MeckEd Career Pathways has partnered with Queens University representatives to host a Virtual Scholarship Opportunity for students @ 3:00pm on Thursday 10/22/2020. Please share the link with students for the virtual event below

Link for virtual event - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7776605468

To include:

On 10/27/2020 & 10/28/2020 MeckEd Career Pathways will host a Free College Application event to assist students in completing their application process.

Please share this information with your friends/parents in Homeroom/Clubs and throughout the school day.

Scholars, as we have discussed during my "Career Talks" please sign in at the link below and inquire about which event that you would like to attend in order to get more information about upcoming events. Student link for sign up – bit.ly/meckevents

Thank You

Internship Opportunities:

WINTERNSHIP-APPLY TODAY

https://bit.ly/3kfC89q

Our students, grades 10 – 12, have a unique opportunity to apply for an internship opportunity this fall. Winternship, built by Radius Learning, sponsored by CMS-CTE and the City of Charlotte Youth Programs will offer students a virtual opportunity like no other.

From Monday, November 9^th through Friday, December 11^th, students will apply what they have been learning in the Health Science Pathway and other CTE courses to solve real-challenges in the Charlotte area. Winternship provides:

· Skill Development – aligned with jobs in demand

· Work-based Tasks – to gain hands-on experience

· Industry Engagement – to increase exposure to careers

Students can choose from the following pathways/industries of interest:

· Advanced Manufacturing

· Business/Finance

· Health

· Innovation (think Entrepreneurship)

· Technology

Enrollment for the program begins today, October 9^th and closes on Friday, October 23^rd.

Our students will have the ability to earn $400 as they experiment with a future career and exercise their independence through 50 hours of self-paced learning modules and work tasks over the five week internship period. There will be adult support to guide and motivate students along the way. This is a WIN-WIN, LEARN & EARN situation!

Qualifications:

- Students must at least be a sophomore

- Be self-motivated

- Have access to a device and reliable WiFi

- Be comfortable using technology

- Did not participate in the virtual MYEP experience this past summer

Please see and share the attached flyer. The Registration button is included at the top of the flyer. Please don’t delay in sharing this awesome opportunity with your students and their families. Space is limited! Please email me as soon as possible if you need assistance.

Student Registration Link: HTTPS://MYEP.CLASSE365.COM/FORM/VIEW/JCRTPRESURVEY

Pathways

Age Group: CMS Class of 2021

Our Pathways program offers career-ready skills training right in high school classrooms.

Pathways partners with Title I CMS high schools to teach introductory technology, business, and professional development skills to upperclassmen. Designed to offer students real-world experience and choice after high school, graduates of the program are equipped to launch directly into tech jobs or apply for a Pathways college scholarship. Garinger, Harding, Vance, West Meck, and West Charlotte rising seniors can get paid to learn this summer. No minimum GPA required; no experience needed. For more information contact tamarad.glover@cms.k12.nc.us or Mr. Nazer , WCHS Graduation Coach.

www.roadtohire.org