11/4/25 Career Connections
Summary : Franklin High School Career Connections
Franklin High School Career Connections
Every other Tuesday, 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.
Make an appointment with Mr. Ruiz if you have any questions about these opportunities or need assistance applying.
Part-Time Jobs
Local Hot Jobs List
The following jobs are nearby to Franklin, are part-time, and their managers are willing to hire students under 18 who have not yet graduated from high school. You can also check out the You can also check out the Jobs page on the Career-Connected Learning website with a list of job search engines and local companies that regularly hire high school students.
There are not many jobs out there right now, but very soon most retail stores will be hiring for Seasonal/Holiday workers, so keep checking every other Tuesday for opportunities.
Looking for a local part-time job not listed above?
If the hot jobs above do not interest you, check out our custom Indeed.com search query to find local companies hiring teens.
To help you filter out the 100s of jobs on Indeed that do not hire teens, we have created a search query that limits part-time jobs open within a 5 mile distance from Franklin High School Get a filtered list and start applying now. These jobs are available for or catered to teens in high school and work with school schedules.
When you find a job on Indeed you like, you will need to create an Indeed account and then build an Indeed profile (including submitting a resume) before you can apply for jobs. After you build this profile, you only need to select the Apply button on a job listing, and it will instantly send your profile and resume to the employer for a very easy application process.
Drop-in Job Search, Resume Building, and Interview Help Now Available
If you need help applying and preparing for college, looking for a job, making a resume, or practicing for an interview, the College and Career Center is now open after school for drop-in help with Emily, our UW Dream Project intern. This is a great option for students who do not have time to schedule an appointment during the school day. As a working UW student, Emily has a lot of great insight and valuable tips to share with you! Drop-in help is available from 4:00-5:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays until Winter Break.
Paid Internships
$1400 Photography Internship Opportunity, Limited Space so apply now!
Youth in Focus is excited to announce their upcoming paid internship opportunity for BIPOC students! Students receive a $1,400 stipend to spend 17 weeks deep-diving into photography basics, learning Adobe Lightroom, and building a personal brand identity.
This is the 6th year of the internship, and over these years, Youth in Focus has witnessed many program graduates start their own photography gigs or pursue photography/film in school. This is a great opportunity for students interested in careers in the creative field!
Program Info:
- January 20th – June 4th, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
- In-person @ Youth in Focus, 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
- Stipend Amount: $1,400
Who’s Eligible:
- Identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color)
- Sophomores – Seniors in High School
- Can commit to 17 weeks of in-person classes @ Youth in Focus Office (every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 7:00 PM / Jan 20th – June 4th)
Email ShidaB@youthinfocus.org with any questions, check out their website, and apply by the November 30th deadline.
Applications open for the Boeing Manufacturing High School Summer Internship Program
Boeing is now accepting applications for 2026 High School Manufacturing Student Development Programs! Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2026.
Their manufacturing Student Development Programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive experience, including hands-on training, job site exposure, and career planning support. For more details and information click the button below!
Have questions? Email MfgStudentDev@boeing.com
Deadline: January 20, 2026
A bit more about the opportunity:
- Dates: July 7th to August 20th.
- Potential Site Assignments: Everett, Renton, Auburn
- Shifts: 8 hours with 30 min lunch, 6AM to 2:30PM
- Students will work Monday through Thursday. Students will not work on Fridays, with the exception of Friday, July 10th, which is during orientation week and will be a working day.
- Wages: Students will be paid minimum wage for the city of their assigned site.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Recruiting for their Paid Mentorship Program
Kick off your career with a 4-week Seattle Parks and Recreation mentorship (8 hrs/week) for ages 15–21! Learn valuable skills, make awesome connections, and earn $300 that leads to a Seattle Parks & Recreation job paying $20.76/hr.
Walk away with: Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Literacy, Game Facilitation
When: Saturdays 9:00Am-5:00PM
Please Note: The completion of the whole 4-week mentorship is required in order for applicants to apply for the future paid internships with Seattle Parks Career Explorations. The paid internship will be open to teens 15 years old and older who have completed the Career Explorations mentorship.
Questions? Email: Samuel.Chesneau@seattle.gov or Malaya.Neri@seattle.gov
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.
