Career & Scholarship Opportunities
The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) application closes on June 5, 2022!
The application is open until 11:59 p.m. PT on June 5, 2022.
Thank you for partnering with us to spread the word about our scholarships in previous cycles!
We wanted to let you know there are only a couple of weeks left for students to apply for the Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS)! CTS supports Washington residents of any age on their path to high-demand, family-wage careers in the trades, STEM and health care.
Know a student interested in pursuing an associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field? Encourage them to apply for the CTS by June 5.
Please help us reach eligible students by utilizing the promotional materials we've compiled to spread the word; check out the information and follow the steps below!
Have any questions? Reply to this email or reach out to us at info@waopportunityscholarship.org!
Thank you for championing Washington students for Washington jobs!
MARCH 10 DEADLINE: Scholarship Opportunity for Fire Science-EMS students
As of 03/03/22: The scholarship qualifications are as follows:
- studying fire science
- min 2.5 GPA (college or high school we take whatever is better)
- financial need
- resident of Snohomish or Island County
The Everett Fire Fighters just funded this endowment so I really want to make sure we award it this year. Do you have any suggestions of how I might get the word out to potential applicants? The scholarship application is due on March 10 so there is still time for students to apply.
Thanks,
Cassandra
Cassandra Denn
Annual Giving Coordinator
EvCC Foundation
425-388-9336
cdenn@everettcc.edu
II. General EvCC Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Foundation website https://www.everettcc.edu/administration/foundation/. publicized and linked through the EvCC mainpage web scroller too.
The financial aid office lists The Washboard as a search engine resource for students searching for scholarships. It is specific for Washington residents and students attending college in Washington. Here is the link https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx
The opportunities listed below have been forwarded to the Public Safety department to be shared with Everett Community College’s student body and those studying for Public Safety careers. Students interested in the below opportunities should follow the instructions for contact and application as listed.
Cassandra Denn
Annual Giving Coordinator
EvCC Foundation
425-388-9336
cdenn@everettcc.edu
Current Career Opportunities (Updated: 10/19/2021)
Pioneer Human Services - Pioneer Human Services has multiple openings for an EMT in Everett. We offer signing bonuses, shift differentials, and great benefits!
City of Boise - The City of Boise is currently recruiting for Entry-Level Firefighters. A candidate for a firefighter/paramedic position must meet the minimum qualifications listed for a firefighter, and must also possess the following:
- Valid Paramedic Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
City of Astoria - The City of Astoria, Oregon is recruiting firefighters! This position is responsible for performing fire suppression, rescue operations and prevention duties; provides emergency medical services; cleans and maintains fire equipment and facilities; acts in capacity of the Driver/Engineer in their absence; related work as required. Please see below flyer for full details, job description, and desired qualifications.
American Red Cross - The American Red Cross has an immediate need for virtual volunteers! Did you know only 30% of U.S. adults practice fire escape plans twice a year, as recommended, and over half think they have more time to escape a fire than they actually do. The average is just two minutes. This campaign makes homes safer to potentially save lives in case of a home fire.
American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to join them to become presenters to deliver this safety information. All training is provided! (1 hour training session). The busiest times are anticipated to be April 8- May 8, 2021.
Hours: Specific shifts for presenters (2-4 hours a week during the busy month)
Qualifications: Clear verbal communication & reliable
Application: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
Scholarship Opportunities (Updated: 10/19/2021)
The Career and Technical Scholarship is open once again! They are now accepting applications for the 2022 winter CTS cycle! This scholarship supports Washington residents of any age on their path to high-demand, family-wage careers in the trades, STEM and health care.
Application: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/cts/
Deadline: October 24th, 2021 11:59pm