The UNCF STEM Scholars/Tech Ventures program is open. They are looking for graduating, Black and or Hispanic/Latinx, high school students to be part of the program. The UNCF STEM Scholars program is funded by Fund II Foundation and Vista Equity Partners’ Founder, billionaire Robert Smith. It is a ten year initiative to increase the representation of minority students in STEM industries and entrepreneurship.
The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions, including launching an entrepreneurial venture. Students participate in a summer orientation, receive career development and mentorship, learn and meet with venture capitalist, and build their networks and ideas to become successful STEM Innovators. There will be a Summer Leadership Institute for those who want to launch a Tech Venture. The application is open for high school seniors who are entering college as first-time freshmen in Fall 2019. Deadline is March 3rd. Please share!!! Application: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1e6735b6-3cb8-44ee-bca7-ee106e1fd6ff FAQ: https://www.uncf.org/programs/fund-ii-uncf-stem-scholars/pages/stem-scholar-program-faqs
The Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders (MGSI) will be accepting applications for 2019 program participants through February 28, 2019.
Which students are well suited for MGSI?
Check out our summer camps at: http://cpccsummerexperience.com/.
Harding Students...Take advance of this opportunity. The Career & College Promise (CCP) offers Harding University High School students an affordable path to future success. Qualified North Carolina high-school age students can begin their two- or four-year college work, tuition free, while they are at Harding University High School school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation. The program is free to all students who maintain a “B” average and meet other eligibility requirements. Career & College Promise provides three pathways to help advance eligible students’ post-high school success: College Transfer – Earn tuition-free course credits toward a four-year degree through North Carolina’s community colleges. Students who complete a 44-hour credit program will be able to transfer all of their credit to all UNC institutions and many of NC’s independent colleges and universities. Technical Career – Earn tuition-free course credits at an NC Community College toward an entry-level job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career. REQUIREMENT: 3.0 GPA Learn More and SEE what classes or pathways that you have an interest: http://www.cpcc.edu/hsprograms If you are interested, contact Mr. Rattley at>>>>>> https://goo.gl/QgGFHv THE ROC - Harding Students That Are Interested In CONSTRUCTION The ROC is another Career and College Promise Program for students that are interest in technical education and employment opportunities in the construction industry. The ROC is located directly across the street from Phillip O. Berry in a state-of-the-art facility owned by Goodwill Industries containing “smart” construction and architecture related training labs and classrooms. REQUIREMENT: 2.5 GPA Learn More https://www.roccharlotte.org/ If you are interested, contact Mr. Rattley at>>>>>> https://goo.gl/QgGFHv Starting Fall 2019, The ROC will provide a huge opportunity for selected high school juniors and seniors to: 1. Earn dual high school and college credits through CPCC via its Career and College Promise (Free for selected ROC Students) 2. Obtain valuable construction certifications in Advanced Carpentry, Electrical, Heating & Air Installation, Green Building and Computer Aided Design and Drafting 3. Enjoy paid summer internships after junior and senior years at approximately $15 per hour 4. Learn directly from an individual professional mentor from local construction firms 5. Take field trips and work on projects that tie into classroom curriculum and simulate “real-life” building industry situations. Over your junior and senior years, a ROC student may be able to complete 1-year of college credits depending on the track chosen. This means a student may have only one year remaining to complete an Associates’ Degree from CPCC. Each student may also qualify for CPCC’s full Opportunity Scholarship offered to minority students. CPCC is considered one of the best community colleges in the country and is an attractive feeder school to other North Carolina universities. Graduating seniors can start work directly out of high school earning almost $40,000 per year as a Level 1 Apprentice. Or they can complete their Associates Degree 1-year post-high school at CPCC for free and earn over $50,000 as an Assistant Project manager. Each step forward in The ROC program results in college credits, NCCER certifications, paid internships and full time job placement allowing a student to enjoy a lucrative career path that does not accrue massive amounts of student debt. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will be hiring onsite for part-time positions and various other vacancies from 9am-3pm. Click on the link below attachment to get the details.
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