Student Opportunities and Upcoming Events
Please be sure to check the beginning and end dates of each opportunity!
Looking for Local Community Service Hours?
The Milwaukie Elks Lodge is always looking for extra help at numerous events throughout the year. Contact Jennifer Helsing: jhelsing.lodge142@gmail.com
Clackamas Community College Health Sciences Open House: Wednesday, November 28th 6:00-7:30pm at Harmony East, Room H335 RSVP to nicole.paresi@clackamas.edu
ACE Mentor Program - If you're interested in architecture, construction or engineering this is your chance to explore these fields and receive mentoring from a professional in the field. Applications are due November 16th!
The Milwaukie Elks Lodge is always looking for extra help at numerous events throughout the year. Contact Jennifer Helsing: jhelsing.lodge142@gmail.com
Clackamas Community College Health Sciences Open House: Wednesday, November 28th 6:00-7:30pm at Harmony East, Room H335 RSVP to nicole.paresi@clackamas.edu
ACE Mentor Program - If you're interested in architecture, construction or engineering this is your chance to explore these fields and receive mentoring from a professional in the field. Applications are due November 16th!
Are you a leader in STEM, outdoor curious or are budding scientists?
Programs are free or have scholarships available. All are encouraged to apply. Printable fliers are attached and information and application materials are available online.
Mount St. Helens GeoGirls High School Mentors | A technology and field camp for middle school girls; high school mentors provide leadership and support for GeoGirl participants. | July 29 – August 2, 2018 | Free to selected girls| Applications are due March 15, 2018.
BackcountryGirls | A backpacking and art adventure for high school girls, with five nights in the backcountry learning the art of leadership, creative problem solving and living outdoors | July 16 – July 21, 2018 | Free to selected girls | Applications are due April 4, 2018.
Summer Ecology Program | An adventuresome field ecology camp for high schoolers to work alongside researchers in the Mount St. Helens blast zone | July 22 – July 29, 2018 | $0-$600 | Applications are rolling and space is limited | Apply now.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is non-profit organization that advances stewardship and understanding of the Earth through science, education, and exploration. We work closely with our partners in the US Forest Service and US Geological Survey to create authentic learning experiences for all youth! Programs are made possible through our generous supporters and members.
Please contact us with any questions at (360) 449-7883.
Programs are free or have scholarships available. All are encouraged to apply. Printable fliers are attached and information and application materials are available online.
Mount St. Helens GeoGirls High School Mentors | A technology and field camp for middle school girls; high school mentors provide leadership and support for GeoGirl participants. | July 29 – August 2, 2018 | Free to selected girls| Applications are due March 15, 2018.
BackcountryGirls | A backpacking and art adventure for high school girls, with five nights in the backcountry learning the art of leadership, creative problem solving and living outdoors | July 16 – July 21, 2018 | Free to selected girls | Applications are due April 4, 2018.
Summer Ecology Program | An adventuresome field ecology camp for high schoolers to work alongside researchers in the Mount St. Helens blast zone | July 22 – July 29, 2018 | $0-$600 | Applications are rolling and space is limited | Apply now.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is non-profit organization that advances stewardship and understanding of the Earth through science, education, and exploration. We work closely with our partners in the US Forest Service and US Geological Survey to create authentic learning experiences for all youth! Programs are made possible through our generous supporters and members.
Please contact us with any questions at (360) 449-7883.
Young Leaders Program
Young Leaders provides an educational portal for youth of all backgrounds to learn personal and professional leadership, civic awareness, and governance though a collegiate-level exploration of what it means for humanity to "self govern." A focus on economic reality and financial responsibility, the importance of law enforcement and its application in society, the legislative and judicial processes involved in government on a local, state, national, and global level are all key elements of the curriculum, as is a rigorous journalism and technology component within the camp that exposes the students to an in-depth exploration of the fourth estate.
Young Entrepreneurs Business Week
Educating and inspiring the next generation of business leaders. YEBW is a statewide initiative to educate Oregon youth in business, leadership, teamwork and more!
Portland State Summer Business Institute
An on-campus experience for college-bound rising sophomores and juniors that identify as one or more of the following: first generation, student of color, LGBTQ, Pell Grant eligible, undocumented student.
Students will meet with Portland business leaders, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state.
Bezos Scholars Program
What's Your Big Idea?
