Below are some resources that are available in multiple languages to help students and families navigate college and career planning and financial aid:  

 
GEAR UP’s family newsletters include college readiness and financial aid information for students in 7th through 12th grade. 

(Arabic, Chuukese, English, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese) 

 
The new Washington State Student Loan Education Site provides learning modules to help families better understand education costs and considerations. 

The site can be displayed in more than 20 languages.  

 
With the new Washington College Grant (WCG), more students are eligible for financial aid than ever before. It’s not too late to apply. 

(English | Spanish | Somali  |Russian | Vietnamese)  

 
Debunk common financial aid myths with the Financial Aid Myths & Facts flyer 

(English | Spanish | Somali  |Russian | Vietnamese) 
 
Complete College Knowledge Book 

(English | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese) 

2022-2023 School Year Updates 

English | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese 

 
Informational videos-  English | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Somali | Tagalog | Vietnamese https://wsac.wa.gov/fa-toolkit#website-resources 

 
FAFSA information- Spanish 

https://studentaid.gov/es/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out 

CTE dual credit 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) dual credit classes are offered in partnership with community and technical colleges. CTE dual credit classes are taught at the high school or skills center. The classes integrate academics with technical skills to help students prepare for advanced education and careers. Students earn high school and college credit for successfully completing the same class. 

Tech Prep classes available at Juanita are: Digital Design, American Sign Language, Yearbook, Marketing, Life & Finance, Architecture Design/CAD, Mechanical Engineering I & II, Biotechnology, Material Science, Photo, and Child Development. For more information, visit the Career Center or go to: https://www.ctesers.org/ 

WANIC - Washington Network for Innovative Careers 

WANIC is a unique schooling program that gives you access to hands-on learning while earning high school and college credits. Skills Centers offer high-quality, tuition-free technical and professional training for high school juniors and seniors. These year-long, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are based on industry standards and prepare students for career and college readiness. Courses include:  

• Nursing 

• Medical Careers 

• Fire & EMS 

• Automotive Tech 

• Dental Careers 

• DigiPen Art & Animation 

• DigiPen Music & Sound Design 

• DigiPen Video Game Programming 

• Baking & Pastry 

• Aviation (coming in 2023) 

Find out more on their website and meet with your counselor to discuss your readiness. 

WANIC Summer School 

WANIC offers 3-week courses during the summer for rising 9th-12th grade students. Students earn a .5 credit for these classes. Registration opens in April. 

Running Start 

Running Start allows 11th and 12th-grade high school students to take college-level courses at community and technical colleges. Students can earn both high school and college credits through this partnership between the K-12 and community college systems. (link to the other page) 

WorkSite Learning 

Earn high school credits for working! 

WorkSite Learning is an exciting program that connects knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the classroom to careers and your future. You must be 16 and have taken a qualifying CTE class. Learn more at shorturl.at/ktVX8 

Employed scholars 16 years of age and older, may be eligible to earn credit for working. 

POSSIBLE CREDIT EARNED PER WORK HOURS 

360 hours of work = 1.0 Credit          

180 hours of work = .5 Credit 

Volunteering is great not only for the community but also for you. Students who engage in community service or volunteer their time are at a great advantage when applying to scholarships.  

Check out this great "Where to Care Guide" This includes many volunteer opportunities and ideas! 

Explore our Teams pages where we post about new opportunities. Here are a few places we’ve partnered with before: 

Athletes for Kids (AFK) Youth Mentoring 

Camp Invention Leadership Intern 

Carnation Farms 

City of Kirkland Teen Volunteer Opportunities: 

Kirkland Arts Center Volunteers 

Lil Bit Therapeutic Riding Center 

Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust

A resume is a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position. A resume is usually accompanied by a customized cover letter in which the applicant expresses an interest in a specific job or company and draws attention to the most relevant specifics on the resume. 

Standard Resume template

Cover Letters 

A cover letter is a document you send with your resume that provides additional information about skills and experiences related to the job you're applying to. It typically includes three to four paragraphs that highlight your skills, experience, and achievements in relation to the position you’re applying for. 

Standard Cover letter template

cover letter example

Interviews 

An interview is a discussion or conversation between a potential employer and a candidate. It is a selection process designed to help an employer understand your skills, your personality and character traits, and check your domain knowledge. In this formal meeting, the employer asks questions to get information from a candidate. Usually, interviews happen during the last phase of the recruitment process and help companies select a suitable candidate for a job role.  

Follow this advice before your first interview https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/Interview/interview-tips.aspx 

Career Exploration Opportunities 

We update our Teams pages with opportunities that are offered specifically to our students. You can also use sites like Indeed.com to filter and search for jobs near you. 

JHS College and Career Center Teams Page