Registration is now open for the Science Camps at Virginia Tech in Summer 2022!

                                        Join us this summer for in-person science camps at Virginia Tech!  

 

Campers will get a sneak peek at college life and a chance to explore a variety of up-and-coming science careers! The camps will be super interactive, fun, and informative. Campers will get to hang out with like-minded peers and talk with advisors and faculty about college and career options.

 

The camps are:

• Explore Science for rising 7^th-9^th graders. Campers will explore most of the majors in the college, from economics to physics to biology to nanoscience. July 10-12, 2022.
• Explore Data Science for rising 11^th-12^th graders. Campers will explore ways that data are being used to revolutionize all fields, from medicine to logistics to physics. July 17-19,2022.
• Explore Physical Science for rising 11^th- 12^th graders. Campers will explore physics, chemistry, geosciences, quantum computing, and nanoscience. July 21- 21,2022
• Explore Life Sciences for rising 11^th-12^th graders. Campers will explore all things related to life sciences, from nanomedicine to neuroscience to ancient life forms to disease tracking to psychology! July 24-26,2022.

 

Scholarships are available!

 

Click here for the direct link to camp information and the scholarship form.

 

Please feel free to forward to colleagues, students, and parents/guardians. If you have any questions, please contact me!  

 

Best wishes,

  

Victoria Corbin

Asst. Dean of Outreach and Student Engagement

College of Science, Virginia Tech 

540-232-8705
cvictoria@vt.edu

Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program

 

Career Advisors: Join Us for a Virtual Information Session Do you know anyone looking for a career that does not require a 4-year college? The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program is a 1-year program that prepares individuals for an in-demand career with excellent pay and employment rates. Learn more at a virtual information session. February 16, 2022 5:30 p.m. Register We are currently recruiting high school students and adults interested in a career change or veterans entering civilian life. Highlights of the Program: No college degree or prerequisites required Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam   Nine months of hands on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center clinics 90% employment rate after program completion   Tuition is affordable compared to other allied health programs and financial aid is available   Highlights of the Career: Starting pay $22-$24/hr  Provide direct patient care with highly specialized eye doctors (ophthalmologists)   Perform vision exams, diagnostic testing, measure and record visual stats, to help ophthalmologist correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases  Assist in surgery Instruct patients about medications, tests and procedures  Support clinical research by collecting information for research studies   An in-demand career due to a nationwide shortage of OpTechs  Many possibilities for career advancement in clinic management positions and other roles in eye care  Visit our Website We Want to Spread the Word at Your Career Fair! We want to attend career fairs where students can learn more about the Duke Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program. Please add optech@duke.edu to your distribution list when inviting colleges, universities and employers to career fairs hosted by your school or organizaiton. Email Us! Our Company | Contact Us | FAQs | Privacy Policy

Opportunity for Students to connect with HBCU Admissions Reps

 

Are you a student who is considering an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for your future? Real Talk is excited to launch our spring season with a two-night HBCU Edition on March 2 and 3, when a variety of campus representatives and current HBCU students will share key information about the college admissions process, scholarships, student life, and more. This Real Talk event is the perfect opportunity to hear directly from the source and gain the insight you need to help your students and their families as they decide which of the 100+ HBCUs across the country should be added to their college lists. We can't wait to see you at Real Talk: HBCU Edition on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT!

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As a reminder, Real Talk is a safe space to ask real questions and make connections that can lead to your students' future success. Designed to connect Black students and their families to colleges and access organizations across the country, every session is authentic, engaging, and, most of all, real. Students and their families are welcome to join.

UNC Neurology Career Forum - March 3, 2022

 

The UNC Department of Neurology invites VAHS students to their upcoming Neurology Career Forum scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The Department’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is hosting this virtual event to showcase the various career opportunities in neurology and encourage students and anyone considering a career change  ̶  especially underrepresented groups  ̶  to consider pursuing medical careers with a neurological focus.  

The event will feature experts from a wide variety of careers including sleep and other neurodiagnostic technologists, clinic and intensive care nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, neurologists, clinical researchers, science researchers and clinic administrators. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. 

A PDF flyer and two different sizes of graphic announcements are attached. To register for the event, please visit neurocareers.eventbrite.com.

The UNC Department of Neurology provides expert consultation and specialty care for both adults and children through their many clinics and centers. Their interdisciplinary teams include more than 50 neurologists who have comprehensive knowledge across a wide range of subspecialties. The group also actively pursues many clinical trials, striving to develop and implement new treatments for neurological disorders. 

Scholarship Essay Contest | We the Students 2022

 

We are excited to announce the launch of the Bill of Rights Institute's 2022 We the Students Essay Contest! The grand prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC. Submissions are due April 15th at 11:59 p.m. ET. This year's topic is: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society? Answering the question requires an understanding of natural rights and how they relate to the principle of respect and how the flourishing of a free society is dependent upon them. To truly explore this question in an essay that is between 500 -800 words, students will need to go beyond "dictionary definitions," and express their understanding and reasoning about the connections among these principles. This reasoning involves a combination of observation, experience, and some pretty "big ideas." What does it take to understand them? To build toward and maintain them? To see them with regard to each other? Why are these relationships important? We encourage students to bring emotion, creativity, specific examples, and well-researched facts into what they write. A good essay will demonstrate how these principles are not just abstract ideas but are part of people's everyday actions and choices.