Ready to create positive change in your community? The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership development program. 17 students are selected from across the U.S. to launch local change projects that align their unique passion with meeting a community need. Successful applicants are high school juniors who demonstrate academic rigor, ambition, maturity, curiosity, and leadership. Apply by February 8, 2019 at bezosscholars.org
Young Leaders provides an educational portal for youth of all backgrounds to learn personal and professional leadership, civic awareness, and governance though a collegiate-level exploration of what it means for humanity to "self govern." A focus on economic reality and financial responsibility, the importance of law enforcement and its application in society, the legislative and judicial processes involved in government on a local, state, national, and global level are all key elements of the curriculum, as is a rigorous journalism and technology component within the camp that exposes the students to an in-depth exploration of the fourth estate.
Young Entrepreneurs Business Week
Educating and inspiring the next generation of business leaders. YEBW is a statewide initiative to educate Oregon youth in business, leadership, teamwork and more!
Portland State Summer Business Institute
An on-campus experience for college-bound rising sophomores and juniors that identify as one or more of the following: first generation, student of color, LGBTQ, Pell Grant eligible, undocumented student.
Students will meet with Portland business leaders, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state.
Bezos Scholars Program
What's Your Big Idea?
Ready to create positive change in your community? The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership development program. 17 students are selected from across the U.S. to launch local change projects that align their unique passion with meeting a community need. Successful applicants are high school juniors who demonstrate academic rigor, ambition, maturity, curiosity, and leadership. Apply by February 8, 2019 at bezosscholars.org
Providence School Outreach Program
Providence School Outreach connects career seekers of all ages to health care careers through experiential learning. Our innovative and award winning program encourages career seekers to explore the many career opportunities that exist within health care. Not only does this help them make better-informed career decisions, but it often motivates and inspires them on their own career pathway.
For high school students, School Outreach events can demonstrate relevancy to classroom learning and may be used to meet Oregon high school graduation requirements. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with teachers, counselors and schools to bring health career exploration to Oregon and SW Washington students.
Providence School Outreach connects career seekers of all ages to health care careers through experiential learning. Our innovative and award winning program encourages career seekers to explore the many career opportunities that exist within health care. Not only does this help them make better-informed career decisions, but it often motivates and inspires them on their own career pathway.
For high school students, School Outreach events can demonstrate relevancy to classroom learning and may be used to meet Oregon high school graduation requirements. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with teachers, counselors and schools to bring health career exploration to Oregon and SW Washington students.
Dental Exploring Program
OHSU’s Dental Exploring Program provides participants with a general perception of what a career in dentistry is all about. Monthly two-hour meetings are held at the dental school with an emphasis on "hands-on" activities. The first hour is composed of a lecture from dental school faculty from a variety of disciplines, while the second hour is a laboratory experience.
Dental students organize the monthly meetings and act as mentors. Space is limited to sixty participants and is reserved on a first come, first serve basis. A complete application, consent forms and $40 fee must be on file to reserve a space.
Program begins early November click here for requirements and registration.
OHSU’s Dental Exploring Program provides participants with a general perception of what a career in dentistry is all about. Monthly two-hour meetings are held at the dental school with an emphasis on "hands-on" activities. The first hour is composed of a lecture from dental school faculty from a variety of disciplines, while the second hour is a laboratory experience.
Dental students organize the monthly meetings and act as mentors. Space is limited to sixty participants and is reserved on a first come, first serve basis. A complete application, consent forms and $40 fee must be on file to reserve a space.
Program begins early November click here for requirements and registration.
Partnership for Scientific Inquiry
The Partnership for Scientific Inquiry (PSI) program is designed to allow Portland area high school students the opportunity to experience scientific research. High school sophomores and juniors are invited to apply. The program provides a dynamic learning environment to explore the scientific inquiry process and pairs students with OHSU faculty mentors. Students prepare a research proposal that describes work which could be done in the mentor's lab over the ensuing summer (students must be 16 to participate in summer research).
Please note this program meets during the second academic semester (Feb-June) and students may continue in the summer to conduct research with their mentor. High school credit can be obtained for participation in this challenging program.
During the semester, PSI meets every Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on the OHSU waterfront campus. The program is rigorous with weekly homework as well as written and oral presentations. For more information, please visit our website PSI program or email us at psiprogram@ohsu.edu
The Partnership for Scientific Inquiry (PSI) program is designed to allow Portland area high school students the opportunity to experience scientific research. High school sophomores and juniors are invited to apply. The program provides a dynamic learning environment to explore the scientific inquiry process and pairs students with OHSU faculty mentors. Students prepare a research proposal that describes work which could be done in the mentor's lab over the ensuing summer (students must be 16 to participate in summer research).
