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FRIDAY 10/16/2026:
DON'T MISS OUT
Dual Enrollment Students, Families, and Counselors session
October 22nd, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. (Students, Families, and Counselors)
The sessions will be held via Zoom.
Register for the meeting here: Oct. 22nd, Click Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting.
If you would like a member of the dual enrollment team to be present with your students, please reach out to dualenrollment@philasd.org. (Please include at least 3 dates and times when you are available.)
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Career Connect Learning (C2L) through Temple University’s Lenfest Center.
Program details (hosted at PSTV at 440):
Available: Spring
Student commitment: 45 hours of internship work + 15 hours of professional development
Total hours: 60 hours
More information: https://lenfestcenter.temple.edu/youth-young-adult/career-connect-learning-c2l
Here are some scholarships for trades to share with interested students:
Electrical Association of Philadelphia Educational Foundation Technical Education Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Students must live in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County,Pennsylvania, and plan to attend a technical school for at least 12 credits per semester. Eligible fields include Electrical Technology and HVAC Technology. EAP membership is not required.
Deadline: March 31, 2027
Website: https://www.eap.org/technical-education-scholarships
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship Program
Award: Varies; recent awards ranged from $500 to $34,000
Eligibility: High school seniors or graduates that plan to enroll in an approved skilled trades program for welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, or other in demand careers.
Deadline: The 2027 deadline has not yet been posted.
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Paid Internship Opportunities
1. Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI)
Paid summer program ideal for rising seniors interested in creative fields, administration, or marketing. Places students in local arts and cultural organizations throughout Philadelphia, with professional development and a steady hourly stipend. Please see the link above.
2. Monell Science Apprenticeship Program
Paid summer research program for STEM-focused high school students. Places students directly into basic scientific and biomedical research environments alongside professional mentors. Applications usually open in winter/early spring. Please see the link above.
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Approved Industry-Recognized credentials for 2026-27 Here
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) College Fair.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The School District of Philadelphia Building
440 N. Broad Street (in the Atrium), Philadelphia, PA 19130
No registration required! Just show up ready to explore. The flyer is attached, and you can learn more at www.passhe.edu/collegefair.
One tip that makes a big difference: students should bring several copies of their unofficial transcript. It's the key to those on-site decisions.
2026 HBCU Fair
The School District of Philadelphia's Office of Postsecondary Readiness is proud to announce the 28th Annual Malcolm Bernard Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 7:00 PM at Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138.
Here's what your students can look forward to:
• Exploring college options face-to-face with HBCU admissions professionals
• Scholarships, application fee waivers, and instant admissions
• Expert workshops and panels
Many colleges and universities will be offering on-site acceptances, so encourage your students to bring copies of their unofficial transcripts—they could walk in as an applicant and walk out as an admitted student.
Registration is REQUIRED at tinyurl.com/hbcufair26
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