Enrichment Opportunities
Empowering Excellence thru Exploration
To provide middle school students of color with activities, field trips, and skills in the Arts and S.T.E.M. fields, necessary to be productive citizens in the 21st century workforce.
Youth Symposium for Healthcare Careers Sponsored by Duke University Health System Volunteer Services.
Applications will be accepted online April 12-15 (details about the program—including how to apply--are located at the link below).
https://www.dukehealth.org/volunteer-services/junior-volunteers
ACC's Summer Camps!
Dive into an unforgettable summer at ACC's Summer Camps! From June 10th to August 9th, students can explore a world of creativity and learning with our exciting camp offerings.
Whether you're into art, technology, entrepreneurship, or healthcare, we have something for everyone! Check out our wide range of camps, including AgVentures, Arts and Apparel, Cybersafe, and many more.
Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast this summer!
For more information, contact Victoria Rans:
Phone: 336-506-4322
Email: vlrans773@alamancecc.edu
CHPD's G.E.M.S. (Girls. Empowered. Motivated. Spectacular.) program
What & Who: Chapel Hill Police are hosting a six-week series of activities open to young women (ages 14-19) to explore future opportunities in community-oriented careers in public safety and local government. Participants must be at least 14 years old to apply. Parent/Guardian must consent if participant is younger than 18 years old. We will share this consent form via email after reviewing your submission.
When: We meet over six Thursdays from May 9 – June 13, all from 6p-8p.
How to Participate: Applications are due April 30. Use this link to sign up.
What: Summer camp focused on learning about critical marine science issues, potential careers and developing a research project to enhance inquiry and investigation skills.
Where: Trinity Center at 618 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
When: Sunday June 23rd, 2023 at 4:00 PM until June 26th, 2023 2:30 PM.
Why: Great experience for college resume, explore majors and careers in STEM and Marine Science. Hands on learning for current scientists and graduate students.
How: To apply, parents should input information of interested student(s) to the following site by April 30th: https://forms.gle/3hDZefsYkBhr6cEE6
Free Middle and High School Students: NC Youth Marine Science Careers and Critical Issues: Summer Research Practicum-Elizabeth City State University (June 23-26)
Introducing North Carolina Youth to Marine Science Careers and Critical Issues
A Summer Research Practicum, June 23rd - 26th 2024, focused on Marine Sciences hosted by Elizabeth City State University with lodging and meals provided by the Trinity Center at 618 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 and field visits to the Campus of Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC, The Rachel Carson Preserve and NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Project funding is provided by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student STEM Enrichment Program.
Participants are able to stay overnight in the dorms at the Trinity Center https://www.trinityctr.org/ all meals will be provided and there is no cost to participate. Parents will be provided a stipend upon program completion to help cover travel costs associated with drop off and pick up.
Students will engage in lessons and utilize research in facilities such as the University’s Research Vessels, Laboratories and classroom spaces. Marine Science topics will be integrated within STEM fields as follows:
Science: Currents, Erosion, Biodiversity & Coastal Ecology
Technology: Water Quality & Monitoring
Engineering: Sea Level Rise and Coastal Resilience.
Math: Population Dynamics and Fisheries Management.
In addition, during the summer practicum students will be exposed to potential maritime careers and fields of study. Within this summer experience students will choose an area of interest to further research with support of project personnel. Once the next academic year begins, the middle school students will collaborate with “near peer” mentors that are pre-service STEM teachers that are interning within or nearby to their schools. They will work with their mentor to develop a research project to present at their nearest regional science fair https://ncsef.org/fairs/
Who: Any boy or girl aged 13-16 that resides in and attends a middle or high school in North Carolina.
We will aim to have a 50/50 representation of boys/girls and will give preference to students from North Carolina and those who are enrolled in high needs districts. However all interested should apply, we will target up to 40 total students to participate.
Dr. Timothy Goodale, the Basnight Endowed Professor of STEM Education at Elizabeth City State University is the Director and Principal Investigator associated with this project. Any questions can be directed to him at 757-333-2881 (cell) or tagoodale@ecsu.edu (Email).
2023-2024 Opportunities
Power of Us camp will take place on the main campus of Durham Tech
Monday, June 17 Thursday – June 20, 2024.
This camp is for female and non-binary rising 10th, 11th & 12th graders. Please share with your CTE students, this is for them! APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN.
Participants of this 4-day camp will discover career options and transfer pathways in Information Technologies, Electrical Systems Technology, Computer-Integrated Machining, Automotive, Biomedical Equipment Technology, and Welding. All will participate in hands-on activities, observe live lab demonstrations, and create projects using the latest technology and equipment in our labs and Makerspace. The camp’s objective is to provide exposure and generate interest in male-dominated fields to female and non-binary youth. The camp is ideal for students to learn from our faculty and have conversations with industry leaders. https://www.durhamtech.edu/power-of-us-camp
Teen Camp Assistants
The teen camp assistant program is open to all students in rising grades 9-12 who have an interest in and enthusiasm for working with children in an outdoor setting and gaining experience in environmental education. Teens work under the supervision of camp staff to assist with week-long nature camps for children ages 4-10. Responsibilities include engaging and overseeing children during camp activities, e.g. nature walks, games, crafts, puppets shows, set-up/cleanup, and meal times. Service-learning hours granted. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum of 2 weeks; 20-35 hours per week, depending on session. Must be able to attend mandatory camp training on Saturday, June 1.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be student in rising grades 9-12
Enthusiasm for and experience working with children, especially ages 4-10
Self-motivated, responsible, flexible, team player, positive attitude (sense of humor a plus!)
Interest in science and nature
Willingness to work outdoors in summer
Must be able to attend mandatory camp training on June 1
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Teen Camp Assistant application. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2024. Finalists will be contacted by email to schedule interviews in early April. Questions? Email Elisha Taylor at taylores@unc.edu.
Residential Summer Learning Experience
Immerse yourself in an in-depth, hands-on project that focuses on two phases of the FDA drug development process and includes guest lectures and interactive discussions with leading drug development and clinical research scientists. You’ll also explore case studies that introduce issues related to health disparities and the ethics of using human participants in research.
