• Welcome to the Jefferson High School College & Career Center!

    The College and Career Center educates and empowers 亚洲色图 to be prepared for, confident in and excited about the future they choose.

  • We help 亚洲色图: 

    • Explore colleges and careers
    • Gain professional skills and hands-on experience through internships, volunteering, jobs, international education, and summer college programs
    • Research and apply to colleges, apprenticeships, jobs, military and other post-secondary education options
    • Find scholarships and financial aid to support their dreams
    • Workshop and edit college and scholarship essays; resumes and cover letters
    • Practice interviewing for jobs, internships, colleges and scholarship committees

     

           

          

     

  • The College and Career Center is in room B-35. Stop by anytime!

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    Amy Potter          College Coordinator apotter@pps.net

     

     

     

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    Tanya Leib          Career Coordinator tleib@pps.net

  • Community partners provide exceptional academic opportunities and emotional support for Jefferson 亚洲色图 as they explore and prepare for college and career pathways. Every Jefferson student is eligible to participate in one or more programs that our partners offer. Explore your options and apply! 

     

     is a pathway program designed to increase diversity in Oregon's biomedical workforce by helping 亚洲色图 explore exciting careers in science and healthcare. We partnered with Jefferson's BioMed Program 11 years ago to offer hands-on field trips, paid summer Deep Dives at OHSU, and real-world experiences that show you what is possible in STEM. To join, apply, and forecast into the BioMed Program during 9th or 10th grade! Please reach out to Sameya Amme if you have any questions. | Email: amme@ohsu.edu | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

    : The UNCF Portfolio Project is a college readiness and scholarship prep program designed to
    support high 亚洲色图 juniors and seniors—especially first-generation college-bound 亚洲色图 and those from underrepresented communities. Please reach out to Michelle Harper if you have any questions. Email: Michelle Harper, harpermichelle.m@gmail.com or Dallas Richardson, portfolioproject@uncf.org | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

    TRIO Programs: Please reach out to TRIO Adviser Jordan Smith-Imes if you have any questions.  Email: jsmithi@pdx.edu | Text: 503-725-3090 | Located in the Jefferson College and Career Center, B-35.

    : Talent Search is a pre-college program for low-income, first-generation college-bound 6th-12th graders who are interested in attending a college or university after high 亚洲色图. We focus on community building, college information, career presentations and relationship building. Our goal is to meet with 亚洲色图 twice or more a year and help 亚洲色图 graduate from high 亚洲色图 graduation and apply to college. 

    : Upward Bound is a pre-college program for low-income, first-generation college-bound 9th-12th graders who are interested in attending a college or university after high 亚洲色图. Coordinators will meet with 亚洲色图 once a month, offer college/university trips, tours and information sessions, tutoring, study abroad opportunities, paid internships, summer academy, financial assistance with college applications and fees, and so much more. Our goal is to make sure that all Upward Bound 亚洲色图 are fully supported through their high 亚洲色图 career, and are prepped with the proper tools to conquer their college journey. 

    provides after 亚洲色图 tutoring in all subjects.  Please reach out to Tavie Keo if you have any questions.  Email: tavie@iurbanteen.org | Located in the Jefferson library after 亚洲色图.

     Latino Network is a Latine-led organization deeply rooted in culturally specific practices, dedicated to uplifting our youth, their families, and our community to achieve their fullest potential. Please reach out to Sandy Ledford if you have any questions.  Email: bazalduas@latnet.org | Located in the room B-12.

    is a comprehensive, one-stop resource for youth and families, primarily serving African Americans and others living in poverty or seeking culturally responsive services. SEI In-School Program begins with 亚洲色图 as young as the second grade. Each student is matched with an In-School Service Coordinator who provides case management tracking academic achievement, attendance, social development, and a career path toward becoming a positive contributing citizen. Please reach out to Jibri Willis for more information.  Email: jibriw@selfenhancement.org | Located in room C-20.

    offers after-亚洲色图 programming from Monday to Thursday, offering extended learning, family support, and community resources to help 亚洲色图 thrive. Please reach out to Isha Elboctorcy, SUN Site Manager for more information. Email: ishae@selfenhancement.org| Text: (916) 380-1017

    All sophomores at Jefferson take a CG class during Avid to prepare for the rigor of PCC College classes. Please reach out to your counselor when you are ready to take PCC classes during your junior and senior years. Located at PCC Cascade Campus.