Worksite Learning (HS credit for work)
Students who are currently employed can earn high school credit (CTE or other elective credit) for completed working hours! Every 180 hours worked is equivalent to .5 high school elective credits plus an A to boost your GPA for college admissions.
Please reach out to Mr. Ruiz for more information and to pick up some important forms. Email dpruiz@seattleschools.org or stop by Room 205a during lunch or nutrition break to chat.
Eligibility for students seeking elective credit for their paid work experience:
- Student must be 16 years of age or older, be legally employed, and have taken a CTE course.
- Complete Bi-Weekly check-in forms documenting your hours.
- Complete a final evaluation form detailing how their specific work experience aligns with their educational goals, imparts work and financial understanding, and the ways this work experience impacts future career and educational opportunities.
College Prep, Fairs, and Info Sessions
Black College Expo Returning to Beach November 15
Juniors and Seniors should plan to attend the 8th Annual Seattle Black College Expo™ Saturday, November 15th at Rainier Beach High School. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with HBCUs, other colleges, universities and educational programs. Get answers right on the spot. EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages…Plus…
- Get Accepted on the SPOT, students bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (High School Juniors & Seniors)
- Scholarships on the SPOT
- Applications fees waived
Black College Expo™ is from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will be entertainment, featuring a Scholarship Presentation, Entertainment, Cash Giveaways, and a special “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by our Celebrity Ambassadors.
Register Now
Advisory workshop series for Seniors to help prepare for college
Are you planning to go to college but still don’t really feel prepared? To help ease your worries, our UW Dream Project Intern, Emily, will lead a series of workshops during three upcoming Advisory periods called “What I Wish I Knew,” where she will talk about the things that she wished people would have told her as she was preparing for college. She will cover tips and strategies that she felt would have helped her transition go a lot more smoothly in three different periods of her planning:
- November 19: The Last Semester of High School
- December 3: The Summer Before College
- December 17: The First Year of College
This is an incredibly valuable series that any college-bound senior should want to take. BUT, there are only 15 spots available, so SIGN UP NOW to secure your spot TODAY. You will receive a pass from your Advisory teacher to attend the sessions in Room 205a. This series is currently only open to graduating, college-bound Seniors.
You must REGISTER IN ADVANCE to attend these sessions.
College Application Help
Seniors, college application help continues on Thursdays at lunchtime throughout the application season. Counselors will be in the Library during both lunches to support with Common App, Seattle Promise, personal statements, scholarships, and financial aid. Drop-in at any time during your lunch, no appointment necessary.
Additionally, college search, application, and decision-making help is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 4-5:30pm in the College and Career Center, Room 205a, provided by the UW Dream Project.
Attend Seattle Central College Future Ready Family Night
Join Seattle Central College on November 13 for Future Ready Family Night, a chance to explore the future for SPS students and families!
- Date: Thursday, November 13
- Time: 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
- Location: Seattle Central College – Broadway Edison Building Atrium (1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA)
Transportation: Seattle Central College is accessible via bus, light rail, and streetcar. Parking will be provided 2 blocks away at the Harvard Garage (1609 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA)
Agenda:
- 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. – Registration, Snacks, and Resource Tables
- 5:00p.m.-5:10p.m. – Welcome from Seattle Colleges
- 5:10p.m.-6:50p.m. – Rotate between three breakout sessions including: dual credit and job market resources, making the most out of high school, and college financial literacy and financial aid
- 6:50p.m.-8:00p.m. – Reflection, Dinner, and Resource Tables
*Student lounge available with games, snacks, and high school support team members from Seattle Promise
Register for Seattle Central College Future Ready Family Night
Seattle Film School offering 2.5 Year Bachelor Degrees
Are you interested in filmmaking, acting, or the visual arts searching for the perfect college experience? The Seattle Film Institute may be a great fit.
SFI’s unique Bachelor of Arts degree provides a pathway for students to earn their entire BA degree in 2.5 years by concentrating on one of the following film-related areas of study:
In addition to traditional liberal arts core classes, the Seattle Film Institute provides a hands-on education, practical experience, and job-related skills. Their faculty is anchored by working film industry professionals, and every SFI student benefits from career services and coaching.