Weekend Workshops
Explore potential bioscience careers through six virtual workshops. Led by industry experts, the workshops will help you connect with peers, faculty, and research scientists who share your interest in STEM. And, you’ll have access to the project’s web portal, linking you with other STEM programs, potential biomedical internship opportunities, and information on STEM-related careers.
2024 ALA Tar Heel Girls State
Are you a female student, a current Junior with an interest in state and local government? Consider applying to the 2024 Tar Heel Girls State Program, the longest continuously running Girls State program in the country. This unique government-in-action learning experience is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Scheduled to take place the week of June 9th-15th on the campus of Campbell University, selected participants will join other rising seniors from across the state for an opportunity to study citizenship in a democracy with a “hands-on” approach. For more Girls State information visit: https://www.alathgs.com/. Interested students must complete and submit the linked Pre-Application form to Ms. Kelly Germino, School Counselor no later than Friday, March 22nd. (Pre-Application forms can be sent by pdf to kgermino@chccs.k12.nc.us or dropped off in the Quad B Counseling Office)
2024 Tar Heel Boys State Program
Are you a male student, a current Junior with an interest in the workings of government and the democratic process? Consider applying to Boys State sponsored by the American Legion. This week-long program allows participants to experience a simulation of state government run entirely by rising seniors from across the state. The program will take place June 16th-22nd in Salisbury, NC on the campus of Catawba College. For more information visit and to access the online application visit: https://tarheelboysstate.org/. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech
For our Summer Immersion Experience, we are looking for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, biotechnology, math, engineering, or any STEM subject.
Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50
The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 offers a unique unpaid internship for students aged 14-20 in television broadcasting. Sponsored by Durham Bulls, Fox 50, and Capitol Broadcasting, we're in our 26th season of live broadcasting, streaming on MiLB.com and providing highlights for major networks.
Open House:
• When: Feb. 7th, 7:00-8:30 pm
• Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Ball Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
Applications for 2024 Season:
• Deadline: Feb. 17th, 2024
• Limited to 70 members
• Apply - Online Application link.
Interviews (For all applicants): Feb. 24th and 25th
Training Sessions (New Applicants Only): Mar. 2nd or Mar. 3rd
Acceptance Notifications Sent: Mar. 9th
Baseball Season Runs: Apr. 2 - Sept. 15, 2024
Learn more: Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 link.
Apply now for an unforgettable experience in television broadcasting.
Ken Bland, Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 Advisor / M: 919 946 8899
2024 Girls Who Code Summer Programs Application
Girls Who Code offers two free programs in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Students can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, using this application. However, students can only participate in one summer program.
Ready to begin your application? Click "Register" at the top right of this page to get started. If you already have an account on this platform from applying to our Summer Programs in a previous year, please click "Log In" instead to use your existing account.
Questions? Watch our Application Walkthrough Video, review our FAQs, or join us for a webinar (US Students, International Students). You can also email us at summer@girlswhocode.com.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): youth work from June to August(20hrs/wk) in Town of Chapel Hill Departments, Orange County Departments, and various nonprofit agencies that receive funding from the Town of Chapel Hill.
Provides North Carolina high school students with a unique opportunity for hands-on participation in state government. Hosted by Volunteer NC in Raleigh, pages will grow in four key areas: history, civics, service, and professional development.
Eligible participants are high school students in good academic standing and classified as Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduates. During this week of service, pages engage with influential decision-makers, explore policy proposals, and cultivate skills that open doors and opportunities. Participants also receive excused school absences and a $200 stipend.
You can find the application here.
Costa Rica Summer Exchange
The magic of social immersion...
Spanish confidence thrives when we are open to new people, new outlooks and new challenges. Costa Rica Summer Exchange brings youth together in a mutually shared experience of friendship and community spirit. https://www.highschoolspanish.org/
Attention Biomed, Cisco, CS, Culinary, and Engineering students! Great FREE researched based pre-college program at Texas Tech University with a $750 stipend! https://www.depts.ttu.edu/honors/academicsandenrichment/affiliatedandhighschool/clarks/
GSK Apprenticeship Program
GSK’s Apprentice Program is a 3-4-year long program that provides you with the opportunity to jumpstart their career while pursuing a college education.
As an Apprentice, you will study part-time towards an Associate’s degree (AAS) aligned to your program at one of GSK’s partnering community colleges, or a trade qualification, fully funded by GSK, with the potential to go on to further study. All apprenticeships are registered with the Department of Labor at each site, and apprentices receive a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor at the end of their program. Positions include pharmacy-related fields, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code at UNC Chapel Hill is a student-run program taught by Computer Science students that aims to inspire and equip young girls with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue and explore Computer Science as a potential career path.
The Spring 2024 semester will feature a curriculum focused on the Python programming language, with the addition of teaching Turtles: a Python feature that allows users to draw using code. There will be two tracks: a beginner’s and an advanced track for students who may or may not have prior experience in coding or Computer Science.
Students who wish to participate can choose to attend sessions on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings (with one day being the advanced track based on the highest interest). All classes will be held in person at Sitterson Hall on UNC’s campus. There will be a total of seven weeks of classes during the Spring semester.
For interested students, please fill out the form by January 12, 2024: Application Link
Genes in Space Challenge
Will your experiment launch to space?
The student application window for this year's Genes in Space contest opens January 10th! If you have an innovative idea for a DNA experiment, your proposal could be selected to be conducted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station! Continue here to learn more about the 2024 contest, find resources for students, and get familiar with biotechnology tools aboard the ISS.
Launch your DNA experiment to the International Space Station
Win a miniPCR P51 Fluorescence Biotechnology Kit™ for your school, and more
Contact us: genesinspace@minipcr.com
UNC Health Science Lab Life on the Hills - LIVE stream program: Feb 2 (1:10 - 1:50 pm)
UNC Health Science Lab Life on the Hills - LIVE stream program: Feb 2 (1:10 - 1:50 pm)
UNC Health Science Clinical Labs and DPI Health Science Consultants are partnering to bring your students “Lab Life on the Hill!”
Join us for Lab Life on the Hill, a 40-minute LIVE stream program, on February 2nd from 1:10 to 1:50pm. You can also learn more about the CLS program by checking out our website at http://go.unc.edu/cls.
See attached flyer with a QR code and the text below. Please feel free to share far and wide.
