5/23/25 Career Connections
Franklin High School Career Connections
(only one more edition after this one until Fall 2025)
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.
Team Read now accepting Fall 2025 Applications
Are you are interested in earning some extra money during the school year taking a few hours out of your week to help elementary school students learn to read? Team Read is an afterschool program that offers families free 1:1 reading tutoring for their student 2 days a week from November to May. The teens hired are paired with these 2nd – 4th grade students, earn $20.76/hr for their time, and are supervised by an adult site coordinator – normally a staff member of the elementary school.
If you’d like to read more about our organization there is an attached informational flyer for interested teens and further information here: Team Read Hiring Information
Apply to be a Team Read Tutor for the 2025-26 School Year Now!.
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.
Opportunities from previous newsletters still available
Umpires Northwest LLC and Sports Officials Northwest LLC are looking for New and/or Experienced umpires and referees to become part of their continued success in Washington State. NOW is the time! The season is here, come Play Ball with them! Great Pay, Flexible Schedules, weekday, and weekend schedules available. Extensive training provided (general rules clinic and on field mechanics).
Sign up now to become an youth league official or register to get trained to become an umpire.
The Rainier Beach Youth Stewards program is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Fall season. The summer applications are now closed! RBYS is a youth employment program of Tilth Alliance for youth, ages 14-18, to gain job experience through wetland restoration, farm education, and community engagement.
Participants will work at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands and support with field maintenance, food distribution, and wetland restoration. Youth will participate in workshops that explore food access, civic engagement, and responsible land stewardship while building relationships with peers, adult staff, and volunteers. See their seasonal schedule below.
Fall September 16 – November 22. 6 hrs/week for 10 weeks. Every Wednesday: 3:15pm – 5:15pm and Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Applications due August 17
Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must be 14-18 years old and must submit a complete application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple seasons
Pay: Youth will be paid $20.76/hr and will receive checks bi-weekly.
Location: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale Street, Seattle, WA 98118
Please fill out applications here: Rainier Beach Youth Stewards Application and email Nancy Barajas Caballero at nancycaballero@tilthalliance.org with any questions.
Pedalheads, a learn-to-ride bicycle day camp for ages 2-12, is currently hiring Camp Counselors to help run their 2025 summer programs. Their camp counselor positions are wonderful entry level jobs for youth to gain skills in relationship-building, teaching and leadership; and hours are also available as service-learning.
For more information about their programs, check out the Pedalheads website and r Apply for Pedalheads Summer Programs now.
LAST MINUTE Paid Internships
The following internship opportunities have deadlines within the next 7 days. Don’t miss them if you are still looking. These are the last of them.
A Rare Paid Art Internship Opportunity with a VERY QUICK Deadline of May 30
Fresh Perspectives is a paid ($35/hour) summer residency program for youth ages 15-18. To participate, you must love art & be entering grades 10, 11, or 12 in high school. High school graduates are not eligible. The program runs from June-September 2025, with 3 full-time intensive weeks and other full and half days interspersed throughout the summer. Specific dates are listed within the application below.
Most sessions start and end at King Street Station, near the International District Light Rail Station. Participants will learn about art curation, visit galleries and museums, participate in workshops with teaching artists, tour public art collections, make art, and more! The goal is to de-mystify the art world, build community, and create a sense of belonging in the vast world of art and curation. All of this will culminate in a gallery exhibit and community opening event on September 4, 2025. This program is a big time commitment! If you love art so much that you are willing to devote 160 hours of your summer to learning, building community, and curating an exhibit with a cohort of 8-10 art-loving peers, please apply!
Seattle Public Library and UW Offering Brief Media/Info Science Internship, Apply by May 31
Seattle Public Library and University of Washington Libraries are accepting applications for a 2-week internship this summer. All work will be onsite at UW and lunch will be provided alongside a $700 stipend at completion of the program. Program dates are Monday through Thursday, from August 18 to August 28. Working hours will be 10 AM to 3PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.
Accepted students will make videos, podcasts, and GIS maps and will learn about college admissions and college life on the UW Seattle campus (including touring dorms, lunch in dining halls, meeting researchers and learning about librarianship). Teens will need to be able attend every weekday the last 2 weeks of August only (and will need to be able to travel to UW and on time each day by 10am) and will receive a $700 stipend on completion.