The Institute has information sessions taking place on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 4pm where students can learn all about our programs and ask any questions they may have.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Drop-in Financial Aid Support Now Available
Financial Aid Drop-In Support is now offered every Wednesday during Advisory in the College and Career Center, Room 205A. Nancy from Seattle Promise is available to provide help completing your FAFSA or WASFA application or if you have questions or concerns about completing the financial aid forms.
Rather meet one-on-one? Schedule a meeting with Nancy here: In-Person Meeting at Franklin HS
Local business association providing scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund strives to uplift rising LGBTQ+ and actively allied leaders from Washington State as they pursue their post-secondary education. They offer financial awards, typically between $5,500-$13,000, educational programming, networking events, field trips, job shadows, a summer weekend retreat, and a supportive community – whether you’re working towards a trade, certificate, 2-year degree, or 4-year degree.
All applications are due by 12 p.m. PST on Friday, January 9, 2026.
To be fair to all applicants, they will not accept late applications. When you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation.
If you have any questions or need assistance with this application, please reach out to scholarship@thegsba.org.
Cirkled In “No Sweat Scholarship” awards $2,500 for students in grades 9-12
The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
To apply for the Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship, create an account and share your complete story through your profile. No GPA or minimum income requirement. Just be YOU!
The application process is so quick and simple you won’t even break a sweat! Deadline is December 31, 2025. Apply for Cirkled in NOW!.
Seattle Promise (2 years Free Tuition) Application Now Open!
Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program launched by Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle. It offers free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College or South Seattle College for up to two years, 90 college credits or a student’s first degree, whichever comes first.
All graduating seniors attending Seattle public high schools are eligible for the Seattle Promise program regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth. But you MUST APPLY to claim your free tuition. The application deadline is February 13.
Even if you are expecting to attend a 4-year university after high school, sometimes plans change, and you do not want to miss out on free tuition for 2 years. You cannot apply to Seattle Promise after February 16, so do it now even if it is a backup plan. Find out more information about the Seattle Promise and Apply for Seattle Promise Now!
Make an appointment to meet with Nancy Le, Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist, who can answer your questions and help you complete your application. In-Person Meeting at Franklin / Virtual Zoom Meeting
It’s not too early to start applying for Scholarships!
If you are looking for scholarship opportunities to help you pay for tuition or other living expenses for college, now is the time to start looking through the Franklin Scholarship Bulletin to get a head start on applying.
Training and Mentorship Programs
Pathways Program Available for Chinese and Southeast Asian students, Stipend and Service Hours available
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 $900 stipend and up to 100+ community service-learning hours by completing the program. Apply for Pathways to our Future ASAP.
If you have any questions before then, please contact: pathways@acrs.org, or Di Han: (206) 774-2476, dih@acrs.org, Jessie Chu: (206) 695-7537, jessiec@acrs.org, Katie Saephan: (206) 474-2314, katies@acrs.org
UW Dental Academy 2026 program application is now open for students to apply!
The UW Dental Academy is a free 2-session, hands-on program designed for high school students interested in exploring dental careers. Students will participate in various activities, including hands on activities, a mentor panel, college prep materials, and team-building exercises, all focused on dentistry. The sessions will take place in person at the University of Washington Seattle campus.
Dental Academy 2026 Schedule:
- Session 1: Saturday, January 31st, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Session 2: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The application deadline is Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Students can apply through the online application, which includes the following sections:
- Personal Information
- Parent/Guardian Information
- Personal Statemen: 500 words or less describing their motivation and experiences related to dental care.
- Reference: Students will be expected to find a reference and have them complete the form listed at the end of their application.
Applicants will be notified of their status by the 2nd week of December 2025. For any questions or concerns about the application, please feel free to contact us at uwoep@uw.edu
Learn more at the UW Dental Academy website and apply for the UW Dental Academy two day session by November 16.
ReadyWork$ Job Training Program Recruiting for Winter job readiness classes
ReadyWork$ Youth is a free job-readiness training that helps participants build confidence and develop the skills needed to obtain employment and succeed.
This free program is designed for youth ages 16+ who are looking to begin their career exploration, as well as those seeking internships, apprenticeships, or part-time/full-time employment. The curriculum includes key topics such as professional presence, effective resume writing, and interview practice, as well as the soft skills needed to land and keep a job.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:15pm during the months of January and February at the New Holly Gathering Hall: 7054 32nd Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
At the end of the program, participants may will received priority interview or hiring from partner employers for a long-term part-time entry level position on Feb 19th on site at the New Holly Gathering Hall.
