Liberty Career Center

College reps visit Liberty in the fall to talk to prospective students about admissions, programs and campus life. Just click on Visits at Liberty High School above to get our current schedule.

Every fall many colleges host evening or Saturday programs for prospective students and their families at various local venues. These sessions normally last one to two hours and address such areas as academics, financial aid and admissions. We have put together some information on some of these sessions. Just click on Visits in the Area for more details.

Senior interviews for the Class of 2010 will conclude on Wednesday, November 4 before school in the Liberty library. This is an opportunity for our seniors to articulate their future career and educational plans and to gain some valuable interviewing practice. Interview times for November 4 have been posted in the Commons and outside of the Counseling office.

To the Class of 2010: Unsure how to finance your education after high school? Come to our financial aid presentation on Monday, November 16 starting at 6:30 PM in the Liberty auditorium. A financial expert with Ameriprise Financial will discuss the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA), loans, savings plans, tax and gifting strategies and more!

High school students of any grade level are invited to Career Day at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday, November 7, 2009. This is for students who would like to find out about animal care and education careers at a zoo or aquarium. Admission is free for students but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Check in begins at 9:30 AM. Visit www.pdza.org for details.

Washington State’s L&I has launched a new apprenticeship website. Aimed at students and parents interested in exploring apprenticeship options, the new website combines interactive, kid-friendly features, engaging writing and clear explanation of different apprenticeship options. Visit the site at www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov

The Career Center is open 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM Monday through Friday for special information sessions, individual consultations and use of our resources. We are open to students, parents, and members of our surrounding community. In the event you cannot make it in during these hours contact Susan Fesser, Career Specialist by phone or e-mail.