Franklin High School Career Connections

Every other Thursday, Franklin’s Career-Connected Learning Coordinator Mr. Ruiz will post upcoming college and career related events, important application deadlines, career training program opportunities, jobs, internships, service learning options, and other career-connected topics of interest to students and their families. Email dpruiz@seattleschools.org if you have anything you want placed in the newsletter.

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Featured Jobs and Internships

Two new Internship opportunities!

TeenTix hiring PAID interns interested in arts and media careers! (but the deadline is THIS MONDAY June 3)

TeenTix is hiring young people for the summer for its 2024 Creative Workforce Program! Applications are open across a variety of departments and are available to high school and college-aged applicants.

All internship positions will be paid $20 an hour for up to 15 hours a week. They currently have internships available for six weeks (July 8 – August 16) and six months (July 8 – December 22).

Internships are in one of three departments:

• Program Support in Youth Media – Interns will work closely with our Teen Programs; The Newsroom, The New Guard, The Teen Arts Podcast, and Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color.
• Digital Media and Communications – Interns will work with TeenTix communications channels like social media, newsletters, digital infographics and posters, and more!
• Project Management / Arts Management – Interns will work on events or project based assignments. Ideas might be Alumni growth, a fall fundraiser, a summer art showcase, a data visualization project, or more!

For Spanish speakers: a PAID Summer training program and internship qualifier!

El Centro de la Raza on Beacon Hill is recruiting for its Youth J.O.B. Readiness Program, a stipend-paid opportunity with free meals, field trips, and free job search help that leads to future paid internship opportunities. The program is designed to assist youth with identifying career pathways related to their interests with a focus on living wage careers. Staff offer classes and workshops to develop basic professional skills and provide students with opportunities for professional development.

Program participants are guided in the creation of a working portfolio including a resume, cover letter, job/internship application plan, list of community and financial resources, and more. Students who complete the summer program qualify for PAID internship opportunities throughout the school year.

Rare PAID Summer work opportunity available for students under 16!

The 2024 Student Conservation Association Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew will work with local partners to do invasive species maintenance, erosion control, trail maintenance, and mulching.

The majority of the crew’s work will be in parks and green spaces in the Seattle area. The crew will also spend three days and two nights working with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, camping at Denny Creek Campground. SCA will provide all food, transportation, and gear for this trip.

The crew will take part in environmental education and green job readiness activities throughout the week. This includes field trips to a number of sites in the region every Friday. Students are paid $20/hour, 33-35 hours per week for 7 weeks

Who: The crew will be comprised of 12 students, ages 14-19, and 2 adult crew leaders. Housing is not provided, except during the camping trip. 

If you are ready for the summer of a lifetime, apply for Student Conservation Association.

You Grow Girl offering 10-week PAID internships for female-identifying students interested in the mental health profession

You Grow Girl! is accepting You Grow Girl applications for their upcoming summer career exploration and readiness training cohort. This 10-week paid program will prepare female-identifying youth, ages 16-25 with the essential skills they need to find, acquire, maintain, and grow as sustainable professionals. This program focuses on exploring careers in the behavioral health field.

Aspiring youth mentors, therapists, social workers, case managers, public health educators, substance use disorder counselors, and other behavioral health professionals will be paid $20.00 per hour and will be eligible for employment opportunities either at You Grow Girl! or other community partners upon successful completion of the 10-week program. Space is limited, with only 12 spots available. 

If interested, fill out the You Grow Girl application or contact HR@yougrowgirl.org for more information.

UW Botanical Gardens still seeking outdoor summer interns

Are you interested in exploring careers in environmental fields? We are looking for curious, creative, and enthusiastic teens with a commitment to community and equity to join our Summer 2024 intern cohort! No previous experience in environmental issues required.

This internship program integrates multiple disciplines and ways of knowing to support a diverse community of interns in finding a career path that is right for them.