To apply by 5/31, use this link: University of Washington Libraries High-School Internship Application. Questions? Contact Amy.Tooley@spl.org
Opportunities from previous newsletters still available
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Port of Seattle are now recruiting for Summer and Fall 2025 cohorts for a paid internship opportunity in the maritime industry, a sector in the Pacific Northwest with tremendous growth and living-wage career opportunities. This program is specifically designed to support graduating seniors interested in alternatives to traditional college, who are drawn to hands-on technical work, and interested in environmental/marine industries.
Key Benefits:
- Starting wage of $21.09/hour
- Bi-weekly stipend
- $1,000 in wrap-around services (in addition to pay)
- Direct pathway to permanent employment
- 1-week training + 3-month paid internship
Program Eligibility:
- Ages 18-24
- Ability to legally work in the US
- Able to pass drug test
- Can obtain State ID
See the Youth Maritime Career Launch website for more information and use the button below to begin your application.
Get real-life experience and the skills to qualify for solar jobs (installation technician, electrician, design consultant, solar associate)
- Begins around February 2025 – exact schedule to be determined
- 200 hours of paid training
- Includes job readiness (resume, interview skills, job search help)
- Hybrid format – online and in-person instruction in Seattle
- Compensation: $19.97/hour
Qualifications
- Age 18+ (by June 2025)
- GED or high school degree by June 2025
- Dependable and on time
- Has transportation
- Hard working
- Interest in construction and/or solar Field pathway requirements
If interested in doing solar panel installation work, you also need the following:
- Driver’s license
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Comfort with heights
- Able to work outside
- Enjoy working with your hands
Questions or would like to apply? Call 206-362-3780 or email info@spheresolarenergy.com
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
Seattle Promise Students: Don’t forget about Readiness Academy
Seattle Promise kicked off Readiness Academy on Tuesday, May 20, with 27 sessions hosted across all three Seattle Colleges campuses through June 11th.
Sign-ups are currently open on the Readiness Academy Webpage. Continue to check the website for updates as they plan to offer make-up and virtual sessions.
Readiness Academy is a required step for all Seattle Promise scholars and includes:
- Connection with Seattle Promise Retention Specialists and peers
- Fall Quarter course registration
- Scholarship and financial aid overview
- Enrollment Navigation & Support
If you have any questions about Readiness Academy, or to be sure you have everything else you need to stay eligible for your free tuition, connect with Nancy Le, Outreach Specialist, at nancy.le2@seattlecolleges.edu, or make an appointment with her: In-Person Meeting @ Franklin / Virtual Zoom Meeting
Calling all Juniors interested in Computer Science and Engineering
If you are about to finish your 11th grade year and are interested in Computer Science or Engineering, UW has a program you might be interested in exploring. Allen School Junior Exploration is a virtual event for high school juniors who are curious about Computer Science or Computer Engineering as potential majors.
Held on May 31, 2025 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, this event will give students an opportunity to learn more about the field of computing, the UW student experience, and the application process to be considered for Direct to Major admissions into the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. This event is broken into four sessions:
- Computing Major Exploration
- Admissions Overview
- Computing Workshop
- Student Experience Panel
Get Registered Now. Registration closes on May 30 at 5:00 pm. Questions? Contact outreach@cs.washington.edu
Scholarships and Financial Aid
CSF Paying for College Workshop
If you need support with the Financial Aid process, El Centro de la Raza and College Success Foundation will be presenting Paying for College/Financial Aid workshops at the Columbia and Rainier Beach branch libraries on two days in June. At these sessions, CSF staff will answer questions about financial aid as well as help people with the FAFSA or WASFA forms. Spanish and Somali interpreters will be at both sessions.
- Columbia Branch: Wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7:30pm
- Rainier Beach Branch: Thursday, June 5, 5:30-7:30pm
These are informal, drop-in sessions so participants can join late or leave early. Registration is not required. Pizza will be served!
Still Seeking College Money? Apply for the Blacks in Government Scholarship, Applications Due June 1
The Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks In Government is now accepting 2025 Port of Seattle Chapter of Blacks in Government Scholarship Applications. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2025 .
Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded during a scholarship celebration ceremony on June 18, 2025.
