Summer internships available with the Federal Government: Applications due April 30!

The Student Educational Employment Program (SEEP) provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree-seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical school, vocational school, or a two-or-four-year college or university, graduate or professional school.

In order to apply, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Be at least 16 years old;

2. Be a U.S. citizen, or national, or lawfully admitted to the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed;

3. Pursuing any of the following accredited educational programs at least half-time: High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma, Vocational/Technical certificate, Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Graduate Degree, or Professional Degree;

4. Be in good academic standing as determined by the academic institution (generally GPA of 2.0 or higher);

5. Meet personnel suitability and physical requirements; and

6. Meet the OPM Qualification Standard for the series and grade of the position.

High school students who are interested in working at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) should send a resume and letter from your school to HRSAjoboppresume@hrsa.gov. The subject of your message should state “Student Employment – (and if applicable) YOUR MAJOR” and the letter should state that you are enrolled and in good academic standing at the school. The letter must be received
by 5pm on April 30, 2012.

College Students who are interested in working at HRSA should submit a resume, an unofficial transcript (if selected for a position, an official transcript will be required), and a letter from your school stating that you are in good academic standing.

Crump Law Camp for students interested in law - Applications due THIS FRIDAY!

The National Bar Association (NBA) is seeking applicants for their 2012 Crump Law Camp. The Crump Law Camp was established to introduce students entering the 9^th – 11^th grades to the judicial system. The camp is designed to provide high school students with an enjoyable and comprehensive introduction to the challenges of a legal education and to encourage young people to become lawyers and to seek legal careers in the future.

Campers will be housed on the campus of Howard University where they will live in a protected campus environment and young attorneys, law students, and college graduates will serve as counselors and mentors. Participants will attend law school classes at the Howard University School of Law. While open enrollment is available to students across the country, an emphasis will be placed on enabling students from low-income families to attend. Tuition for the camp will cover transportation to and from Washington, D.C., housing, meals, educational materials, and expenses for field trips.

The Crump Law Camp will provide students with an exciting academic and social agenda and the competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition will be invited to the NBA's Annual Convention.

This year’s camp will be held from July 7-14, 2012 and applications are currently available on the NBA website.

Please note: applications must be mailed by THIS Friday, April 13. Complete applications can be mailed to:

NBA Crump Law Camp

P.O. Box 11048

Washington, DC 20008

Investigating Where We Live - Registration opens April 1!

 Created by the National Building Museum in 1996, Investigating Where We Live (IWWL) is a summer outreach program designed for middle school and high school students ages 12-16 who are interested in using creative writing and photography as a means of understanding and describing D.C. neighborhoods. At the end of the program, participants have an opportunity to show what they have learned by creating a museum exhibition that features their insights and work.

In IWWL, participants will:

Develop photography, writing, and design skills;

Define neighborhoods and examine what influences their appearances;

Learn neighborhood histories;

Collaborate with peers and staff as part of a team; and

Create a museum exhibition.

In addition to developing these skills, IWWL participants enjoy a number of other benefits, including:

Receiving a digital camera;

Developing relationships with professional photographers, designers, museum staff, and fellow participants;

Keeping their photographs for use in future projects, portfolios, or high school and college applications; and

Fulfilling community service requirements for school.

IWWL is a 12 session summer program that takes place from 9am to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for four (4) weeks. Up to 30 participants are selected each summer. Two optional work sessions are offered to provide participants the chance to work directly in the gallery space. The exhibition, which is planned and produced by the students, is on display for six to nine months. This year’s exhibition, Investigating Where We Live: Capturing Colorful Communities, explores Bloomingdale, H Street NE, and Mt. Pleasant, and is open until June 10, 2012.

Applications will be available on the Investigating Where We Live website from April 1 – April 30. Notifications of application status will begin May 14. Please contact outreach@nbm.org if you have any questions.

Attend Hampton University's High School Day - April 6!

 

The National Hampton Alumni Association – DC Chapter invites students to take a campus tour of Hampton University on Friday, April 6, 2012 – Hampton’s Annual High School Day. During the tour, students will learn about financial aid, view on-campus housing, interview professors and students, and hear performances from Hampton’s Marching Band, their Jazz Band, and the Nationally Acclaimed Hampton University Concert Choir.

The bus to Hampton will leave at 5am from Woodstream Church (9800 Lottsford Road, Bowie, MD, 20721) and 5:30am from Springfield Mall (Target) in Virginia. The bus will return to these locations
between 8:30-9pm on April 6.

