Student Opportunities

FREE EO San Diego Young Female Founders Summit

The San Diego Chapter of the Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) is hosting their annual FREE EO San Diego Young Female Founders Summit at the SDSU Lavin Entrepreneurship Center on Friday, June 14th from 1 – 4:30 pm. Founded in 1987, EO is a network of 18,000+  business owners in over 75 countries that prepares entrepreneurs to succeed in business and beyond. EO’s Young Female Founders Summit (YFF) brings 12 to 20-year-old females together for an inspiring afternoon of speakers, panelists, and competitions. Participants will meet and learn from San Diego's leading women entrepreneurs, network with peers, and compete in a business challenge where they will apply their imagination and creativity to win prizes. No experience necessary - bring your curiosity, imagination, and personality. Lunch will be provided.

Event Details

Where: SDSU Lavin Entrepreneurship Center; 5150 E Campus Drive, San Diego 92115
When: Fri, Jun 14th; 1 - 4:30 pm
Who: 12 to 20-year-old females interested in entrepreneurship 

Cost: Free!

To Register: EO San Diego Young Female Founders Summit Tickets, Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

EMERGE: Medical Conference
for Teens (6/14)

The Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center will be hosting EmERge - The Premier Medical Conference for Teens on Friday, June 14th from 9 am – 4 pm. The conference includes over four hours of rotations through hands-on simulations, informative lectures filled with stories from amazing faculty, and one-on-one mentoring. Simulations Include: Cardiac Arrest, Intubation, Wilderness Medicine, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Stop the Bleed, Resuscitation, Ultrasound, IVs, Lumbar Puncture, Delivering Babies, Endovascular Access, Pharmacy, Orthopedics, Military Medicine, Neurosurgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Chest Tube Placement, Laceration Repair, Transvenous Pacing, and MORE! See attached flyer and event details below for more information.

Event Details
Where: SPIEC Sharp Spectrum; 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego 92123 When: Fri, Jun 14th; 9 am – 4 pm
Who: Teens ages 14-19
Cost: $129 (includes lunch and t-shirt)

To Register: https://emergetheconference.com/2023-terms-conditions/

For questions, complete this form https://emergetheconference.com/contactus/

Forest Service All Girls Camp

The Cleveland National Forest is seeking female students ages 16 – 18 to participate in their inaugural All Girls Camp to inspire girls to pursue careers in wildland firefighting and other exciting and rewarding Forest Service occupations. 

Participants will learn how to fight fires and manage national resources through a variety of hands-on activities with their fellow camp members. See the attached flyer and details below for more information.

Camp Details

Where: Cleveland National Forest in East San Diego County
When: Thurs, Jun 27th – Sun, Jun 30th
Who: Female students ages 16-18

To Register: Complete Camp Registration Form 

For questions, contact Cindy Petrich at 619-850-0344 or Erica Miller at 858-585-3198 

FBI Teen Academy

FBI San Diego is now accepting applications for their 2024 Teen Academy, a free full-day program for rising high school juniors and seniors to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Students will participate in presentations and hands-on activities covering a variety of law enforcement topics such as terrorism, cybercrime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students will also hear from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.

To learn more, visit their website (scroll down to the Teen Academy header) and see attached flier.  

Program Details 

Where: FBI San Diego Field Office; 10385 Vista Sorrento Parkway, San Diego 92121
When: Thursday, July 11th; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility: Students must be rising Juniors and Seniors (current Sophomores and Juniors).

To Apply: Complete the 2024 Teen Academy application. Completed applications must be emailed to SD_Outreach@fbi.gov by Sunday, May 19th. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted.

For questions, please email SD_Outreach@fbi.gov

Peer Public Health Advocate Camp

This is a five-day summer camp to promote public health careers through hands-on, project-based learning activities. The camp is open to rising juniors and seniors from county-area high schools. You can expect project-based learning, career panels, and an introduction to public health!

WHEN: July 15-19 from 9:00AM -12:30PM

WHERE: Linda Vista Innovation Center
2202 Comstock St, San Diego, CA 92111

Click the link for more information or to register!

Squared Fellow Program

San Diego Squared (SD2) has opened the application for the Fall 2024 cohort of their Squared Fellows yearlong mentorship program for incoming 10th – 12th grade San Diego County high school students. The goal of the program is to connect marginalized students to San Diego’s most innovative companies to help them launch their careers in STEM. Starting this September, Fellows will enjoy a series of industry site tours at top San Diego employers, networking with STEM professionals, and 1-on-1 mentoring for the 2024-25 school year. 

Program Details

Where: At students’ school sites and various employers across San Diego.
When: September 2024 – September 2025. Individual dates will vary based on student schedules.

To Apply: Complete this application before Friday, August 9th - 

Eligibility: Applicants must…

• Be incoming 10th – 12th grade students at a San Diego County high school.

• Commit to one after-school mentoring session per week and one Saturday session per month for the program duration.

• Be from a population underrepresented in STEM industry sectors. SD2 staff interpret this broadly and it can include ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, experience of barriers to education/employment (i.e. experience in the child welfare system or justice system, poverty, homelessness, immigration), experience of a disability, and/or any other experiences the applicant thinks may be relevant.

For questions or additional information, contact Airrell Gaither (cc’d) at airrell@sd2.org.

Mission Trails Eco Ambassadors

The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation is excited to share that applications are now open for the Fall 2024 cohort of our Eco Ambassadors program at Mission Trails Regional Park. This free program is designed for teens interested in nature, the environment, and the interconnectedness of the world around them. The Eco Ambassadors program includes presentations from local environmentalists, hands-on field experience, and a chance to explore a variety of environmental career interests. The program is open to students enrolled in San Diego County high schools.

Link to application and more information: https://mtrp.org/ecoambassadors/