- Academic Achievements (Evelyn Findley Outstanding Academic Achievement Award)
- Community Service (Lilyian Casswell-Isley Outstanding Community Service Award)
Applicants for the Scholarship must:
- Have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and superb academic achievement
- Reside in one of the following counties: King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Pierce, Whatcom, or Skagit
- Be a graduating high school student in 2025
- Have demonstrated involvement in community service
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
It’s not too late 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
Urban League Summer University @ Garfield High Now Accepting Applications, $600 award for completing program
Looking for something to get you out of the house this summer while also collecting $600? Would you like to study career preparation courses like software coding, entrepreneurship, cosmetology, culinary arts, business competition, and community leadership? Join the Urban League at Garfield High School for their Summer University. Summer U is a free six-week program from July through August for rising 9th – 12th graders in the Metropolitan Seattle area. The program is designed to keep high school students engaged and learning during the summer months to prevent summer learning loss. Programming is led by the Urban League’s Education Department staff and certificated teachers.
Apply Now! Seats are filling up quickly. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Byrd via abyrd@urbanleague.org.
Application Deadline UW Young Executives of Color 2025-26 approaching, Apply by May 31
The Young Executives of Color (YEOC) program, hosted by the Michael G. Foster School of Business and Ernst & Young (EY) since 2006, is a Free nine-month college pipeline program for rising junior and senior high school students. Students attend one UW Young Executives of Color Saturday session every month from September to May at Foster School of Business on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus.
Students will have the opportunity and benefits of:
- Learning about business functions (e.g. Information Systems, Marketing, Finance, etc.)
- Get college prepared through workshops and connecting with UW and Foster admissions
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking with business leaders, faculty, and staff
- Receive mentorship from undergraduate students affiliated with the Foster School
To learn more, please visit the YEOC website and then create a UW account to apply for YEOC by May 31. Please reach out to yeocuw@uw.edu with any questions!
Opportunities from previous newsletters still available
Young Women Empowered’s FREE Summer Camps begin on June 24th. Y-WE summer camps provide transformative experiences for young women and trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth ages 13-19.
This year’s Summer Camps include:
- BIPOC Horse Camp: an overnight camp June 24th – 25th in collaboration with the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle at Red Barn Ranch in Auburn, Washington.
- Black Girls Bike: From June 29 – July 3rd program participants will get to learn the rules of the road, basic bike safety, how to fix a flat tire, how to safely ride around Seattle and more.
- Create Camp: a two-week day camp from July 14th – 25th designed for self-expression and artistic exploration!
- Black Mermaids: From July 28th – August 1st Chandrika Frances of the Oshun Swim School will curate this five-day exploration of Blackness and water.
- Grow Overnight Camp: August 13th – 15th at Ayeko Farm in Enumclaw, WA, where young people will explore a working farm and connect with nature firsthand.
- Grow Internship: Dig deep into farming, food justice, and community from July 9th – August 15th (Wed-Fri each week) at Marra Farm in South Park, Seattle! Young people will build leadership skills, confidence, and time management while working alongside peers and mentors.
- Write Camp: Write Camp is the perfect place to explore new genres, grow as a writer, and find your voice in a supportive, creative space. Held August 11th – 17th at the Seattle Public Library’s Downtown location, it’s the ultimate space to fuel creativity and connect with other young writers.
Click the links above to learn more and apply. Questions? Contact Program Manager, Aya, at aya@y-we.org
The Miller Hull Partnership has been dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. The architecture profession has barriers to entry that make it difficult for many to consider it a viable career path. Open Studio was created to introduce architecture to a wide range of high school students who may not have had the opportunity to explore architecture and design. The goal of the program is to offer an engaging learning experience that will leave a lasting impact for years to come.
Open Studio Summer Intensive
A free, week-long educational opportunity at our Seattle studio, open to 24 students between 9th and 12th grade who want to take a deeper dive into the design process. For three hours each day, they will learn how to sketch and draw, think through a design problem with a teammate and present their work to a group, while receiving individualized feedback and counseling. One of the three-hour sessions will be used to take a field trip to enhance the participants’ understanding of the project. The application is attached and available on the Open Studio Summer Intenseive website. 2025 Session: August 1 – 8, 2025 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Students interests in careers in health and community development careers, are encouraged to participate in the King County Public Health Camp this summer. The camp features field trips, career path explorations, and hands-on learning opportunities from public health professionals, including nurses, research scientists, health educators and more.
