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College & Career Center HappeningsMay 22, 2015From Mrs. Mertel (rmertel@conejousd.org)Upcoming Events:Log into Naviance to sign up forcollege visits in the CCCCheck out the WHS College & Career Center Web egeandCareerCenter foradditional information6/3 – Senior Awards Night @6:00pm6/11 – WHS Class of 2015 Graduation6/12 – Last Day of School(Please do NOT use www.WHSwarriors.com. This site mirrors our official site & manylinks do not work.)College/Career Events & Resources Moorpark College: Outreach Specialist, Dr. Jesus Vega from Moorpark College will be at Westlake HS Friday,May 29 at 12:00 in the College & Career Center. Please stop by if you have any questions or need assistanceenrolling for Fall 2015.o Special orientation Classes at Moorpark College: Get one-on-one counseling support to register, developan Education Plan, etc. See Mrs. Mertel to get information!!!o Find out how you can get Priority Registration & register for classes 2 weeks before everyone else. Other Community Colleges: See Mrs. Mertel to get information on how to apply to Pierce College, SantaBarbara City College, Santa Monica College, & more. Oxnard College: Did you know that Oxnard has an Automotive Technology certificate program?If you are looking for a summer class to learn the basics about automotive fundamentals, check out Oxnard College’sAT10 on Tu/Th 8-11:50am or Tu/Wed 1-4:50pm. There is no commitment to the certificate program; it’s low key &informative. Contact Jeff Hiben at jhiben@vcccd.edu or 805-986-5835 for more information. Ventura Adult Continuing Education (VACE): Open House with FREE food on Wednesday, May 27from 4:00-7:00pm. VACE will offer mini workshops on financial aid, hot jobs, & the WIA Youth Grant Program.There will be a raffle & lots of door prizes. VACE offers many certificate programs in medical front/back office, videoproductions & multimedia, accounting, computer systems technology, CAD, business operations, & more. The maincampus is located at 5200 Valentine Road in ventura (near the 101 & Victoria Avenue). Vanderbilt University: Student/Parent Workshop on June 8, 2015 from 7-8:30pm at the Santa Monica PublicLibrary, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Sign up at admissions.vanderbilt.edu/roadshow Colleges That Change Lives: A FREE student/parent event opening with a 30-minute presentation ontoday’s college search process followed by the college fair with 44 colleges in attendance. Go to CTCL.org for moreinformation. The Los Angeles event will be at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City on July 26, 2015 at 11:00am &3:00pm. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM): Hosting an Open House on Saturday, August15th. RSVP at http://fidm.edu/en/news and events/fidm open house/5/22/2015
U.S. Air Force Academy:Future Falcons Program available for Gr. 6-11 to receive periodic mailings about the Academy & what they need todo to be competitive for an appointment. .aspxBetween March 1st of the junior year & December 31st of the senior year, the student must initiate their Academyapplication & request Congressional nomination. See Mrs. Mertel for more information. U.S. Military Academy (West Point): Outstanding 11th Graders should start their applications rightaway. Interested students should check: apply.usma.eduFreshmen & Sophomores should request “Your Guide to Successful Admission” & go todiscover.usma.edu/guide. 2016 U.S. Navy ROTC application – now availableThe Navy ROTC application is now open for Rising Seniors. Apply at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ For more information,see Mrs. Mertel in the CCC.Selected applicants receive:oFull tuition and other financial benefits worth 180,000. NROTC Units are located at over 150 of the nation’sleading colleges and universities. 