Miley and Jacqueline are two TAF@Saghalie 10th graders who are using the skills they’re learning at their TAF partner school to work towards their post-secondary school futures as part of the Pacific Science Center (PacSci) Discovery Corps program. The Discovery Corps is a four-year paid internship for high school-aged youth in the greater Seattle area. It is designed as a cohort-based learning model and is intended to connect students with similar science interests and provide opportunities to make connections, build their network, and create a learning space that feels inclusive and safe.
Competition was fierce, and Miley and Jacqueline worked hard with their TAF College and Career Readiness Advisor to build resumes, write a series of three essays, find letters of reference, and prepare for the interview which was all part of the application process. Out of over 150 candidates, Miley and Jacqueline were chosen for this program.
Because of dedicated support from their teachers, funded by donors like you, each student was able to apply with confidence, and now has the opportunity to be a part of this program that pays $19.35 an hour, offers a retirement plan, a free PacSci membership and various other opportunities through the Pacific Science Center’s education network.
You are funding one-on-one coaching that helps TAF students stand out in a competitive workforce. Your support today means more students like Miley and Jacqueline learn in an environment where their voice matters.