• Who: Teens aged 16-18
• When: July 8 – August 2, 2024, Monday through Friday, 9AM-3PM (with slight variation)
• Where: Washington Park Arboretum and locations around the greater Seattle area
• Compensation: $1750 stipend for completion of the four week program
• Questions: Contact uwbgeduc@uw.edu

Learn More and Apply: UW Botanic Garden

Team Read is hiring again for NEXT school year. Apply now to guarantee your placement!

Team Read provides teens with a PAID opportunity to gain valuable work skills and the satisfaction of changing the lives of children in their community. The program supports second and third grade students who are not yet reading at grade level. Students are referred into the program by their classroom teacher, or other staff at their school, early in the academic year. They meet with their teen coaches after school two times per week, beginning in November through mid-May.

Before you apply, please read the Teen Reading Coach Job Description to make sure you understand all the responsibilities of the position. You may also visit the Coach Applicant Guide to learn more about the entire Team Read hiring process, as well as to see a timeline of when things are due, when you can expect to hear from them, and when training and program launch are currently scheduled.

If you are certain this is the right opportunity for you, submit your Team Read application now to get priority placement.

Neighbors Moving and Storage Seeking Summer Help

Neighbors Moving and Storage in Tukwila is seeking summer employees willing to make good money while working as a mover. Neighbors is a rapidly growing moving company with a strong family-oriented atmosphere. They are looking for hardworking, fun individuals to add to their growing team. They have been in business for over 70 years and are one of the largest moving companies in the state.

They are currently hiring full and part-time employees to fill their Mover, Packer, Loader and Inventory positions. They start at 6:45 AM, work 6 days a week and get paid weekly. They offer many incentives and opportunities for growth. They are paying $18.50/hour PLUS overtime, tips, bonuses, and commissions. This could possibly put you in the neighborhood of $25+/- hour.

For more information and to apply, contact HR Recruiter Kim Powell at 425-656-4444, xt106 or kim@neighborsmovingseattle.com

Miners Landing at the Port now hiring for fun summer jobs

Looking for a unique job where you get to be around games and activities all summer? Join the Pier 57 team and embark on an exciting career in a fun-filled and unique waterfront environment! Explore their diverse Miners Landing at the Port job listings and find your perfect fit in our unique and dynamic environment. They are currently looking to fill positions in their Alaskan Sourdough Bakery, Pier 57 games and activities center, and Pirate’s Plunder retail store. Find out more about Miner’s Landing by visiting the Miners Landing website. The application is very easy to complete.

Looking for a part-time job?

Check out this custom Indeed.com search query to find local companies hiring teens

We have created an Indeed search query that limits jobs to a 5 mile distance from Franklin High School and is available for or catered to teens in high school.

See local jobs that you qualify for, and apply today. Jobs currently available include: ride-along UPS driver helper, grocery shopper, holiday/seasonal retail associate, movie theater team member, cashier, and after-school kids program assistant.

Stay updated on all things internships on the District’s Regional Internships website

Seattle Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) department maintains an Career Quest SPS Active directory of internships and other career-focused training programs that is updated throughout the year. The programs currently seeking students – and have open applications – are listed at the top. Programs that may not be accepting students now – but will in the future – are listed by CTE pathway below.

This is always the best place to start when looking for opportunities, but if you do not find something you like there, make an appointment with Mr. Ruiz to explore additional opportunities.

Training and Mentorship Programs

Sign up for Teen Tix Arts Summer Programs

Teen Tix offers opportunities for teens interested in writing, podcasting, advocacy, and a summer program specifically for teen artists of color to receive mentorship on their craft. All programs are paid positions and we offer a wellness/transportation stipend for participants.

• M-TAC Program – allows teen artists of color to hone their artwork under the guidance of professional mentors.
• New Guard Program – a board of young arts leaders and advocates serving TeenTix’s mission
• Teen Tix Arts Podcast –  a group of teens who produce a monthly podcast focused on arts and culture
• Teen Tix Newsroom – a place for teens to process, interpret, reflect, and think critically about the art and media they engage with

Deadline: Varies by program, click the link to learn more!

