Ridgeview High School

Welcome To The RVHS Future Center

Jill McNulty

Hi! My name is Jill McNulty, and I am the College/Career Coordinator in the Future Center here at Ridgeview High School. The mission of the Future Center is to make sure all students graduate with an action plan for what comes next! On this page you can explore the tools, links, and information designed to help you move forward with confidence!

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Community Opportunities for Students

Free Summer Camp for Skilled Trades

Ready2Respond is an immersive training camp that introduces high school students to emergency response protocols, construction site operations, heavy equipment awareness, safety systems, and collaborative field leadership. Students train alongside industry professionals in real-world environments, including Knife River’s training facility, which has been volunteered to provide authentic, hands-on experience.

Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity Construction Paid Internship for the Summer

Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity is offering two paid summer internship positions in partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC). This opportunity is ideal for students interested in sustainable building, serving their community, and gaining valuable hands-on work experience.

Internship Details:

$16 per hour
200 total hours
Approximately 3.5 days per week
Must be 18 years old by the start of the program
Worksites will be located in Redmond and Bend, so reliable transportation is required

Students can learn construction skills, support local families, and gain meaningful career experience.

For more information or to apply, contact Laura Harrier at lharrer@coic.org

Scholarship opportunity for the Class of 2027!

2026 STARS Fly-ins for Seniors

Applications for the 2026 STARS College Network senior fly-in programs at Amherst College, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, and Colby College* are now open! These programs are selective, all-expense-paid opportunities for students to visit a STARS College Network member campus for three days and two nights. During the fly-in programs, students will learn more about how to navigate the college application process, experience life on a residential college campus, and meet other talented and passionate students from across rural America. These programs are free, and include funding for travel, transportation to and from the college campus, and all meals and activities during the visit. Students can apply to multiple fly-in programs through one easy application, and a nomination from an educator is recommended as part of the application process. *Juniors and seniors are invited to apply to the Colby College fly-in.

Apply Here!

Host: Amherst College, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, Colby College

The Community Opportunitites for Students section serves as a central location for community organizations, businesses, and partners to promote programs, events, employment opportunities, camps, volunteer experiences, and other resources that may benefit our students.

Are you interested in sharing your opportunity w/ Ridgeview students & families?

*Please note that all submissions will be reviewed by Ridgeview High School administration to ensure they are appropriate, accurate, and aligned with district policies and school guidelines. Submission of information does not guarantee posting. To protect instructional time, outside materials and flyers will not be distributed to students during the school day. Approved opportunities will be posted exclusively on this Community Opportunities page and will not be shared through official Ridgeview High School communication platforms. Organizations are asked to submit information at least two weeks prior to the desired posting date to allow adequate time for review and publication. Please be aware that opportunities posted on this page are provided for informational purposes only. Participation is voluntary, and the opportunities, programs, services, and events listed are not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Ridgeview High School or Redmond School District. Our goal is to provide students and families with a convenient, centralized resource for exploring valuable opportunities available throughout our community.

Click here to submit your request

Future Center Resources

1. Create your FSA ID your login for FAFSA - you will need your social security number
2. FAFSA/ORSAA Free Application For Student Aid
3. Create your OSAC account – Oregon Student Aid Application Comission to help students apply for hundreds of scholarships in one application. It is also where you apply for the Oregon Promise Grant, and serveral other grant opportunities.
4. Fill out the Common Application – platform if you want to apply to multiple colleges and see what the best options are
(Questions about the FAFSA? Click here)

(Click here to see if you would fill out the FAFSA or the ORSAA)
- The RVHS Main Scholarship page for local, state and national scholarships
- OSAC SCHOLARSHIPS opens November 1^st every year
- Oregon goes to college scholarship page another resource to find scholarships
- JLV College Counseling scholarships by the deadline date
- Big Future explore careers and college scholarships
- Colleges in Oregon (Community, Public or Private University)
- Scholarship Newsletter free monthly newsletter with a ton of scholarships
- Oregonstudentaid.gov (OSAC, OR Promise, Grants)
- The HEFAR Group (Higher Education Financial Aid Resource) The HEFAR Group is a non-profit company with a mission to help make college more affordable for everyone.
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As you can see, there are many scholarship resources and opportunities available! As you explore this information, I recommend prioritizing the RVHS Main Scholarship Page as well as the individual scholarship pages offered through each college or university.
- “It’s a Plan” College Workbook – organizational tool
- Oregon Goes To College
- Colleges in Oregon – Community, Public, or Private University
- Oregon Transfer Credits
- WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange (in-state tuition for some out of state colleges)
- Degree Partnership Programs
- US Department of Education – College Scorecard
- Niche – Find colleges that match your interests, budget, and goals before applying
- Women in the Trades
- Best LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) programs in Oregon
- BOOM & BUCKET Scholarship (supporting the next generation of skilled workers in the heavy equipment industry)
- Licensed Private Career Schools
- Career Exploration
- Aspire Apprenticeships Webpage
- Oregon Apprenticeships
- My Next Move – a great resource for discovering occupations that connect with your unique interests.
- OR Student Opportunities

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