STEM & Medicine Career Opportunities

                                              Live online for students aged 12-18

Architecture | Dentistry | Engineering | Forensic Science |  Investment Banking | Medicine | Psychology | Software Engineering | Vet | Video Game Design

Help your students kickstart their way to a top STEM career with an immersive weekend masterclass live online this term: interactive activities, inspiring speakers, Q&A panels and career enhancement training, all led by top industry professionals.  We expect our most popular programs to be fully-booked by 30th January so interested students should register now. Students can attend live online from the comfort of their own homes.   own homes.   VIEW ALL: AGES 15-18 VIEW ALL: AGES 12-14 We kindly ask you to forward this email to relevant students and parents so they can register their places now. A PDF version of this email is here.

Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program

 

The Summer Immersion Program is an immersive, week-long experience for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school and incoming college freshmen designed to provide an introduction to college life and the opportunity to explore a potential career pathway or field of study.

The Summer Immersion Program application is live. We will be operating on-campus for Summer 2022.

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience. High school students dive deep into a career pathway or field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals.

Apply!

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College Covered-Planning and Paying for College Made Easy

 

College Covered helps college-bound students and their parents with free resources and tools to get into college, pay for college and find scholarships.

CollegeCovered.com was created by Discover^® Student Loans to provide students, parents and high school counselors with the know-how to plan and pay for college. This website offers a variety of resources and tips for each step of the college planning process. 

https://www.collegecovered.com/

Helpful Resources include :

• Searching for Scholarships
• FAFSA Assistance
• Planning Calendars
• Award Letter Comparison
• Videos

 

On-Demand Financial Aid Walkthrough from the ACT My Journey Event

 

Parents and students are encouraged to check out this financial aid overview from one of the most popular My Journey sessions. The webinar if full of straightforward guidance that takes the mystery out of the financial aid process!

Relieve some financial stress by learning about the financial aid process, including timelines and major action points, as well as how to find a wealth of information from the federal government’s Federal Student Aid website. While the FAFSA offers helpful hints and tips as students and parents complete the process, there are still some common mistakes that can be made. During this session, Mark Messingschlager covers a high-level overview of what information the FAFSA is asking for and why. Mark also troubleshoots some common mistakes that are made on the FAFSA so that students and parents can take advantage of every dollar they are entitled to receive.

Watch On Demand!

Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes

 

Student-athletes are encouraged to join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time for their  webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families. Students will learn about the latest initial-eligibility news, requirements they must meet to be ready when they get to campus, and the best resources for them as they pursue their dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I or II school. Please share this link with your student-athletes and encourage them to attend this important event.

Student-Athlete Webinar Registration

Guidance on college decisions and paying for college

With college applications wrapping up, it's time for students to start thinking about how they will narrow down their college choice and their plan to pay for college. These tools can help your students navigate these big decisions.

• With the FAFSA^® Complete, Get Ready for Your Next Financial Aid Steps: What comes next after completing the FAFSA? Share this article to help your families prepare for next steps in the financial aid process.
• My College Plan: Students can use this Real Simple Smart Money Award¹ winning tool from Discover^® Student Loans to compare college costs, majors and potential salaries to calculate their college investment.
• Discover Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes: There's still time for students and parents to enter for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship to help cover college expenses. It's quick and easy to complete and there is no essay requirement! See Official Rules for details.² 

We hope you find these resources helpful and encourage you to visit CollegeCovered.com for more tips to share with your students and families. Please forward this message to any colleagues who would also find these resources useful.

SECU HS People Helping People Scholarship

 

SECU Foundation established the “People Helping People®” scholarship program to assist students across North Carolina with their educational goals. Since being established, the “People Helping People” scholarship program represents an annual commitment of over $5 million, with a collective total of over $76 million since the initial scholarship funding began in 2005.

SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. Each of the 115 North Carolina Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/School Districts will receive a minimum of one scholarship valued at $10,000 payable at $1,250 for up to eight consecutive semesters for a senior to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.

Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the LEA Scholarship Selection Committee provided they meet all eligibility criteria. Scholarship recipient information must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at each LEA. No individual applications are reviewed by the Foundation. Speak with your high school guidance counselor for more information about applying, requirements, and deadlines.

$10,000 High School Scholarship – At A Glance »

High School Eligibility Criteria »

2021 High School Scholarship Recipients »

https://www.ncsecufoundation.org/Projects/Scholarships.html

• 2022 NC OCS PHP Eligibility Criteria
• 2022 NC OCS PHP Consent Form
• 2022 NC OCS PHP Application

Social Skills Support Group

 Relationships are an integral part of our daily lives. Starting, developing, maintaining, and repairing meaningful and healthy relationships with others is possibly one of the most important yet underappreciated set of skills that we can develop and utilize over the course of our lives. Such important skills include, but are not limited to, active listening, conflict resolution, effective communication, non-verbal communication, assertiveness, perspective-taking, and reflective apologizing. Further development and/or honing of these skills, widely known as social skills, is most likely one of the best ways to improve our relationships with others. 

Beginning in January, Voyager Academy is excited to be able to offer  9-12th grade students an opportunity to participate in a Social Skills group after school! If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact Dr. Monique Link, School Social Worker, to enroll or for more information. The respective flyers are provided below.