Learn More and Apply: Teen Tix

Attend the Cornish College Summer Art Programs

Summer at Cornish is an intensive 4-week summer program offering high school students a mini-college experience. No auditions or submissions are necessary to register – classes are rigorous, taught by Cornish faculty, but inclusive so that students still exploring their journey in the arts can participate alongside students with more experience.  

More than a summer camp, students choose their electives and  can mix-and-match classes in dance, music, theater, film, art & design. 

Check out the Full Cornish Summer Catalog of available classes and email summer@cornish.edu to sign up.

Aeronautical Pathways Program Seeking Applicants for Fall 2024

The Aeronautical Science Pathways program, hosted at The Museum of Flight is a free, skills center  program for high school juniors and seniors.    The program  introduces students to the following career pathways: professional pilot, unmanned aerial systems (drones), air traffic control, airline dispatch, and airline and airport management.  

• Juniors receive 3.0 CTE credits with equivalencies (1.0 lab science and .5 English Language Arts); Seniors receive 3.0 CTE credits   
• Both Juniors and Seniors are eligible for 30 college credits (each year); dual credits awarded by Green River College   
• Both Juniors and Seniors are eligible for The Museum of Flight flight-training and post-secondary scholarships (annual awards upwards of $250,000)   

The Museum of Flight hosts Museum of Flight monthly information sessions.  Students can register online via this Museum of Flight monthly information sessions student Inquiry Form. 

Service Learning and Community Programs

Seattle Marathon seeking volunteers for a number of upcoming events

If you would like to sign up for these opportunities, reach out to them at volunteer@seattlemarathon.org.

Earn ALL of your Service Hours this summer working for the Museum of Pop Culture

MoPOP’s Youth Volunteer Program (Summer Session) is an opportunity for high schoolers to complete 40-60 service learning hours while learning about museum and nonprofit career options from MoPOP professionals.

Youth Volunteers will perform various volunteer roles, interact with the diverse visiting population of the museum visitors and staff, and get to know other youth interested in the museum field. We’re seeking applicants who are excited about pop culture and who are interested in building their customer service and public speaking skills. Applications close on June 3, 2024.

Youth can apply here: Volunteer at MoPOP or email natashar@mopop.org for more information.

Still Need Service Hours for Graduation this year? Volunteer as a Tutor

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington’s Youth Tutoring Program is seeking volunteers to work with students at their tutoring centers. At the centers, scholars build skills in reading and math, get help with homework, and grow their confidence. There are five YTP tutoring centers located throughout Seattle that open in the late afternoon and early evening hours.

If you need service learning hours to graduate and are interested in working with kids in your neighborhood to help them experience academic and personal success, email volunteerytp@ccsww.org or complete the Youth Tutoring Program application online.

Kiwanis Camp Casey Seeking Summer Camp Counselors

Want to make a difference this summer while earning Service Learning credit? Kiwanis Camp Casey is a free, week long summer camp for children ages 6-17 who have physical disabilities. It is provided by the North Central of Seattle Kiwanis, and they are currently seeking volunteer counselors to help create “the best week of the year” for their campers.

This year, Kiwanis Camp Casey will be held at Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine, WA. Transportation will be provided to and from camp starting from the Seattle area.

Counselor applications are now LIVE for 2024! Apply to be a Kiwanis Camp Casey Camp Counselor

Questions can be directed to headcounselors@campcasey.org.

UW Botanical Gardens also still seeking Summer Junior Naturalist Volunteers

The University of Washington Botanic Gardens are places for plant research, display, and education. There are two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. Both offer excellent opportunities for exercise, exploration, and wildlife viewing.

Junior Naturalists are teens volunteering with UW Botanic Gardens Summer Camp who are enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills. \

• Who:   Teens ages 15 – 18
• When: Junior Naturalists serve for at least one, 2-week session. See the schedule below for session dates.
• When: Washington Park Arboretum
• Cost: Free. This is a volunteer opportunity. Junior Naturalists may use this experience to meet service hour requirements. A reference letter is available at the successful completion of the two weeks.

Complete the Junior Naturalist application now, or contact uwbgeduc@uw.edu if you have any questions!