UNC Clinical Lab Sciences students are excited to share their career journey with you! Join us for Lab Life on the Hill from your classroom with your students, in the media center, or wherever you can link to a Zoom event and see real students as they demonstrate real tests from real patients in the student lab, explore the clinical labs at UNC Hospitals to see what they are working on, and ask questions in the chat box to hear answers from our presenters all LIVE.
If you love STEM and are interested in knowing more about a career in healthcare where you can help patients from behind the scenes by providing critical lab results to diagnose diseases, manage treatments, and help keep patients healthy, CLS at UNC is for you.
Join us for Lab Life on the Hill, a 40-minute LIVE stream program, on February 2nd from 1:10 to 1:50pm. You can also learn more about the CLS program by checking out our website at http://go.unc.edu/cls.
Register NOW for UNC Clinical Lab Science student LIVE stream event Feb 2nd (1).pdfNCDIT: Future Technologists Internship Program
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Future Technologists Internship program offers a variety of paid, experiential learning opportunities for interns who do not yet have technology-related education or experience, including high school students and individuals who do not plan to pursue a two- or four-year college degree.
Interns gain real-world work experience, contribute to NCDIT's day-to-day operations and connect with diverse individuals and communities. Dates: Spring to Summer 2024 / Work type: 20 to 40 hours a week, remote / Pay: $20 hourly
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to NCDIT internship coordinator Yori Lucien at yori.lucien@nc.gov. Any questions can also be directed to the coordinator.
NCDIT will be reopening the application period for internships in February 2024.
https://it.nc.gov/about/work-ncdit/future-technologists-internship-program
CIEE High school Summer Abroad Programs
Our Global Navigator high school summer abroad programs take you outside your comfort zone, far away from home for 3 or 4 weeks. Explore a different culture in more than 35 amazing destinations across the world. Come home with new friends, new skills, newfound passion, a broader worldview—and maybe even college credits in high school!
NC A&T Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
Applications are open for NC A&T Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) for High School Student. Deadline 2/29/24. Great opportunity for Biomed and Culinary students! https://www.ncat.edu/caes/agricultural-research/rap-program.php
EngineerGirl, a program of the National Academy of Engineering designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities engineering represents for girls and women, hosts an annual writing contest with prompts about engineering and its impact on our world. The 2024 contest asks students to write a piece exploring the lifecycle of an object they use in their daily life. The contest is open to students of any gender in grades 3-12, and the top prize is $1,000. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2024, and all of the details can be found here.
Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
The Trip of a Lifetime
Each summer, we send two students on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. on what's called the Youth Tour.
It's an opportunity to join students from across the country to learn about American history and the electric cooperative business model. Students will talk with their legislators and visit the Smithsonian museums, Capitol Hill and several memorials. Plus, students can apply for college scholarships specifically for Youth Tourists.
Local high school sophomores, juniors and seniors whose parents, guardians or grandparents are members of Piedmont Electric are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: Dec. 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm
State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Now Accepting Applications due by December 15, 2023
High school juniors are invited to apply to serve as a Student Advisor on Superintendent Catherine Truitt's Student Advisory Council. If you are interested in state education issues, advocating on behalf of your fellow peers, and serving as an advisor to decision-makers in K-12 education, this opportunity is for you!
Advisory members meet monthly and serve a two-year term that concludes at the end of senior year of high school. Throughout the appointment, advisors hear from experts at the Department of Public Instruction, State Board of Education, the General Assembly, and the Governor's Office, among others, to learn about issues facing our state and what can be done to support students, teachers and our local school districts and charter schools.
At the conclusion of each year, advisors will present a proposal to address an evolving state education issue to the Superintendent among other state leaders.
The deadline to apply is December 15. Learn more and apply here.
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly Accepting Applications (Grades 9-12)
The Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) is a three-day program that allows students to draft, debate and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, group facilitation and policy writing. The YLA will be held April 1-21, 2024.
Learn more and apply at https://ncleg.gov/YLA/StudentApplication by January 16, 2024.
Chapel Hill's Community Police Academy
The Chapel Hill Police Department is excited to welcome community members to participate in its next Community Police Academy. The Guardians of the Hill are accepting applications until Friday, January 5. The Academy begins Thursday, January 11.
“We had such a good time getting to know community members during our Community Police Academy this past spring and that’s what it’s all about,” said Chief Celisa Lehew. “Everyone who joined us asked great questions and we learned a lot from each other. We can’t wait to meet the next group!”
The Community Police Academy is a free opportunity for community members to engage in hands-on learning about day-to-day operations of the Police Department and gain an understanding of the role of police in our community.
Through interactive experiences, participants will learn about every aspect of the Department. From a day in the life of an officer, to cars, equipment, evidence collection, and the K9 Unit, officers cover a lot of ground.
“Our first-ever escape room activity was a hit, so we’re looking forward to bringing that back,” said Chief Lehew.
The Community Police Academy will be held each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. between January 11 and February 8. It will end with a fun field trip on Saturday, February 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Community members ages 16 and older may participate and should apply here by January 5.
The Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program
The Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program provides a high-quality research experience for undergraduate students, high school students, and middle and high school teachers during the summer academic break.
The eight-week program will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project.
The STAR Program is held at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, N.C., which has organized educational and support programs for junior faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students as well as high school and college students. Participants receive a stipend to attend, which makes the program an option even for students who planned to work over the summer break (click here).
Summer 2024 applications period is from Nov. 20, 2023 thru Jan. 05, 2024. There will be no extension.
The program will take place on June 24 to August 2, 2024.
Questions may be submitted via email (dukestarprogram@duke.edu). We regret that we are unable to respond to phone calls.
Fact sheet_students 2024.pdfRegistration for NCBCE’s Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition Now Open
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s (NCBCE) Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor) to solve a problem in their school or community. Ready, Set, App! focuses on three primary pillars:
Mobile App Development
Professional and Personal Development
Interpersonal and Soft Skills Development
Learn more and register here.
ACE Machining Bootcamp
This program is open to adults, as well as high school juniors and seniors. No prior skills are needed. There is a class that starts this Saturday, 10/21. There are also classes starting in November and January. Register here: https://www.alamancecc.edu/continuing-education-site/home/construction-courses/
ACC's Machining program is the first Community College Machining program to be certified as an “America’s Cutting Edge” (ACE) training center. ACE is a federal initiative involving the University of Tennessee and NC A&T, plus local partners like ACC, that seeks to increase the amount of local skilled machinists. This initiative consists of a two-part training, free to all students, of 6-8 hours of a web-based online introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC), followed by an optional 40-hour hands-on training in ACC's machine shop.
