Join JUMA and work at the stadiums!

Are you between the ages of 16-24 and looking to work while also engaging in meaningful programming? Join JUMA!!

Apply for JUMA Due: Tuesday, May 19 

Interviews: May 25 – May 27
Hurry! Only the first 15 applicants from Chief Sealth will be invited to interview!

King County Youth Works!
Need one easy place to find open jobs and internships? Looking to earn $ and experience?
This website is new and packed with opportunities for teens.
Check out King County Youth Works!

DNDA’s Environmental Justice Youth Program will pay you $2000 if between the ages of 14-18 to learn about environmental justice through field trips, hands-on projects, discussions, and art. Explore green spaces through the lens of colonization and development.
Learn how we can strengthen our communities and take action!
July 7-August 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m, Tuesday – Fridays
Apply for DNDA’s Environmental Justice Youth Program! asap

Get hired as a Student Organizer for FEEST!
FEEST supports the leadership of low-income youth and youth of color to transform their daily lives inside our school systems. 
Applications are open now.
Don’t miss out!
Apply to be a Student Organizer for FEEST – seeking 9th/10th graders especially! Deadline is May 20.
Questions? ammara@feestseattle.org

The Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP) is a transformative three-week summer program that empowers Asian American high school youth to explore identity, build leadership skills, and deepen their connection to community.
Apply for Summer Youth Leadership

YMCA Summer Camp’s seasonal jobs begin your career with the Y. Help lead 10-15 youth in activities including group games, crafts, STEM projects, cooking projects and more.

Day Camp season runs June 22 through the end of August, (start dates vary by location) with training the week of 06/13-06/19. Counselors will start 6/1.

Apply for YMCA Summer Camps in nearby Lincoln Park in West Seattle!

Foundry10 Youth Leadership Cohort!

Are you between the ages of 14 and 18 and interested in getting paid to grow your leadership skills? Are you curious how financial gifts get made to your favorite local education organization?

Apply for Foundry10 Youth Leadership Cohort by May 22 and earn $25 per hour (up to $2200 total)

Want to get paid for art this summer?
Attend Artivism informational meeting on May 30 at 5 p.m. to learn how!
Just show up!
Mini Mart City Park
6525 Ellis Ave South, Seattle
MMCP is looking for young creatives with a passion for the environment who want to grow their artistic skills.

Join Safe Future‘s paid Summer Internship Program.
July 6-August 14
at 6337 35th Ave SW, Seattle
– Build social skills
– Gain college/career readiness
– Enjoy outdoor excursions
– Get paid this summer!
Apply to join Safe Future Summer Internship!
Questions? Denise Ezell denise@sfyc.net

Be a UW Housekeeper this summer!

UW is looking to hire 80 custodians to start on June 2nd.
Are you interested in making over $21 an hour this summer?
You’ll also get a Husky Card with free transit on buses, light rail, etc.
This job gives you priority for other jobs at UW later too!

 Apply to be a UW Housekeeper this summer

Game On! Kids Camp – join their team!
Lead awesome games, sports, in a fun, fast-paced team that loves and work in West Seattle, Queen Anne, or Magnolia Camps, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• 16 Years or Older
• ​Naturally energetic, responsible, enjoy children
• CPR and First Aid Certified? Major advantage – gets you a $100 bonus!

Apply for Game On! Kids Camp

Junior Exploration is a one-day conference for high school juniors who are curious about studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Date: May 22, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. PT
Location: Gates Center (CSE2) Zillow Commons
Lunch: Pizza will be provided for attendees (and chaperones)!
Register for Junior Exploration
Questions? outreach@cs.washington.edu

This summer, Arts Corps is pleased to offer youth 15-19 a paid arts internship opportunity in collaboration with Common Area Maintenance, July 6 – July 18. It is beginner level and no experience is required. Get $300 for the engaging work of expressing your passion through art. Explore photography, bookbinding, riso printing, and more.

Apply for Arts Corps TA by May 31!

Join the first-ever Creative Economy Career Day (CECD) Youth
Advisory Team, a group of high school students and recent graduates who will share ideas, help shape parts of the event, and bring youth perspectives to this citywide career day. You’ll build leadership and creative career skills, meet people connected to Seattle’s creative community, and help present
sessions during CECD at McCaw Hall on October 27, 2026.
Apply for Creative Economy Career Day Youth Advisory Team by June 7

Become a Barista with FareStart!
Get free virtual, weekly training on how to become a barista and work in customer service! Students ages 15 to 21 join a weekly online class from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks of job readiness, customer service, and self-empowerment training. You’ll receive:

• A laptop to participate which they can keep after graduation
• Skills to get jobs & references
• Free food worker card
• A small weekly stipend ($) for your continued participation
  Apply to become a Barista with FareStart!

Build confidence. Sharpen communication. Lead.

