Chief Sealth’s Career Connected News 9/8/26
Summary: Career News, Internships and Opportunities for Chief Sealth!
Internships, Opportunities and More!
For All Grades
YESL Pre-Employment Training for Fall 2026, ages 13-18 year olds
- Classes run October 13 – December 11
- At Southwest Teen Life Center on Mondays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- Students are expected to attend all classes and will earn a stipend $$ (but must have a social security number)
Join Team Read and get paid to help local elementary students learn to read!
Are you between the ages of 14-19 and looking to make a difference next year?
Apply for Team Read asap!
Over 40 Chief Sealth students got involved last year, why not you?
Questions? trent@teamread.org
Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Foundations provides job readiness training and career planning workshops for young people ages 16-24 who are new to the workforce. Participants will meet weekly for 2-hour sessions from October 2026 to March 2027 and can earn stipends. They will develop key industry soft skills to help them be competitive candidates for future job opportunities.
Apply for SYEP – deadline Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 PM.
One World Now‘s After-School Program combines world language learning and leadership development to support students in their journey to becoming global citizens. Learn Arabic, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian and earn world language credit for graduation!
Our 2026-2027 program will take place from October 19, 2026 – June 11, 2027 and is open to students in grades 8-12.
Apply to OneWorld by October 5, full scholarships available!
Sawhorse Revolution is hiring students age 13-19 years old and paying $300 stipends in four different amazing hand-on design construction programs!
Want to get paid a stipend and contribute to your community?
APPLY HERE
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!
Join Washington State PTSA’s new student advisory committee!
Are you passionate about raising your voice and serving others?
Want to make a difference at a state level?
Questions? Email michelle.weinmaster@wastatepta.org
SIGN UP HERE asap:
Apply for Washington State PTSA’s student advisory committee!
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!
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.
Scholarships
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
Interested in learning more about Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCU’s? Plan to attend the Black College Expo on November 14th at Highline College in Burien from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register HERE! All are welcome!
See Ms. Naz in Room 252A for more info!
For Seniors
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Are you a senior with…
- An outstanding academic record in high school
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Exceptional personal success skills
Chosen scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance at a four year university or college that is not already covered by other financial aid.
APPLY HERE – deadline September 15th
YouthBuild is a 6 month construction and trades pre-apprenticeship program for young people interested in a career in construction work. Students earn a daily stipend, their GED, certfications and experience! Youth must be:
- 18-24 years old (must be 18 before the end of the cohort)
- Low income, eligible for EBT
- No HS diploma
- Interested in construction/trades work
APPLY HERE – Starts October 13th!
Questions? Contact Kipp A Gallagher at Kipp.Gallagher@youthcare.org
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
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
Note: Share this newsletter: chiefsealthhs.seattleschools.org/careernews/
This Career Connected Learning newsletter lists opportunities from programs and organizations outside of Seattle Public Schools. Please reach out directly to their contact info for any follow-up questions.
Have opportunities to share?
Please email them to Ms. Filley Bentler, Career Connected Learning Coordinator, in Room 252B at lifilleybent@seattleschools.org to be included in this approximately twice-a-month newsletter. You can also submit info to the SPS Peachjar page
