College Visits, Events and Career
College & Career
College Visits, Events & Fairs
Mark Your Calendars!
- Oct. 28: College App Support Event from 3:50 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the CHS in room 1172
- Time to review applications/personal statements and speak to college representatives. More details listed below.
- Nov. 5: Cleveland HS Local College Fair at Cleveland Gym during school for all grades
- Nov. 12: College App Final Review a the Cleveland Library
- Nov. 13 & 14: Seattle Promise in Grade 12 Humanities
- Nov. 15: Black College Expo from 10 – 3 p.m. at Rainier Beach HS
- Nov. 26: Waiver day (No school)
College Visits at CHS
Juniors! Seniors! Visit the College Visits section often for College and Career updates for students! The College and Career staff work to fully support the Cleveland STEM HS community to provide access for all things College and Career. Check in Naviance for Visits. All visits are on tables in the hallway during the lunch/advisory time, unless otherwise noted.
| Date/Place of Visit | Time of Visit | College/University |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 2025 In Library | Lunch/5th/6th Periods 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | UW Seattle Rep Application for Seniors |
| TBD | TBD | Seattle Pacific University |
Announcements
Our Senior College Application & Personal Statement Workshop is 10/28, from 3:45 – 6:00 pm
The College and Career Leadership Team will be hosting our annual Senior College Application & Personal Statement Workshop this Tuesday October 28thafter school from 3:45-6:00 p.m. in room 1172. This event is for 12th grade students only.
The following college reps and CBOs will be in attendance to help look over students’ personal statements and answer questions about college applications.
- UW Seattle
- UW Bothell
- Seattle University
- Seattle Pacific University
- UW STEMsub
- UW Upward Bound
- Seattle Promise Scholarship
Washington State University (WSU)
Senior families: Is your student applying to Washington State University (WSU)? Do you have at least a 3.8 GPA? If so, let your School Counselor know to be considered for the WSU Regents Scholarship worth $4000/year for four years for a total of $16,000! WSU is looking for students with outstanding academic potential who have demonstrated leadership through contribution to community, family and/or school activities. If you are nominated as a Regents Scholar, you will then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years, approximately $42,000. Contact your school counselor by Monday, October 27 to be considered for this scholarship.
Gonzaga University
Is your student applying to Gonzaga University, it is possible to get their application fee waived ( we have alumni on staff, who can waive this fee), please contract your school counselor and we will make a referral.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
Have you heard of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program? It offers discounted tuition—up to 150% of in-state rates—for students from eligible western states attending participating public colleges out-of-state. It’s a great way to save on tuition while studying outside your home state. You can explore schools and details on the WUE site.
Washington Guaranteed Admission Program
Guaranteed admissions to participating universities! Students in SPS are now eligible for the new Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. Students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet college admissions course requirements (also known as CADRs) will be accepted to the following universities when they complete an application. The universities who are participating are Washington State University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and University of Washington Tacoma campus. Learn more on the WAGAP site.
College and Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Opportunities: Seattle Public Schools Scholarship Bulletin
Naviance: A SPS Online College and Career Tool: As part of our High School and Beyond Plan, students use Naviance to explore colleges and career paths, analyze skills and talents, and help them stay on track to reach academic goals. Naviance offers a variety of college and career assessments, planning tools, and a database of scholarships. Each student has their own personalized Naviance account. Parent access accounts are also available.
Seattle Promise Scholarship: Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program that offers free tuition for up to two years or 90 credits or a student’s first degree (whichever comes first) at any of the following Seattle Colleges. North Seattle College or Seattle Central College or South Seattle College. All Seattle Public High Schools graduates are eligible for the Seattle Promise program regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability or country of birth. Visit our Seattle Promise Overview informational page.
Get Schooled: Get Schooled is a free digital college and job advisor with a database of scholarships and college resources. They have free college/scholarship essay review, resume review, and other helpful financial aid & college help articles.
WashBoard.org: WashBoard.org is a free website that connects and matches Washington students with Washington scholarship providers.
Affordable Colleges Online: Affordable Colleges Online provides guidebooks and other resources to help students navigate difficult decisions, such as choosing an online college, selecting the right financial aid program, or deciding on a major. Also provides resources on topics like college safety, mental health, and staying fit on campus. Check out their College Scholarships for Black Students.
TheBestSchools.org: Provides information to help you reach your goals for education and beyond including: degree program information, career information, news/trends in higher education, as well as guides to school affordability, online colleges, and more.
Apprenticeship & Career Opportunities
Construction Apprenticeship
Are you looking for a career instead of a minimum-wage job? Have you ever considered working in construction? If you are interested, then you’re in the right place! Every day the City of Seattle needs trained professionals to build structures like you. Building structures include:
- Ironworkers
- Cement Masons
- Pipe Fitters
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Carpenters
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Painters
- Laborers
- and more in the Guidebook
The Construction Apprenticeship Guidebookis outlined to assist you to get started down the pathway in becoming one of the skilled professional trades with a high-paying job. Please read all the great opportunities of each apprenticeship trades. Each trades provide you an overview of their duties/tasks, qualifications, hourly wages/benefits, and apprenticeship training office contact information to register for the Apprenticeship course.
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) Youth Apprenticeship Program
The Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee Youth Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors to develop career-ready skills in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. These apprenticeship programs combine:
- 2,000 hours paid on-the-job training at an AJAC employer
- 15 College Credit
- 2 High School Credits towards graduation
- Journey-level certification card
- OSHA-10 Certification
- Short-Term for Local College Certification
For more information, please visit the Career Center or visit the AJAC website for more apprenticeship programs.
IAM/Boeing Apprenticeship Program
Do you like to work at Boeing? Like to make $30 per hour as an entry-level apprentice? The Boeing Apprenticeship program offers a variety of full-time trades that are represented International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. Programs are 8,000 or 10,000 hours in length with off-hour classroom training. Wages will increase at $40 per hour or above as an apprentice graduate.
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Updated as of October 24, 2025