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT!
Call Duncan Shaw, 336-506-4200, if you have questions.
Enter the National STEM Challenge
U.S. students in grades 6-12 this challenge is for you! Your mission? Design a project that promotes environmental stewardship and responsible use of natural resources. Entries due November 12, 2023.
The best projects from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories will become Challenge Finalists with the opportunity to advance to the next level by submitting a video in the second round. Up to 200 National Champions will win a trip to the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., in April 2024. There, Champions will showcase their projects to some of our nation's most influential leaders. The Festival is co-presented by the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR.
Challenge Themes for the year:
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
FUTURE FOODS
HEALTH & MEDICINE
POWER THE PLANET
SPACE INNOVATION
TECH FOR GOOD
https://nationalstemchallenge.com/2024
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Now through November 2, 2023, we are looking to recognize young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. If you are a young person with an innovative solution to a financial or societal challenge in your community, apply today.
If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with your parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take your initiative to the next level.
2024 High School Diplomats Program: United States
HSD U.S. is an eight-day program providing 20 American students the opportunity to engage in academic and social pursuits, and forge lifelong friendships with 20 Japanese students of the same age. During the eight-day program hosted at the University of Virginia, each American student is paired with a Japanese roommate. The program is sponsored each summer by AIG General Insurance Co., Ltd., along with the Freeman Foundation.
Rotary Youth Leadership Academy Conference (RYLA)
The conference is for young men and young women that are in their junior year in high school. The conference will be held at Camp Oak Hill in Oxford, NC. The dates for the conference are Friday, April 5, 2024 till Sunday, April 7, 2024. To be considered, all applications must be in my hands by November 3, 2023. Interviews with the students will be scheduled shortly after the cut-off date.
A couple of very important things to stress: the applications must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted. The signatures for the parent and the delegate must be hand written not typed in. Once your registration form is received, All communications throughout the rest of the process will only be done via email. If emails are not returned in a timely manner, the application will not be considered.
If you have any questions concerning the conference or the process please do not hesitate to reach out to me with the contact information on the booklet.
RYLA Booklet 2024 edited.docxRYLA Booklet 2024 Reg. Forms.pdfJoin Universal Technical Institute’s Virtual National TechTrade Expo on 10/21.
As a leading provider of technical education and an official training partner for top brands worldwide, UTI is the place to explore career training options and get the skills needed to be career-ready.1
At this event, students can…
Uncover the reasons why top brands hire our graduates1
Explore training paths in innovative fields
Virtually tour our campus & meet instructors and staff committed to student success
See how we’re helping to make training affordable (scholarships and grants available)
Students can RSVP to see how they can get trained on some of the world’s most recognizable brands, all in the comfort of their homes!
Women in Bio event
Please share with female students that might be interested:
https://www.womeninbio.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1779416&group=
This event is designed to give high school girls a broad overview of the gene therapy industry. We hope to introduce them to the many career opportunities that exist for them in this space and to get them excited about their place in the world of biology. This will include a brief presentation, a lab tour with rotations designed to help them learn about four different roles in our lab, and a chance to get to know our team members over dinner. They will also receive a small gift as a thank-you for participating. Lab rotations will include aspects of preclinical research and development, manufacturing, and assay development. During this event, parents of attendees will have the opportunity to attend a College Questions and Coffee informal session where an undergraduate admissions counselor, Sam Parham, will be available to answer questions and hand out relevant materials.
Event date 10/11, Registration deadline 10/4
FREE
OxBridge Academic Programs
Summer Academic Programs in the World's Leading Universities For over 35 years, Oxbridge Academic Programs has hosted enthusiastic middle and high school students aged 13-18.
The iDream program is a several-week virtual enrichment program for students to learn about different healthcare specialties and topics from black healthcare professionals. Response from a former ECHHS student, "I got to participate in the program last year and it was honestly the best healthcare-oriented program I got to experience because of all that we got to learn and also because of how students in the program got to interact with and communicate with various inspirational black healthcare professionals. Last year, I got a scholarship to attend the program for free and I think the program partners with educational institutions to offer more scholarships for students to attend the program."
The podcast was started by Dr. Jasmine Weiss, a black physician at UNC. Through the B-MED podcast, students interested in health careers get to learn more about the process of getting involved in healthcare from black healthcare professionals who have done really inspirational things for others.
Student Enrichment Programs Directory
The CFNC Student Enrichment Programs directory has been updated with programs for summer 2022. The directory provides information on summer programs, workshops, and other activities at colleges around the state. Students can search by interest area, location, residential or day, by fee range, and more. Encourage your students to explore these great enrichment opportunities!
The Pipeline Academy
a half-day virtual conference designed to expose, educate, and inspire underrepresented minority high school
students to pursue careers in medicine!
Workshop Sessions Include:
Introduction to the SNMA
Study Skills Workshop
Clinical Case Studies
And More!
2024 UNITED STATE SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM & SCHOLARSHIP -
Deadline October 1, 2023
Application Materials are now available for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The USSYP provides an education opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing college coursework in history or political science to spend a week in Washington D.C. meeting senators, cabinet members, supreme court justices, and officials from various federal agencies and the white house.
Two student winners will be selected to represent North Carolina. These two winners will each attend the Washington Week Program, March 2-March 9, 2024.
Deadline to apply is October 1, 2023
2022-2023 Opportunities
Summer Summit
The annual Summer Summit event invites high school girls age 13+ to spend a week learning about key STEM topics while also being exposed to practical skills that will aid in building a successful career. They will be able to connect with seasoned professionals and will learn how these skills can apply to different career paths, from data sciences to pharmaceuticals to engineering. Themes vary from year to year. Previous Summer Summits have allowed students to learn practical coding languages and skills in preparation for STEM careers, while introducing them to the latest technologies, such as cryptocurrency, robotics and artificial intelligence. The Summer Summit is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and get an in-depth glimpse into what it is like to have a career in STEM!
Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
An 8-week paid program focused on neuroscience research and individual mentoring at Duke.