250- 400 a month tax-free spending money. Must be a U.S. Citizeno Must be at least 17 years of age and not older than 23 by June 30th of the year you start collegeo Must complete high school/equivalent certificateMust take the ACT or SAT test prior to deadline and receive at least the following minimum scores ACT Math 21/English22 and SAT Math 520/CR 530. Harvey Mudd College: HMC hosts an annual FREE Fall Future Achievers in Science & Technology (FAST)Program from October 8-10, 2015 and includes overnight accommodations & meals. The FAST Program offers highschool seniors an opportunity to experience HMC. The program is for populations that are traditionallyunderrepresented in STEM (including women, underrepresented minorities, first-generation to college students, &students from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds).For more information & to apply, go to hmc.edu/fast U.S. News Guide to Paying for College – FREE!Sign up & get a free download for a copy of this guide (courtesy of Discover Bank) at CollegeCovered.com Ready Set College!Rob Schwartz, an Educational Consultant, has launched a new weekly show, entitled “Ready Set College!” TheFREE show will feature presentations from college admission experts on a wide range of topics to help educateparents/students. The show will air live on Thursday nights at 7:00pm at www.mylivetvshow.com. You can viewpast topics at the following link to the ‘Ready Set COLLEGE!’ YouTube GE. Law Enforcement Explorer Program:Explore the field of law enforcement as an Explorer. See Mrs. Mertel in the CCC for more information5/22/2015
ScholarshipsAttention Seniors: Scholarships are FREE money! This is a partial listing of available scholarships. Make sure you checkNaviance/Colleges/Scholarship List & apply today! Application forms can be downloaded from Naviance. See Mrs.Mertel if you have any questions. Ventura College Promise: The VC Promise application is now open. The deadline to submit the Ventura CollegePromise Application is June 19th. Students may access the application online through their MyVCCCD portal. Belowis the link for more information regarding the VC Promise for graduating administrative/foundation/programs/vc-promise Young Arts: Offers cash awards, master classes, scholarship opportunities, & is the exclusive path to U.S.Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Applications accepted in Cinematic Arts, Dance, Design Arts, Jazz, Music,Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, Writing, & Spoken Word. For students in Grades 10-12. Deadline isOctober 16, 2015. Apply at youngarts.org/apply Fastweb.com: A free website for scholarship matches, college resources, financial aid tips, & internshipopportunities www.fastweb.com Cappex Scholarships: A free search engine for scholarships, https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ ScholarshipExperts.com: A free search engine for scholarships Scholarships.com: A free search engine for scholarships StudentScholarshipsearch.com: FREE scholarship search from Edvisors Khan Academy has a good walkthrough of the FAFSA at hroughTest Preparation Opportunities C2 Education:o FREE mock testing ACT, SAT, & new PSAT offered June 6, 13, & 15. Students can register online athttp://www.c2educate.como Offering webinar series on a variety of topics: /c1/1027159351/en/events/catalog.html?folderid 1130639370 June 9 – Becoming a National Merit Scholar & the new PSATJune 23 – College Admissions Series – Part 1June 7 - College Admissions Series – Part 2 Elite Prep: Elite Prep is offering a weekend Kickstart program to be held on the weekend (Sat-Sun) before theactual exam typically 9am-1pm. The cost is 159 or 79 for Free & reduced lunch students. This includes all booksand materials as well as a FREE full length practice exam under realistic conditions. Location: 1408 E. Thousand OaksBlvd., 805-778-1177, thousandoaks@eliteprep.com5/22/2015
oElite Vision Expo 2015: Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 9:30am-4:00pm at GMI Center, 165 S. Brookhurst Rd,Fullerton. Expo will have keynote speakers addressing healthy habits for a successful academic life,importance of communication skills, etc. Seminars for College Admissions, College Essyas, Financial Aid willbe available as well as career seminars, college booths, & community service booths. This is available forElite students/families. For more information, go to: www.eliteprep.com/expo Kaplan: Kaplan offers full length practice tests & essay workshops. Contact Susan Levenson atsusan.levenson@kaplan.com or 310.968.2409 for more information Lindero Learning Center: FREE mock testing offered June 13, 20 at 12:30-4:00pm. Call 818-292-8627 toregister. Revolution Prep: Revolution offers: Professional tutors who provide the highest caliber of instruction.Excellent