Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship 2014

Scholarship Details

The goal of this award is to promote awareness around the importance of recycling. We hope recycling is as important to you as it is to us! The scholarship is open to US residents who are college bound, who will begin college in 2014, as well as any student currently enrolled in any accredited institution.

The application deadline for this scholarship is May 1, 2014.
This year we're changing things up! There are two ways to apply (only one is required):

1. To apply, use social media to post something about recycling and/or how you reduce, reuse and recycle. Post something inspirational about recycling on YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Tumblr, or Facebook and be sure to use the hashtag #CastleInk. While we'll probably be able to find your post, linking to www.CastleInk.com from your video or post will help us find your entry more easily. It is that simple. Then fill out the application below.

2. Make something cool out of used printer ink cartridges, laser toner, or your old printer. Snap a picture of it, and send it over to us so we can "pin it" on our Pinterest Board! Then fill out the application below.
One winner will be picked by our judges based on the level of creativity, focus on recycling, and unique presentation on or before 5/15/14. The more you post, the greater your chances of winning. Good luck!

Please, visit the following website to submit your application: http://www.castleink.com/category/717/Castle-Ink-Paperless-Scholarship.html

GUIDE is excited to announce an opportunity for rising 9th – 12th graders to apply for the 2014 – 2015 Youth Advisory Board (YAB).

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GUIDE will select youth based on an application process.

The YAB is comprised of youth from across Gwinnett County. Ideal candidates are youth committed to making an impact in the community. Previous leadership experience is preferred, but all youth are welcome to apply. Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from all meetings and events and be able to communicate with GUIDE program staff via email and social media on a weekly basis.

Upon acceptance to YAB, members will be called upon to advise GUIDE staff on various aspects of youth leadership and prevention programming. Throughout the school year, YAB members will take part in monthly meetings and help plan, implement and evaluate events designed to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

Two 2014-2015 YAB members will serve as Youth Board Members for the GUIDE Board of Directors. Additionally, YAB members will have leadership opportunities available to them such as staffing community wide events and Georgia Teen Institute

YAB members will develop and practice key leadership skills such as public speaking, group management, networking, decision-making, planning, organization and time management. Former YAB members have gone on to serve in prestigious leadership positions in other organizations and on their college campuses, received full scholarships to colleges of their choice and lead their fellow youth in community organizing activities.

Applications are due via email by 5 pm on Friday, May 2.

Download the Application: 2014-_2015_YAB_Application.doc

For more information, contact Sarah Stokes, Youth Advisory Board Coordinator, at 678.377.4136 or at sarah@guideinc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Mercer Pharmacy Scholars Summer Program

Application Deadline Extended to April 30, 2014

July 8 - 10, 2014

Mercer’s Pharmacy Scholars Summer Program is a three-day program designed to provide insight into the Pharmacy profession. The Program is open to Metro Atlanta high school students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the 2014-2015 school year, and who have an interest in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences. Pharmacy Scholars will have opportunities to learn more about the career pathways and educational opportunities in pharmacy.

Mercer’s Pharmacy Scholars Summer Program is coordinated by the Mercer University College of Pharmacy's Student Affairs and Admissions Office and is co-sponsored by Walgreens. Pharmacy faculty, pharmacist practitioners, and current Mercer Pharmacy students serve as leaders and counselors during program activities.
Activities and Workshops include:

• Career Panel
• Compounding Lab
• Drug ID / Information
• Patient Caring
• Pharmacy Field Trip
• Pharmacy /Healthcare Ethics
• Pre-Pharmacy Academics
• Pharmacy School Admissions

Eligibility Requirements and Criteria for Acceptance:

• Should have cumulative high school GPA of 3.00 (verified by guidance counselor/school administrator).
• Must be rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Must have interest in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical sciences.
• Extracurricular activities and honors/awards should also be included in application.
  

Application Process
A completed application packet consists of the following items:

• Completed application form
• Typed statements answering questions included on application form
• Grade verification form submitted by high school counselor/school administrator

Successful applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance into the Pharmacy Scholars Summer Program after April 15, 2014.

Additional Requirements
All participants are required to submit proof of current health insurance and signed permission forms upon selection.
Tuition
Program tuition is $150.00, which includes lunch each day, instruction materials, laboratory supplies, t-shirt, and field trip transportation expenses. A limited number of stipends are available to participants requiring tuition assistance.
Contact

Mrs. Laurie Rea, Enrollment Associate
Mercer Pharmacy Scholars Summer Program
Mercer University College of Pharmacy
3001 Mercer University Dr, PAC-121
Atlanta, GA 30341
pharmd@mercer.edu
(678) 547-6232

Attention JA Fellows Alumni- LAA Summer Internship

APPLY NOW!!! Summer Internship Opportunities

The Youth Department of the Latin American Association will be holding its annual Summer Academic Program at Sequoyah M.S. and a Summer Bridge Program at Cross Keys H.S. Both programs are designed to meet the unique needs of Latino youth and help them take steps towards overcoming the educational achievement gap. The academics are focused on the Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Spanish and supplemented with cultural enrichment activities. The Summer Bridge Program at Cross Keys High School focuses on preparing rising 9th and 10th grade cohorts to the core subject areas shown above. Position Description:The main function of the Tutor-Mentor Interns in both programs is to empower youth to believe in their immense potential. In order to achieve this we need you to create valuable learning experiences for the participants. Each intern will receive hands on experience with working with Latino youth, and working in the educational sector M.S. & H.S.  All interns will receive diversity training specifically on working with Latino youth and their families and have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, staff and practitioners.  Tutor-Mentors will be placed at one of two sites pending on request and qualifications.            Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist with the development of lesson plan * Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and teachers * Maintain portfolios and assessments for students in your class * Teach college prep course and/or enrichment activity to middle or high school students e.g. college awareness, leadership and personal skills development * Lead small group discussions * Assist students with final group projects and end of program celebration * Support Site Coordinator and other staff as needed    Time Commitment: Full month of June (4 days a week) - 40 hours a week (Flex hours and part-time opportunities available upon request)        Qualifications: * Must be currently enrolled in college and completed two years of course work or recent college graduate * Experience working in a bilingual, bicultural environment * Ability to tutor students in at least one of the core subject areas * Reliable, and willing to work as a team player and independently * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  * Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus * Must successfully pass a background check * Must have reliable transportation * Must be able to attend mandatory trainings workshops as well as on-the-job training.   Deadline: May 11th 2014.  Please send your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications along with list of three professional references to svaldez@thelaa.org  and evelez@thelaa.org

Penn State Smeal College of Business-BOSS Summer Program

Penn State is sponsoring its Business Opportunities Summer Session for high school students seriously interested in pursuing an education in Business in college. This FREE two-week program will run from June 22, 2014-July 3, 2014. Students entering their senior year of high school are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2014. Please visit this link for further information.

Ivy Bridge Summer Debate Camps

 

For more information visit: http://ivydebate.org/iba-debate-summer-camp/

Georgia Tech Spring Capstone Design Expo

Capstone Design is a culminating course offered to undergraduate students in several disciplines at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Students work in teams to design, build, and test prototypes with real world applications. At the end of each semester students showcase their efforts at the “Capstone Design Expo”.

The Capstone Design course provides students the opportunity to work with real-world, open-ended, interdisciplinary challenges proposed by industrial and research project sponsors. They learn and apply the engineering design process: defining functional requirements, conceptualization, analysis, identifying risks and countermeasures, selection, and physical prototyping.

Student teams buy and fabricate hardware to create working, physical prototypes to see their ideas and calculations in action. By working in teams they develop leadership skills and group dynamics; dealing with scheduling conflicts, meeting weekly deliverables and deadlines; and communication among team members, project sponsors, and course instructors.

Teams attend lectures given by experts from Industry and Academia on topics including patenting, industrial design, manufacturing, market research and marketing, business funding, structure, governances, and ethics.
At the end of the semester, student teams display and pitch their inventions and marketability to a panel of judges, invited guest, media, and their peers, while competing for cash prizes. This is an excellent opportunity for sponsor’s to see how their project was conceptualized by the teams at the expo.

The upcoming expo is open to the public and will be on Thursday, April 24, 2014 4:30-8:30p.m. 

Mark your calendar for this great event.  Check out the schedule of events

Save the Date: 06/06/14

 

2014 Deloitte Impact Day

06/06/14

 

Fellows Students Mark Your calendar!!

More details coming.  Keep checking your email & our blog to register!