Applications Now Open for Chapel Hill Community Police Academy
The Chapel Hill Police Department is excited to welcome community members to participate in its Community Police Academy. The Guardians of the Hill are accepting applications for the Academy, which begins Tuesday, April 11.
The Community Police Academy is a free opportunity for community members to engage in hands-on learning about day-to-day operations of the Police Department and gain an understanding of the role of police in our community.
The Community Police Academy will be held each Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. between April 11 and May 16. It will end with a fun field day on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Community members ages 16 and older may participate and should apply here by March 31.
miRcore summer camps
For highly motivated high school students! Students will learn to use research tools that are currently used by scientists. Our camps provide a great opportunity for students to build research skills and learn more about the intersection between biology and computer science. Specifically, students will learn and engage in computational biology tools, analyzing high throughput sequencing data, and R programming for research.
A unique feature of our camps is that students will be eligible to continue their learning experience with the miRcore Volunteer Program, which meets throughout the school year online (remote students) and in person (at University of Michigan and at UCSD). Our volunteer program guides students for year-long group research to publish research abstracts and to present at our Annual High School Research Conference (2023 keynote speaker: Dr. Lindsey Criswell, Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH). Beyond personal research advances, miRcore Volunteer Program supports student growth in leadership and healthcare advocacy through student-directed voluntary activities. Volunteers are trained to lead school club Genes in Diseases and Symptoms, where they teach other students precision medicine and research methods to participate in the Conference. Our volunteer program also initiated miRcore Vaccine Advocacy to train students to empathetically share vaccine facts with others. With the Vaccine Advocacy activities, we recently held a vaccine workshop at local high school biology classes.
For more information about MVP, visit our website https://www.mircore.org/.
The James Cates Scholars
Studying our Past for a Brighter Future
We study history. With equity in mind. We are youth-led, elder informed, and dedicated to centering, exploring and sharing marginalized Black history in Chapel Hill. We range in age from middle school, high school, college and beyond. We are looking for some new James Cates Scholars that are interested in activism. We work during the summer from 9am-1pm at the chapel hill public library.
Email jamescatescholars@gmail.com for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to the 2023 cohort, please submit the following by April 26, 2023:
Provide your name, details, and a Statement of Interest (no more than 250 words) at https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K8OI9McbHSuqJo.
Have someone who can speak to your interest in medicine and/or healthcare disparities submit a Letter of Recommendation to maglin_halsey@med.unc.edu.
laUNCh-ED at UNC-Chapel Hill
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill is excited to offer this experience for rising undergraduate first years and sophomores interested in learning more about Emergency Medicine. This week- long experience will allow students to participate in lectures, procedure labs, simulation, and clinical experiences that introduce them to the specialty of Emergency Medicine, its unique scope of practice, combination of professions, and varied patient population. Through these experiences, we will also explore how the specialty of Emergency Medicine addresses healthcare disparities.
The program runs Monday through Friday one week each Summer. Days are typically 8-noon. This year’s dates are June 26-30, 2023.
Transportation will not be provided. There will be an opportunity for 2 students who do not live locally to receive a needs-based scholarship for on campus housing, which will be arranged by the program.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in our program. Our selection committee is committed to a fair and holistic review of candidate’s application.
Eligibility Requirements
Rising college first year or sophomore
18 years or older at the time of the start of program
Interest in a career in medicine
Desire to learn more about health disparities in the U.S.
Game2Learn High School Internship
The Game2Learn Lab at NC State University values broadening participation in computing and helping all students become literate in 21st-century computing skills including programming, AI, Data Analytics, and computing for social good. Our unpaid high school internship program allows high school students to embed themselves within our research lab environment helping K-12 teachers develop Snap!-based educational tools and games for use in their classrooms. Each summer, over 20 local high school students participate in a 6-week internship program designed to hone their computing skills and see how computing is used to help solve socially relevant problems. In 2019, interns partnered with over 50 high school and middle school teachers in Science, Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies in order to create coding infused activities to be used in active classrooms during the upcoming school year. In summer 2020, this program was successfully transitioned into an online program which allowed 30 interns to create over 100 computing-infused activities for teachers. Through this program, we also conduct research on how to best provide computer science learning experiences through internships and support the creation of computer science curriculum.
Find out more details about our internship program
Contact Information:
Dr. Veronica Catete vmcatete@ncsu.edu
Amy Isvik aaisvik@ncsu.edu
The Summer High School Transportation Institute (STI)
The Summer High School Transportation Institute (STI) is an enriching educational opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors. A typical summer schedule would include classroom lectures by private business and education professionals, local and out-of-town field trips, group projects, SAT preparation, personal development activities and a Toastmasters' participation. The 2023 Summer Transportation Institute will take place from July 9th-July 23rd, 2023. The program will be residential, so students will live on campus for two weeks and get a taste of the Aggie experience, including dorm life, campus food, recreational facilities, and more. The program is completely free, including food, lodging, and travel. Apply today!
To apply, students will need to complete 3 tasks by the application deadline of April 15th, 2023.
Fill out a short application survey, including a short 250-word student essay describing their interest in attending the STI and how the program might assist them in achieving their education and career goals.
Email at least 1 letter of recommendation to Project Director Nicholas Allen (nrallen1@ncat.edu).
Email their high school transcripts (unofficial is fine) to Project Director Nicholas Allen (nrallen1@ncat.edu).
All programming is executed pending funding notification.
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Are you a young man currently in the 11th grade who is interested in history and/or how our government system operates? Apply to Tar Heel Boys State.
Details:
This week-long summer program will be held on the Catawba College campus, June 18th-24th
The cost is $500 per student. The American Legion Post 6 is able to offer partial scholarships, but the scholarship amount will depend upon the number of applicants.
Among well-known Boys State alumni are Michael Jordan, Neil Armstrong, Tom Brokaw, Garth Brooks, John Bon Jovi, and Bill Clinton and more.
Attached you will find a flyer with more detailed information along with a fillable PDF application form. (No hand-written applications accepted)
The signed application form with a completed essay are due to Ms. Kelly Germino, Counselor (Quad B) by the end of the school day on Wednesday, March 22.