In order to attend, students must complete a permission slip (please contact Mr. Cotton) for a permission slip). Please note that students in the 10^th grade and below must be accompanied by an adult. The completed permission slip and payment of $45 can be sent to:  

211 Nalley Road, Landover, MD 20785. Payments can also be made online by visiting: http://nhaadc.org/. A limited number of sponsorships are available for students.

If you have any questions, please email ahyman011@aol.com or call:(301) 350-6144 or (240) 643-6144.

Earn a $250 stipend and community service hours while learning about art!

 

If you have an interest in art and art history and would like to earn 20 community service hours AND a $250 stipend, then you are urged to sign-up for the High School Summer Institute at the National Gallery of Art! As an Institute participant, you will enjoy ten (10) days of fun and learning while getting to know the National Gallery of Art from the inside out. The Institute will take place on weekdays from
June 18–29, 2012 from 9am-5pm.

During the Institute, you will have an opportunity to:

Explore the museum’s collection and exhibitions;

Connect with a variety of museum professionals;

Create a work of art for public display; and

Learn and work with other teens.

Eligible Institute participants must be:

Interested in either studio art or art history;

Entering grade 10, 11, or 12, or be a 2012 graduate of a high school located in the metropolitan Washington region; and

Able to attend all sessions of the program.

Beginning and advanced high school art students are also encouraged to apply.

To apply for the 2012 High School Summer Institute, please visit: www.nga.gov/education/highschool/index.htm and print out and complete the three-part application form. The application must be postmarked by April 13, 2012. Interviews for select candidates will take place in late April at the National Gallery of Art.

If you have any questions, please contact Museum Educator Sarah Diallo at (202) 842-6252 or highschoolinstitute@nga.gov.

Intern at the White House this summer!

The D.C. Scholars Program is a unique program for high school students who attend District of Columbia public and charter schools and who are committed to public service and learning more about the White House. As a D.C. Scholar, students will participate in a hands-on experience within the federal government, attend a weekly speaker series with senior staff members, interact with college-aged White House Interns, are paired with a mentor and participate in summer service projects in Washington, D.C.

The D.C. Scholars Program is an unpaid, part-time internship opportunity. All D.C. Scholars must be:

United States citizens;

At least 17 years of age on or before the first day of the program;

High school graduates, having graduated from a public or charter D.C. high school the spring before the start of the D.C. Scholars Program.

A completed D.C. Scholars application includes:

High School Transcript;

Two Letters of Recommendation;

Resume; and

Two Essays:

Describe a time when you asserted your leadership in a community or civic activity and what you learned from the process; and

Write a letter to the President, First Lady, Vice President, or Dr. Biden that addresses a topic about which you are particularly passionate or knowledgeable).

The online application for the D.C. Scholars Program is currently available and the application deadline is April 29, 2012. The D.C. Scholars program will take place from June 25, 2012-August 12, 2012.

Paid internship at the Smithsonian! Applications due April 1!

 

Since launching in 2010, the Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship program has connected local youth with Smithsonian collections, experts, and training to inspire them to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This internship experience provides youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in science careers with the resources needed to help them to achieve their ultimate goal of attending college.

During six weeks in the summer, students who participate in YES! work side-by-side with Smithsonian researchers and educators behind the scenes and away from the public areas of the museum. Interns are given the unique opportunity to work in the Museum’s vast research collections where they see rare objects and specimens, including meteorites, mummies, and mammoth skulls!

Over the course of the internship, YES! interns acquire valuable technological skills and enhance their written and verbal communication abilities through guided workshops. Working with Museum educators, they help visitors experience the Museum in interactive ways.

In early fall, interns attend a ten-week college preparatory program that rounds out the third component of the YES! program. Students will be guided through the college application and orientation process in sessions covering a variety of topics. Interns will also tour local colleges to help them prepare for their pursuit of higher learning. To continue refining their communication skills, students will resume their rotations in the exhibit halls.

The YES! program aims to form a bridge between the Smithsonian Institution and students interested in STEM careers by providing new avenues for them to understand and participate in scientific pursuits at the next level.

Applications for the 2012 YES! program are currently available and are due April 1, 2012. To apply, visit https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html and create an account. Once you create an account and log-in, click “Search for Program.” Next to “Office/Museum/Research Center,” is a drop-down box; select “National Museum of Natural History” from the list. Next to “Program that you wish to apply for,” there is another drop-down box. Select “Youth Engagement Through Science” from the list. You can now begin completing your application.

The program is open only to students who are currently in the 9^th-11^th grade and the stipend will be awarded to students only upon completion of both the summer and fall sessions.

For a complete list of application requirements, including transcripts, recommendations, and the essay topic, please visit: http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/yes/program_components.html.