Please note this program meets during the second academic semester (Feb-June) and students may continue in the summer to conduct research with their mentor. High school credit can be obtained for participation in this challenging program.
During the semester, PSI meets every Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on the OHSU waterfront campus. The program is rigorous with weekly homework as well as written and oral presentations. For more information, please visit our website PSI program or email us at psiprogram@ohsu.edu
Captain Kevin Kyle Mosley Private Pilot Scholarship
This is a scholarship that provides $2,500 to be applied towards fees or expenses to help obtain a private pilot license.
This is a scholarship that provides $2,500 to be applied towards fees or expenses to help obtain a private pilot license.
Standford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Programs for students in grades 7-12
Passionate about learning? Intellectually adventurous?
Find programs and peers that share your interests at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. Apply today at spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself
Programs for students in grades 7-12
Passionate about learning? Intellectually adventurous?
Find programs and peers that share your interests at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. Apply today at spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself
Internships
- Interested in pursuing a career in health care, specifically with a focus on disability? OHSU's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program. For more information or to apply, please visit www.ohsu.edu/sip
- Summer Internships located in and around Portland. New Summer internships added daily. Please visit the LinkedIn website here.
- Portland Workforce Alliance Mentor and Internship Opportunities can be found here.
Volunteer Opportunities, Unpaid Internships, Jop Shadows
- Camp Yakety Yak is looking for volunteers this summer. Interested in educational or therapuetic careers? This would be a great fit.
- Free Geek’s volunteers bring home a computer after 24 hours of volunteering
- Multnomah County Library, join Summer Reads or volunteer at the library
- Oregon Zoo has many volunteer opportunities for youth.
- Pixie Project- Perfect if you love cats and dogs!
- Portland Parks & Rec,Volunteer
- Portland State University’s Summer Business Institute
- Project Lemonade, volunteer opportunities to support efforts to supply foster kids with clothes and school supplies
- Portland branding agency, FINE, offers job shadow opportunity
- Looking for internships in the high-wage, high-demand fields of Computer Information Systems, Health Sciences and Manufacturing? FutureWorks is offering several opportunities to grow your skills and receive on-the-job training.
- Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering
- Northwest Youth Corps is offering paid service-learning opportunities
- Paid Marketing Internship for College Pro Painters-See the board outside Michelle's office for more information.
- Portland Parks & Rec, Internships & Employment
- SummerWorks Program
Out of State Enrichment Opportunities
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
The Summer School seeks students who are motivated to learn and prepared to contribute fully to classroom work and the community. ACCESS EXETER, a program of accelerated study in the arts and sciences, offers students entering grades eight and nine access to a wide range of resources available at Phillips Exeter Academy. Programs include: A greener Earth, The Land and the Sea, Problem-Solving: an Odyssey of the Mind, A Global Community, The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar, and Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation.
EMBRY-RIDDLE Spy Camp
Have you ever dreamed of being a spy? Does working undercover sound like a career you would like? This summer students can immerse themselves in the world of security and intelligence with this six-day, overnight camp program. This program is open to students ages 15-18. The tuition pays for all meals, lodging, instruction, materials and all activities.
Be sure to also check out HELICOPTER EXPLORATION CAMP open to ages 14-18.
FIDM Summer Programs for High School Students
You've got to check out FIDM's 3 days of Fashion. It's 3 non-stop days of fashion, fun, and learning! Not only will you participate in hands-on workshops taught by renowned FIDM instructors, you'll mix and mingle with indurstry professionals, giving you the competitive edge you want. There are four FIDM locations and all four have different dates. Visit the website for more information.
OTIS College of Art and Design - Summer of Art
An intensive four-week, pre-college program for students ages 15 and older who wish to experience what it is like to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate.
Boston University Summer Term
This is a six-week residential program in which students take two Boston University undergraduate courses, earning up to eight transferable college credits. Students work in a lab conducting scientific research under the guidance of a mentor. Learn about more programs offered at their website.
Summer Experiences at Washington University in St. Louis
Experience Washington University the summer after your sophomore, junior, or senior year. Live in a residence hall and enjoy social and cultural opportunities with other scholars from around the world. Explore a specialized interest while living on campus in Writing, Pre-Medical, Global Leadership or Pre-Engineering and earn college credit.
