Available Opportunities for High School Students!

The Future Civic Leaders program is currently accepting online applications for their 2012 Summer Leadership Conference!

Since 2009, Future Civic Leaders has hosted a series of free leadership conferences in Washington, DC where high school students participated in various trainings, met national politicians, and ran their own simulated congressional campaigns.

A number of high-profile speakers have led conference workshops, including US Congressmen Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Jared Polis (D-CO), CNN White House Correspondent Ed Henry, MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Mark Halperin, former George W. Bush Speechwriter John McConnell, and Emmy Award winning writer Jennie Blackton.

To accommodate the growing demand and interest from students, Future Civic Leaders will host three (3), one-day conferences. These conferences will be intensive, one-day trainings that will give students the tools they need to change the world. The program dates are July 23, 25, and 27 and the conferences will run from 8am-8pm each day. To apply, please visit: http://www.futurecivicleaders.org/cities/national-conference/.

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The Youth Leadership Foundation offers two programs for youth over the summer. The Program for Academic and Leadership Skills (PALS) is for young women who are in grades 3-11 and the Tenley Achievement Program (TAP) is for young men who are in grades 4-11.

PALS PALS provides a venue for young women to achieve personal growth and academic excellence and helps 3^rd through 11^th grade girls develop leadership skills through supplementary classes in Math, English and Science. PALS also aims to encourage creativity and confidence through the visual and performing arts. These classes prepare students to pursue a college education and ultimately, professional success.

PALS’ invites motivated young women to apply to their five week summer session. The online application is due May 31^st and the cost to attend the PALS program is $225.

The TAP program fosters the personal and academic development of disadvantaged minority boys. Through TAP, students will become true leaders who are academically proficient, self-disciplined, diligent, and morally principled. TAP offers a combination of classroom instruction, individual tutoring, competitive athletic competition, and personal mentoring.

TAP’s professional and demanding academic programs impart solid study habits and bolster student proficiency in key subjects (Math, English, and Science). All TAP programs are offered to qualified young men regardless of race, color, or creed.

The online application is due May 31^st and the cost to attend the TAP program is $225. 

The PALS and TAP program are located within walking distance from the Brookland-CUA Metro Station and are located at:

1001 Lawrence St., NE Washington, DC 20017.

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The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program at the University of Maryland, College Park assists students with learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation through a 4-week, 100% online series. Students will study online at their own pace and the program is an affordable alternative to credit-based courses and face-to-face programs.

Through the Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program, students will learn:

How to develop a successful business plan;

What are the principles of entrepreneurial opportunity analysis and decision-making in an increasingly dynamic and technically-inclined society;

How to understand what customers really value and effectively position their innovation for targeting the right set of customers; and

What is right type of financial capital for their venture and how to acquire it.

Tuition for the 4-week (June 25-July 20, 2012) program for High School students is $650, including books and materials. There are no additional fees required to complete the online program.

The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program is offered exclusively online, there is no face-to-face component. Students are expected to fully participate in course readings, online discussions, and the submission of one major deliverable per course.

The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program is a non-credit Program. No certificate or degree is conferred upon completion of the Program. To apply, please visit: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1076659 and complete the online application.

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The Casey Trees Summer Crew is a team of highly motivated high school students who serve as caretakers for the District’s trees for eight weeks over the summer.

General responsibilities include watering, weeding, mulching, tracking tree condition, and educating the public about basic tree care. Crew members travel by truck or street bike (as a part of the Water By-Cycle team).

This year’s Casey Trees program starts June 22 and ends August 3, 2012.

Crew members earn $9.00 an hour and work 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday. In addition to caring for trees, crew members participate in exciting activities such as tree climbing, meeting new people, and giving back to the community.

Casey Trees is currently accepting applications! All applications must be completed and submitted online by May 18, 2012.

In addition to the application you must meet the following criteria in order to apply to Casey Trees:

• Be enrolled in or just graduating from a high school in the metro DC area;
• Be 16 years or older;
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with a variety of landscaping tools and equipment;
• Be interested in learning about and caring for trees;
• Be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.; and
• Be a great team player.

Please note: You will have to complete the online application in one sitting. You cannot save your work and return later to complete it.

The number of available Summer Crew positions is limited and the selection process is extremely competitive. Interviews will be held on a rotating basis between April 16 and May 31 and final decisions will determined by the end of May 2012.

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BigSun Scholarship

Amount: $500 

Deadline: June 22, 2012

The BigSun Organization helps athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible regardless of sport. Applicants must be high school seniors or attending a post-secondary institute and involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. See the following website for details: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/.

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