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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien,WA 98166

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Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Career Programs, Camps & Events

There are quite a few career programs, camps and events for high school students that are offered on a rolling basis by a variety of incredible businesses and organizations. Camps, special events and programs can provide students with a wealth of knowledge in any given industry, help them network and become more aware of future career opportunities.

Check back regularly to see what new and exciting programs have become available.

Available Opportunities - Apply Now

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University of Washington-Summer Institute of Mathematics

Do you want to further your mathematical skills? The Department of Mathematics at the University of Washington is hosting the Summer Institute of Mathematics six-week summer program. You will have the opportunity to explore methods of argument, game theory, group theory and so much more taught by university professors!

DEADLINE IS February 1st, 2019! APPLY TODAY!

  • When: Summer 2019: June 30th- August 10th, 2019 
  • Where: University of Washington
  • Who: 10th- 12th Grade students     
Youth in Focus-Photography classes

Are you interested in exploring the world of digital photography? Youth in Focus has photography courses available in WINTER 2019. You will get the opportunity to work closely with professional teaching artists that are all paid professionals in the field! Materials and supplies are provided, including a quality camera you can check out for the entire quarter.

Registration is NOW OPEN for both Winter Quarter & Mid-Winter break courses!

  • When: Winter Quarter 2019: January 14th- March 6th | Mid-Winter Break 2019: February 18th- 22nd
  • Where: Youth in Focus
  • Who: Youth ages 13-19    
Museum of Flight-WOMEN FLY

Interested in aviation, aerospace and a career in STEM? The Museum of Flight is hosting the Women Fly event on March 21st-22nd, 2019. You will get the opportunity to participate in career oriented activities and meet professional WOMEN in STEM!

Registration opens on February 1st, 2019!

  • When: Middle School Day: March 21st, 2019 | High School Day: March 22nd, 2019
  • Where: Museum of Flight
  • Who: Middle & High School students   
UW Center for Neurotechnology-YSP Reach

Are you interested in a STEM career? The Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) at UW sponsors a five day neural engineering “YSP-Reach” program. You will have the opportunity to receive an introduction to neuroscience and neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, and the latest developments in brain-computer interfaces!

DEADLINE IS March 4, 2019! APPLY TODAY!

  • When: Summer 2019, five day programs | YSP-Reach 1 July 15-20 | YSP-Reach 2 August 5-10
  • Where: University of Washington, Center for Neurotechnology
  • Who: High School Students
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT-WESTERN AEROSPACE SCHOLARS

Interested in the science and history of human space travel? The Western Aerospace Scholars, Sophomore program is a two-part program where you will complete two courses to qualify to participate in a 3-day (non-residential) summer experience. In the summer multi-day experience you will get the opportunity to design a robotic mission to Mars, engineering activities and meet speakers from Aviation and aerospace fields.

DEADLINE IS February 15, 2019! APPLY TODAY!

  • When: March-August 2019 | PHASE ONE: March through April 2019 | PHASE TWO: July or August 2019
  • Where: Museum of Flight
  • Who: High School Sophomores