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Profiles of most common in state colleges for MLHS students


  1. Big Bend Community College
  2. Central Washington University
  3. Columbia Basin College
  4. Eastern Washington University
  5. Everett Community College
  6. Gonzaga University
  7. Pacific Lutheran University
  8. Saint Martin's University
  9. Seattle Pacific University
  10. Seattle University
  11. Spokane Community College
  12. Spokane Falls Community College
  13. The Evergreen State College
  14. University of Washington Bothell
  15. University of Washington
  16. Walla Walla Community College
  17. Washington State University Tri-Cities
  18. Washington State University
  19. Wenatchee Valley College
  20. Western Washington University
  21. Whitman College
  22. Whitworth University
  23. Yakima Valley College
Each Washington public baccalaureate institution considers the whole student in the admissions
review process. This is referred to as holistic assessment of applications for admissions (holistic
admissions). Holistic admissions consider grades, courses – both the type and the level at which
taken - and assessments, along with other information to make an admissions decision. This may
include leadership in activities outside of the school environment or other examples a student may
provide.
Students enrolling in a Washington public baccalaureate institution must meet, at a minimum, the
following college/university admission requirements:
• A 2.0 high school grade point average; and
• Completion of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs).
 
University applications can be found on their websites.  However if you are applying to multiple universities you may want to look into using the Common App, it is now accepted at public and most private universities in Washington.
 
Click on your university of interest to view their school profile:
  1. Central Washington University
  2. Eastern Washington University
  3. Gonzaga University
  4. Pacific Lutheran University
  5. Saint Martin's University
  6. Seattle Pacific University
  7. Seattle University
  8. The Evergreen State College
  9. University of Washington Bothell
  10. University of Washington
  11. Washington State University Tri-Cities
  12. Washington State University
  13. Western Washington University
  14. Whitman College
  15. Whitworth University
 
Get ready for your career, transfer to a university or learn skills for a better life. You can find everything you need to reach your potential at Washington state community and technical colleges. With 34 colleges, award-winning instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, reaching your goals is closer than you think.
 
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  1. Big Bend Community College
  2. Columbia Basin College
  3. Everett Community College
  4. Spokane Community College
  5. Spokane Falls Community College
  6. Walla Walla Community College
  7. Wenatchee Valley College
  8. Yakima Valley College

Most people join the military by enlisting in one of its branches. Enlisted members make up most of the military workforce. They receive training in a job specialty and do most of the hands-on work. Usually, you’ll sign up for four years of active duty and four years inactive. After you’ve completed your active duty time, you can either extend your contract or re-enlist if you want to continue serving.

Officers make up a much smaller part of the workforce. To join as an officer, you typically must have a four-year college degree and complete an officer program. Most officers are managers who plan and direct operations. Others are professionals like doctors and lawyers. Officers get paid more than enlisted members and enjoy certain other benefits.

You do not have to join as an officer to become one though. You can join as an enlisted member and attend officer training later on.

 

Military Branches

The Air Force is part of the Department of Defense (DOD). It’s responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. air bases, and building landing strips. Its service members are airmen. The reserve components are Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

The Army is part of the DOD and is the largest of the military branches. It handles significant ground combat missions, especially operations that are ongoing. Army Special Forces are called Green Berets for their headgear. The Army's members are its soldiers. The reserve components are the Army Reserve and Army National Guard.

The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It provides national security and search and rescue for America's waterways, seas, and coast.  It's responsible for stopping drug smugglers and others breaking maritime law. It enforces marine environmental protection laws. Service members are Coast Guardsmen and nicknamed Coasties. The reserve component is the Coast Guard Reserve. 

The Marine Corps is part of the DOD. It provides land combat, sea-based, and air-ground operations support for the other branches during a mission. This branch also guards U.S. embassies around the world and the classified documents in those buildings. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) members are known as Raiders. All service members are called Marines. The reserve component is the Marine Corps Reserve.

The Navy is part of the DOD. It protects waterways (sea and ocean) outside of the Coast Guard’s jurisdiction. Navy warships provide the runways for aircraft to land and take off when at sea. Navy SEALs (sea, air, and land) are the special operations force for this branch. All service members are known as sailors. The reserve component is Navy Reserve. 

The Space Force is a new branch, created in December 2019 from the former Air Force Space Command. The Space Force falls within the Department of the Air Force. It organizes, trains, and equips space forces to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force.

 
Military Service Academies
 The Military Service Academies are elite military schools where you are able to earn a bachelor's and go through military training at the same time. There are five military academies in the United States. If you want to learn more about each academy please watch the video. 
 
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An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Apprentices get paid while they learn and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field.
 

After completing a registered apprenticeship program, apprentices receive a professional credential that is recognized nationwide.

Apprenticeship is one of the best ways to get the experience and training you need to start your career. Often, starting an apprenticeship is similar to getting a job. You have to decide on a program you’re interested in, apply for the apprenticeship, interview with the program staff, and be accepted into the program. There are also recognized Apprenticeship Preparation Program with defined pathways to a registered apprenticeship.

 

A complete list of programs is available through the Apprenticeship Registration Tracking System (ARTS). This database lists all registered apprenticeship programs available in Washington.