WSU Vancouver Accepting Applications for Teen Program

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver is now accepting applications for the Teen-Works Spring/Summer Semester. Teen-Works, a program of the new WSU Vancouver Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, is a cooperative effort between WSU Vancouver, WSU Clark County Extension 4-H and community partners.

Youth 13-18 years of age are eligible to join Teen-Works. They may select one or more Career Exploration Tracks, or short courses, held on the WSU Vancouver campus from 6-7:30 p.m.

Beginning in late April and concluding in mid-June the tracks for the Spring/Summer term include:   Engineering/Science, Self Defense/Tae Kwon Do, Human Anatomy, VHS Camcorder, Lego Robotics, Business and Reality TV, Sensors and Gadgets, Creative Writing, and Poetry. Space will be limited and early applications are encouraged.

New and returning Teen-Works members must attend the meeting on April 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at WSU Vancouver to confirm their track choices. Special presentations on college resources and resume preparation will be included during the evening program. 

For information and application materials, contact Stephanie Klein at (360) 546-9160 or kleinst@vancouver.wsu.edu; or Michael Holroyd at (360) 546-9121 or holroyd@vancouver.wsu.edu.

WSU Vancouver offers 14 bachelors and nine master’s degrees in more than 35 fields of study. The campus is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205.