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Remember to visit the Career Center! We have files and bulletins with all the latest and greatest opportunities.

Job Opportunities:

  • Check the Jobs Board in the Career Center

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Volunteer Fairfax or 703-246-3460
  • Greater DC Cares or 202-289-7378
  • American Red Cross Blood Services Region Must be 14 years of age or older and provide own transportation.
  • Learning for Life Law Enforcement Exploring for ages 15-20 - leadership opportunities, service to others. For details, call: SPO G. Warren Brathwaite at 703-435-3134 For more info, click here
  • Youth Council Needs Members Unified Prevention Coalition Youth Council is looking for high school students, preferably not seniors, who would like a leadership position in our prevention activities. Interested youth can contact Diane Eckert (571-423-4278) or Kara Isidoridy (571-423-4279) for more information. Click here to view their website.

Internship Opportunities:
  • NASA Langley Research Center - Virginia Grant Georgraphic Information Systems (GIS) Internship Program Summer, Fall and Spring. For infomation, Click Here
  • National Security Agency Stokes Educational Scholarship Program For details, Click Here
  • Department of Defense Undergraduate Training Assistance Program (UTAP) For information, Click Here and go to the Employment section and click: Special Programs
  • Future Force Now - Internships for juniors and seniors, twice a week after school for 3 weeks for $15 per day for students interested in the construction industry Click Here
  • Liberty's Promise - 8-10 week part-time paid internships and 30-hour civic education instruction for students 15-21 years of age, who are immigrants or children of immigrants (both parents must be immigrants) from low- to moderate-income households. Verification documents required. Applications available in the Career Center.
  • Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media Internships Paid summer internships in television, radio, and cable for minority (Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific zislander, Native American/Alaskan Native) high school juniors and seniors who have a 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a 4-year college and have an interest in media. Deadline is March 15. For application, Click Here

Apprenticeship Opportunities:

Apprenticeship is a time honored program combining On-the-job training with related instruction to qualify for a license or certificate of completion in a specific occupation.

  • Apprenticeship Information for Virginia Enter "apprenticeships" in the search box on the upper right.
  • Apprenticeship and Training Programs for plumbers, gasfitters, welders,and service technicians - call 301-322-8810.
  • Ameritech Construction Corporation. Combine two-years of work experience with two years of study. For details, call: 703-538-5800.
  • Apprenticeship for electricians, for details see: http://electricalalliance.org/
  • Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. Information on apprenticeships, including a list of occupations with apprentice training. For details see: http://www.dli.state.va.us/.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Opportunities with the National Electrical Contractors Association. For details see: http://necanet.org/
  • Electrical and Telecommunications Apprenticeships- For details see: www.washdcjatc.org

Summer Opportunities:
  • Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS) 48 sophomore students across US are selected for this free 6-week seminar dealing with African-American issues. See Mrs. Boyke in the Career Center by Nov 21 to be considered. For more info, Click Here
  • Telluride Association Junior Seminars (TASP) (two at Cornell, one at University of Michigan and one at the University of Texas at Austin) on environmental and cultural themes. See Mrs. Boyke in the Career Center by Nov 21 to be considered. For more info, Click Here
  • Summer Enrichment Program at University of Virginia for gifted rising freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Three 12-day sessions available. Cost is $1,100; need-based scholarships are available. Applications due March 2. Click Here
  • Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History for juniors and seniors, College of Willliam and Mary 757-221-7652 Click Here
  • College of William and Mary Summer Science Training and Research Program (4-weeks at no cost to student) for rising juniors and seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds, at least a 3.0 GPA (two courses each in science and math) and a willingness to improve.Click Here.
  • George Mason Summer Enrichment in Math and Technology for Talented Youth - grades 6-12. Click Here.or call 703-993-1459.
  • George Mason University Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science Summer Workshop - for rising juniors and seniors. Free to all accepted students. Click Here. Follow link to summer workshops.
  • AIU High School Diplomats for current sophomores and juniors. For information, Click Here
  • University of Delaware Summer College for high school juniors. Students may take two freshmen-level classes near sunny beaches. Click Here.
  • Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars  The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) program is an interactive on-line science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia. Students selected to participate in the program are immersed in NASA-related research through interaction with scientists, engineers and technologists. Must be a high school junior.  For information, go to:  http://www.vasts.spacegrant.org/about
  • Fairfax County Youth Leadership Initiative - Juniors are eligible to apply for this prestigious internship available to one student in each Fairfax County school. Students meet once per month to learn about county government, and the internship over the summer pays $1,000.00. Applications are due October 30th Click here for the application: .http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dmb/FCYLP.htm
  • Howard U Minority Summer Science and Engineering Program

Study Abroad Programs:
  • American Field Service Programs Abroad - call 800-AFS-INFO
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland - call 888-642-4142
  • Youth for Understanding International Exchange - 800-TEENAGE or Web site
  • EF Foundation High School Year Abroad Scholarships - Web site
  • To host students- World Heritage needs host families for exchange students. Call 800-785-9040
  • Go Abroad Programs - 14,000 programs - Web site

 



Questions?   Find an error? Contact Curator: Stephanie Stewart, smstewart1@fcps.edu   Last updated:
30-Aug-2011

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