Franklin High School Career Connections

Franklin’s Career-Connected Learning Coordinator regularly updates this post with 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 Career Connections.

Make an appointment with Mr. Ruiz if you have any questions about these opportunities or need assistance applying.

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Part-Time Jobs

Local Hot Jobs List

The following jobs are nearby to Franklin (or within easy public transportation access), are part-time, and have managers 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.

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.

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Paid Internships

Boeing Summer Internship application now open through January 25, apply early

Boeing is now accepting applications for our 2027 Manufacturing Student Development Programs! Build aerospace assembly or industrial maintenance experience in a paid hands-on or job shadowing! All programs include industrial training, factory tours and career guidance.

Additional Information:

• Participants will be selected through an application and virtual assessment & interview process.
• Participants will be employed by a third-party staffing company and assigned as contractors to Boeing.
• Participants must provide their own transportation to their assigned work location each day.

Applications will be accepted through January 25, 2027. For more details and information on who should apply, visit the Student Development Programs website.

Have questions? Email MfgStudentDev@boeing.com

Paid Opportunity for Asian immigrant students, earn service hours

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)’s 2027 Pathways To Our Future (PTOF) is open now! This paid afterschool training program is designed to support Chinese and Southeast Asian immigrant high school students including Vietnamese, Filipino, Khmer, Lao, Burmese, Mien, and Hmong youth. Earn money while also banking all of your required service hours to graduate.

The program helps youth develop future goals with a focus on leadership skills, college exploration, and career and job readiness. Additional topics include social justice, anti-racism, and civic engagement.

• Earn a $900 stipend upon successful completion of the program.
• Gain 100+ community service-learning hours through your participation.
• Paid summer internship available to graduates of the program

Apply for ACRS 2027 Pathways to Our Future Apply asap!

DemocraShe offers paid leadership development program

Get involved in government and make a difference! Do you feel like your government does not reflect you?
Do you feel as a country we can do better? DemocraShe is a free program that envisions a future led by young women.

In DemocraShe, you will:

• Hear from inspiring Assemblymembers, Mayors, City Council Members, and other elected officials.
• Learn how your identity is your superpower, how to get your voice heard, and how to take political action to make meaningful change.
• Gain invaluable resilience skills that will help you as a candidate and elected official, as well as in everything you do!
• Join an incredible community of young women.
• Because young women deserve to be paid for their time, earn a stipend for participating in our program!

Program Expectations:

• Ten week commitment – meetings are two hours per week on zoom
• Deep dive into DemocraShe curriculum
• Peer-led and super interactive
• Meet young women from across the country

Apply for DemocraShe Spring 2027 Program! Deadline is December 11, 2026
Questions? charlenekrobins@gmail.com

Paid Barista Training with FareStart

Become a Barista with FareStart! It’s tough for teens to get barista jobs without training or experience. In this program you will get free virtual, weekly training on how to become a barista and work in customer service, all while helping you get your first barista job! Students ages 15 to 21 join a weekly online class from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks of job readiness and customer service 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!

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 included by CTE pathway below the active listings.

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.

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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 218 during lunch 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.

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College Prep, Fairs, and Info Sessions

Get College Application Support

Our School counselors and amazing Seattle Promise coordinator, Nancy, are available on Thursdays during Advisory and Fridays during both lunches throughout the college application season to help you fill out the Seattle Promise application, prepare for Common App and other college applications, start preparing for the FAFSA and WAFSA financial aid applications, and explore other scholarship opportunities. Drop by the library to get help now before application deadlines pass!

Bellevue College Discovery Day November 14

If you plan to study a field not offered at Seattle Colleges, especially tech and healthcare programs, you should look into Bellevue College. With the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Career and Technical Program, you can get your tuition completely paid for without needing your Seattle Promise dollars (which only work at one of the three Seattle Colleges). Bellevue College also has on-campus living!

If you are ready to explore Bellevue College further, their open house event Discovery Day is coming up on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! They will have campus tours, academic programs and professors to chat with, campus housing tours and more.

Discovery Day is the place to explore:

• Your path -learn about bachelor’s degrees, transfer degrees, professional and
• technical programs, certificates, high school programs, and more.
• Your people – meet faculty and staff and connect with people who can help answer
• your questions.
• Your possibilities – explore programs, learn about student resources, and experience their
• 100-acre campus.

Students and families must sign up to attend; this page will be updated with information sessions and programs soon.

Plan to Attend the Black College Expo

Interested in learning more about Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCU’s? Plan to attend the Black College Expo on November 14 at Highline College in Burien from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Come meet with OVER 40 colleges, including HBCUs and trade schools. Bring plenty of transcript copies to qualify for on-the-spot college acceptance! Attend informative seminars that dive into the financial aid and scholarship process.

