Several Los Alamitos ROP students have been nominated for scholarships. They will be attending an event next Tuesday @ The Grove Theater in Anaheim where winners will be announced. More details coming soon...Congrats to all our nominees!
NEW CTE Pathways
In addition to our ROP courses where students can earn a cord for completing a career pathway, we are excited to announce NEW Career Tech Education pathways in Digital Media Arts and Engineering (Project Lead the Way). Counselors have all the latest info. Registration is taking place now. Sign up for the Fall!!
Career Council's National Hispanic College Fair @ Vanguard University-4/27, 8:45am-1:30pm. Field trip slips available in the Career Center.
Exploring College Options-various cities and dates in Anaheim, Los Angeles and Irvine (Duke/Georgetown/ Harvard/Penn/Stanford)
On Campus Events
Western Oregon University, 4/24 @ 9am
Iowa State University, 4/29 @ 10:30
The Art Institute, 4/23 @ 11:00
Sign Up via Naviance. Must have a REMIND account and have permission from teacher to attend. Makeup work must be completed.
Archives of the Catching Up with the Career Center E-Newsletters are available here.
PATHWAY CORD PACKETS DUE 4/22
Pathway Cord Packets are due, Wednesday, 4/22 in the Career Center. You must fulfill all cord requirements: 1) 5 semesters in industry and subject related courses. Courses must be completed with a grade B or better and an overall 2.0 GPA is required with satisfactory citizenship/effort. PLUS 2) 10 hours of job shadowing for each cord earned. AND 3) the Portfolio consisting of a Resume, Postsecondary Education Plan, Skills Assessment, a PowerPoint/Prezi/Video (emailed to sriekenberg@losal.org or submitted on CD/flash drive). Incomplete packets will not be accepted. Packets are available in the Career Center or for download here.
Students Explore Careers at the Career Forum
The Career Forum sponsored by Constitutional Rights Foundation took place April 2nd on the OCC Campus. Students heard speakers on a wide variety of topics relating to College and Career. Check out these 4 Los Al Students enjoying a break before the Law Enforcement Careers Workshop.
Orange Coast College and Golden West College Offer Scholarships to Seniors
If you're interested in going to Community College, be sure to apply for the scholarships available to seniors who will be attending OCC or Golden West. Here is a list of these and other scholarships.
You still have time to apply to Community College and meet Freshman Priority Registration deadlines. Click here for a flyer with deadlines and info.
LBCC Representative On Campus
Our friendly LBCC Ambassador, Dickens, is here every other Tuesday at lunch to assist students with the LBCC registration process and explain the Promise Pathways Program.
Community Service Hrs due end of April
All community service hours are due in Activities at the end of April. Here is a log for download. Short on hours? Check out these volunteer opportunities...
Employment Info for Students
Summer is close and many students are interested in obtaining employment. A Work Permit is needed and should have employer and parent signature and student SSN and can be processed in the Career Center. Work permits granted now will be good until the current school term is over and a new one will need to be issued in the summer. The Main Office will be processing work permits during summer. City of Lakewood will be holding workshops to prepare teens for employment. Here are some current job openings.
Students from the Long Beach Area can take advantage of the Work Readiness Credential sponsored by Pacific Gateway.
National Hispanic College Fair 4/27 @ Vanguard University
The College and Career Center will be taking approximately 45 students to this College Fair. College Fairs are very valuable in assisting students make the decision of which college to attend. 50 colleges and trade schools will be in attendance. Juniors and Seniors can attend with juniors given first priority. Field Trip Slips will be available in the Career Center and due by 4/22.
Rotary Student of the Month-April
Judith Bramasco is currently enrolled in Child Development and Careers with Children where she assists with the preschoolers on campus. Her teacher Mrs. Rea says she is doing an excellent job. Next year Judith plans to attend Gold West College. Judith will be recognized at the next Rotary meeting. Congratulations, Judith!
NO SUMMER ROP COURSES OFFERED
Due to budget cuts, no ROP courses will be offered in the summer.
