Chief Sealth’s Career Connected News 5/13/25
Summary : Career News, Internships and Opportunities for Chief Sealth!

Internships, Opportunities and More!
Top Opportunity – Port of Seattle Summer Internships

Port of Seattle’s High School Internship Program helps build diverse talent pathways into Port careers! As intern, you will work in a hybrid environment to develop the competencies of our future workforce, including project management, public speaking, professional networking, and team leadership!
When: June 30th-August 22nd
$20.76/hour
Deadline to Apply: May 18th
More Info/Application for Por of Seattle Summer Internship
For All Grades:


Earn world language credit in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Russian this summer with One World Now. Enjoy food, games and experiences from around the world. Get ahead on graduation credits and have fun! 1 year credit in just 4 weeks, wow!
July 7 – August 1, full scholarships available!
Apply for OneWorld Now, Now!

Are you ready for an adventure that combines history, science, and the great outdoors? Look no further than the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s Youth Heritage Project! There will be opportunities to engage in hands-on activities, visit historic sites and unique museums, and learn about co-management of cultural resources.
When: July 14-17th
Deadline to Apply: May 27th
Apply Wasington Trust for Historic Preservation Youth Heritage Project!

Chemistry Day is hosted by UW Free Radicals and the UW Department of Chemistry to give high school students exposure to the chemistry/biochemistry programs and research at UW! The event will include a comprehensive tour of campus, an undergraduate chemistry symposium, tours of research labs, and a Q&A session.
When: May 24
Deadline Register: May 17
Register for Chemistry Day at UW

At Cornish College, students will have a chance to explore a range of dance techniques! The morning Intensive offers physical training in forms such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, and African as well as conditioning and experimental explorations in choreography, improvisation and performance!
Full scholarships available!
When: July 7 – August 1
Apply for Cornish Summer Program!

Doctor for a Day is partnering with the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) to offer an exciting hands-on experience for high school students in 9th-12th grade! You’ll rotate through 10 different activities, including but not limited to; suturing, intubation, and ultrasounds! Lunch is provided!
When: May 7
Register for Doctor Day, Association for Surgical Education!

Earn a $1200 stipend for working as a Safe Futures Summer Intern! Make a difference in your community and gain valuable skills while you stay busy this summer helping others!
Program Dates: July 3 – August 14
Interested? Apply for SFYC Summer Internship!
Questions? Email Denise Enzell at denise@sfyc.net or call her at 425-496-5665

In FEEST, you will receive leadership training, develop facilitation & public speaking skills, learn about social justice, and build youth power to create more equitable schools.
FEEST is hiring now for 2025-2026 student organizers for mental health and food justice initiatives, with an expected time commitment of 4-6 hours a week.
Questions?
Email ammara@feestseattle.org
Deadline – ASAP
Apply for FEEST student organizer

Young Women Empowered Career Day will empower you to envision and achieve your goals! Learn from professionals who reflect their identities and experiences
When: May 10th – Sign Up for Young Women Empowered Career Day!
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YWE’s Summer Camps are free to attend and center around young woman, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth! Writing, creating, swimming, horse back riding, and farming!
When: Varies by program -Learn More abo…
Learn more about YWE’s Summer Camps and sign Up!

Burke’s High School Girls in Science Program gives you hands-on experience through work with distinguished UW mentors! Take an in-depth look into a Burke collection through behind the scenes tours, studies of plant anatomy, morphological comparisons!
When: Once a week, April 24-June
Apply for Burke’s High School Girls in Science Program!

Become a Team Read tutor!
Want to help elementary students improve their reading skills? Next year, you could earn $20.76/hr at a local elementary school while you tutor students in reading twice a week!
(Can earn service hours if preferred.)
More Info and Apply to be a Team Read Tutor

Want to learn coding, eat snacks, make friends, go on field trips, and have fun after school on Tuesdays & Thursday? Join GOKIC (Geeking out Kids of Color) in Room 260 after spring break to learn about STEM and social justice topics and encourage academic, personal, and professional growth.
Just show up T/Th in Room 260 or email
saepley@seattleschools.org for more info!
16 years old and older….

