Resources and Forms
"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." Nora Ephron
Washington College Access Network
The Washington College Access Network (WCAN) is committed to making significant change in our state by partnering with the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and college readiness practitioners that support all students to graduate from high school and access postsecondary education. WCAN collaborates with K-12 schools and districts, state agencies, existing college- access providers and community-based organizations. WCAN has developed 23 different electronic handouts that cover 6 chapter topics: All About College & Career, Getting Ready, College Bound Scholarship, Paying for College, Applying for College, and Enrolling in College. Each handout tackles a specific subtopic and can be used flexibly as an additional student resource to compliment college and career planning. Complete electronic "College Knowledge Books" are available in 5 different languages on the WCAN website.
UW Dream Project
The Dream Project assists low-income and first-generation high school students in attaining higher education and raises awareness among university students about the issues of educational opportunity and social mobility. A student-initiated high school outreach program, the Dream Project partners UW students with first-generation and low-income students in Seattle area high schools to assist in the college admissions process, including SAT preparation, applications, writing essays, applying for financial aid, and finding scholarships.
College Success Foundation
The College Success Foundation provides underserved students with the inspiration, mentoring, counseling and financial support they need to navigate their individual path to college completion.
Volunteer Opportunities
- City of Auburn Volunteer Services
- United Way of King County-view volunteer opportunities within King County.
- Volunteer Match -Search for volunteer opportunities in Auburn and surrounding communities. Type in Seattle or other city in the Puget Sound to view volunteer opportunities in your area.
- The Student Conservation Association -Information on tuition-free highs school summer programs in our national parks.
- Projects Abroad- They describe themselves as one of the oldest and the most reputable volunteer abroad organizations.
UW Nurse Camp
A free week long day camp geared towards increasing access and opportunities to minority and low income sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about the nursing field.
Washington Youth Academy
The Washington Youth Academy is a quasi-military training and mentoring program for at risk youth. The goal of the program is to give youth a second chance to become responsible and productive citizens by helping them improve their life skills, education levels, and employment potential. Program graduates can recover up to 8.0 credits (approximately 1.3 years of high school to graduate on time with their peers.
"You have nothing to lose. Everything you have acquired of value is locked inside you." Jerry Zucker