Details:
- Open to all young people age 16 and older
- August 4-8, 2025. 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (day camp, no overnights)
- Lunch and snacks provided each day
- Camp address: King County Chinook building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
- Financial enrichment provided for participants who complete THE Public Health Camp ambassador program.
If you are interested in attending, but experience barriers or challenges that you believe may prevent you from doing so, please reach out to DPH-KCStudents@KC1.onmicrosoft.com.
For any questions, including transportation assistance, please contact shayla.holcomb@kingcounty.org
The Seattle Police Law Enforcement Exploring program aims to bridge the gap between youth and police by educating and involving them in police operations and to interest them in Law Enforcement.
Besides gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to their community.
Who: Explorers is for young men and women 14 to 21 years of age with a grade point average of 2.5 or above
When: must attend 2 – 4 monthly meetings in succession.
Cost: Free
Application: Rolling admission, please reach out to Officer Tre Smith, tre.smith@seattle.gov.
Service-Learning Opportunities
MoPOP’s Summer Service Program gets you connected to pop culture all summer, Applications close June 1
MoPOP’s Youth Volunteer Program (Summer Session) was designed as 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. They are seeking applicants who are excited about pop culture and who are interested in building their customer service and public speaking skills.
Apply for a fun summer of service at MoPop! Applications close on June 1, 2025.
Jefferson Community Center Actively Seeks Volunteers Year- Round
The Jefferson Community Center at Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill is a great nearby location to pick up service-learning hours throughout the year by becoming one of their regular volunteers.
This community center offers volunteer opportunities to: help the environment by picking up trash and maintaining the park space; helping out at events like Jefferson Jumpstart and Beacon Arts Street Fair and making posters for their events; and assisting with their education and recreation programming like cooking classes, kayaking, golfing, sewing club, and STEM workshops. Students can earn up to 100 hours over a single summer because of the amount of programming they have happening each week. Volunteers are also able to participate in the center’s many activities for free.
If you would like more information on how to become a volunteer, contact jeanflee@seattle.gov
Seattle Universal Math Museum Seeking Volunteers to Promote Museum at Markets
Do you have a passion for math or education? Spend your Summer talking to kids and playing math games for service learning hours! Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM), a non-profit dedicated to providing informal math education to communities of opportunity around the Greater Seattle Area, is currently looking for high school-age volunteers to join them at farmers’ markets, museums and community centers this summer to help them promote their programs in really fun ways. If you are interested, email volunteer-coordinator@seattlemathmuseum.org to learn more or complete the volunteer application for Seattle Universal Math Museum.
Opportunities from previous newsletters still available
The Office of Congressman Adam Smith is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort of his Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council gives community-minded and civically engaged students an opportunity to discuss critical issues with Rep. Smith and staff. Participants will meet in-person once per month in their Kent office throughout the 2025-26 school year. This is not only a great opportunity for service-learning but also an excellent resume builder for students interested in law and public service careers.
All current high school and college students living in Washington’s Ninth Congressional District (this is all of South Seattle) are eligible to serve on the Youth Advisory Council. Applications will be accepted through June 16, 2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the weeks of July 14th and July 21st, 2025 via Zoom.
Find more information on Rep. Smith’s website. Interested students may apply for Congressional Youth Advisory Council. An essay sharing your reason for joining the council or a current event you are passionate about will be required.
If you have any questions about the Youth Advisory Council, please contact Max Okamoto at max.okamoto@mail.house.gov or 425-793-5180.
UW Botanic Gardens Junior Naturalist applications are now open for the summer program. Junior Naturalists are teens volunteering with the Arboretum Summer Camp for a two-week session. The program is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills. Students can earn up to 75 service hours, and will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the program.
Qualified Students are:
- Age 15-18
- Able to commit to a full, 2-week session
- Willing to be outside all day
Applications for UW Botanic Gardens are accepted on a rolling basis, and the application will close when space is filled (usually late Spring). Please contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu if you have any questions.
School Connect WA provides after school literacy and math tutoring/programming for BIPOC and McKinney Vento children in Seattle Public Schools. Locally, they partner with the Deaborn Park International School in Beacon Hill to provide reading and math tutoring to 1st-5th graders. This opportunity would be an easy commute for any Franklin students who are interested in volunteering.
Where: Dearborn Park International Elementary School
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. The Seattle Credit Union has also created a list of 52 organizations that are often seeking volunteers. The list is categorized, and you can select the bolded links to find out more.
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.