Interested in chemistry, biology, or physics? Join the American Chemical Society Project SEED, a completely free summer research internship program! Not only will you receive a $3,200 stipend, you will be given a scientific research project in chemistry or a related field under the direct supervision of a scientist mentor at Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, and more! In addition to learning advanced lab techniques and equipment, you will also participate in field trips, campus tours, career panels, and science fair competitions.
Apply to ACS Project SEED by March 31, 2023 to earn $3,200 AND design your own research experiment!
Camp Ignite
Immerse yourself in this four-day introduction into Fire and Emergency Services. Gain confidence, demonstrate leadership, train in teamwork all while gaining fire service and life skills. All girls camp: rising 9-12 graders
TAR HEEL GIRLS STATE: jUNE 11-17, 2023
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Tar Heel Girls State is an Americanism project designed to provide rising high school senior girls an opportunity to study citizenship in a democracy with a “hands-on” approach. The program’s goal is to develop a sense of the responsibilities of citizenship within young women leaders. The week is a practical study of the structure and operation of North
Carolina state government.
What are the eligibility requirements?
• Must be a junior in high school at the time of selection.
• Between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.
• Ranked in the top 1/3 of her class or have an unweighted GPA of 3.0.
• Resident of NC for 1 year prior to selection and be currently attending a NC high school.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
If you are interested in applying, email or stop by Quad B to see Ms.Germino (kgermino@chccs.k12.nc.us) for a Pre-application form. The completed pre-application form must be submitted to Ms. Germino by March 10th.
CAMPBELL STEM Camps 2023 are open!
STEM Camp provides the opportunity for students to do hands-on activities with faculty and staff in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and the School of Engineering.
Please visit STEM Camp | Events | Campbell University or click on the appropriate link below to register. We would love for your student(s) to join us.
Registration for STEM Camp includes a $150.00 non-refundable fee per student. Fifty seats are available per camp and are a first come, first served basis. Please register you student for the correct grade level.
Registration Deadlines:
Middle School Camp Registration Deadline: June 14, 2023
Middle School Camp (rising 6th – 8th graders) will be held Tuesday – Thursday, June 27 – 29, 2023
Campbell University - Event Form (radiusbycampusmgmt.com)
High School Camp Registration Deadline: July 5, 2023
High School Camp (rising 9th – 12th graders) will be held Tuesday – Thursday, July 18 – 20, 2023
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Girls Who Code Free Virtual Summer Programs
All current 9-12th graders who identify as girls or non-binary are eligible to apply, including students with any coding experience level and even past participants.
In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
This year features brand new added curriculum in game design or data science! As they build computer science skills, students will learn about the many diverse careers in tech through virtual events with professionals in the field.
We provide the virtual teaching team, a supportive sisterhood through our global network of alumni, and lifelong college and career support.
Students receive priority consideration if they apply by February 15, 2023. Regular-decision applications are due by March 24, 2023.
Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code ! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply, including past participants!
In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll join live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, and Accenture. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of $300 for financial support!
In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for cybersecurity or data science.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of a sisterhood that supports you for life! Get started at girlswhocode.com/summerapply or attend a webinar. Make sure to apply by February 15th for priority consideration or by March 24th for the general application deadline.
NASA’s Neurodiversity Network Summer Internship
NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) is looking for summer interns to work on projects with NASA scientists. The goal of the N3 program is to provide experiences for neurodiverse students, specifically those on the autism spectrum, that will spark their interest in careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). https://n3.sonoma.edu/internships/
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code prepares local middle and high school girls with the problem-solving and computer science skills necessary to make an impact on their community and be competitive in the job market of the future.
We offer free after-school programs to 6th-12th grade girls to join supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. This spring, our meetings will be in-person in Sitterson Hall Room 115 on UNC’s campus.
In our programs, girls build character and coding skills as they learn, plan, build, and celebrate together to create a project that they care about. Our curriculum is designed for students with a wide range of computer science experience. We have activities for girls with zero computer science experience and activities that introduce college-level concepts.
Register here: https://forms.gle/uMfvi32nis6Gg3cB9
UNC HEELS 2 Transition
3 programs this summer: HEELS Prep, HEELS UP, and HEELS Week Away. These strengths-based programs are for young adults between the ages of 18-26 years old who have intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities with a cognitive impairment.
https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/outreach/heels2transition/
Any questions: heels2transition@med.unc.edu
The Lady Cardinal Mentorship
A 4-week summer enrichment opportunity for North Carolina high school girls, grades 9-12, interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics within state government. Started in 2019 based on recommendations from the 2018 Status of Women in NC Report, the mentorship program is part of the state’s initiative to reduce the growing disparity in employment and earnings among women and men in North Carolina, particularly in STEM-based careers.
What you can expect:
40 hour work week (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
24 hours in placement site working side by side with women leaders
16 hours working on a group project
$1,700 stipend at end of mentorship
Lunch & Learns each week with women leaders across state agencies
Opportunities to visit various state government agencies through "Field Trips"
https://ncadmin.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/lady-cardinal-mentorship-program
NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech
The NC GlaxoSmithKline Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech is a two-week, residential summer immersion experience to provide exposure to NCCU and its strong academic programs in pharmaceutical and clinical research sciences. We will host two sessions during the months of June (June 18–June 30) and July (July 16–July 28) for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students within NC. During these sessions, students will develop competencies via hands-on laboratory experience and gain knowledge of STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Students receive a $1000 stipend.
The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50
A co-ed unpaid internship program that offers students, ages 14-20, a unique and invaluable opportunity to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting. Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50 and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Now in our 25th season of broadcasting, Post 50 provides the live broadcast of the Durham Bulls games on MeTV, WRAL Sports Plus, MiLB.com as well as within the ballpark. We also provide highlights for FOX 50 and WRAL newscasts.
The Durham Bulls and Explorer Post 50 will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 8th from 6:30-8:00pm at the Durham Bulls Athletic Ball Park located at 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Durham Bulls season. If you are interested in being a part of the TV Crew, please complete the 2023 Online Application. Applications are due by Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2023 and must be completed to be considered for membership. We will be limiting the crew to 70 members.
Interviews – Required for all applicants, new and returning members. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25th and Sunday, Feb. 26th.
Training Sessions (New Applicants Only) – Required to attend one training session. Scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 4th and Sunday, Mar. 5th.
Acceptance into the program – Notifications will be sent Monday, Mar. 6th.
