School Information & Educational Resources
Students this page will help you to research educational, training, and job opportunities with local and national companies. If you are a new student at Northwestern think about school activities that will help you toward pursuit of a college education or build a resume as you reach your senior year. At some point during a student's school career a decision must be made regarding educational and professional job career choices. Hopefully, the information list here will aid in your search to pursue meaningful school and educational activities to help you make these choices.
NSBE Jr. Student interested in Science, Math, Technology, and Engineering are invited to join NSBE Jr. The National Society of Black Engineers are starting a chapter in GreenBelt, Maryland. Please click on this link to read additional details about meeting times and dates or visit the website NSBE Jr.
It's FREE and they provide breakfast and lunch for the participants.
Applications are due May 30, 2008 acceptance will be announced by June 13, 2008. Eligible applicants for the metro area camp would be in grades 10-12.
There is a URL at the end of this page that allows you to view scenes from previous camps and videos created by participants promoting the camps. This will be a great opportunity for our young ladies. I hope some of you can take advantage of this! Microsoft is once again requesting our assistance in getting young women to apply for their DigiGirlz Summer Camps. Camps will be held this year in the following eight locations: Charlotte, NC Chicago, ILL Fargo, ND Irvine, CA Las Colinas, TX Redmond, WA (corporate) Stony Brook, NY Washington, DC We are now accepting applications to Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Camps We are requesting your assistance in promoting this learning opportunity for high school girls.
The camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This exciting three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops. What Participants Can Expect · Hands-on learning sessions to educate · Keynote Speaker series to inspire · Career/technology tours to heighten awareness · Resume and interview workshops to prepare · Employee panels to answer questions Testimonials Here is what some DigiGirlz had to say about their experiences at the camp: · “[The event was] very empowering and I know that I can accomplish anything!” · "It definitely had a positive impact on me. It got me inspired to get involved and really gave me confidence to live out my dreams. It gave me great ideas and I am so excited to continue on!" · “Even in the short time I was at Microsoft I learned so much about technology, but more about how people can achieve professions that they love and enjoy. Everyone's enthusiasm about their professions inspired me to find what I love and pursue it -- not only in technology, but in life." · "I am now much, much more interested in technology-related careers. They are so much fun."
Application Details To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is available at:Microsoft In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked to answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, they will receive a packet of information with additional forms for completion. They will also be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The documents must be completed and returned in order to be fully registered for the camp. Girls must currently be in 9th—12th grade to be eligible. This camp is free of charge to participants. Visit Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx for more information.
2181 LeFrak Hall
College Park, Maryland 20742
Dear High School Students:
When thinking about colleges and majors, students are looking for the majors that will provide them with optimal learning experiences and many job opportunities. We feel the need to spread the word to your students about the University of Maryland’s prestigious Geography Department.
Geography concerns the relations between people and the natural world, the effects of ecosystems on human beings and vice versa, the choices people make, the effects of past actions on people today, and the effects of today’s choices on future generations.
Geography at the University of Maryland offers a wide array of courses in three main areas: human, physical, and technical. There are two specializations in the Geography major: General Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Computer Cartography. GIS is a field of study that is flourishing and we would like to show your students the world of opportunities available within this major. We highly encourage students to look into the up-and-coming field of GIS as a concentration or as a minor.
Many students learn about job opportunities or may be recruited when they attend a career fair. The Geography Advising Office and the Career Center coordinate career fairs every semester and students are advised to come in their business attire, resume-in-hand, and ready to interview. By attending these career fairs many students set up their post-graduation work situations before they even graduate. Students with qualified computer skills may obtain job opportunities that include working for the local governmental and private organizations including NGOs, Urban Planning agencies, Defense Intelligence Companies, or other companies such as Lockheed Martin. In addition, students can take advantage of the career fairs to find internships that correspond with their interests, while earning college credits, and in many circumstances get paid for their work.
By traveling to other countries students will be able to immerse themselves in another setting geographically, and experience cultural diversity. We offer trips to Puerto Rico as well as various places in the Southern Caribbean such as St. Lucia.
Please encourage students to visit www.geog.umd.edu University of Maryland Geography Department to learn more about the Department of Geography including courses they can take and other information. In addition, we are attaching our departmental brochure which we ask you to please pass along to your students. If there are any questions, feel free to contact us by email at Geography Department or telephone at 301-405-4073.
Sincerely,
Ronald W. Luna
Academic Advisor
University of Maryland Geography Department College Park, MD
Do you know any Black Males (who are Seniors in high school) who want to
go to college for FREE. Check out this national program:
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.html
The black colleges are looking for future Black Male Teachers and will
send them to Universities/Colleges FOUR (4) YEARS FREE; THIS IS FOR
MALES ONLY.
1. Have parents fill out this application.
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/application.html
2. Read the Mission Statement:
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/mission.html
There are Ten (10) different South Carolina Colleges and Universities
including:
Benedict College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/benedict.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/benedict.htm
Claflin University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/claflin.htm
Clemson University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/clemson.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/clemson.htm
Morris College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/morris.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/morris.htm
South Carolina State University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/southcarolinastate..htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/southcarolinastate..htm
Greenville Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/greenvilletech.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/greenvilletech.htm
Midlands Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/midlands.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/midlands.htm
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/orangeburgcalhountechhtm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/orangeburgcalhountechhtm
Tri-County Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tricountytech.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tricountytech.htm
Trident Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tridenttech.htm
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tridenttech.htm
Here is some information for any high school student that may be thinking of becoming a lawyer. There is a free one week seminar called the 2008 Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law Institute which will be held at the University of Richmond in July 2008. For one week, students are introduced to the legal profession by living on a college campus and attending a number of mock classes and seminars on career opportunities in the law, test taking strategies, and the college admissions process. Students will meet area lawyers and judges and will have an opportunity to participate in their own mock trial. There is no cost to attend the Institute. Please see this website for details click on this link: Young Lawyers Thanks.