Need a job?
Looking for help with your resume or job search?
Attend Peace N the Hood’s Job Fair on:
June 4th – 3 to 5 p.m. at
Steve Cox Memorial Park

This paid internship is for curious, creative, and enthusiastic teens with a commitment to community and equity interested in environmental fields! Meet with environmental professionals from different backgrounds and types of environmental organizations!
When: July 7 – August 1, 2025, Monday-Friday, $1750 upon completion of the 4-week program
Deadline to Apply: May 23rd
Apply for UW Botanic Gardents paid internship!

Open Studio Summer Intensive is a free introduction to architecture and design! The program teaches about architecture, connects students with designers, and explores the way architecture shapes our world!
August 1st-8th, 2-5pm
Deadline: July 1st
Apply for Open Studio Summer Intensive!

Build Your Future is a hands-on, three-day experience designed for students interested in the built environment: engineering, construction management, project management, and architecture!
When: June 23rd-25th
Interested? Then ask your teacher, staff, or Counselor to nominate you!

Want to tour the building that receives evidence from crime scenes? Curious about what “Public Health” does for your community? Sign up for the King County Public Health Camp from August 4-8 thsi summer!
Deadline to apply: July 1st
Apply to be a Pulic Health Youth Ambassador!

Young Executives of Color program, hosted by the UW’s Foster School of Business is a Free nine-month college pipeline program for rising junior and senior high school students. Students attend one Saturday session every month next year from September to May at UW.
Learn about business functions and network with business leaders, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2025 (but applying earlier is better!)
Apply for Young Executives of Color Program

Want to be a Pedalheads Bike Instructor? If you enjoy working outside, laughing and having fun, gaining leadership experience, receiving quality training and development, and teaching bike safety and skills…this $20+/hour job is for YOU! Opportunities during spring break AND summer!
Deadline: ASAP if you want to work during spring break in April!
Apply for Pedalheads
For Seniors Only:

The purpose of the Friends of Sealth scholarship program is to identify and honor exceptionally able high school students who have made a positive impact on the Chief Sealth High community and to provide undergraduate college or technical school scholarships for these outstanding students.
Two Scholarships = of $3,000 each
Application, transcript and letter of recommendation must be submitted by: Deadline = Friday, May 30th to friendsofsealth1@gmail.com
Apply for Friends of Sealth scholarship program!
Be sure to follow the application guidelines!

Connect with UW engineering students and professionals to prepare for college at the SHPE precollege workshop!
When: May 15th at Mount Rainer High School! 6pm-8pm!
Register for UW engineering students and professionals college prep!

The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp! Open to everyone between 9th and 12th grade! Deadline to Apply: June 30
Apply for Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship!
Seattle Colleges | Seattle Promise
Virtual FAFSA WASFA Workshops 2025
Need help with your 2025-26 FAFSA or WASFA Application?
Please attend a virtual workshop! No prior sign-up required.
Deadline: STuesday, May 14, 2025!
Dates and Times
Monday, April 28, 2025, 5-7pm
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5-7pm
Monday, May 12, 2025, 5-7pm
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5-7pm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4-6pm
FAFSA/WASFA online workshops
Questions? Kelly Gonzalez at Kelly.gonzalez@seattlecolleges.edu or go to Room 252A
Other Resources…
Looking for more Internships?
Seeking Scholarships?
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Seattle Public Library teen programs
NOTE: This Seahawk Supplement lists Career Connected Learning opportunities from programs and organizations outside of Seattle Public Schools. Please reach out directly to the contact info they have shared for any follow-up questions.
Have opportunities to share?
Please email them to Ms. Filley Bentler in 252B at lifilleybent@seattleschools.org to be included in this bi-weekly newsletter. You can also submit info to the SPS Peach Jar page
Special thanks to Student Editor, Scarlett Kostic-Snell, Class of 2025 Writer and Author