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Chief Sealth’s Career Connected News 1/12/26

Summary : Career News, Internships and Opportunities for Chief Sealth!

Internships, Opportunities and More!

For All Grades:

JUMA jobs in the stadium flier

Are you 16 -24 years old and want a part time job working in the sports stadiums serving food, drinks and helping customers?
Apply for JUMA jobs now as they are hiring 25-30 students for their next cohort, and it will fill up FAST!
Interested? Fill out this Interest form!

Summer Youth Employment Earn and Learn Program

SYEP is offering an entrepreneurship program paying $1000 and a Software Development Program paying $1200, both for evening and weekend work that generally runs through May 2026. For more information, visit the SYEP: Earn and Learn Pathways Program website Due January 15.

Upward Bound Image

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that prepares first generation and/or low-income students to enter and complete college is open now!
– Students must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose.
-9th or 10th grader 
-Low income and/or first generation
Questions – Email ub@uw.edu
Apply HERE! Deadline February 15th

IB Running Start Meeting 1/14 at 6:30 in auditorium

Interested in advanced learning IB classes or the Running Start program? Attend the info session on Wednesday, January 14th in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
See Allison Hays with questions or email her at akhays@seattleschools.org

Pacific Science Center logo

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 HERE!

Girls Who Code Pictures

Join Girls who Code this summer!
Gain computer science and problem solving skills and explore how to combine interests and passions in potential tech careers!
-6-7 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace.
-9th-12th girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th grade students
APPLY HERE!

Voices in Science logo at Burke Museum

Voices in Science at Burke Museum!!
-Are you in grades 9–12?
-Want to deep dive into the study of fish, their anatomy, and more?
-Ready to attend six Wednesdays 4–6 p.m. in January, February, and March
at the Burke Fish Collection at UW Fisheries Building (Weds.) and
Burke Museum (Thurs.), University of Washington campus
It’s FREE too and lots of SNACKS!
Apply HERE!

Picture of Student Intern from Teens in Public Service program

Teens in Public Service hires students 15-19 years old who have a passion for service in paid summer internships.
1. Check the Eligibility Requirements
2. Obtain two letters of recommendation
3. Apply by March 2nd at midnight.
Learn more here – Teens in Public Service website’s FAQS, join an info session, or email apply@teensinpublicservice.org
Apply here!

Seattle Children's Hospital | Research | Foundation

The Seattle Children’s Hospital Science Education Department is once again hosting a paid, transformative 4-week experience for students currently in grades 10 and 11 who want to learn more about biology laboratory research.
Sound interesting?
Apply HERE! Deadline March 8th

World Relief picture of family

World Relief Western Washington is an organization focused on creating pathways for refugees and immigrants to reconnect with their personal joys and goals for the future. The Equity & Sustainability Internship offers paid opportunities for high school students passionate about sustainable community development. 
Fill out this INTEREST FORM and apply by February 1st.

Picture of a Robinson Center student studying on a computer with a UW professor

UW Academy is an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington State. Up to forty academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted early into the university. Students find a community of like-minded peers and experienced staff. Review the application guide for more details.
Applications for the Fall 2026 are due by February 17, 2026.

Picture of a community garden

Beacon Food Forest seeks teen volunteers for Young People’s Garden. Are you 14-19 years old and curious about gardening, protecting the earth, growing food, design, construction, or mentoring younger kids? Volunteer sessions run typically from 10am-12pm on some Saturdays.
Contact eleanor@foodforest.ngo if you want to join!

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Join UW STEMsub Upward Bound!
Are you…
– a 10th grader?
– looking for a high-quality college prep program?
– interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or the Medical/Health Care field?
– a first generation student in your family to earn a 4-year college degree and/or come from a low-income family?
– a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident not already participating in another Upward Bound or TRIO Talent Search Program?
Questions – See Helen/Jonathan in 252A on Thursdays.
Apply here!

Wilderness Volunteer program image

Earn up to 30 service hours by gaining leadership skills, connecting with the community, and taking cooking and gardening classes in Interim CDA’s Fall Program, WILD (Wilderness Inner-City Leadership).
Are you between the ages of 14-18?
Are you interested in environmental justice and leadership?
Questions? Email nhong@interimcda.org for more information.
Apply here!

Botanical Garden Naturalist picture of three students

Become a Junior Naturalists!
Are you 15-18 years old and enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills?
Junior Naturalists assist a small group of campers in games and activities with the guidance of their Naturalist.
Apply here for Summer of 2026!

Stanford University Women in Medicine photo and logo

Stanford Women in Medicine’s Sisters Mentorship Program is accepting applications now!
Are you a women-identifying high school student in the United States interested in a career in health or medicine? This program connects students from diverse and low-income backgrounds with Stanford undergraduates pursuing pre-medicine or other health-related careers.
Apply here!

