Amazon Future Engineer Program Awards Scholarship to Eight Puget Sound Students
Eight Puget Sound students were awarded Amazon Future Engineer scholarships at an event held at the AWS Skills Center in Seattle earlier this week. The $40,000 scholarships will be used for students to pursue computer science or engineering degrees at a college or university of their choice beginning this fall. Get more details here.
The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum is Reopening
The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum, located at Paine Field Airport in Everett, will reopen its doors Memorial Day weekend. The museum, which has since changed ownership, closed down three years ago due to the pandemic. Learn more here.
Seattle University Announces Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee
Seattle University has announced the Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee, which ensures that students applying from one of 41 Washington community colleges who meet its requirements will be automatically accepted. Admitted students will also be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and any merit-based scholarship amount earned will be guaranteed for three years, creating assurance regarding the cost of a Seattle University education. Get more details here.
Bellevue Lifeguards Needed for Summer Season
The City of Bellevue is looking to fill 60 new and returning lifeguard positions for the upcoming summer season. Rates for lifeguards begin at $17.25 an hour and increase based on experience and years in the position. The City of Bellevue is offering a $75 hiring bonus for all new and rehired lifeguards and the opportunity for an additional $175 based on the number of hours worked. Find out more here.