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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:
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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
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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
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NASA Langley Research Center - Virginia Grant Georgraphic
Information Systems (GIS) Internship Program Summer, Fall
and Spring. For infomation, Click
Here
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National Security Agency Stokes Educational Scholarship
Program For details, Click
Here
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Department of Defense Undergraduate Training Assistance Program
(UTAP) For information, Click
Here
and go to the Employment section and click: Special Programs
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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
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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.
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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
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- 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
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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
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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
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Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History
for juniors and seniors, College of Willliam and Mary 757-221-7652
Click Here
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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.
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George Mason Summer Enrichment in Math and Technology for Talented
Youth - grades 6-12. Click Here.or
call 703-993-1459.
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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.
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AIU High School Diplomats for current sophomores
and juniors. For information, Click Here
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University of Delaware Summer College for high school
juniors. Students may take two freshmen-level classes near
sunny beaches. Click Here.
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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
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