Foster’s pre-college programs give ambitious high schoolers the skills, mindset, and real-world experience to stand out in college and beyond. Perfect for rising 10th–12th graders and graduating seniors preparing for college and career success.

• Business and Leadership Program: July 5-17
• Business Startup Bootcamp: July 19-25

Register now at the UW Foster School website ~ Spots are limited!

Seattle Art Museum offers two options:

1. Design Your Neighborhood (DYN) – . For three weeks this summer, get paid with artists and designers to reimagine a real site in Seattle—developing ideas, testing them, and bringing them to life. Past projects have included murals, redesigned park spaces, and public art installations.
   
   Runs August 4-August 21, 2026
   For students in grades 10–12
   Paid opportunity 
   Apply for Seattle Art Museum, Design Your Neighborhood by May 31.
   
2. Make Your Mark on Art! TAG (Teen Arts Group) is a paid, year-long teen internship and leadership cohort for high school–aged youth who are curious about art, community, and how museums work behind the scenes.
   
   Thursdays, October 1, 2026 through May 27, 2027, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
   Select Saturdays for Community Celebrations and Family Fun Workshops, 10 a.m.–1 p.m
   Apply for Teen Arts Group TAG by May 31.

TeenTix wants YOU!
Here’s fun and creative ways to earn volunteer service hours:

• Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color (M-TAC): allows teen artists of color to hone their artwork under the guidance of professional mentors in small groups.
• The New Guard: trains young people to become the next generation of arts leaders. A cohort of youth ages 13-19 works deeply with TeenTix and Arts Partners to give meaningful feedback.
• The TeenTix Newsroom: a group of writers, led by the Teen Editorial Staff, who write arts and culture reviews for the TeenTix blog.
• Teen Connectors: empowers teens to build arts-centered community in Seattle Center.
  Teen Tix: Apply by May 17!

Seattle King County’s Public Health Camp Interest form  is Open until June 1st
– Runs August 3-7
– Co-designed with young people
– Fosters opportunities and pathways for our next generation to consider careers in community & public health.
Apply for Seattle King County Public Health Camp! Due June 1.

Be a Recreation Aide for King County Parks!
Work closely with a Program Leader to supervise groups of children and teens in a variety of fun and engaging recreational activities. 
Section/Unit: Teen Program
Salary:$22.01 – $26.60 Hourly
Job Type:short-term temporary
Open: 4/24/2026
Closes:5/17/2026
Apply to be a Recreation Aide for King Count Parks!

Youth at Work Internship
Are you between 15-18 years old and want a summer job?
Earn $21.51 and hour in the Youth at Work Internship this summer!
Gain practical work experience, receive guidance and support, stay busy and make new friends!
Apply for Youth at Work Internship ASAP

Young Writer’s Workshop teaches creativity and communication skills to youth (ages 16 – 21). Youth write poems, essays, and short stories while building skills in revision, editing, and public speaking, all culminating in a public reading of published works in “The Boot.”
June 29 through August 13
Monday through Thursday
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The White Center HUB
10829 8th Ave SW.
Earn 1.0 high school credit too!
Apply for Youth Writer’s Workshop ASAP, only 20 spots!

Puget Sound Regional Council’s Summer Planning Academy (SPA) encourages high school students to think about how planning can impact their communities and help residents lead better lives. Interested in urban planning, transportation issues and government? Then this is for you!
Session dates include:
July 29, July 31, August 5, & August 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Optional) Graduation Session: August 11, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Apply for Puget Sound Regional Council’s Summer Planning Academy (SPA) by May 18.

Want to make a Video Resume and get hired?
Join this program over the summer on Thursday afternoons for 1.5 hours from July 9 – August 13 with Southwest Librarian Cheresse Thoeny
Interested? Email her at Cheresse.Thoeny@spl.org

Learn Arabic or Korean with OneWorld Now this summer from July 7 – 31 while building your leadership skills, experiencing new cultures, and making new friends from across Seattle!
The program includes language class, cultural activities, and leadership workshops.
Apply to OneWorld asap, full scholarships available!

Do you like computers and tech?
Get hired to do summer laptop maintenance and assist with physical clean up and reimaging of devices. Must be able to focus and do repetitive tech work.
July 7-July 30 – Mondays – Thursdays
Apply for Career Quest DOTS Tech internship!

Summer 2026 SPS Career Quest internship applications are now open! These 2-4 week classes offer students the chance to gain work experience or complete a career intensive while earning money (hourly pay, stipend check, and gift card).

Rolling applications accepted for unfilled internships.  Apply for all below.

Open Studio Summer Intensive
A free, week-long program (August 7 – 14) to take a deeper dive into the design process including group work, individualized feedback and field trips!
Apply for Open Studio Summer Intensive by May 1.