Thriving Elements Seeking STEM-focused students for Mentorship Opportunity
Thriving Elements is a high quality mentoring program whose mission is to create access and opportunities for students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Upon selection into the program, you are matched with a STEM professional who will help prepare you for college and a professional career in STEM. Once you become a member of the TE (Thriving Elements) community, you can expect quarterly leadership events where mentors and mentees from all locations get together to participate in mentoring and teambuilding activities. The vision is to develop and empower leaders in STEM to make a sustainable impact in their communities and inspire the next generation. If this resonates with you, we highly encourage you to apply.
The recruitment process consists of 4 steps: application, interview, speed networking, and mentee-mentor matching.
- Application: Mentee Applications are open from Oct 1st to March 1st.
- Interview: Read some tips below
- Speed Networking: You get a chance to talk to a few potential mentors
- Mentee-Mentor Matching: We always try to find the best mentee-mentor match based on your compatibilities
Apply for thriving elements mentor program by March 1, 2026, or email mentoring@thrivingelements.org with questions. You can also check out their mentee recruitment video before applying.
Service-Learning Opportunities
Local snowboarding program offers leadership service opportunity, Application Deadline 11/14
Interested in getting service-learning credit while also learning how to snowboard and going on fun outings in the snow? the Service Board brings together a group of high school students and adult mentors from a diverse range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds to engage in their Core Program. Program participants meet twice weekly from beginning of winter through spring. Weekday workshops focus on engaging discussions encompassing a broad range of social justice topics. Weekend activities during Core Program – The Service Board rotate between intensive service-learning projects and snowboarding outings.
This year’s Core Program will be four months long, beginning in late January and ending in mid-May, meeting on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Music, snowballs, fresh food and a sense of community are the common threads that tie the Core Program together. tSB emphasizes the importance of youth voice, supportive community and promoting positive risk-taking to build youth leadership skills.
If you are interested in learning more check out the Service Board website and when ready, fill out their Core Program Application. The deadline to apply is November 14.
Student Leadership Conference Provides Opportunity for Service
Registration is now open for the IMPACT Safe Schools Student Leadership Conference on Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at Seattle University.
This year’s focus is drug and alcohol abuse prevention, mental health awareness, and other school safety issues. Guest speakers and partners include Seattle Public Schools Mental Health Services, CHOOSE 180, and the Therapy Fund Foundation.
There will also be prizes, engaging activities, and valuable resources to support you in making difference at school and in your community. There are 50 student slots available citywide. Registration will close on Friday, November 7th at 5 p.m.
Register for Impact! Safe Schools
Outdoors for All offering service opportunity assisting Snowsports Programs
Outdoors for All is currently recruiting winter volunteers to support adaptive snowsports programs. Outdoors for All is a Seattle-based nonprofit that enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. We offer year-round programs including cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, snowsports, and more.
Winter Volunteer Opportunities (January–March). On-Snow training is in December.
Students (age 14+) and adults can volunteer 3–7 days to support adaptive skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing at:
- The Summit at Snoqualmie: Wednesday nights, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
- Stevens Pass: Saturdays and Sundays
Sign-ups are open now! Volunteers encouraged to register by January 1.
Outdoors for All: Learn More and Apply!
Interim CDA still recruiting for service-based leadership program
Earn up to 30 service hours by growing leadership skills, connecting with the community, and taking cooking and gardening classes in Interim CDA’s Fall Program, WILD (Wilderness Inner-City Leadership).
WILD fosters confident, informed, compassionate, civically-engaged refugee and immigrant youth leaders. They primarily serve approximately 100 low-income Asian and Pacific Islanders ages 14-18 each year, through their award winning, year-round environmental justice leadership development program. Email nhong@interimcda.org for more information.
If you would like to sign up to participate, click the Apply Now button below.
Seeking a Service Learning Opportunity?
In addition to the programs our newsletter features, you can always check out our Franklin Service Learning website to find a directory of local programs and a website called Just Serve that can help you find service opportunities.
You can also make an appointment with Mr. Ruiz to talk more about what you might be interested in doing and get help finding the right opportunity.