New Worlds Emerge
Get a taste of college life. Immerse yourself in college life this summer at UCLA. Choose from one of three exciting programs and spend your days taking college courses alongside current UCLA undergraduates, participating in UCLA's renowned recreational programs, or working out next to NCAA college athletes at the gym. You'll meet new friends, challenge yourself academically, earn college credit, enjoy Southern California's beaches, and get a taste of what college life is all about. New Worlds is part of WorldStrides, the largest and most trusted educational travel organization in the nation offering educational travel, service learning, language immersion, study abroad, career exploration, and college credit.
Adventures Abroad
The world awaits. It’s not just where we travel and explore, but more importantly, how we do it. Unforgettable fun and adventure are the easy part. Our trips go beyond camp and the classroom, bringing education, skill building and achievement to the real world. Suit up, clip in, and learn your way to memories, accomplishments and friendships that last a lifetime. This program is for middle school, high school, and college students.
Franklin College Summer Program
Franklin summer programs include introductory through advanced courses in Political Science and Economics; Art and Art History; Literature and Culture; Communications; and Business, Marketing and Information Systems, as well as dynamic language immersion programs— where you can study and socialize 24/7 in another language…and live in the Italian-speaking city of Lugano. Between the first of June and the end of July, you may choose summer courses from two 4-week sessions. Please see the website for more information.
Cornell University Summer College - Programs for High School Students
Three and six-week programs for talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose now from more than 20 programs and 60 Cornell courses offered between June 21 and August 5, 2014.Some of the program options include architecture, art and design, business, engineering, environmental studies, history and politics, hotel management, humanities, law and government, medicine, psychology, research and science, veterinary medicine, and animal science. This summer course allows students to earn three to six college credits; live, study, and play on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses; and enjoy the best summer of your life!
Junior State of America Summer Program
High achieving students have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, study with university professors and gain familiarity with the college living experience. Students from all around the country who share similar interests in current events and civic engagement learn together in these residential, academic programs. JSA Summer Programs help prepare students for future success at all levels - high school, college, and beyond. JSA Summer Schools are held on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford and the University of Virginia, and offer college-level classes ranging from AP U.S. Government to International Relations to Speech and Political Communication. A rigorous academic curriculum is taught by university professors, combined with personal support to help students master the study skills needed to succeed in college.
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer pre-college enrichment and internships for high school students. Check out over 300 courses at over eleven amazing campuses in five countries. Study abroad cultural immersion and language learning, summer discovery means business, and college credits!
University of Southern California Summer Program
USC Summer Programs extends this tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through 4 and 2 week summer course options, offering students a preview of “freshman year” through a variety of college subjects.
New York University Pre-College Summer Programs
Earn college credit by taking courses with current NYU students; immerse yourself in college experience with a six-week program; develop writing skills through a free writing workshop that will help your writing stand out in class and on college essays, live in on-campus housing or commute from home while exploring NYU and New York City with other Pre-college students.
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
The Summer School seeks students who are motivated to learn and prepared to contribute fully to classroom work and the community. ACCESS EXETER, a program of accelerated study in the arts and sciences, offers students entering grades eight and nine access to a wide range of resources available at Phillips Exeter Academy. Programs include: A greener Earth, The Land and the Sea, Problem-Solving: an Odyssey of the Mind, A Global Community, The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar, and Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation.
EMBRY-RIDDLE Spy Camp
Have you ever dreamed of being a spy? Does working undercover sound like a career you would like? This summer students can immerse themselves in the world of security and intelligence with this six-day, overnight camp program. This program is open to students ages 15-18. The tuition pays for all meals, lodging, instruction, materials and all activities.
Be sure to also check out HELICOPTER EXPLORATION CAMP open to ages 14-18.
FIDM Summer Programs for High School Students
You've got to check out FIDM's 3 days of Fashion. It's 3 non-stop days of fashion, fun, and learning! Not only will you participate in hands-on workshops taught by renowned FIDM instructors, you'll mix and mingle with indurstry professionals, giving you the competitive edge you want. There are four FIDM locations and all four have different dates. Visit the website for more information.
OTIS College of Art and Design - Summer of Art
An intensive four-week, pre-college program for students ages 15 and older who wish to experience what it is like to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate.
Boston University Summer Term
This is a six-week residential program in which students take two Boston University undergraduate courses, earning up to eight transferable college credits. Students work in a lab conducting scientific research under the guidance of a mentor. Learn about more programs offered at their website.