Popular seminars include:

• “How to Start a Business!”
• “The 411 for the Student Athlete”
• “REAL TALK: College vs. High School”

No matter if you’re a high schooler, college transfer student, an underclassman, an adult learner, or a student’s family member, the Black College Expo has the information you need and the opportunities for everyone! Questions? Email info@ncrfoundation.org

Register for Black College Expo ! All are welcome!

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

Seahawks offering up to $10,000 for college

The Seahawks Community scholarship will be awarded to qualified graduating high school seniors in Washington in 2027. The scholarship, up to $10,000, is to be applied towards tuition or educational expenses and will be paid directly to the college or university in 2027.

All students applying for this scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal resident of Washington state who is at least 18 years old*;( *If you are not 18 years old, but meet the other eligibility criteria, your parent/legal guardian may apply on your behalf).
• Currently in your final year of high school.
• Planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college, or accredited technical/vocational program immediately following graduation (i.e., beginning in Summer or Fall 2027).
• Require financial assistance to attend college.
• Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community.
• Demonstrate achievement in academics.

Deadline: November, 1 2026 at 11:59pst.
Apply for Seahawks Community Scholarship

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 12, 2027.

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 12, 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!

Additional 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
• Scholarships for Juniors – a directory of scholarships available just for the Class of 2028. Start earning money for college early!

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Training and Mentorship Programs

Attend the 4th annual STEM Expo

UW STEM Pals are excited to host the fourth annual STEM Expo Sunday, November 1 2026, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All high school students are welcome to explore STEM majors and careers!

STEM Expo is a half day event (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM) for high school students featuring events and activities designed to provide information about life as an undergraduate student and to introduce participants to the vast breadth of STEM research and careers. Attendees will interact with current UW undergraduate students, STEM organizations from the UW, UW researchers, and industry professionals from companies around Seattle. Admission is completely free and lunch is included, but spots are first come first serve, so sign up today!

Register for STEM Expo

Check out the Game Design Hackathon November 14-15

Interested in gaming design? Join a free game jam hackathon event for teens the weekend of November 14-15th. This social coding event, where you make a video game with friends (plus free food), is a great way for students to have fun making things they’re proud of and improving their programming skills!

The event will take place all weekend at the Colman Commons at 811 1st Ave in Downtown Seattle. The program is run by Hack Club, a US-based nonprofit that empowers teenagers to create and ship projects around the world. Check out the Game Design Hackathon website for more info. 

Sign up by entering your email at the top of the Game Design Hackathon event page. Email seattle@haven.hackclub.com for more information.

Join Dental Dawgs to learn more about Careers in Oral health

Formerly known as UW Dental Academy, Dental Dawgs is a free 2-session, hands-on program designed for high school students interested in exploring dental careers. The sessions take place in person at the University of Washington Seattle campus.  

This program offers students the opportunity to:

• Learn directly from dental student mentors, faculty, and practicing community dentists
• Interact with professionals across the dental field, including lab technicians, hygienists, assistants, and specialists
• Gain hands-on experience and insights into various oral health career paths

Dental Dawgs 2026 Schedule:  

• Session 1: Saturday, January 30, 2027, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.  
• Session 2: Saturday, February 6, 2027, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Questions? uwoep@uw.edu  or visit the website to learn more about Dental Dawgs

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Service-Learning Opportunities

Service Board Accepting Applications again for their Core Program

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 groups of high school students and adult mentors from a diverse range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds to engage in their Core Program.

The Service Board’s Winter Programs are 5-7 weeks long and feature:

• Youth-led service projects with environmental partners
• Youth from different schools, neighborhoods and backgrounds
• 2-3 day outdoor retreats
• Weekly community workshops and tailored counseling or mentorship
• Progressive, 4-5 week mountain-skills curriculum to increase culturally-aligned access to adventure, joyful movement, and safe outdoor spaces

Apply for Service Board’s Winter Program! Get outside in the snow! Applications are due no later than November 27 (Priority Deadline November 14).

Teen Tix Seeking Volunteers for Social Media promotion

TeenTix, a Seattle-based nonprofit focused on arts access and youth empowerment, is looking for volunteers to help showcase TeenTix on social media! Students can earn service learning hours by creating short-form videos that document their experience using a TeenTix pass at various local arts events. This is a great opportunity for students interested in marketing, communications, digital media, or the arts! Students can sign up to volunteer at TeenTix.

Seeking a Service Learning Opportunity?

If the programs featured in the newsletter do not match your needs or interests, check out our Franklin Service Learning website for further guidance.

Additional Resources:

• Just Serve – provides a listing of local volunteer opportunities that you can filter by available dates and times, interests, and skills used.
• Service Learning Directory is a listing of several organizations that offer long-term volunteer opportunities to get all of your hours in one place. This also allows you to enter the volunteer opportunity as work experience on your resume to help you get paid jobs in the future.

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.