Hi there! My name is Maria. I serve as the Workforce Entry Navigator for Highline College.

From January to April 2025, I work specifically with newly admitted Business and Accounting students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and/or a Certificate in registering for SPRING 2025 (April- June 2025). See below for the list of programs I support.

If you are a newly admitted Accounting / Business student pursuing an AAS or Certificate program, you may schedule an appointment with me for the following services (see Bookings Link above):
* Enrolling in your first quarter of class(es)
* Creating an academic plan for funding purposes
* Receiving general support in navigating Highline College

~Group Advising and Registration Lab sessions (Immediately after Completing New Student Orientation ~
Learn how navigate catalog & maps, how to register for classes, and workforce entry next steps.
Upcoming Sessions:
*IN PERSON SESSION: February 11th, 2025, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Highline College (Main Campus in Des Moines), Building 30, Room 202
*IN PERSON SESSION: February 21st, 2025,1:00 pm- 2:00 pm, The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center (Federal Way Campus ), Computer Lab 103
* ZOOM SESSION: March 6th, 2025, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm, Check back on this page for Zoom Link
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IMPORTANT: If you wish to transfer to a business school at a 4-year institution with an Associate in Business (DTA/MRP) degree, you will need to meet with an Academic Pathway Advisor instead!!

The programs I support include the following:
*Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs: Accounting, Business, Professional Sales, Small Business/ Entrepreneurship, and International Business & Trade
*Certificate programs: Accounting Assistant (I/II), Bookkeeping, Business Essentials (I/ II), Human Resources, International Business & Trade, Retail Management, Certificate Small Business/Entrepreneurship