Interested in exploring a career in Massage Therapy?

If you are considering a career as a LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), consider attending the Training Preview at the Oregon School of Massage on April 24, May 19, or June 12.  They will be presenting an overview of the massage profession and the requirements for licensure in Oregon.  For more information, go to their website:  www.oregonschoolofmassage.com .  They have BOTH a Portland and a Salem campus.

New and Emerging Careers

I was reading the Oregon Careers 2012 magazine the other day, and thought I would share a few new and emerging careers that I learned about.  If you want more details, you can read the entire article in the careers section of www.qualityinfo.org (click on the Oregon Careers 2012 under the "publications" section on the bottom right of your screen after you open up the careers tab).

Green Jobs - jobs that are "environmentally friendly" are on the rise.  Examples include environmental cleanup workers and natural resource specialists.

Applied Data Analysis - making information/data interesting to the average person.  Examples include marketing and news reporting.

Nano-Technology Engineering - using microscopic mechanical devices.  This could be to inject into people to destroy cancer cells or to use in the environment to clean up toxic waste sites.

Crowd-Sourcing and Cloud Computing - collecting and storing information on the Internet.  This could be as a computer programmer or software engineer.

Concordia University's JUNIOR Preview

Juniors - if you are interested in checking out Concordia University, they are having a preview day just for you on March 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This day will include a meeting with your admissions counselor, a campus tour, orientation to campus programs, scholarships, and LUNCH with faculty and current Concordia students.  To register, go to:  www.cu-portland.edu/jrpreview

Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship for JUNIORS

If you are a Junior and your family makes less than $60,000 a year, check out this scholarship that can help you look for and PAY FOR a top college.  Some specific awards you can earn include:

Full scholarships to top college summer programs
College admissions conference invitations
Individualized college admissions counseling
All expense paid college visits
Telementoring with college students

The deadline for applications is March 27, 2012, and you will need to give references two week's notice, so start the application process SOON if you're interested.  You can get more information and access the scholarship application online at:

www.questbridge.org

Nursing Program at Hesston College (3 year program to become a Registered Nurse)

For those of you who missed Carson Stutzman when he was here on campus last week, you can look at the following links to get more details about Hesston's nursing program.  Most likely, students graduating from WMS would go into the 3 year program ("pre-nursing")...however...if you start planning EARLY (freshman or sophomore year) and do your pre-requisites while you're still in high school, you could complete the entire program in 2 years! 

http://www.hesston.edu/academics/departments/nursing-department/prenursing-program-tracks/
http://www.hesston.edu/academics/departments/nursing-department/admission-policy-for-prenursing-program/

If you have questions, contact:
 
Carson Stutzman
Admissions Counselor | Hesston College
325 S. College Dr., PO Box 3000 | Hesston, KS 67062
620.327.8211 (office) | 620.217.0621 (cell) | 620.327.8300 (fax)
carsons@hesston.edu | www.facebook.com/carsonshc

Spring Break College Visit

All High School Students are invited to attend Western Oregon University's Spring Break Visit:

March 29
9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.  

You do NOT need to be a senior to attend this event.  Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to participate :)  This visit is FREE and includes a group welcome, sessions on admissions, housing, financial aid, etc., campus and residence hall tours, and lunch (free).  SENIORS - if you attend this session and bring your application, official transcripts, and application fee...they will give you an admissions decision at the end of the morning! :)

For more information, and to register for this event, go to:

http://wou.edu/student/admissions/springbreak_visit/

Airline Careers Open House

On Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m., the International Air Academy is hosting an open house at:

2901 E. Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, Washington

This is only about an hour drive from Salem.  Admissions staff will be available to answer questions, you will be able to meet instructors, and financial aid information will also be available.  If you would like more information about potential careers in the Airline Industry, go check it out!

You can register by calling 1-800-868-1816 or going to their website at www.aha.edu