Regular baseball season runs Mar. 31 – Sept. 17, 2023.
To learn more about Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 Program, click here.
United States Naval Academy Summer Programs
Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.
Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at the #1 public college in the Country (released 2022 U.S. News & World Report College Ranking Report). Your Summer Seminar application will also serve as a preliminary application to the Academy that you will complete before or during your senior year.
The Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Program
The perfect way for talented high school math and science students to spend the summer.
We’re hosting a series of virtual information sessions so you can learn more about the Engineering Innovation experience. Join us on Sunday, January 8 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (ET).
Ask questions and get insider details about the admissions process, understand how to earn college credit, and more from program staff.
ready, set, app! An NCBCE Initiative sponsored by Lenovo
To learn more and register, visit www.ncbce.org/ready-set-app
What: North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo™. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app to solve a problem in their school or community.
Who: Ready, Set, App! is open to all NC high school students. Students will participate in groups of 3 - 5 along with a teacher advisor or faculty leader.
When: We've extended the deadline! You now have until January 13, 2023 to sign your team up!
To learn more and register, visit www.ncbce.org/ready-set-app
Young Writers Winter Online Workshops are designed to fit into students’ busy academic schedule, with small workshop groups meeting once a week for synchronous, generative workshops focusing on a variety of themes, genres, and craft elements. Visit our website for more details and a complete list of workshops, schedules, and instructors.
For 16–18 years old, who enjoy creative writing and would thrive in a dynamic and supportive workshop community.
Applications are due December 15th, and need-based financial aid is available. For a link to the application site and more information about the program, please click here.
(Women and underrepresented genders in STEM Promoting Inclusion in Research Experiences) is a paid six-week-long immersive summer mentorship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. WinSPIRE supports high school students from underrepresented genders in STEM (woman, transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, agender, genderqueer, two-spirit), particularly students from historically marginalized groups in STEM and first generation students. The program provides hands-on experience in a research laboratory, engaging college-prep workshops, and an extensive support network of mentors from underrepresented genders in STEM.
Catalyst
Award Winning Free STEM Program
Award Winning Free STEM Program
All rising Grade 9-12 Students: We are located at NC State University. Our program includes a week long Summer Session, Paid STEM Internship, overnight trip and Saturday Sessions during the school year. Our Program concentrates on: STEM Content and Skills, Workforce and College Readiness Skills and Advocacy. This year we were recognized by TIME Magazine too. We accept students in Regular Education, AP and Honors or the Occupational Course of Study Program who have a Disability (504 Plan or IEP)
More info and Virtual or in person Open House details and registration found at: https://sciencehouse.ncsu.edu/studentprograms/catalyst/
This is a fabulous opportunity for high school juniors and seniors that includes a paid internship and all-expense paid trip to Washington DC!* Since its inception in 2005, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 3,000 exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities. The program recognizes community-minded students by connecting them to employment, skills development leadership training and service through two components:
A summer eight-week paid internship with YMCA of the Triangle. This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by a local nonprofit organization.
The week-long, all-expense paid Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.
Please note the application deadline of January 13, 2023. Students can apply for the program by going to www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders.
*In-person events will be in line with local and national guidelines around gatherings and travel and may be subject to change.
Information and details on the upcoming Virtual Information Session for Student Leaders 2023 to be held on Tuesday December 6th at 6pm CT (4pm PST). Please ensure that you register your spot by clicking on Register now for the 2023 information session on December 6 at 6 PM CT.
F_star_onepage_studt_2023.pdfthe Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program
The Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program provides a high-quality research experience for undergraduate students, high school students, and middle and high school teachers during the summer academic break.
The eight-week program will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project.
The STAR Program is held at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, N.C., which has organized educational and support programs for junior faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students as well as high school and college students. Participants receive a stipend to attend, which makes the program an option even for students who planned to work over the summer break (see below).
The Duke STAR Program 2023 application period is November 21, 2022 to January 6, 2023. There will be no extension.
The program will take place June 20 to August 10, 2023.
Questions may be submitted via email (dukestarprogram@duke.edu).
EXPLORE LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Life Launch @ Hendrix gives rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore career planning and experience college life. During this one-week (June 11-16, 2023), residential program at Hendrix College, students will…
EXPLORE talents and discover career paths as they enter their final years of education before college.
ENGAGE with faculty and staff as they lead Masterclasses and skill-building sessions for professional life.
EXPERIENCE college living alongside like-minded peers.
Life Launch @ HDX seeks to empower students to make choices about their future pathways that align with uncovering purpose and finding fulfillment.
17th Annual Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers
Do you love to write poetry? Then here's a great opportunity for you!
Submit to the 17th Annual Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers, presented by the Kenyon Review, one of the country’s most respected literary magazines, and judged by acclaimed poet Ruth Awad. If you are the winner or one of the two runners-up, your poem will be published in our print magazine and on our website.
In addition, the winner receives a full scholarship to the 2023 Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop next summer in Gambier, OH, on the Kenyon College campus.
It’s easy to enter:
Go to kenyonreview.org/groddprize.
Submission button will be live November 1–30, 2022.
High school sophomores and juniors only, please.
Limit of one unpublished poem and one entry per person.
No submission fee, it’s free!
SUBMIT NOW! https://thekenyonreview.submittable.com/submit/6852/the-patricia-grodd-poetry-prize-for-young-writers-open-only-to-high-school-sopho
PATHWAYS TO THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION EXPO:
November 1, 2022 Virtual Open House 1:00 - 4:00 pm (join anytime during the event) / https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/vscpa/e/g6ZoY
NCCDA: Announcing the 57th Annual Poetry & Art Contest!
The NC Career Development Association (NCCDA) Announces this year's theme: "Career Development Around the World: Making Connections and Increasing Access to Impact the Global Labor Market"
Entries will be judged on how they celebrate and inspire career development with a positive tone while emphasizing the national theme. Your ideas are valuable and worth celebrating!
