The WELL has a free & virtual event coming up and we hope that your students can join us! The details of the events are listed below.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Free STEM Summer Program for HS Juniors
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Monday, April 19, 2021
Real Talk: Paying for College Edition
FAFSA, Scholarships, and More! |
Thursday, April 22 |
Join The College Board this Thursday, April 22, for Real Talk: Paying for College Edition. This event will cover the FAFSA®, scholarships, how to review your financial aid offers, and more! Whether your student is just beginning their college planning journey or they know where they'll be attending school in the fall, Real Talk is the place to get pertinent questions answered.
Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with some of the best financial aid officers in the country and get their questions answered in real time!
RSVP today and spread the word.
Real Talk is a college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and their families with colleges across the country.
Advance Placement Review
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
College Decision Day is almost here! Are you Ready?
Making the right college decision can be intimidating and with the recent uncertainty and changes, this year may be more challenging than most. As Decision Day approaches, here are two resources to share with your students to help them make their final college decision easier.
● QUIZ: How Do I Know If the College I’m Considering Is Right for Me? If your students are looking for a second opinion on their college options, this quiz can help. It asks students
Making the right college decision can be intimidating and with the recent uncertainty and changes, this year may be more challenging than most. As Decision Day approaches, here are two resources for students to help students make their final college decision easier.
● Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a College All colleges have a lot to offer. Here is a list of key questions students should ask themselves before making their final decision - from “What is the best program for my chosen major?” to “Can you see yourself happy?”
Also, we’re still giving away a $5,000 scholarship every month! Your college-bound students and parents can enter to win the 2021 Discover® Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes at Scholarship.CollegeCovered.com
Please continue to share CollegeCovered.com, a free resource on planning and paying for college, with your students and their families or your colleagues who would find it helpful.
Monday, April 12, 2021
New Scholarship Opportunity & Student Ambassador Program from Cirkled In
The team at Cirkled In is excited to share a scholarship opportunity.
It is an easy application process; students simply create a free Cirkled In profile and then click on the apply button at the top of the page. More details can be found here: Cirkled In Scholarship Page.
They are also excited to announce their new Student Ambassador program. This program helps kids build the skills they need to reach their highest potential!
UNC Charlotte's Spring Virtual Open House
This is the time when Juniors start to think about their own application journey as they see their friends get accepted to colleges and celebrate their success.
UNC Charlotte is hosting a Spring Virtual Open House this coming Saturday, April 17th, from 10 am - 12 pm, and will be a great resource for Juniors as they are designing this event just for them! This event is also open to Sophomores, and Freshmen in high school.
Duke Health and the Durham YouthWorks Summer Internship Program
Duke Health will once again offer paid internships in the healthcare or healthcare supportive careers.
The internship will run from June 7 through June 30 and registration is open now!
Students can apply to be considered for internships through the website below.
https://durhamnc.gov/598/
If they are interested in the Duke Health internship please tell them to choose Health Sciences.
They can also apply for internship in other categories too.
Due to COVID this year’s program will be totally virtual!
Thursday, April 1, 2021
UNC - Allied Health Professionals Outreach Events
The UNC Allied Health Ambassador organization is hosting Local High School Outreach events to provide high school students with information about various allied health science professions and programs at UNC Chapel Hill. Health professions include:
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Audiology
Clinical Rehab and Mental Health Counseling
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Science
Clinical Laboratory Science
Informational sessions with Q&A opportunities are held via Zoom. The next event is Monday, April 5 from 6:30-7:30pm. This event is open to any student who is interested in learning more about the allied health professions.
There will be a short presentation to introduce the various professions/programs and wrap-up with a Q&A session for students to ask whatever questions they may have about allied health, what they can do now to get on track for these (mostly graduate) programs, college in general, etc.
Friday, March 26, 2021
NACAC Virtual College Fairs
SIGN UP TODAY!
NACAC’s series of Virtual College Fairs continues with three remaining fairs in Spring 2021. Common App is thrilled to support these virtual events, designed to help students connect with college admission officers and ask important questions about the application process. Each fair offers students the opportunity to watch college’s Zoom presentations, ask questions via chat, and demonstrate interest - all without leaving home. Students can sign up for free at virtualcollegefairs.org.
- April 10: 3:00 – 7:00 pm ET
- April 20: 3:00 – 7:00 pm ET
- May 2: 1:00 – 7:00 pm ET
Thursday, March 25, 2021
FAFSA Drive-In Events Coming Soon
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Teach NC Initiative
Students who are interested in becoming a teacher, should check out the new statewide initiative focused on increasing the number of high-quality, diverse, and dedicated North Carolinians entering the teaching profession. This program is a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, BEST NC, TEACH.org.. Check out this digital postcard or the “About TeachNC" page to learn more.
TeachNC.org provides free resources and information to prospective teachers across North Carolina. From financial aid and scholarships to information about educator preparation programs and teacher licensure, TeachNC strives to be a one-stop resource for everything candidates need to know about becoming a teacher. Most importantly, TeachNC also provides personalized supports and targeted outreach to help a candidate go from interested to applying.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Haley Pittman, Manager of Regional Initiatives with TEACH.org, at hpittman@teach.org.
Carolina Sports Journalism Camp
We are pleased to invite applications to the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp. The deadline to apply is April 1. Please help us spread the word by encouraging rising juniors and seniors to apply.
This summer will mark the 10thyear of the camp.
Our summer 2021 dates for the virtual camp are June 23-25. Students will visit a sports journalism class through the UNC-CH Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The camp will instruct students on sports play-by-play, sports writing, sports photography and more through classroom study and newsroom practice. Students will take a behind-the-scenes tour of UNC’s sports media facilities and cover a press conference.
Please direct students to this site for application materials:
Many thanks,
Monica Hill
Monica Hill
Director, North Carolina Scholastic Media Association
UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
CFNC's Take Your Dreams Odd Hold Initiative
The pandemic has put a lot of things on hold for North Carolina high school seniors. But the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and our statewide education collaborators want to support schools, counselors like you, and most importantly — SENIORS — who may need guidance refocusing on college plans.
That’s why CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach! This campaign supports high school seniors and parents, to help them complete the three important steps for college enrollment for the fall semester: college application, FAFSA, and residency.
Please click here for more information on residency, FAFSA, and college application completion.
For additional information on upcoming events and opportunities, please see CFNC’s Take Your Dreams Off Hold newsletter.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Annual Boys and Men of Color Conference
Dr.Roderick Heath, the director of the African American Male Initiative, at North Carolina Central University is inviting the male minority students in our school to join him for their Boys & Men of Color Conference. The event will take place April 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM- 1:00 PM. The event will be hosted virtually and the tickets will be free. Attached below is the link to register for the event.
For more information please contact Dr. Roderick Heath via email at rheath1@nccu.edu.
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