Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
February 13, 2023
40 HOUR community service graduation requirement
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graduation requirement - volunteer ideas - documentation form - hours log
Lincoln tech visit
WHAT: Lincoln Tech visited ELHS this past week to discuss their trade programs such as; auto tech, collision repair, computerized manufacturing, diesel technology, electrical, electronics, HVAC, heavy equipment, welding, and more. They also did a "virtual welding" simulation!
February 13-17
Earthquake collection
THANK YOU!!! We've had over 50 ELHS families donate already!!!
WHAT: Earthquake collection for Turkey and Syria. Looking for Blankets for kids, Socks, Gloves/hats/scarves, Flashlights, Baby formula, Baby diapers, Feminine hygiene, Cleaning supplies, OTC pain killers, Baby pure, Mittens, Women's pads, Plastic utensils, Paper towel, Baby bottles, Pacifiers, Baby clothing, Kids clothing, Heated Blankets, Duvet, Hand warmers, Boots, Winter coats, Swaddles, Socks, Hats, Warm winter jackets, Portable heaters ~ VOLUNTEER HOURS: Students who donate anything big or small will receive 5 community service hours ~ WHERE: Bring donations to the ELHS Career Center ~ WHEN: Feb. 13-17
February 15
GIRLs who code free summer program
WHAT: 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.
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.
WHERE: Virtual classrooms, independent study, & real world projects
WHEN: Summer 2023
HOW: Apply at girlswhocode.com/summerapply or attend a webinar. Apply by February 15th for priority consideration or by March 24th for the general application deadline.
February 16
Sonny's place is hiring
WHAT: Part time job opportunities! ~ WHERE: ELHS Cafeteria ~ WHEN: Thursday February 16 during all three lunches ~ LEARN MORE: Click here!
February 18 & 19
six flags job fair
WHAT: Part time job opportunities! ~ WHERE: Six Flags, Agawam ~ WHEN: February 18 & 19 from 10am-4pm ~ LEARN MORE: Click here!
February 27
College CORNER
Admissions Webinar: Monday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m., Register for the webinar here!
Juniors & Seniors: Timeline for college admissions & financial aid
Financial Aid Webinars: Financial Aid 101 - The FAFSA - CSS Profile
Scholarships: Click here to see some available scholarship opportunities
Steps to finish your college applications: Read the full article here
March 8
HEALTH CAREER OPEN HOUSE
WHAT: Holyoke Community College HEALTH CAREER OPEN HOUSE - Explore HCC's healthcare programs including radiologic technology; veterinary and animal science; nursing; Foundations of Health; direct care workers and community health workers; medical assistants; and certified nursing assistant (CNA). ~ WHERE: Holyoke Community College Center for Health Education (404 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke) ~ WHEN: March 8th from 4-7 pm ~ COST: Free & open to the public!
April 14
PINE KNOLl C.i.t.
WHAT: Counselor In Training program ~ WHERE: Pine Knoll, E.L. ~ WHEN: Summer 2023, but deadline to apply is April 14 ~ LEARN MORE: Click here!
Spring 2023
JUNIORS! it's College visit time
What to Know about College Visits ~ Tips from Students on Making the Most of College Visits
Community Service
"YOUTH, ELDERLY, RELIGION"
Who better to help a student than another student? Or lend an ear to the elderly? Make a difference by speaking out against bullying or promoting inclusiveness at school. Get younger kids excited about STEM topics, or offer tutoring to peers who need help with something you’re good at. Or donate your time to an organization, or your church, that provides therapeutic or recreational activities for kids.
Here are some websites to get you started:
DoSomething Youth Movements - Pine Knoll C.I.T. - Meadowbrook School - Stomp Out Bullying - Girls Who Code - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network - Youth.gov - 7Cups.com - E.L. Senior Center - Bluebird Estates - East Village Place - The Reserve at E.L. - Orchard Valley - Redstone - St. Michaels - First Baptist - St. Pauls - Bethany Assembly of God - JCC - St. Vincent DePaul via St. Michael's
Here are some student led projects:
Maureen founded a series of weeklong technology camps to promote the idea that girls can succeed in STEM fields without sacrificing their femininity.
Annie organized three college-prep workshops to help about a dozen students who had aged out of foster care navigate the complicated and often overwhelming college application process.
Keegan has been refurbishing old laptop computers for the past several years, and donating them to students and young adults who cannot afford to buy one.
Maricruz plays a leadership and advocacy role in several organizations to support LGBT+ youth and educate the public about the challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.