The Career Center is excited to kick off a new school year as your hub for college, career, and post-graduation opportunities. Think of this newsletter—The Kaveman Compass—like a buffet: you don’t have to take everything, just grab what you need each week!
Here’s what you’ll find:
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From the Career Center – Updates on field trips, CCR events, and important announcements.
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Kaveman Spotlight – Featuring current students and alumni who are chasing their dreams. Know someone we should highlight? Have them share their story with us here!
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Events & Opportunities – Community events, workshops, and experiences to build resumes, applications, and career skills. (Note: Students handle their own registration, costs, transportation, etc. as these are not KSD sponsered events.)
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Career Plans – Step-by-step activities in Next Steps Idaho for each grade level to explore careers, set goals, and build a portfolio for scholarships, college apps, and jobs.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships – A one-stop shop for local scholarships, FAFSA info, and links to search tools—most for juniors and seniors, some for underclassmen.
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College, Military & Career Contacts – Directories to connect with representatives who can answer questions about specific paths.
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Resources & Tools – Answers to FAQs and helpful links at your fingertips.
I am here to support every student—whether you’re headed to college, trade school, the military, or straight into a career. Check the newsletter weekly—opportunities come up fast, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!
Let’s make this year full of growth, exploration, and success—we can’t wait to see what you achieve!
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Our Kaveman Spotlight shares stories, advice, and tips from current students and alumni to inspire Kavemen as they explore college, careers, and life after high school. |
Meet Eriks Garsvo, Class of 2011. While at Kuna High School, Eriks discovered his passion for history after being named History Student of the Year in 2009. That recognition sparked a journey that led him to pursue both an associate’s and a bachelor’s degree in history.
After graduating, Eriks combined his education with hands-on experiences by volunteering in local museums. Those early opportunities gave him valuable skills and connections, ultimately paving the way to his current role as Director of the Owyhee County Museum. He’s living proof that blending education with real-world experience can open meaningful career pathways.
Along the way, Eriks learned the importance of time management, organization, teamwork, and creativity—skills that continue to serve him in leadership. His advice to current students is simple but powerful: “Enjoy your time at KHS and try different things. It’s okay to make mistakes and adjust your plans—your future isn’t written yet. Find something you love, gain experience early, and keep moving toward it.”
When he’s not preserving history, Eriks spends his time restoring cars, working with model trains, and collecting vintage décor. His story reminds us that following your passions, exploring pathways, and taking chances can lead to a career you love.
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TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded program that helps students in grades 9–12 explore and prepare for college and career opportunities. ETS provides free support with academic planning, college applications, financial aid (including FAFSA), scholarships, and career exploration.
Who qualifies:
- Students in grades 9–12
- At least two-thirds of participants must meet both first-generation (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree) and income eligibility guidelines. Income requirements can be viewed here.
- Up to one-third of students can participate without meeting these requirements
All students are encouraged to apply! Just note that if you don’t meet the initial qualifications, you may be waitlisted until space becomes available.
Tia Short is our TRIO representative and is available at KHS on Tuesday afternoons and all day Fridays to help students and families get started. If you have more questions about TRIO, please reach out to Tia at tshort@boisestate.edu
or call/text 208-890-9441.
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World-Changers in Engineering (WIE) Day – September 27, 2025
Explore how your skills and creativity can launch a career in engineering or computer science! This free workshop for 5th–12th graders at the ICCU Arena, U of I Moscow campus offers hands-on activities, lab tours, and opportunities to connect with students, faculty, and industry leaders.
Highlights:
- Hands-on engineering, computer science, and design activities
- $500 scholarship for high school juniors and seniors
- Career info and degree path insights
- Lab tours and student life experience
Note: Travel reimbursement scholarships are available. Participation is limited.
*This event is not sponsored by Kuna School District. Students are responsible for their own registration, travel, and accommodations.
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📅 Thursday, September 4 | 5–7 PM
📍 7200 Barrister Dr, Boise, ID 83704
Curious about a career in law enforcement or public safety? The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an open house where you can explore career paths, connect with different departments, and learn about the hiring process, pay, benefits, schedules, and more. HR staff will also be available to answer questions about hiring standards and background requirements.
Departments attending include:
- Patrol
- Detention
- Security Control
- Dispatch
- Records
- Court Services
This is a great opportunity for students exploring careers in law enforcement or support roles!
*This event is not sponsered by Kuna School District. Students are responsible for their own registration, travel, and accomodations.
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Carmel Aviation, a small flight school located at the Boise Airport, is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:00 PM for their upcoming 5½-week Private Pilot Ground School (starting Sept. 15). This classroom-style course meets twice a week, covers all required topics for the Private Pilot Certificate, and costs $1,000 (includes study materials, limited to 12 students). The event is a great chance to meet instructors, tour the facility, and ask questions about aviation training—from first-time flyers to those considering a professional pilot career.
Carmel Aviation offers training for:
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot
- Flight Instructor
*This opportunity is offered by Carmel Aviation and is not sponsored or endorsed by Kuna School District. Participation is voluntary, and all costs are the responsibility of the student/family.
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Join representatives from five innovative colleges for an engaging discussion on how the liberal arts and sciences can take shape in unique ways. Learn how each school blends academics, hands-on learning, and real-world preparation to help students thrive.
📍 When & Where:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Boise High School Auditorium (1010 W Washington St, Boise, ID 83702)
Parking is free and plentiful.
✨ Participating Colleges:
- Bard College (NY)
- Colorado College (CO)
- University of Chicago (IL)
- University of Redlands (CA)
- Willamette University (OR)
By registering, all five colleges will receive your attendance information.
*This event is hosted by the participating colleges and is not sponsored or endorsed by Kuna School District. Students and families are responsible for their own registration, travel, and accommodations.
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Next Step Idaho is a one-stop resource for students and families exploring life after high school. From career exploration and college planning to financial aid and scholarships, the site offers tools, guides, and information to help students make informed decisions and take actionable steps toward their future. Regularly visiting Next Step Idaho ensures families stay up-to-date on opportunities, deadlines, and resources to support postsecondary success. |
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When creating your account, do NOT use the single sign-on option.
- Use a personal email to create your account.
- Use your school email only as the backup email.
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 12th Grade
- Open Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan Bundle
- Complete the Plan Smart Assessment & Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 11th Grade
- Open 11th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Interests and Career Development Pre-Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 10th Grade
- Open 10th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Khan Academy actvity
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 9th Grade
- Open 9th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Interests Profiler Assessment & Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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Financial Aid & Scholarships |
Scholarships will open in February and are due by March 1.
These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May during Senior Awards Night.
- Matthew Scanlon Memorial Scholarship
- Dale Bitner Memorial Scholarship
- Dual Language Scholarship
- E.P.I.C Scholarship
- Financial Responsibility Scholarship
- Stephen Newton Memorial Scholarship
- Swan Falls Family Dentistry Memorial Scholarship
- Zane Newman Special Education Memorial Scholarship
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- Closing Soon
- Idaho Scholarships
- Scholarship Idaho
- 2-Year College Scholarships
- 4-Year College Scholarships
- Career Technical Scholarships
- And more!
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The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that students in the United States fill out to apply for financial aid to help pay for college or career school. It determines eligibility for various types of aid, including federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
The FAFSA form will open on October 1, 2025 for students to complete for the 2026/2027 school year. We will work on this together during Application Day.
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College, Military & Career Contacts |
Set up a meeting with the College & Career team to discuss you or your student's specific goals.
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