Every adult and student enrolled in the school is eligible, as well as adult practitioners who are not in school. Entries may be either poetry or art. Contest divisions areas include:
* Primary - grades K-2
* Intermediate - grades 3-5
* Middle - grades 6-8
* Senior - grades 9-12
* Adult Student - ages 18 and older, enrolled in school
* Open Adult - ages 18 and older, not enrolled in school
Deadlines - State Contest Submission Deadline - December 20, 2022
Submission Form Links:
Art 1 & A2 Submission Form - bit.ly/CDMCONTEST22-23A1A2
Poetry Submission Form - bit.ly/CDMCONTEST22-23POETRY
Questions? Contact NCCDA Month Co-Chairs:
Kelsy Hines, khines1123@gmail.com or
Morgan Ray, morgan.ray@shawu.edu or
email NCCDA headquarters: nccdamembers@gmail.com
NCCDA Poetry and Art Contest SY22_23.docxRotary Youth Leadership
Award Conference
Award Conference
Sponsored by the 47 Rotary Clubs of District 7710, RYLA is a truly unique leadership conference specifically designed for high school JUNIORS who have demonstrated leadership potential in scholastic, athletic and civic and/or religious activities.
Discussions and experiential sessions focus on: qualities of leadership, team-building activities, trust activities, time and stress management, high and low ropes challenge course, and the opportunity to complete a personality profile.
RYLA Booklet 2023 edited.docxRYLA Booklet 2023--Fillable.pdfEXPLORE LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Life Launch @ Hendrix gives rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore career planning and experience college life. During this one-week (June 11-16, 2023), residential program at Hendrix College, students will…
EXPLORE talents and discover career paths as they enter their final years of education before college.
ENGAGE with faculty and staff as they lead Masterclasses and skill-building sessions for professional life.
EXPERIENCE college living alongside like-minded peers.
Life Launch @ HDX seeks to empower students to make choices about their future pathways that align with uncovering purpose and finding fulfillment.
USAF 2023 University Flight Training Scholarship
for High School Students 16-18 years young
for High School Students 16-18 years young
The 2023 AHFA - University flight training experience is a USAF summer flight training scholarship for high school students between 16 - 18 years of age. The scholarship funds all transportation, training and logistics costs for the student to attend a university during their summer break. The AHFA mission is to inform, influence and inspire students to experience a university by living, dining, recreating, relaxing and learning to fly aircraft. Universities and the USAF goal is to inspire students and stimulate their interest in a professional aviation career. This is not a boot camp or a military training session. The hosts for this scholarship are universities aviation departments partnered with the USAF to offer high school students an experiential learning opportunity.
The Aim High Flight Academy is a component of the USAF Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS). The Chief of Staff of the USAF Rated (Aviator) Diversity Improvement Strategy to improve the aviator officer career field diversity across the USAF. The program target are underrepresented group diverse and all high school students importantly no one is excluded from this program. This mission will also improve the general aviation industry aviator diversity through secondary and tertiary effects. Universities such as University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation, South Dakota State University, California Aeronautical University and Elizabeth City State University have partnered with us for 2023 and beyond providing high school students the opportunity to fly.
2023 AHFA Website: https://www.recruiting.af.mil/Aim-High-Flight-Academy/
2022 AHFA Student Testimonial: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/852835/aim-high-flight-academy-changing-lives
The Ambassador Program @ Nordstrom.
The application for the 2022-2023 cohort is now available! In this program, participants will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful conversations, explore career interests, ask questions, get advice, and be surrounded by a supportive network of peers and professionals in the fashion and retail industry. Participants will have access to professionals in areas such as merchandising, design, technology, finance, styling, selling, and marketing/social media.
This program takes place from September 2022 to May 2023 on selected Saturdays at 10am Pacific Time. Participants can join meetings that are most relevant to them – attendance is not mandatory.
· The application for the 2022-2023 program will close on Friday, September 16th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
· The program is for people in the United States ages 14-22 and Canada ages 19-22 with access to phone/computer & internet to join monthly meetings. Meetings will be 1 hour long.
· This program will take place digitally to ensure all interested participants can have access. No need to be near a store!
· This is an unpaid program. Participants do not have to pay to join.
ACTION:
Share and encourage all young adults (age 14-22) to join the program. Application closes on Friday, 9/16 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Direct your students & families to learn more at:
United States Senate Youth Program & Scholarship!
Applications Will Be Available Until the October 2, 2022, Submission Deadline! Application materials are now available for the upcoming United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The USSYP provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing college coursework in history or political science to spend a week in Washington D.C. meeting Senators, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and officials from various federal agencies and the White House. • Two student winners will be selected to represent North Carolina. • These two winners will each attend the Washington Week program, March 4-11, 2023, and receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. Information and North Carolina application materials can be found on the North Carolina Senate Youth website, August 1 – October 2. https://bit.ly/ncsenateyouth
Fashion Summer Camps for High School Students for 2023 -
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We offer two NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students. They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach the students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider's perspective. The students will stay at a college Residence Hall or hotel with a residence advisor. Each morning the group will be picked up at the dorm/hotel by a Banson NYC representative. From there we will depart for our industry visits, seminars and activities of the day. Each evening will have group activities planned. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers per session. We accept applications on a first come, first served basis.
The cost is $2075.00 per student or $1875.00 per student if they register with a friend.
Session A: June 18, 2023 - June 24, 2023
Session B: July 9, 2023 - July 15, 2023
Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) Weekend Program
Filled with conservation work and camping! This opportunity is open to youth ages 15-18 and will be working with Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association October 1-2nd. This is a Duke Energy Foundation sponsored program to introduce teens to parks and how they can help steward them.
Youth will volunteer Saturday through Sunday and camp at Falls Lake Saturday night. CCNC will provide all camping gear and food needed for the overnight experience. An informational flyer is attached, and youth can apply HERE.
CCNC welcomes youth interested in the outdoors and environmental science, but who might not have the opportunity to do on-the ground conservation work and camp. Participants will earn the following through this community service experience:
$100 stipend for full participation and completion of the weekend
12-15 hours Community service hours toward school requirements
Leave No Trace training
Schedule:
Saturday
8:00 am: Arrive at Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) Farm
9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Conservation work with a lunch break (participants should bring their own lunch)
5:00 pm: Departure for Falls Lake Campground
5:00 pm to 7:00 am: Camp Set-Up, Leave No Trace Training, Dinner, Overnight Camping
Sunday
7:00 am: Breakfast and Camp breakdown
8:00am: Travel to Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association work with a lunch break
3:00 pm: Pick-Up at UCAN Farm (same as drop off location)