customer service and progress reporting after every tutoring session.Private tutoring starting at 49/hour for test prep or academics!100% money back guarantee for the first month of any tutoring program if you’re not satisfied.GPA Protection Plan: 99/month for unlimited online subject tutoring for any subjectIf your student is looking for some extra help in a class or preparing for the SAT or ACT, you can reach out to RevolutionPrep Javier Mariscal 424-214-2395. Revolution Prep also offers our parents free informational webinars on the SAT/ACT,APs, SAT Subject Tests and more. Register for upcoming Revolution Prep Webinarshere: https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/Summer Programs: Check Naviance/Colleges/Enrichment Programs for additional programs.The WHS CCCwebsite also has the summary of Programs previously posted in the Newsletters. VC Innovates: This program is being held at the Career Education Center in Camarillo starting June 29. Studentswill learn about skills required to be employable & upon completion of the program will be recommended for jobplacement at a local business. Call 805-437-1425 with questions or email Rose Evans at roevans@vcoe.org or visitvcinnovates.orgLinks to websites are offered for your convenience in accessing related information, but do not constitute an endorsement ofthe website or its content. WHS takes no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy of the information presented by anexternal website.Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities from the CCC (5/7/15)The CCC gets many requests from the community for students for paid & volunteer jobs. Make a habit of stopping bythe College & Career Center to see if there are any opportunities for you. The early bird gets the worm!Positions will also be posted on the CCC website & bulletin board.All students less than 18 years of age must have a work permit approved by their school.Blank applications are available online 2/2015
Applications are also available at Counseling, the Student Store, the College & Career Center. Completed applicationsmust be returned to the CCC. Please allow 24 hours for processing/approvals.All Entertainment Work Permits must be submitted directly to Attendance for approval. School-Based & Tutoring Opportunities:o Agoura Hills Volunteer Tutoring (volunteer) – Volunteer tutoring for elementary school students inWest Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills. Contact Abbe.Boyle at abbe.boyle@gmail.com if interested(www.volunteertutoring.weebly.com)o KUMON Center – Agoura (paid): Looking for 1-2 junior/senior students to grade papers in math &reading at the Agoura Meadows Shopping Center location. Hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 36:00pm & pays 9.00- 10.00 per hour. Please contact Mrs. Long at 818-519-8438 or emailfan.long@gmail.com if interested.o KUMON Center – Camarillo & Thousand Oaks (paid): Looking for instructors for math & science forages K-8. Training provided, no prior experience necessary. Hours will be 3-7pm Tuesdays & Thursdays.Pay is 9-12/hour. Turn in application to tetsuphoshi@gmail.com. A link for the application is availableon WHS CCC websiteo Ladera & Lang Ranch Student Tutoring (volunteer) – Student tutors needed at Lang Ranch Elementaryon Thursdays 3:15-4:15 and Ladera Elementary on Mondays 3:00-4:00. For more information, contactAva Mandell at 805-368-4640 or anmandell@gmail.com (The Brain Connection)o Los Cerritos Middle School (volunteer) – LCMS needs students to help tutor math during their Tuesdayafternoon intervention program from 2:00-3:10pm. Please contact the Assistant Principal, Ms. LaRue at805-492-3538.o “SMART (Student Mentoring and Real Tutoring) Program (volunteer) - Provide mentoring and tutoringservices on a volunteer basis. Looking for individuals who are aiming to make a difference and give backto students at Colina Middle School who are struggling and truly need mentoring and tutoringassistance. Tutors will receive training from parent volunteers. Additionally, there are more leadershipopportunities as part of the Program. Go to the WHS/CCC website for the application. Local Business Opportunities:o Brent’s Deli (paid): Looking for cashiers/hosts to work in the WLV restaurant. Please go ion.pdf Complete the application & return