6/5/25 Career Connections (Last of the year)
Franklin High School Career Connections
Today will be the final issue of the Career Connections newsletter for the 2024-25 school year. It is being issued early to allow time for students and parents to review the remaining summer job and program opportunities and make some decisions about the next couple of months.
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. The list will not be updated after today until September, but you can use this Indeed search query to help filter out jobs that you do not qualify for as you look for work this summer.
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.
Internships
Climate Change Intern Leadership Program Accepting Applications, Program Starts June 26
Hip Hop is Green is accepting applications now for their Youth Excellence Program. Join for the Summer and learn about the Hi Tech future of growing food hydroponically? Plus plant trees, get out in nature, learn about climate change and enjoy free plant-based food. The program runs June 26th through August 28th from their offices in the Central District. Learn more at hiphopisgreen.com and apply now if you are ready to kick off your summer adventure.
ANEW Construction Employment Training Program for Students with IEPs and 504 plans
- $400 per student for successful completion of the week-long camp, hands-on
- Learn about construction trades
- Learn how to use hand & power tools
- Create personal & team projects
- Work-readiness skills
- For students ages 14-21 with an IEP, 504 Plan or documented disability ONLY
- Only 20 spots open each week; apply for your preferred week NOW
Apply by June 10. To apply or for more information, visit the ANEW website or email kemeyer@seattleschools.org.
Boot Camp Summer Session Choices:
| School | Dates | Deets |
| Lincoln High School | August 11-15, 2025 | Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm in Room 171 |
| Franklin High School | August 18-22, 2025 | Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm in Room 24 |
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.
College Preparation
College Possible Still Recruiting for the 2025-26 School Year
Does your student want to go to college? Do you wish they could have a college coach to increase their chances of completing their degree? College Possible can give them that!
College Possible is accepting applications from current sophomores! All students applying now would start to receive direct support starting in the fall.
College Possible provides 1:1 college coaching to students from lower-income backgrounds beginning junior year of high school through college graduation, regardless of which college a student chooses. In order to be a part of this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Qualifies for College Bound, qualifies for free and reduced lunch or meets minimum Pell eligibility
- Committed to pursuing a college degree
If you would like to learn more about College Possible, you can visit our website at collegepossible.org or (for student-facing information) students.collegepossible.org.
To be considered for the College Possible Program, students can APPLY HERE. After they apply, parents/guardians will be emailed a family form to complete. We process applications as they come in so encourage your student to apply as soon as possible to guarantee a spot in our program.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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
GoKic (Geeking Out Kids of Color) offering a six-week summer program
GoKic’s Collective Youth is an incredible program empowering high school and college-aged youth in underserved Communities of Color! It is a six-week program offered July to August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with field trips included. Students also earn a $300 award at the end of the Summer for their participation.
They’re not just learning Python coding, they’re building their own supportive community! Imagine the impact when tech meets unity! Fill out the Interest Form now to learn more.
Representatives from the program will also be here at Franklin in the lobby on Monday, June 16 during both lunches to sign up students on the spot.
Skills Center Summer School Accepting Applications for CTE Credit Courses
If you are looking for something fun and hands-on to do during the Month of July, while also earning .5 CTE credit, taking a Skills Center CTE class might be the way to go. All classes are introductory and require no prior experience, and many are offered here at Franklin this summer. This is also a great opportunity to take courses like Intro to Broadcast Media, Engineering, Video Game Animation, and Manufacturing; that are not offered at Franklin during the school year. Classes begin July 7 and most will continue through the 31st, giving you the entire month of August to rest before the new school year starts so Apply Now!
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.
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
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
Interim CDA Recruiting for their WILD summer service program, will be on campus June 10
Interim CDA will once again offer their Wilderness Inner-City Leadership Development Program (WILD) this Summer, and this is a great opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and immerse themselves in leadership work while also gaining service learning credit. The program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 3pm, August 5th – 28th, 2025
Summer WILD youth interns will participate in volunteer activities based in Environmental Justice, Community Gardening, Outdoor Recreation and Inter-generational Learning. A $300 stipend offered at the end of the summer. All 60 service-learning hours can be earned.
Students can sign up now using the application form or meet with representatives here at Franklin during both lunches on Monday, June 10 in the lobby to learn more and sign up in person.
Healthy Relationships Leadership Camp Offers Service and Community Leadership Opportunity
New Beginnings is providing a no-cost series of trainings for aspiring peer educators, activists and leaders ages 15-18 through its 4th annual Youth Leadership Camp. This training program can be used as service hours toward the 60 needed to graduate. The Youth Leadership Camp will support leadership development through workshops centered around relationships, anti-violence, advocacy, and more. You’ll meet other local teens who share similar values. Together, you’ll learn and practice peer education skills to engage your own community.
July 21st- 24th: 10am – 3pm, 21st-23rd; 12pm-5pm, 24th
Seattle Public Library Capitol Hill Branch
- Strengthen healthy relationship skills around asking for consent, respecting boundaries, and accountability for actions.
- Gain important leadership skills in promoting healthy relationships.
- Discuss how our culture impacts power and expectations in relationships.
- Identify Red Flag and Green Flag behaviors in relationships.
- Refine presentation skills and gain confidence educating peers.
- Looks great on a resume and college applications.
- Lunch and snacks included!
Sign up Now (Priority Deadline ends June 30), or email Hilary at hbowker@newbegin.org if you have any questions before you jump into the process.
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.
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
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.