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Senior Corner

Senior year is a big year. You are deep in the college application process or discovering other post secondary pathways that lead to a successful future. Either way, here are some resources that can help.

Here you will find a announcements, events and opportunities directly related to seniors.

Coca-Cola Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Apply here

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

SUNY Educational Opportunity Centers

Educational Opportunity Centers provide education and skills that lead to better jobs. Programs are tuition and debt-free.

Short programs fit into your schedule and help you obtain diplomas and career certifications quickly
One-on-one Training and Success Coaches help you at every step, from enrollment to program completion to pursuing your next goals like college or job placement
Online programs are available wherever you are, even during a pandemic
Graduates are eligible for automatic enrollment at any SUNY community college or SUNY Empire, SUNY’s leading online college

For more information please click here. To develop a postsecondary plan that is right for you please see Ms. Lovett or Ms. Hamilton.

New York City Careers

If you are unsure about college or decided to pursue other options and are 18 years of age, or soon will be, consider a career with the City of New York. Advantages of working for the City of New York include paid leave, on the job training, good pay and benefits, and a retirement pension. In order to qualify for most city jobs an exam must be taken.

New York City has just released their exam dates for various positions (many of which do not require previous experience).

Please click here to access New York City's Exam Schedule.

Please click here to access New York City's Application system.

Sign Up for Next Step Texts

Class of 2023. You're on the path to life after graduation, even though it's still a little ways off. Weekly texts from the New York City Department of Education College and Career Planning Team will help you lock in your plans and get the help you need to explore, prepare, apply and transition to your chosen path.

Scholarship Plus

The Scholarship Plus award is a scholarship and community for New York City students who have demonstrated academic achievement in the face of obstacles. Scholarship Plus offers such students a competitive four-year non-restrictive scholarship PLUS individualized, wraparound support. The application is now live on their site: www.scholarshipplus.org/apply. Please send questions to hello@scholarshipplus.org.

You can also see Ms. Lovett in the Student's CHOICE Center if you have questions or need help filling out the application.

ELIGIBILITY: Current high school seniors who:

Attend public, parochial, or private schools in New York City
Have a GPA of 85% or higher
Family income less than $50,000
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Willingness to engage with the Scholarship Plus community in events, workshops, and semester check-ins.

Preference will be given to students whose parents have not graduated from American four-year colleges or universities. Please see this flyer for additional information.

INFO SESSIONS: They are holding virtual info sessions on Zoom for educators, counselors, students, and families to gain insight into their application process, eligibility requirements, and program offerings. Thursday, December 9th, 3:30-4:30 pm and Monday, January 10th, 5-6 pm.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/xUs5751M38DphjfbA so that they can send you reminders.

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

The Marcy Lab School

The Marcy Lab school is a non-profit, post-secondary school based in Brooklyn, NY. They offer a 12-month, full-time computer science program designed to prepare recent high school graduates from underrepresented backgrounds for full-time careers in software engineering.

After one year, Marcy Lab School graduates go on to earn an average salary of approximately $106,000 per year to write software for companies like Asana, Samsung, Spotify, and Squarespace. They are able to offer this opportunity to student's free-of-charge thanks to supporting from corporations and foundations such as JP Morgan Chase, Lyft, and Microsoft.

Their application for the spring semester is open! This Fellowship will run from March 7, 2022, thru March 17, 2023.

Eligibility criteria:

You must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
You are between the of ages 18 and 24
You do not possess a bachelor's degree or higher
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States
You are able to commit to one year of full-time study.

Interested students can find our application at marcylabschool.org/apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Tatiana Marshall at tatiana@marcylabschool.org.

Apply at https://www.marcylabschool.org

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

Year UP NYC Info Session

Learn about Year Up's PAID training/internship opportunity.

Are you interested in improving your personal finances? Are you looking for a career where you get to sell products to customers? If so, then Consumer Banking/Client Services may be right for you! Come learn about Year Up's FREE training/internship opportunity on Thursday, December 9th at 5pm. Hear directly from their Consumer Banking/Client Services interns and alumni! They will have a panel to answer ALL your questions! Register here

The opportunity is n longer available, please check back next summer

Opportunity for A Better Tomorrow

Post Secondary Programs w/ Job Placement

If you are between the age of 17-24 years old, we can help you gain job skills, earn industry-certified credentials, get job placement assistance, college access, and/or advanced training.

Now recruiting for a free 12-week Credentialed and CUNY credits, Internship & Job Placement for students interested in careers in technology.

Click here to apply.

They are also recruiting for other Post-Secondary Programs, both at home and in-person. See All Programs Below.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Digital Marketing

Young Professional Institute

Jobs to Build ON

All Training programs are FREE and offer Student Stipends!

NYSACAC College Fair

The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting a virtual college fair Sunday November 7th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Students must register in advance. Please use the link below.

Registration Link

This opportunity is no longer available.