it tothe restaurant, attention Anastasia Cartero California State Parks Summer Opportunity (paid):Locations: Point Mugu, Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek State ParksDuties: Cash handling; giving information to the public; assisting with all areas of campground activities;general housekeeping of entrance station; check campers in with reservations. To apply, go towww.spb.ca.gov.o City of Huntington Beach (paid): Looking for lifeguards (Ocean Lifeguard I-Recurrent). Checkhttp://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs for more information on qualifications & performance exams.o Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (volunteer/paid work study):Looking for 4 students to participate in a new work study program. Students must be available once amonth from 11:00am-3:00pm to work at the CVBG located on 400 W. Gainsborough Road in ThousandOaks. Students will be paid 10/hr and will have training & hands-on experience greeting the public,answering questions, learning about & working with plants, contribute to the Botanic Newsletter, & leadtour groups. For more information & to apply, please contact: Yvonne Ly at 626-378-0517 or email herat Yvonne.ly@walgreens.com. You may also contact the Director, Joseph Scarpine atscarpine@ict.usc.eduo Law Office in Westlake Village (paid): Local law office is looking for a student to work Monday-Fridayfrom 1-5:00 pm to perform clerical duties. Please contact Jessica@rwclarklaw.com if interested.o Majesty Cleaners in Agoura (paid): Looking for student help at store. Please call Scott for interview ifinterested: 818-690-74835/22/2015
oUS Postal Service is hiring! (paid): To apply, visit www.usps.com/employment. Starting at 13.25/hourfor clerks, 14.37/hr for carriers.o Westlake Village Architectural firm (paid): is seeking a part time senior to assist our architects invarious administrative duties, including e-filing, customer service and data entry. This job requires goodMath skills, good computer knowledge (Mac preferred) and ability to quickly learn newprograms. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and procedures.Positive attitude and ability to work independently are also required. Hiring now for June 2015opening. Schedule: Monday though Friday. Please send a resume (pdf file only) via email or fax:robehr@behrbrowers.com or fax805 496-0154.o Local Insurance Company (paid): Looking for a senior attending college locally in the fall forclerical duties, processing payments, filing reports, etc. Pay will start at 10/hr and will be forsummer & potential long term employment. Please call John Whitbord at 818-889-1800 oremail john.whitbord.b8qp@statefarm.com Service Opportunities:o Cancer Support Community (volunteer) – The Cancer Support Community of the Valley/Ventura/SantaBarbara are looking for volunteers in a wide array of positions. For complete list of positions & to signup, please go to /o Discovery Center Family Science Nights (volunteer) – The Discovery Center needs volunteers to assistwith the family science night events. Events are held monthly. For more information about how youcan be a part of FSN, contact fsn@discoverycntr.orgo Food Share in Oxnard (volunteer) – Looking for volunteers to help sort food/produce, drivers to helpcollection/distribution; contact Meg or Christina at 805-983-7100 for more information.o Many Mansions in Thousand Oaks (volunteer) – Looking for students to help mentor other students,act as summer camp counselors, help with food distribution, etc. Contact Kristin Brenneise atkristinr@manymansions.org for more informationo Operation Gratitude (volunteer) - Many volunteer opportunities are available to help our militarypersonnel with care packages, letters, etc. Opportunities to assemble care packages are scheduled.Check http://www.operationgratitude.com to sign up & find other opportunities to help.o Host an international student for the summer (volunteer): International students will be attendingschool/activities from July 2-July 28, & will need homes to stay for the duration. The students are fromFrance, Sweden, & Finland. This opportunity qualifies as community service. Make an internationalfriend for life. For more information contact Paula Lipman at plipman@dslextreme.como Brooks & Brooks Foundation (volunteer): Looking for 25 