DiscoverU WA

DiscoverU Week returns Oct. 2022! Join other educators + youth orgs in leading #collegeandcareer activities that help youth explore their futures!

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Wanna apply for the DiscoverU Mini Grant but stuck?

Our mini grants encourage applicants to be as creative as they want in the projects they submit!

For more info on mini grants, and how to apply, click here: https://t.co/6jY9p0cqrz

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Announcing the DiscoverU 2022 Theme Days! These themes provide simple ideas for how you can bring ideas to your classroom every day.

Oct 10th: #DiscoverLocalJobs
Oct 11th: #LeadYourCommunity
Oct 12th: #ClassroomtoCareer
Oct 13th: #CollegeGearDay
Oct 14th: #FlashFowardFriday

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Apply for funds to implement virtual or in-person college and career-related activities for students during DiscoverU, Oct. 10-14, 2022! Awards will be up to $599 depending on your activity/program/event.
Submit by midnight Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
https://t.co/H3bolHvDcM

[Road Map Project @RoadMapProject]

Young people are at the center of our work. In this year’s report, we share perspectives from youth, parents, CBOs, & educators about their vision for an equitable education system and highlight recent partner efforts to support communities in our region. https://t.co/iu6nocNghs

[UW Upward Bound @uwtrioub]

UW UB is proud to participate in the National First-Gen College Celebration on Nov. 8. https://t.co/YhXrk3CXLU #CelebrateFirstGen #BeTheFirst

[Highline Schools @HighlineSchools]

This week Highline schools are participating in @discoveruwa DiscoverU Week October 11-15. The week supports students' exploration of their college and career options with fun activities and conversations to help build a “beyond high school” culture.

https://t.co/FtnYCfsZEo

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

DiscoverU 2021 was a success! Thank you to everyone for participating, we can't wait to see you next year!

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Congratulation to our "Best in District" winner of the 2021 Door Decoration Contest!

Renton School District: Carlee Rustemeyer
Seattle Public Schools: Ana Claudia Magana
Tukwila School District: Sonya Marano

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Congratulation to our "Best in District" winner of the 2021 Door Decoration Contest!

Federal Way Public Schools: Emily Baisch
Highline Public Schools: Mauricio Majano
Kent School District: Dedee Saiboonchan and Linnie Son

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Congratulation to our winner of the 2021 Door Decoration Contest!

Most Creative: Allison Wiener, Renton School District
Honorary Mention for Student Involvement: Salvador Gomez, Highline School District

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Congratulation to our winner of the 2021 Door Decoration Contest!

Best Postsecondary Pathway Themed Door: Rowena McCullough, Renton School District
Best Career Themed Door: Anthony Berry, Kent School District
Best Career Themed Door: Lan Nguyen, Highline District

[UW Upward Bound @uwtrioub]

"In high school, I served as Secretary and, later, President of Franklin’s Asian Student Association (ASA). Being involved in community leadership/volunteering taught me (1/3)

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

Congratulation to our Public Vote Winner of the DiscoverU 2021 Door Decoration Contest!

Medium star Lan Nguyen, Cascade Middle School, Highline District
Medium star Karla Esparza, Scenic Hill Elementary School, Kent School District

[Brigadoon Elementary @brigadoon_fwps]

Today is College gear day! These are just a few of our college options. Talk with your family and friends about college options that might be right for you! #DiscoverU #TigerPride

[UW Upward Bound @uwtrioub]

"Wearing my UW hoodie (which I still own). I think we were at a haunted corn maze, but not sure why we were wearing such large gloves!" - Tony (1/5)

[UW Upward Bound @uwtrioub]

Shout out to Heena, Nhi, Zhaiarah, Fatima, and Jessica! @discoveruwa #FlashForwardFriday

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

The last day of DiscoverU Week, #FlashForwardFriday, is all about reaching for the stars! Explore your future and share one of your goals.

[FWPS210 @FWPS210]

It’s #CollegeGearDay and FWPS scholars and staff are expressing their school pride by wearing college gear during #DiscoverUWA week! Check these photos of scholars at Sequoyah Middle School and our Leadership Team at the ESC! @discoveruwa #CollegeCareerReady #FWPSGoal5 #FWPSProud

[DiscoverU WA @discoveruwa]

It’s the last day of #DiscoverUWA Week! We can't wait to see how students envision their bright futures. Here are three ways you can participate today! #FlashForwardFriday