Open Studio Internship
For 4 weeks (July 27-August 21), tour construction sites, attend team meetings and work in a professional architecture environment, and build your portfolio!
Apply for Open Studio Internship by June 1.

Join Youth in Focus this summer for a variety of fun, creative camps. Whether you’re into digital or darkroom, we have something for you!
Each camp has a different focus from Darkroom, Animal & Nature, Street Photography, Fashion, Photojournalism, and much more!
Apply for Youth in Focus asap!

Pedalheads, a learn-to-ride bicycle day camp for ages 2-12, is currently hiring Bike Instructors to help run their 2025 spring break and summer programs. Gain skills in relationship-building, teaching, and leadership; and hours are also available as a service-learning option. Check out the Pedalheads website and then Apply for Pedalheads Spring Break Program and/or Apply for Pedalheads summer job.

Join Seattle Skills Center this summer!
Interested in earning .5 CTE credit this summer? Construction, Health Careers, Welding, Maritime and more will be offered at high schools throughout the city from July 7-30.

Apply Now for Summer Skills Center*

*Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Get hired as a summer Pacific Science Center Camp Aide!  It is a part-time job at 5 different locations across Seattle. The Camp Aide will ensure smooth camp programming by providing support to classroom educators and camp location site leads as directed.
Apply to be a Science Center Camp Aide!

Want to attend free hands-on workshops to learn medical skills, explore health sciences and interact with doctors?
UW’s Doctor for a Day program is amazing.

Calendar of workshops

Scholarship Search Engines

College Success Foundation Scholarships – Scholarships aimed at reducing financial barriers to college

Fastweb -Scholarship searches and applications

Scholly – A better way to find money for college

The Washboard – Focused on scholarships in the Pacific Northwest region

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – 700 scholarships given annually for STEM, Health Care & CTE

Looking for Scholarships?
Nita Han, our UW Dream Project intern, has compiled a useful list of open scholarships.
Check it out the list of scholarships! And go to 252A on Thursdays or Fridays to get help from Nita to apply! Thanks Nita!

**Also you can sign up for a StudentScholarships.org Weekly Scholarship newsletter!
View More Open Scholarships

Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks In Government is now accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications.
Four $1000 awards will be given in Academic Achievement or Community Service categories.
Are you a senior demonstrated involvement in community service, has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and superb academic achievement
Apply for Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks in Government
Deadline June 8th at 11:59 p.m.

Don’t miss out on the Foundry’s senior scholarship transition funds that are flexible and can be used for any needs you have transitioning out of high school. Ten $1000 scholarships will be awarded.
Apply for Foundry10 senior scholarship – must be logged into your SPS account to access the form
Deadline May 20, 2026, so hurry!

Breaking News – In addition to the PTSA scholarships, the amazing Friends of Sealth organization is offering three $3000 scholarships to seniors.

**NEW Friends of Sealth Scholarship – $3000 (three awarded to Sealth seniors)
Deadline is May 22, 2026

Questions – Email info@friendsofsealth.org

Bernard Law Group – Seattle Accident Attorneys is giving out the “Advocacy & Inclusion Scholarship”, where two selected seniors will each receive $2,500.

Essay asks you to write about how you would stand up against antisemitism and protect civil rights in their communities.

Interested? Apply here by June 10:
Apply for Bernard Law Group Advocacy & Inclusion Scholarship 

Horatio Alger CTE scholarships award up to $2,500. Funds may be used for tuition, childcare, transportation, equipment, supplies, or other costs.

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
• Plan to attend a community college or trade/vocational school
• Demonstrate financial need (household income of $100,000 or less)
• Be a United States citizen

Apply for the Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship by June 15 at noon.

The Annual Seattle Association of Educational Office
Professionals (SAEOP) Scholarship is open now! They will award three $500 scholarships to graduating senior students who wish to continue their education at a 2-year, 4-year college, or vocational
school. This scholarship is open to all and is not a need based scholarship.
Apply for SAEOP Scholarship – Deadline May 1.

Seattle Promise next steps are to complete your FAFSA or WASFA and sign up for Readiness Academy.
Readiness Academy for Chief Sealth will be on Friday, May 29th as a field trip, so drop by 252A to fill out a permission slip!
Save your Seat – Readiness Academy!

Don’t forget to also activate your CTC account and take the Math placement!

Contact Kelly Gonzalez at kelly.gonzalez@seattlecolleges.edu, call/text her at 206-739-8530, visit her in 252A on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, or book a Seattle Promise appt.

Earn worksite credit towards graduation at work!

Go see Ms. Filley Bentler and Ms. Meyer in 252B to fill out the forms to get started.

Program requirements:

• Must be 16 years or older
• need to have taken or be in a CTE class
• .25 credit for 90 hours
• .50 credit for 180 hours
• 1 credit for 360 hours

Questions?
Email lifilleybent@seattleschools.org in 252B