Deadline to Register for the Clackamas Regional Skills Contest is Feb. 2nd - See Below for more information - See Karyn to Register

What

Deadline to Register for the Clackamas Regional Skills Contest is Feb. 2nd - See Below for more information - See Karyn to Register

When

2/1/2018

Hello CMC Students!!

You may have noticed flyers around the school for an event coming up at CCC! Skills Competition Day is an exciting Career and College day for high school students on Thursday, February 22nd! We encourage all of you to participate and take advantage of this opportunity to show your skills, learn new skills, and explore your future career possibilities! We had several CMC students WIN competitions last year, so come represent!

All classes at the Oregon City campus are canceled until 4:00 pm (Harmony is open and running on a normal schedule). Pick up an informational booklet in Karyn's office and read more about the competition and events here: http://www.techcadre.com/skills2018/ and click on the Download icon for details on the contests.


What's happening on campus:
CLACKAMAS REGIONAL SKILLS CONTEST - compete with other high school students from all over Clackamas County in your best skills!!! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes are 12 FREE CCC Credits plus recognition in the region for winning!

REGISTRATION STARTS TOMORROW - CONTESTS WILL FILL UP!! Please see Karyn to register - deadline is Friday, 2/2 to register for your chosen event. Open the attached pdf or click here for full descriptions of competitions or pick up a booklet in Karyn's office. Some have pre-event requirements. The sooner you register, the better to ensure you have a spot!

Competitions will be held in:
Accounting, Art-Visual, Automotive, Biology, Broadcast Journalism, Business Technology, CCC's Amazing Race (new), Chemistry (Inorganic & Organic), Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Ed, Education/Teaching, Electronics, Engineering, French, Geology, German, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Job Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing Tech, Mathematics, Music, Renewable Energy Technology, Social Science, Spanish, Spelling Bee, Theater Arts, Video Production, Welding
Other Events on Campus During Skills Day:

Want to connect with someone in your field? Attend the Youth Career Expo 2018- from 8:30-12:00 in Randall Gym - meet representatives from regional businesses, colleges/universities, apprenticeships/trade programs, & other career pathways. Do not miss this opportunity to meet real people in real careers! There is also a new event at the expo this year called a "Maker's Fair" so you can try your hand at making a variety of projects.

CMC will be taking a small group of students to the Career Expo, please see Karyn asap if you are interested in joining us. CEO students can attend on their own if you do not have a class conflict and do not need transportation to and from campus.

Need free college credits? Participate in Senior Incentive (seniors only) - Get a tuition waiver for 4 FREE CCC college credits for Summer 2018 to continue working on your college degree. You must notify Karyn by Friday, 2/2 to register for an info session on how to earn the tuition credits.

Looking for a job? Get registered with iMatchSkills through WorkSource Clackamas to show employers you are ready for work. You can also take a pre-test at the Career Expo to see if you are eligible to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate which shows employers you will be a valuable asset to their organization.

Disability Resource Center - Open House from 10 am - 2 pm

All About CCC Panel - for 9-12th at 9:00 am or 12 pm (register through Karyn)
Please let Karyn know by email or in person that you want to register for a Skills Competition Event or the Senior Incentive ASAP as competitions can fill up. The deadline to register is Friday 2/2. All events take place between 8:30-2:00 on Thursday February 22nd.