Summer Experiences at Washington University in St. Louis
Experience Washington University the summer after your sophomore, junior, or senior year. Live in a residence hall and enjoy social and cultural opportunities with other scholars from around the world. Explore a specialized interest while living on campus in Writing, Pre-Medical, Global Leadership or Pre-Engineering and earn college credit.
New Worlds Emerge
Get a taste of college life. Immerse yourself in college life this summer at UCLA. Choose from one of three exciting programs and spend your days taking college courses alongside current UCLA undergraduates, participating in UCLA's renowned recreational programs, or working out next to NCAA college athletes at the gym. You'll meet new friends, challenge yourself academically, earn college credit, enjoy Southern California's beaches, and get a taste of what college life is all about. New Worlds is part of WorldStrides, the largest and most trusted educational travel organization in the nation offering educational travel, service learning, language immersion, study abroad, career exploration, and college credit.
Adventures Abroad
The world awaits. It’s not just where we travel and explore, but more importantly, how we do it. Unforgettable fun and adventure are the easy part. Our trips go beyond camp and the classroom, bringing education, skill building and achievement to the real world. Suit up, clip in, and learn your way to memories, accomplishments and friendships that last a lifetime. This program is for middle school, high school, and college students.
Franklin College Summer Program
Franklin summer programs include introductory through advanced courses in Political Science and Economics; Art and Art History; Literature and Culture; Communications; and Business, Marketing and Information Systems, as well as dynamic language immersion programs— where you can study and socialize 24/7 in another language…and live in the Italian-speaking city of Lugano. Between the first of June and the end of July, you may choose summer courses from two 4-week sessions. Please see the website for more information.
Cornell University Summer College - Programs for High School Students
Three and six-week programs for talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose now from more than 20 programs and 60 Cornell courses offered between June 21 and August 5, 2014.Some of the program options include architecture, art and design, business, engineering, environmental studies, history and politics, hotel management, humanities, law and government, medicine, psychology, research and science, veterinary medicine, and animal science. This summer course allows students to earn three to six college credits; live, study, and play on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses; and enjoy the best summer of your life!
Junior State of America Summer Program
High achieving students have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, study with university professors and gain familiarity with the college living experience. Students from all around the country who share similar interests in current events and civic engagement learn together in these residential, academic programs. JSA Summer Programs help prepare students for future success at all levels - high school, college, and beyond. JSA Summer Schools are held on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford and the University of Virginia, and offer college-level classes ranging from AP U.S. Government to International Relations to Speech and Political Communication. A rigorous academic curriculum is taught by university professors, combined with personal support to help students master the study skills needed to succeed in college.
SUMMER DISCOVERY
Summer pre-college enrichment and internships for high school students. Check out over 300 courses at over eleven amazing campuses in five countries. Study abroad cultural immersion and language learning, summer discovery means business, and college credits!
University of Southern California Summer Program
USC Summer Programs extends this tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through 4 and 2 week summer course options, offering students a preview of “freshman year” through a variety of college subjects.
New York University Pre-College Summer Programs
Earn college credit by taking courses with current NYU students; immerse yourself in college experience with a six-week program; develop writing skills through a free writing workshop that will help your writing stand out in class and on college essays, live in on-campus housing or commute from home while exploring NYU and New York City with other Pre-college students.
FAFSA LAB
CCC offers a free drop-in FAFSA Lab open to students and the community to get hands-on help with the financial aid process. Current and future students, as well as members of the community, are all invited to get the answers they need to help pay for their education. Completing the FAFSA application is the first step in securing federal financial aid, including grants, work study and student loans.
The lab is located on the first floor of Roger Rook on our Oregon City campus and is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
THE FAFSA LAB CAN HELP YOU WITH:
CCC offers a free drop-in FAFSA Lab open to students and the community to get hands-on help with the financial aid process. Current and future students, as well as members of the community, are all invited to get the answers they need to help pay for their education. Completing the FAFSA application is the first step in securing federal financial aid, including grants, work study and student loans.
The lab is located on the first floor of Roger Rook on our Oregon City campus and is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
THE FAFSA LAB CAN HELP YOU WITH:
- Initial FAFSA completion or renewal application (please bring tax information for yourself and parent if applicable)
- FAFSA corrections
- Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)
- Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
- MyClackamas email access
- Completing the Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Completing entrance and exit loan counseling
- Accessing and completing financial aid documents
- Completing the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)
- Completing the CCC Foundation Scholarship application
- General information and questions about financial aid and scholarships
