Scholarship Opportunity.... Fidelity Scholars Program + Walk for Education

Please plan to join us with your high school seniors, during the UNCF National Walk for Education as the Director of Outreach will be speaking and providing more information about the Fidelity Scholars Program.

 

Summer 2024 Accelerate Pre-College Programs @ Northeastern University

We are excited to announce our Accelerate Pre-College 2024 Programs!   

Northeastern University’s Accelerate Pre-College Programs are designed for talented high school students in the U.S. and around the world who want to give themselves a competitive edge. These programs are taught by our internationally acclaimed faculty, allowing students to experience collegiate learning in a world-class environment. Students gain extensive, hands-on, experiential education in subjects including engineering, health sciences, ethics & emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and more. These programs allow students to have a true Northeastern University experience.   

While discussing options for this summer with your students, we encourage you to share the following links for them to review:   

•  A virtual one-pager detailing Accelerate Pre-College programming. We encourage this to be printed and shared with interested students.   

• The Accelerate Pre-College Programs website for students to review our full list of Summer 2024 programming options.    

• Our inquiry form for students to express their interest in Accelerate Pre-College programs and receive emails about additional Accelerate Pre-College programming options and events. 

• The About Us page on our website for students to see a complete list of upcoming events. These include virtual fairs on November 16 and January 20 and our Pre-College Programs fair on the Boston campus on December 7. 

Our application will open in early December. The program application includes a financial aid section for consideration for need-based aid awards. Admitted students who apply by the priority deadline of January 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET will receive a $500 discount on tuition.    

For additional program information, application requirements, global campus offerings, and important deadlines, visit our website. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu or call 617.373.2200. 

Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair

The Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair coordinates Historical Black College and University in-person fairs. If you have high school students or know of any that would benefit from these College Fairs, please share this information. 

 

They’re having fairs in:

 

• North Jersey - Kean University
• Mercer County Community College – Central Jersey
• Raritan Valley Community College – Central Jersey
• JFK Recreation Center - South Jersey

REGISTRATION REQUIRED…For more information, click this link: Malcolm Bernard - HBCU College Fair (hbcu-cfnj.com) 

Hacking a Career with IBM SkillsBuild - 10/25

IBM and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation are excited to join forces to host Hacking a Career with IBM SkillsBuild, a virtual event set for October 25th at 4:00pm EDT/1:00pm PDT.

Whether in the workforce and looking for the next big step in a current career, exploring new professional horizons, or laying down the building blocks for future endeavors and exploring potential career paths, this event is for anyone interested in career advancement and skill development.

Discover how the IBM SkillsBuild digital learning platform can be your no-cost secret weapon for career growth, skill enhancement, and educational enrichment in tech—regardless of where you stand in your pursuit.

Register Here

Take advantage of this opportunity to supercharge your professional journey. Register today and unlock the potential to hack your career with IBM SkillsBuild!

Everyone’s welcome! Please feel free to pass this invitation along. Let's help each other grow and thrive!

21st Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival

Welcome to the 2023 Annual HBCU (Historically Black College & University) College Festival

Greetings on behalf of the Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival Committee,

 

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 21^st AnnualHBCUFestival:

https://hbcufest.alfredstreet.org/e/hbcu-fest

Please note, each attendee must pre-register and have their own ticket (QR code) to enter the festival.

 

The festival will be held November 17-18, 2023 in a hybrid format.

Virtual: November 17^th from 4-8pm and November 18^th from 9am-4pm

In-person: Saturday, November 18^th from 9am-4pm

LOCATION: The St. James Sports Complex

(6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151)

 

Festival benefits include:

• All accredited HBCUs invited to participate
• On-the-spot admissions decisions (virtual and onsite)
• Instrumental and vocal music auditions (virtual and onsite)
• Seminars on preparing for the college admissions process, financial aid and scholarships, and student life
• Essay/personal statement writing assistance and interview coaching
• Student prizes and giveaways

 

Additional details can be found online at https://hbcufest.alfredstreet.org/e/hbcu-fest

  

We look forward to seeing you in November!

Save the Date! Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program for High School Students

The Summer Immersion Program is hosted on campus at Wake Forest University and offers one-week institutes (Sunday - Friday) during the months of June and July. A full list of institute dates and details will be announced soon. Please visit our website to learn about past institutes, ranging in topics related to STEM, business, and the social sciences.

 

Register Your Students for Specialty Virtual College Fairs

Each student is unique: help them find their individual pathway.

Specialty virtual fairs offer a convenient way to explore post-secondary options. Encourage your students to join recruiters at one or all of these upcoming events: 

Live fair hours are 12:00pm - 2:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:30pm (ET) each date for the following fairs:

• Professional Certificates Virtual College Fair - Thursday, September 21, 2023
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Virtual College Fair - Wednesday, October 4, 2023
• Learning Differences Virtual College Fair - Thursday, October 12, 2023
• First-Generation Virtual College Fair - Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Learn more here or Register now!

Students and Families:

• Use this platform to explore options and services that are available to you at the participating institutions.

• Expert-led educational sessions will guide you on maximizing the benefits of higher education.

• Visit institution booths and chat live with admissions representatives

• Participating students have a chance to win a $50 Starbucks gift card through a TikTok contest. Details will be emailed to registered students.

• This experience will be ADA and WCAG-compliant.

Get helpful information about navigating a virtual fair here.

Counselors: Print and distribute this QR Code flyer for students to register on the spot!

GoToCollegeFairs is invested in equity and opportunity for all students. The GoToCollegeFairs Virtual Fairs Fall 2023 are free to attendees. Learn about our why.

 

Biotech Internship Opportunity - Saint Peter's Preparatory School Students | Harvard Alumni Founders

Ladder Biotech & Healthcare Internships Program is a selective start-up internship program for high school students, founded and run by Harvard graduate students. In the program, students work 1-1 with supervisors from top biotech and healthcare start-ups to work on real-world projects in a real start-up environment. Our supervisors come from places like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Google, Microsoft and McKinsey.

No prior working experience is required. The application deadline for the Fall Health tech cohort is October 15, here is the brochure and the application link. 

Register for a virtual info session: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation

I want to inform you about virtual admissions Q&A sessions for students interested in attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. Like all federal service academies, students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.   Date: Every Wednesday Time: 3 p.m. ET Who: All interested students and guidance counselors What: Virtual question and answer session. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s like to attend USMMA.   To register for an upcoming Wednesday session, please use this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We also encourage you to share this flyer with your students. They can scan the QR code to register for a session. Federal service academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA.   Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial and military ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two academic departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the U.S. armed forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the U.S. maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.   More information about the Academy can be found here. The USMMA’s digital viewbook highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs, the unique year at sea training, and more.   Please contact CDR Mike Bedryk, USMS, our Director of Admissions, with any further questions.   We look forward to seeing you!   Sincerely,   Marilyn Livi '82 Senior Vice-President U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc