Black College Expo will take place on September 30th, 2017 from 10 am to 3pm Over 50 universities, on the spot scholarships (bring your SAT scores), seminars and workshops. $10 at the door, $8 online at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call 877-427-4100 at Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Sophomores
Guidance News for Sophomores
STEM College and Career Fair
STEM College and Career Fair will take place October 15th from 1pm - 4pm at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC. Talk to colleges and universities representatives about their STEM degree programs. Learn about internship and career opportunities from STEM industry professionals. Register for free at www.nacacfairs.org/stem … [Read more...]
PACE Upward Bound Applications Available
Pace University’s Upward Bound program is now recruiting current 9th and 10th grade students. The Pace Upward Bound program is an academic program designed to generate and enhance the skills and motivation necessary for success in education and life. This program is designed for students who are serious about their academic development and who would like assistance in getting into college. In addition to providing academic support through tutoring, mentoring, classes, and workshops, students in the Pace Upward Bound program are also taught higher order and critical thinking skills. If you are a motivated student, live or go to school in Brooklyn, in the 9th, 10th, and a United States citizen or legal resident, we … [Read more...]
Bridging the Gap/STEP (FREE) Summer Program
Bridging the Gap Program is a State funded program at New York City College of Technology and we are serving middle and high school students (7th to 12th grade). All Classes are FREE!! In Summer 2017, BTG is offering: * Robotics * English Language Arts (ELA) * Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry, Trigonometry) * SAT. Math Prep. (ONLY for RISING 12th Grade) Deadline to submit applications: June 16th, 2017 by 3pm Program Starts: Monday, July 10th, 2017 Program End: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 (4weeks) Time: 9:30am- 1:00pm (Monday thru. Thursday) * MetroCard and Lunch will be provided. * Attached is BTG Summer 2017 application … [Read more...]
WHSAD T-Shirts for Sale!
Show your school spirit & participate in WHSAD Fridays! Buy a WHSAD t-shirt. Pre-order yours now! Each shirt is $20 (cash only). Proceeds will go toward student funds. Download the attached order form or see Ms. Terraferma in Room 331. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/t-shirt-design.docx"] … [Read more...]
Intro To Engineering Summer Course @ City Tech
Students entering 11th and 12th grade this fall are eligible for the College Now: Introduction to Engineering and Computer Technologies Summer Course. See your guidance counselor for an application. This course, will introduce them to four engineering disciplines through an exploration of basic concepts in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Technology; Computer Systems Technology; Electrical Engineering Technology; and Electromechanical and Computer Engineering Technology. Every Thursday trips are scheduled to expose students to career information at local industries and government labs, including Linda Tools, the Electronic Maintenance Division of MTA, and the NY Hall of Science. Students in the New York City … [Read more...]
2017 Summer Youth Applications Now Available
If you’re looking for a summer job, you can apply now for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks from July 5th through August 19th . Participants work in entry-level jobs in a variety of industries including: Arts and Recreation Educational Services Financial Services Healthcare/Medical Hospitality/Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing/Public Relations Media/Entertainment Real Estate/Property Retail Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program … [Read more...]
Free SAT Prep and American History Elective
Saturday Academy, a partnership of the FAO Schwarz Education Center and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, for students in grades 8–12. Classes are held at the Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd Street in NYC. Saturday Academy is a free six-session program for students interested in American History and SAT preparation. There’s no homework and all course materials are provided. Spring 2017 courses meet on Saturdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 22, and 29. Students are expected to attend all six sessions and will receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the program. Spring 2017 Courses include: Bell Curves SAT Skills African Americans and the Global … [Read more...]
Summer Internship at the West Side YMCA
The YMCA recognizes many teenagers cannot secure work over the summer. The majority of employment opportunities available to teens oftentimes do very little to build their resumes or skill sets. The West Side YMCA has developed Teen Career Connection (TTC) to address this need. TCC is an eight-week comprehensive internship program, providing NYC youth an unparalleled opportunity. TTC is an eight week program, which consists of two weeks of job readiness training and six weeks of the internship. Participants are placed in their industry of choice and are paired to a mentor for the entirety of the program. Participants also received two monthly metro cards, a $300 clothing stipend and a $1,500 "working" … [Read more...]
Need Help Building Your Potential College List?
With close to 4,000 options for college, the selection process can be overwhelming. How do you even start to look at them? This information session will help families understand how to effectively narrow the options and ultimately select the right college. Geared towards 11th graders, participants will learn: –How to identify student strengths and interests –How to match students with the colleges that are the best fit –How to utilize academics, activities and “extras” to put together the strongest college list possible Registration is now open! Click here. Enter through the **77th Street entrance of the Museum** (between Central Park West and Columbus Ave) and head to the Kaufmann Theater when you arrive! … [Read more...]