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The Mid-county Memo is a newspaper dedicated to serving the community. The Memo Pad is a special section dedicated to your accomplishments, births, and celebrations of milestone events. If you have something special to announce or news your neighbors should know, publicize it in the Mid-county Memo Pad.
Submissions for each month are due by the 15th of the previous month. Please have submissions for March in by Monday, Feb. 17. We prefer e-mailed submissions sent to Dawn Widler, Department Editor at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail complete information to 4052 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212-1503, phone 503-287-8904 or fax 503-249-7672.
College prep program trains adult mentors
Some Parkrose High School students think that they can’t go to college because it is too expensive, they are not smart enough, no one in their family has gone before, or because they simply don’t know where to begin. A student might never have the opportunity to achieve his or her dream without the information he or she needs to begin the path. The ASPIRE program at Parkrose High School (PHS) equips students with the necessary tools and knowledge they need to advance into higher education.
The community based advising program developed by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission is now in 39 schools throughout the state of Oregon. The goals of ASPIRE are to advise students in their post-secondary education planning, dramatically increase the number of students seeking college scholarships and financial aid, and encourage community involvement. There are currently 60 PHS students paired with six volunteer advisors. Many PHS seniors who have never considered themselves “college bound” are now excited about post-secondary education, and recent success stories include ASPIRE students learning they have been admitted to various universities and colleges.
Help change the future for a Parkrose student as an ASPIRE Advisor. The high school program is now recruiting additional volunteers. Participants need not be college graduates themselves to be an Advisor as they will be trained on admissions and financial aid to colleges and vocational schools. After training, the commitment is one to three hours per week of time throughout the school year. To join the advising team or to find out more information about ASPIRE, please contact Javier Martinez at Parkrose High School, 503-408-2642, or email javier_martinez@parkrose.k12.or.us.
Help Snow-CAP support our community
Snow-CAP, a Community Action Program, benefits many people in our area. This is made possible by the local volunteers who donate their time or money to help support those less fortunate in the community.
Snow-CAP runs several food and clothing programs for low-income residents of the Mid-County area. These programs include a shopping style food pantry, produce distribution on Tuesdays, a co-op-type program called Community Basket, a community garden, and a delivery program for low-income seniors called Food 2 You, as well as much more. All of these services are being used to the fullest right now, with Oregon leading the states in hunger and unemployment. Please do all you can to support these vital programs.
Our community works through volunteers from the community pitching in, providing time and donations to help those less fortunate make it through another Portland winter. Assist your community by supporting Snow-CAP. Call 503-674-8785 to volunteer, donate, or for more information about what you can do to help.
MHCC now offers electronics certification
The Electronics Technician Association International (ETA) has approved Mt. Hood Community College’s Electronics Technology program to administer and promote the CET and FCC certification examination programs for the next two years.
Since 1978, the ETA’s “Certified Electronics Technician” (CET) program has accredited electronics technicians worldwide who excel in areas of electronics equipment. An electronics technician who successfully passes an ETA certification exam is professionally recognized as having the necessary knowledge and technical skills to meet international electronics industry standards. Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) will now offer, in conjunction with their accredited certificate and degree program, preparatory short courses and examinations so interested individuals can become certified Associate, Journeyman, Senior or Master Electronics Technicians. MHCC will also offer FCC Commercial Radio License Exams for technicians wanting access to job opportunities requiring such certification.
For more information, contact MHCC’s Certification Administrator, Jack Fassel at 503-491-7672 or fasselj@mhcc.edu.
Activities for seniors
The East Portland Community Center offers the Cherry Blossom Senior Program to help keep seniors fit and having fun. Looking for new friends, new activities or a way to become part of the community? The senior program at East Portland Community Center might be the answer. Jointly sponsored by Loaves and Fishes, Multnomah County Aging Services, and Portland Parks and Recreation, this program offers daily and weekly activities, as well as van trips and special events. Check out their program. The East Portland Community Center is located at 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information or complete class listings call the East Portland Community Center at 503-823-3450.
Students get a helping hand
Established in 1982, the Academy of Finance introduces students to the broad career opportunities in the financial services industry. The Academy of Finance Program is locally offered at David Douglas High School, offering students not only additional coursework, but also paid internships.
The Academy of Finance program provides high school juniors and seniors with comprehensive financial studies curriculum, connections to industry professionals, the opportunity to compete a 6 to 8 week summer internship, a wide range of career options, and a variety of hands on experiences, both in the classroom and the field. Students are also able to earn the nationally recognized Certificate of Financial Studies. Students can also earn college credit while still in high school.
The student internship is a critical aspect of the program. Through the internship, students see the connections between what they learn in school and the real world. The internship prepares students to enter the workforce by combining academic studies with practical, on the job, work experience. With the cooperation of local companies, such as Washington Mutual, students are hired at various financial institutions and have a supervisor to guide them through the work experience. To learn more about this program, please call the David Douglas High School at 503-252-2900.
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