students to participate in online & offlinecommunity service projects like playing games with seniors, reading to underprivileged children,preparing meals for the homeless, etc. Sign up at: www.brooksandbrooksfoundation.como Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Youth Usher Program (volunteer): Youth must be at least 14 years ofage and in 9-11 grades. Youth MUST attend2 training sessions: Wednesday, July 29th from 6:00pm9:30pm AND Saturday, August 1st from 7:45am-12:30pm. For more information, please call 805-4492741o White Oak Elementary Fundraiser (volunteer): Looking for a certified lifeguard to help at a pool partyfundraiser on 5/27. Please call Brooke at 818-264-6612o CRPD National Health & Fitness Day Senior/Teen Prom (volunteer): Wednesday, May 27th from 5:008:00pm, at the Goebel Adult Community. In celebration of the 22nd Annual National Senior Health &Fitness Day, people age 55 are invited to the CRPD sponsored Senior/Teen Prom and are invited tobring a teen as their partner. Teen volunteers will be paired with those who would like a partner. Theevent is FREE & dinner is provided. Contact Patty Hamm at phamm@crpd.org or call 805-381-2744 formore info. Internship Opportunities:5/22/2015
ooAir Traffic Controller (internship/paid): Please go see Mrs. Mertel in the CCC if you are interested in acareer as an air traffic controller. Internships/Shadow opportunities are available. Paid employment isavailable for students 18 years & older.Ventura County 99s (volunteer) – The 99s are a nonprofit group of female pilots. They are looking for amarketing intern to work with communications, social media, local news agencies to advertise theupcoming Camarillo Air Show. Hours are flexible. Contact Linda Ehrlich at board@vc99s.org for moreinformation. (Mention Mrs. Mertel in the WHS College & Career Center.) Camp Leadership/Counselor Opportunities:o Camp Kinneret (volunteer) – Internship for Leadership Training for students entering 10th-12th grade.Gain valuable leadership experience through teaching, playing with, & learning from children at DayCamp. For more info: -12th-graders/o Camp Helping Hands (volunteer) – Need summer camp junior counselors to help with the 3-week campfrom 9:00am-3:00pm. Camps are at CSUCI & CLU from July 13-31. For more information, visitwww.camphelpinghands.como Camp Summertime (volunteer/paid): Conducting interviews between now & 3/20 for Jr & Sr counselorpositions at Camp Summertime at Calamigos Ranch & Camp Turtle Rock at CLU. Please apply online atwww.campsummertime.com or www.campturtlerock.com under “Staff” or call 805-375-2267.o Lindero Canyon Boys & Girls Club (volunteer): Looking for students to help tutor students after school& also participate/lead sport activities, science experiments, etc. Need students to work during currentschool year & also for upcoming summer camp. Please contact Jonathan Quintana at 818-735-9518 orjquintana@bgcconejo.orgo Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District (volunteer) – Need volunteers to help with a variety of park &rec events, class assistants, camps, etc. Check mlor contact Jeannie Liss @805-584-4453 or email volunteers@rsrpd.uso Agoura Hills Park & Recreation (paid & volunteer) – The City of Agoura Hills is opening a newcommunity recreation center & have several opportunities available for paid as well as volunteeremployment. Please go to the WHS-CCC web site to download the employment application or call 818597-7361.o Los Cerritos Boys & Girls Club (volunteer): Camp counselors are needed from June 15-August 21 at theLos Cerritos B/G Club. Participants must attend Orientation sessions on either Saturday, June 6 from 102pm or Wednesday, June 24 from 2-6pm.o Many Mansions (paid): Looking for a summer lifeguard/assistant for 20-22 hrs/week at 12/hr for thechildren’s summer camp. Position begins Monday, 6/22-Thursday, 8/6 from 11-4pm (Mon-Th). Must beat least 18 years of age & have proof of current lifeguard certification. Send email & resume tojill@manymansions.org5/22/2015
Oxnard College: If you are looking for a summer class to learn the basics about automotive fundamentals, check out Oxnard Colleges AT10 on Tu/Th 8-11:50am or Tu/Wed 1-4:50pm. There is no commitment to the certificate program; its low key & . Scholarships.com: A free search engine for scholarships
