Volunteer for Career Kickstart 2026!

Career Kickstart: Summer Program is back for 2026! Thanks to generous funding from the Issaquah Schools Foundation, the Issaquah School District is offering a four‑day summer experience for rising juniors and seniors from IHS, LHS, and SHS. Students can apply from April 6-24, then 50 student applicants will be selected through a random lottery. The summer program will run Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
 
We are seeking industry volunteers to serve in the following roles. We welcome professionals from all industries. Our students have diverse career interests, and we aim to highlight a wide range of pathways.

• Workshop Participant (June 22 & June 25)

• Workplace Visit Host (June 23)

• Job Shadow Host (June 24)

If you are willing to volunteer your time and expertise, please complete this interest form.
 
Completing the form does not guarantee participation. All respondents will hear from the Career Kickstart team no later than Friday, May 15. If you have any questions, please contact CTE Post-High School Pathways Specialist, Jess Hall, at hallj@issaquah.wednet.edu or 425‑837‑7260.

Read more about Career Kickstart on the program webpage.