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Interested in politics?
Become a Washington State Senate and House Page Program!
Every legislative session, students between the ages of 14 years and 16, can serve as Pages.
Apply here!

Boeing Company Logo

Join Boeing’s 2026 High School Manufacturing Student Development Programs! 
Receive hands-on training, job site exposure, and career planning support.  Program runs July 7 – August 20 and worksites vary between Renton, Auburn, or Everett.
It’s a Great 2026 summer internship!
Questions? MfgStudentDev@boeing.com
Apply to Boeing’s 2026 High School Manufacturing Student Development Program! – Deadline January 20th

Thriving Elements STEM mentor program logo

Join Thriving Elements and be matched with a STEM professional who will help prepare you for college and a professional career in STEM. Learn at quarterly leadership events where mentors and mentees from all locations get together to participate teambuilding activities.
Apply for thriving elements mentor program by March 1, 2026, or email mentoring@thrivingelements.org with questions. 

Doctor for a Day



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 to choose from. Sign up for their mailing list.

Asian Counseling and Referral Agency's Pathway to Future program - earn $900 and community service hours

2026 Pathways to Our Future (PTOF) cohort is an after-school program is designed to help Chinese and Southeast Asian immigrant high school students, such as Vietnamese, Filipino, Khmer, Lao, Burmese, Mien, and Hmong youth, build career readiness skills, explore career pathways, and gain hands-on work experience.
Earn a $900 stipend and up to 100+ community service-learning hours by completing the program.
Apply for Pathways to our Future ASAP.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Mentorship program - Earn $300


Seattle Parks & Recreation Mentorship program will be held at various community centers throughout Seattle on Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

13-19 years old, $300 stipend upon completion, need SSN.

Apply for Seattle Parks & Recreation Mentorship program – it will fill up fast!

Umpires Northwest

Love sports? Want a part-time job as umpire?
Fill out this form to start the process of working as an umpire! to start the process of working as an umpire!
UNW has grown tremendously, now assigns umpires to over 8000 baseball and softball games of various levels of play. Their clients span from Little League to Pony and Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth to junior college baseball to high school baseball to adult and several select team leagues.


For Seniors Only:

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship picture of student

Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship winners receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in computer science and a summer internship offer at Amazon! To apply, you must be:
– a high school senior in the U.S.
– plan to major in computer science or related fields
– be authorized to work in the U.S.
– minimum GPA average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale
– demonstrate financial need.
Apply here, deadline is January 15th.

College & Career Deadlines in Washington State
November 15: 
UW Seattle Final deadline
UW Bothell & UW Tacoma, Early Action
Seattle U, PLU, Gonzaga, & Whitworth, Early Action
January 15
UW Bothell, Final deadline
UW Tacoma, Priority deadline ( Final May 31) 
Seattle U, *PLU, & Whitman Final deadline
Whitworth Early Action II Final Feb 15th

January 31
Western Washington University Final deadline (EA Nov 1st)
Washington State University - Preferred deadline (Final March 31)
February 1st - Gonzaga Final deadline
February 13 - Seattle Promise/Seattle College - Final on SP website Remember, there are two apps to complete
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Looking for Scholarships?
Nita Han, our UW Dream Project intern, has compiled a useful list of open scholarships.
Check it out HERE! And go to 252A on Thursdays or Fridays to get help from Nita to apply! Thanks Nita!

Girl Friend Fund logo - Bringing Dreams to Life

The Girl Friends Fund, Inc.® (“The Fund”) brings dreams to life by providing scholarships and mentoring to high-achieving, African-American students who face significant financial obstacles in their path toward a college education. Win awards of $1,500 annually for up to four academic years to qualified high school seniors with 3.0 GPA or higher who have been accepted to a four-year institution.
Apply HERE. Deadline February 1st.

Women's University Club Foundation logo

The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation (WUCF) invites you to apply for a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for four years to be used for tuition and fees) to be awarded in April 2026. 
Deadline is February 10
Application details Application details for WUCF $10,000 scholarship

Seattle Promise logo

Seattle Promise offers free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges for up to two years, 90 college credits, or a student’s first degree. The application deadline is February 13.
Questions?
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.

Year Up United Logo


Year Up United is a one-year-long skills-first job training and internship opportunity for students 18 to 29 years old. It includes:
Work-Based Experience: 5-6 months in an internship in the student’s career pathway, with dozens of partners in the Puget Sound area such as Microsoft, King County, and Alaska Airlines.
Learning & Development: 5-6 months of coursework, programming, coaching, and training in the students chosen career pathway.

Worksite Learning Credit with Ms. LFB in 252B

Earn worksite credit for your job!

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

. 25 credit for 90 hours
.50 credit for 180 hours, etc.

Questions? Email lifilleybent@seattleschools.org in 252B

Other Resources…

Looking for more Internships or Jobs or help with a Resume?
Seeking Scholarships?
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Seattle Public Library teen programs
Seattle Skills Center programs

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