Happy New Year ! Check out the new resources for January from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Good morning and Happy New Year!

The holidays and new year can bring many feelings and emotions and want I wanted to take the time to remind you of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is offered through Shoreline Community College.

What is EAP?

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports public employees (higher education) and/or family members to help identify and resolve personal concerns that may affect job performance. EAP provides services that ultimately promote individual and workplace wellbeing. Services available to all covered employees and/or family members include counselingwork/life24/7 support and awareness, education and resources.

If you have questions about EAP services, please review the Frequently Asked Questions or call EAP at 877-313-4455.

January Featured Webinars and Resources

This month, they are featuring the following:

  • Info about EAP webinars, including expanded *live* webinar offerings;
  • Resources to support everyone at home and at work, in recognition of January as International Quality of Life month;
  • Parent and Caregiver resource guideand 
  • Through EAP’s Work/Life website this month they’re offering resources to help with understanding the role of emotional intelligence in your financial health. Attached are the promotional email from EAP and two Work/Life webinars focused on financial wellbeing.

Be well!

Elise

Employer of the Day: Fastenal!

Join the Career Center as we host our first Employer of the Day event!

Students and the community are welcomed to join us in the PUB Lobby on Tuesday January 9th from 10:30 am – 1 pm to ask questions and learn more about the manufacturing, business, sales and many other opportunities at Fastenal! 

Date: Tuesday 1/9/24

Time: 10:30am-1:00pm

Location: PUB Lobby

This is a white and blue flyer with images of manufacturing and the West Coast

You’ll have the chance to connect with Regional Recruiter, Kerrie Scott who is an expert on the wide variety of early career opportunities available at this local employer.

Do you have an employer you’d like to have on campus? Let us know! We’ll plan to host these events twice a month for the rest of the school year leading up to a bigger Career Fair. Feedback and questions can be emailed to: careercenter@shoreline.edu

Announcement: Passing of Former Shoreline Community College Trustee Roger Olstad

Former Shoreline Community College Trustee Roger Olstad passed away in October of 2023.

A long-time resident of Lake Forest Park, Mr. Olstad was appointed to the College’s Board of Trustees by former Governor Christine Gregoire and began his term in October 2006. During his six and a half years as a trustee, Mr. Olstad served as Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, and Legislative Liaison to the state’s community and technical college trustee association.

Roger Olstad Obituary – The Seattle Times

https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/roger-olstad-1088996215

Faculty Teach Abroad with WCCCSA Information Meeting

As a follow up to VP Rucks invitation to faculty to apply to teach abroad for the Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad, this information meeting is offered to faculty interested in learning more about the role and how to build a competitive application.  Applications are currently being accepted to teach in Rome, Italy, Spring Quarter 2025, and Barcelona, Spain, Fall Quarter 2025.

Date: Wednesday 1/17/24

Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Location: PUB 9302

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2024 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2024 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival

Deadline: February 13, 2024

Calling all filmmakers! The Shoreline Short Short Film Festival (SSSFF) invites filmmakers to submit works for our 8th annual celebration of filmmaking in Washington State. All genres are accepted. Films must be between 3 and 13 minutes in length and made, at least substantially, in Washington State to be eligible. 

Learn more and submit your film via Film Freeway  (https://filmfreeway.com/ShorelineShortShortFilmFestival)

Application fees: $10 for student submissions and $15 for all other films. Filmmakers may only submit one film. To be eligible, films must have been completed after December 1, 2022. 

The Shoreline Short Short Film Festival takes place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Shoreline Community College Theater. The Festival is presented in partnership with the Shoreline Film Office and the Shoreline Community College Film, Drama, & Cinema Department.

Best Picture and People’s Choice winners each receive a $1,000 cash prize, the Sasquatch award, and additional publicity. All films chosen for the Festival are promoted via the ShoreLake Arts website and social media. 

Questions? Email Teresa at programs@shorelakearts.org or info@shorelakearts.org or visit the website at https://www.shorelakearts.org/short-short-film-fest

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.

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