1384 FAX: (206) 381-1389
E-mail: lisaaop@aol.com
The Apprenticeship Opportunities Project, funded by the Office of Port JOBS and operated by ANEW and the Worker Center/Trades Mentor Network, helps people in King County prepare for an apply to apprenticeship programs in construction work. Services include community outreach, individual skills assessment and counseling, support services, and mentoring. Each participant is interviewed to determine
interests and qualifications and is then referred to an apprenticeship program. Support services funds are available to low-income participants who are accepted into apprenticeship programs and are used to buy tools, work clothes, and other equipment needed to begin work. New apprentices can be matched with an experienced worker in that trade who serves as a mentor.
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SVI (Seattle Vocational Institute)
2120 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 587-4940 FAX: (206) 587-4949
E-mail: bmarkholt@sccd.ctc.edu
The Multiple Trades program prepares students to enter into any of the construction trade apprenticeships. Strong emphasis is placed on basic job skills such as punctuality, perseverance, positive attitude, and work ethic. In addition, students receive training in safety, tool and material identification and proper use, blueprint reading, and trades math. Certificates are provided in First Aid/CPR, traffic control, and fork lift operation. The eleven week 330 hour program serves primarily low income women and men, including about 25% immigrants. Virtually all of our graduates from the past two years are working
apprentices. Remedial education is available.
Transition to Trades
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
(253) 589-5824
The Transition to Trades program is a pre-apprenticeship program, which prepares students to complete entry-level positions as apprentices in skilled trades occupations. The Transition to Trades program contains two options: Pre-Apprenticeship Basics training and Advanced Pre-Apprenticeship training. Students completing the advanced pre-apprenticeship of 1,155 hours of classroom and academic core instruction will receive a certification of completion. Students completing the advanced program will
have expanded options for entry into apprenticeship programs. Program completers may submit this certificate to trade unions for consideration in the employment process.
Youth Building Tacoma
733 Market Street Room 21
Tacoma, Washington 98402
(253) 594-7951
The Youth Building Tacoma Project is funded by the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma-Pierce County Employment & Training Consortium. The goal of the project is to assist City of Tacoma residents, ages 18 to 24 years old, in obtaining employment and/or training related to building and construction trades and emerging technology career fields. Services include educational assistance, work experience projects, career counseling and exploration, on-the-job training opportunities, support services, job search assistance, and assistance in connecting with apprenticeship program.
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The School to Career Summer Academy at Bates Technical College
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98405
(253) 680-7264
E-mail: academy@bates.ctc.edu or scoook@bates.ctc.edu
Web Site: http://www.bates.ctc.edu/
The School to Career Summer Academy is a partnership between Bates Technical College, eleven school districts, Private Industry Council, and Pierce County Careers Consortium. The purpose of this program is to provide two weeks of college level training and a two-week internship to high school students who are interested in exploring building trades and technical fields. Students acquire workplace readiness skills, develop career portfolios, and create a 5-year education/training plan and career plan to follow.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs at Bates Technical College
Pre-Apprenticeship Career Classes:
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405-4895
(253) 680-7300 (Downtown Campus) (253) 680-7400 (South Campus)
FAX (253) 596-1643
E-mail: apprentice@bates.ctc.edu
Running Start High School Students
(253) 680-7004
E-mail: running-start@bates.ctc.edu
Web Site: http://www.bates.ctc.edu/
Programs are available for electrician, welding, sheet metal technician, auto and diesel mechanics, auto body rebuilding and refinishing, machinist, carpentry, facilities maintenance engineering, cabinet and millwork.
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What is Selective Service registration?
Registration is a way our government keeps a list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency requiring rapid expansion of our Armed Forces. By registering all young men, the Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
It's important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military. In a crisis requiring a draft, men would be called in sequence determined by random lottery number and year of birth. Then, they would be examined for mental, physical and moral fitness by the military before being deferred or exempted from military service or inducted into the Armed Forces.
Where can I get a Selective Service registration form?
Forms are available at any U.S. Post Office. You can now register on-line at http://www.sss.gov/.
How can I register?
Men 18 through 25 years old can register by completing a form at the post office. Most men turning 18 can also register by mail, if they receive a Selective Service form in the mail.
Why do we need Selective Service if there may never be a draft?
As President Clinton informed Congress in 1994 "Maintaining the Selective Service System and draft registration provides a hedge against unforeseen threats and a relatively low cost 'insurance policy' against our underestimating the maximum level of threat we expect our Armed Forces to face."
What is the penalty for not registering ?
If you do not register, you could be prosecuted and fined up to $250,000 and/or be put in jail for up to five years. Registration is also a requirement to qualify for Federal student aid, job training benefits, and most Federal employment.
I lost my registration acknowledgment card. How can I get another one?
Copies of proof of registration may be obtained by calling the Selective Service at (847) 688-6888. You may also obtain a copy by writing to: Selective Service System, PO Box 94638, Palatine, Illinois, 60094- 4638. Make sure to provide your name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and current mailing address.
What if it's been more than 30 days after I've turned 18 and still haven't registered?
Go to the post office and register immediately. Selective Service will accept a late registration.
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Recruiters from the various branches of the services visit the high schools. You are encouraged to talk to them about the advantages and disadvantages of the military. The Counseling Center (Main Office) has information and brochures available for you to review.
For juniors & seniors interested in the military, you should take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB); given in November. The results of the tests will help you determine for what career you are eligible. The ASVAB measures your skills in English, Math, Clerical, Mechanical and Technical. In order to qualify for a specific career training school, you must pass the test with a certain score. The scores vary
with each branch of the service.
The following is a list of local military recruiters and their locations. Do not hesitate to call them to
inquire about what they have to offer. The Counseling Center (Main Office) will also assist you.
AIR FORCE .................................. Tacoma Mall................ (253) 475-8200
AIR FORCE RESERVE ................. McChord AFB ............. (253) 582-6063
AIR NATIONAL GUARD ..............Camp Murray ............. 1-800-864-6264
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD .........Camp Murray .............. (253) 581-8000
ARMY ......................................... Tacoma ........................ (253) 472-9656
ARMY RESERVE .......................... Tacoma ........................ (253) 474-8297
COAST GUARD ............................ Tacoma Mall................ (253) 593-6580
NAVY ......................................... Tacoma Mall................ (253) 472-9688
MARINES .................................... ..Tacoma Mall................ (253) 475-2079
A four-year enlistment could be the equivalent of a community college education. In some areas, such as engineering, nursing and computers, the military will send a person through four or more years of college, if that person will agree to an extended period of enlistment.
The advantages of military service include:
Immediate Benefits
1. Educational and career training (technical and professional).
College degrees - associate, bachelor's, graduate
Vocational or technical certificates.
Cert