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The career center is a resource center for both BHS and EHHS students, committed to empowering students in their journey towards achieving their career aspirations. We offer a wide array of services designed to support students in their career goals and foster career-connected learning experiences. Our services encompass resume writing assistance, interview preparation, career exploration guidance, and Work-Based Learning opportunities.

Our Work-Based Learning programs include participation in Cooperative Worksite Learning classes, engaging internships, job shadowing experiences, and guest speaker and mentor sessions. Additionally, we organize field trips to expose students to real-world career environments and provide valuable resources for post-high school programs and training options.

One of our primary objectives is to help students align their education after high school with their career interests. Whether a student is four-year university bound or looking into two-year colleges, technical school and trade school programs, as well as apprenticeship and Military opportunities, ensuring that students make informed decisions about their educational and career pathways. At the career center, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the tools and knowledge they need to embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Materials and services available to assist in the development of realistic future plans include:

  • School-to-Work connections (including job shadows, internships, field trips)
  • Guest speakers representing a wide range of occupational fields available for questions.
  • Computerized career guidance software (career interest inventory, aptitude tests, college and training program search, etc.)
  • Technical, 2-year and 4-year college infomation
  • Assistance with resumes, interviews, applications, etc.
  • West Sound Technical Skills Center information
  • CTE Dual Credit information and assistance (college credit for high school course work) 
  • Jobs Board and community service posting opportunities for students
  • Information about military recruiters, ROTC and Military Academies

 

 

 

CTE Staff

CTE Director

Lesha Engels

206-780-1059

lengels@bisd303.org

 

 

CTE Career Guidance Specialist

Lia Swanson

206-855-0433

lswanson@bisd303.org

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Suzanne Hermanson

206-780-1361

shermanson@bisd303.org