CareerFocus is a magazine from Grays Harbor College designed to help you learn about the more than 60 career options available to you at GHC as well as give you practical and helpful educational and career advice. We value your feedback and suggestions as we plan future issues. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, or wish an additional complimentary copy, let us know. We'll get one out to you right away. We are happy to answer your questions.

Spring 2008

Table of Contents:

Planning for College – A guide for High School students
Whether you are a freshman or a senior in high school this year by year plan will help any student and parent prepare for college.

Top of Their Class
Two GHC students, Ian Carey and Larry Clark, named as nominees for All-USA Academic honor. 

Six Benefits of Community Colleges - It Might Be the Right Path for You
Community colleges exist for two major purposes. The first is to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a BA or BS.  The second is to prepare students for the job market by offering entry level career training, as well as courses for adult students who want to upgrade their skills for workforce. Here, then, are some reasons why you might attend a community college!

Music on My Mind…GHC Instructor Thinks in Melody
Grays Harbor College Music instructor Robert Richardson not only teaches several music classes each quarter, he also composes music and admits, though not surprising, that he is constantly thinking about music. See the Music Department’s Spring Bishop Center schedule and the courses in music offered at GHC.

Gearing Up for a New Career – In a New Building
For welding and automotive technology students at Grays Harbor College, going to school just got a whole lot better! Winter Quarter meant they could finally occupy a brand new facility located on lower campus. Learn more about the Automotive and Welding Technology programs at GHC.

Daydreaming about a better life?
Quit your dreamin’ and make it happen now! A-Z Program Listing

 

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A Parent’s Guide – How to Choose a College
It’s coming: one of the most important decisions since you had to agree on what to name your child. Now this same child is ready for college. It’s the first step on the journey to individual freedom for your child, and parents can play an extremely important role in making this choice. Tips for guiding your student through the process.

The Two-Year Story: Best Kept Secrets
You might be surprised to learn just how much two-year colleges have to offer prospective students. Everybody knows that two-year colleges are less expensive than four-year schools. But there is much more to the two-year college story. Here’s a look at some of the “best kept secrets” of America’s dynamic two-year schools.

Don’t let the past hold you back
A GED certificate can be your first step toward a better future
When did you graduate from high school? For some people the response to that question might be a painful story, an embarrassed silence or even a well-rehearsed lie. Every year about 26 percent of American high school students don’t graduate with the rest of their class. Students who don’t complete high school cite a range of reasons from poor grades, to not fitting in, to pregnancy, but most say they hope to finish school one day. Learn how earning your GED can make a difference!

High School students begin preparing for a successful future NOW
Tech Prep Program helps students earn college credit
Local student Brett Wood, earned Grays Harbor College credits while he was attending classes at Hoquiam High School. By the time he graduated from HHS in the Class of 2005, he had gained 30 GHC credits through the Tech Prep program. Learn more about the Tech Prep program and how you too can earn college credits while in high school.

Start college with all A’s - Advising, Admissions, Assessment, Aid
Why not start off your college career with all A’s? Whether you’re new to Grays Harbor College or a returning student, education is a complicated endeavor these days. You need a guide to make sure you make the best use of your time – and money.

GIS students - Mapping path to future employment
Grays Harbor College’s GIS program can chart a solid path for students towards a great career. Students enrolling in GIS – Geographical Information Systems – will learn a variety of hardware, software and people skills which should qualify them for numerous jobs. They will also be learning practical skills that will serve them well in their day-to-day lives.

Adult Basic Education - Taking you from where you are to where you want to be!
If you want to fly in an airplane, you need a ticket. If you’re looking for a good job, the only “ticket” most businesses accept is a high school diploma, and GHC has just the ticket for you! Whether you want to improve your reading and math skills, prepare for the GED, or learn skills to help you get a better job, GHC’s Adult Basic Education office is here to help. Enrolled in GHC’s Adult Basic Education Program to get the skills you need to pursue a better, brighter future.

JUSTICE for all - GHC Criminal Justice Program
Opportunities are broad and people with a surprising array of interests find their niche in the criminal justice field. Grays Harbor College offers several options within the Criminal Justice Program, allowing students to specialize in law enforcement, correctional services, or juvenile justice.

 

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