Police Athletic League Summer Rising Jobs

The Police Athletic League is currently searching for Summer Camp/Summer Rising positions:

Group Leader/Activity Specialists (Staten Island) (Part-Time)

Summer Opportunity that can be extended into the Fall (High School Diploma 18 and older)

Identify and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic-based lesson plans and activities that align with NYC educational standards.
Provide a safe, structured environment for student learning.
Facilitate small group tutoring sessions and recreational/cultural activities (up to 10 -12 students).
Participate in planning sessions and/or staff development sessions with Center Directors.
Complete necessary reports to monitor student progress and participation; Includes: daily attendance, maintaining student portfolios and pick-up sign-in sheets.
Attend PAL culminating activities and events such as recitals, performances, fairs, and trips.
Lead or attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers and community residents as needed to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs.
Communicate with parents and school administration to inform them of participants’ progress.

If you are interested in applying, send an email to: Summerjobs@palnyc.net

This opportunity is no longer available.

Health Training Program

Commonpoint Queens community organization is offering free Allied Health Training programs for graduating seniors. Classes are offered in the following areas:

EKG/Phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

All classes are free you must meet these eligibility requirements:

Age 18-24 (as of 09-08-2021)
Must have a HS diploma
Cannot be enrolled in college
Cannot have a college degree
Live in a NYC borough
Have a social Security Card
Looking for Employment

If you are interested or would like more information about this program please click here.

Deadline: Enrollment date has passed. Check back next year for program updates.

Bottom Line College Success Program

College students receive personalized on-campus guidance and support based for up to 6 years or until they graduate. This tailored guidance ensures that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to overcome obstacles, persist, and eventually graduate with a career plan in place.

To be eligible you must:

•live in NYC

•be the first generation of their family to earn a Bachelor's degree AND/OR be financially eligible

•have earned a 2.5 GPA in high school

•be matriculating as a first-time, full-time freshman at one of the below colleges:

CUNY Baruch College

CUNY Queens College

Sage College of Albany

SUNY New Paltz

CUNY Brooklyn College

St. Francis College

SUNY Old Westbury

CUNY The City College of New York

Fordham University

St. Joseph’s College

SUNY Stony Brook

CUNY Hunter College

Ithaca College

SUNY Albany

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Russell Sage College

SUNY Buffalo State

Please click here if you have not already applied and are eligible. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Lovett or Ms. Hamilton.

This opportunity is no longer available.

Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship

This scholarship can be used for any educational purpose, such as books for college or to pay for a summer educational program. To apply you must register for a free Cirkled account.

Please click here for more info. Application is due June 30th.

This opportunity is no longer available.

Virtual Spring College Fair

Sunday May 16th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Partnering with GoToCollegeFairs, NEACAC is excited about this unique opportunity for students to explore virtual “booths”, video chat with admission representatives, watch presentations, and much more! More than 170 Institutions will be exhibiting at the Spring College Fairs.

Registration is required, but is FREE! In order to register, please visit https://neacac.swoogo.com/NEACACVirtual_Spring

and follow the steps to register and gain access to the fair.

This opportunity is no longer available.

2021 Urban Assembly's Virtual Postsecondary Fair

April 28th at 11:00 AM

This event is open to all AGL students and their parents. This is a great opportunity to learn about over 40 colleges, universities, and trade programs. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM. If you plan to attend please register using the link below. You can register for multiple sessions.

Registration Link

This opportunity is no longer available.

Scholarship Opportunities

2021 College Book Scholarship

Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. works to empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. Each year, as part of Lambda Pi Chi’s Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. (Hermanas Advancing Career and Educational Resources), the Sorority awards College Book Scholarships to outstanding young women or non-binary students graduating from high school who are highly motivated, and committed to community service, leadership, and academic excellence. Scholarship recipients receive a one-time award of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, or $250 for third place, to assist them in covering the costs of textbooks and school supplies for the first year of college.

For more information and to see scholarship requirements click here.

This opportunity is no longer available.

NYCDOE/EVERFI 2021 Scholarships

2021 NYC DOE EVERFI Scholarship

Open to NYC DOE students who complete at least one lesson from the list of eligible courses. Students can win a $1,000 529 Savings Plan gift card.
Students can submit multiple essay entries for multiple courses. All grade levels are eligible.
All entries must be received by June 1st, 2021, 5:00pm ET. Click Here to Apply!

2021 Pathways $500 Scholarship

Students who complete at least one lesson from the Pathways course are eligible to win a $500 529 Savings Plan gift card.
All 9th-12th grade students are eligible.
All entries must be received by June 1st, 2021, 5:00pm ET. Click Here to Apply!

2021 MarketWorks $1,000 Scholarship

Students who complete the MarketWorks: Investing Basics course are eligible to win a $1,000 529 Savings Plan gift card.
All 9th-12th grade students are eligible.
All entries must be received by June 1st, 2021, 5:00pm ET. Click Here to Apply!

For information on how to start EVERFI Modules, please email Ms. Hamilton or Ms. Lovett

This opportunity is no longer available.

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