Clemson C-CATS for High Achieving 9th and 10th Grade Students

 

Spend the weekend exploring Clemson University and building friendships with other top-performing students.

Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) recruits top students from SC, NC and GA to participate in high-powered weekend retreats. Through team-building and academic sessions, students gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and improve their ability to think clearly and perform under pressure, all while having the time of their lives!

Participants are nominated by their school counselor.  Please Contact Jill O'Kane for more information.

2023 Spring Dates

• Session 1: Mar 3 - 5
• Session 2: Mar 10 - 12
• Session 3: Mar 31 - April 2
• Session 4: April 14 - 16
• Session 5: April 21 - 23
• Session 6: April 28 - 30
• Session 7: May 5 - 7

https://c-cats.org/

North Carolina Governor's School

The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school. Pleas see the Family Overview documents below. Current Juniors can apply for Academic Discipline Nominations. Sophomores and Juniors may apply in the Art Disciplines.

Please see the NC Governors School Website:  HERE

Or contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS Counselor jokane@voyageracademy.net for more information.

A limited number of nominations from VAHS are available. Completed Applications must be summitted to Ms. O'Kane by Friday December 2, 2022 in order to be considered for the VAHS nomination.      

BigFuture: Real Talk: Career Fair for Black Students

 

What is Real Talk?

Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. We empower Black students to own their futures their way.

Sometimes young people need to see someone like themselves succeed to believe they can too. Representation matters! That’s why Real Talk is excited to host our first set of career events this month, featuring young Black professionals in the tech, sports, and entertainment industries. Students will be exposed to new career paths and receive advice on how they can achieve success wherever they land.

Start Planning for Your Future

Real Talk is a safe space for you to learn and engage, while also getting answers to your most pressing questions about life after high school. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here for you. Family members and educators are also encouraged to participate!

Check out the VIDEO

RSVP For events HERE!

Fall 2022 Virtual Events

HBCU Edition

Connect with Black HBCU representatives over two nights.

Night 1: Wednesday, September 28, at 7 p.m. ET

Night 2: Thursday, September 29, at 7 p.m. ET

NY Careers Edition

Connect with Black professionals about their journeys to success.

Black in Tech: Tuesday, October 11, at 7 p.m. ET

Black in Sports: Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m. ET

Black in Entertainment: Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m. ET

Paying for College Edition

Connect with Black financial aid experts about FAFSA, scholarships and more.

Night 1: Wednesday, November 2, at 7 p.m. ET

Night 2: Wednesday, November 9, at 7 p.m. ET

HOBY Youth Leadership for Outstanding Sophomores!

Registration is now OPEN for the 2023 State Seminar Season! 

Since 1958, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has provided transformative leadership development training that has positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 high school students around the world. HIBY is looking  forward to providing VAHS students with the transformative experience of the HOBY State Leadership Seminar. 

For more than five decades, HOBY has inspired young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. As America’s foremost youth leadership organization, HOBY has a long history of successfully motivating young people to develop into outstanding leaders.

Check out the HOBY Leadership Video HERE

Contact Jill O'Kane for more information or to be considered for a school nomination.

9th and 10th Grade Summer Enrichment Opportunity

 

Spend the weekend exploring Clemson University and building friendships with other top-performing students.

Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) recruits top students from SC, NC and GA to participate in high-powered weekend retreats. Through team-building and academic sessions, students gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and improve their ability to think clearly and perform under pressure, all while having the time of their lives!

C-CATS, Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students, is a program designed for

high-achieving 9th and 10th grade students. C-CATS introduces top-ranking students to Clemson University through exciting weekend adventures that engage them in the academic, social, and recreational opportunities offered at Clemson. Over 4,500 students have participated in this program over the last decade. 

Read More HERE

Participants are nominated by their school counselor. Interested students, please contact  Contact Jill O'Kane.

NC Countdown To College

 

Residency | FAFSA | Applications

Countdown to College (C2C) supports college access every October. C2C activities help high school seniors complete three important college enrollment steps: residency, FAFSA, and applications. Many NC colleges and universities will support C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 17-21, 2022.

Check out all of the events!! 

CFNC 2022 List of Events

ECU Global Fellows Program

 

Last year, East Carolina University initiated a new program for students with an interest in culture, travel, and global issues more broadly. The program, called Global Fellows, is open to all students with a cumulative unweighted of 3.25 GPA or above. Prospective students from all majors can apply.

The program includes a $1,500 study abroad scholarship, and targeted programming designed to build intercultural skills and a strong resume. As first year students Global Fellows will live in a designated residence hall with others in their cohort. First semester they will take a specialized freshman seminar course and in their second semester they will take one of ECU’s award-winning Global Understanding courses, which will allow them to connect and interact virtually with students from 2-3 universities abroad during the semester.

We also provide students with an internationally focused Career Preparation Series in conjunction with ECU’s Career Services office and multiple resume building opportunities through special internships, on-campus employment opportunities, and internationally-focused student organizations.

If any of your students may be interested in this program, please direct them to the Global Fellows website at: https://global-affairs.ecu.edu/global-fellows/. The application for the program can be found at: https://ecu.academicworks.com/opportunities/22516.  The deadline to apply for the Global Fellows program is January 15th.