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Get Ready to Attend Future Ready Fest!

Get Ready to Attend Future Ready Fest!

You're Invited!

Future Ready Fest

All Highline students and their families are invited to take the next step towards their future at Future Ready Fest on Thursday, November 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

This free, drop-in college and career resource fair is designed to guide high school students, especially seniors, through the next steps of their education and career journeys.

Join over 60 colleges, career programs, and community partners offering personalized advice, one-on-one help in our Senior Lab, and hands-on workshops tailored just for you.  

Get support setting up financial aid accounts, applying for scholarships, and completing college applications—everything you need to feel confident about your next steps.

There will be family-friendly activities for younger siblings, along with refreshments and prizes to make it a fun evening for everyone. 

When: Thursday, November 7
            5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Where: Puget Sound Skills Center
             18010 8th Ave S
             Burien, WA 98148

Language support will be available in Vietnamese, Spanish and Somali, with additional assistance available upon request. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick-start your future! 

For more details or to request additional language support, contact collegeandcareer@highlineschools.org.


Program Highlights

College and Career Fair: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Explore a variety of opportunities with more than 60 college, career and community partners at this fair-style event. Get the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.  

Senior Lab: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Receive personalized support with setting up financial aid accounts, applying for scholarships, and completing college applications. This is your chance to get one-on-one guidance.

Workshops

Round 1: 5:15 p.m.

  • Senior Year Timeline (Offered in Spanish and English)
    • Get a crash course on senior year college and career planning, including High School & Beyond Planning (HSBP) requirements, Guaranteed Admission Programs, financial aid updates and more. Perfect for seniors and their families. 
  • Trades and Apprenticeships Pathway Panel 
    • Hear directly from professionals about different trades and apprenticeship options. Discover whether a community, technical college or apprenticeship program is the right fit for you. 

Round 2: 6:15 p.m.

  • Ways to Pay: Tips on Making College and Career Training Programs Affordable (Offered in English and Spanish)
    • Get the latest updates on the financial aid process for FAFSA and WASFA. Learn about scholarships available to Highline Public Schools students to make your education more affordable.
  • Promise Scholars Program
    • Discover the Promise Scholars Program at Highline, Tyee, Mount Rainier and Evergreen. This program is open to all students but focuses on supporting Black, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Latino male/non-binary students.

Round 3: 7:15 p.m.

  • Choose Your Pathway!
    • Explore the unique differences between community/technical college, university, trade, apprenticeship, and military options. Find out which path aligns with your interests, skills, and future career goals.