Save the Date - Deloitte Impact Day

Deloitte Impact Day

Fellows Students - Join us on Friday, June 9th, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a day of fun and networking.  The Deloitte Impact Day will allow you to showcase some of the knowledge you have acquired during your time in the JA Fellows Program, and collaborate with professionals from one of the most respected consulting firms in the world.  This years event will include student participants working collaboratively on case studies and taking part in a consulting segment with Deloitte's executives.

More information coming soon! 

GA Tech's Startup Innovation Academy

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My Brother’s Keeper and Our Sister’s Keeper DeKalb

DeKalb County School District will be hosting the annual ‘My Brother’s Keeper and Our Sister’s Keeper DeKalb’ on May 6, 2017, from 9am-3pm at Miller Grove High School. This year, we’ve added Our Sister’s Keeper to the summit for our female students, so that they too can benefit from this life-changing event.We’re looking forward to another great day filled with empowerment workshops, mentorship services, speakers, and more! Registration for the event will open soon. Click here for more information on the national initiative »

Registration is now open  for DeKalb County School District’s 2017 My Brother’s Keeper  & Our Sister’s Keeper DeKalb Summit!

All DeKalb County students need to register via the Student Registration Form.

All others, please register using the General Registration Form. 

UGA Summer Academy Camps

Startup Studio: Creative Entrepreneurship

SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

You can register online or download a paper registration form.

Calling all budding innovators, entrepreneurs, creative problem-solvers, and tech pioneers! Are you overflowing with ideas and ready to turn them into reality? Whether you’re launching a new app, a worthwhile charity, or an amazing product, there are some things you need to know to get started. In this camp, you'll learn more about brainstorming solutions, managing projects, designing and developing a brand, and harnessing the power of social media to transmit your ideas to the public. You’ll even get hands-on experience, working with a team to develop a professional-looking presentation to pitch a great idea to potential investors.

Ages: 13-17

 

Monday, June 26, 2017 to Friday, June 30, 2017

 

Check out all the details and other camp options here:  http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/startup-studio-creative-business-camp

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Bank of America Champion Scholarship - 4/30/17 Deadline!

                 

Bank of America Foundation has established the Champion Scholarship Fund in honor of a late associate, Donna L. Champion, a 20-year veteran of the bank. Presented by the Foundation for the Carolinas, The Bank of America Champion Scholarship Fund will provide undergraduate scholarships to senior high school students active in Junior Achievement of Georgia. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit, financial need, and community service. 

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in college full-time during the following academic year.
2. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. 
3. Applicants must be active participants of Junior Achievement of Georgia. 
4. Applicants must plan to major in business or computer technology. 

Application Procedures

1. A copy of the estimated expense budget for tuition, room and board, books, etc. at the school you plan to attend next fall (Available from the school's Financial Aid Office)
2. An official/unofficial copy of high school transcript.  
3. A 1-2 page typed essay explaining why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, their leadership qualifications, and educational and career goals. 

All applications (including all outlined materials) should be submitted to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com before the 4/30/17 deadline at 8pm.

Please click here to access the Bank of America Champion Scholarship Fund Application

Break Into Business

Our entrepreneurs go from idea to pitch to profitable business in 5 short days. Join us for an unforgettable and action-packed week.


Check out remaining workshop opportunities: https://www.breakintobusiness.com/summer-camp

2017 Career Expo at Dunwoody High School

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber’s Partners in Education and Workforce Development Council is excited to announce their 2017 Career Expo at Dunwoody High School which will take place from 3:00-7:00pm on Thursday, April 20.  

 

The Expo is designed to give students and parents from Dunwoody High School as well as regional public and private schools the opportunity to view available traditional college and career choices.   All regional high school aged students and parents of those students are encouraged to attend.

 

This event is one of the many ways the Chamber’s Partners in Education and Workforce Development Council is working to address the need to retain youth in the region and meet the growing workforce needs,” said Pam Tallmadge, Partners in Education and Workforce Development Chair and City of Dunwoody Councilwoman.  “Broad involvement by regional businesses and educators is key to the event’s success and helping to highlight the diverse opportunities available without attending a four-year college or university.”

 

Event Location:  Dunwoody High School  5035 Vermack Road Dunwoody, GA 30338

R2L NextGen - Application Deadline EXTENDED

Do you know a dedicated high school junior who wants to learn about how government works? Encourage them to Apply now to CHCI’s R2L NextGen program and take advantage of an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

R2L NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for current high school juniors. CHCI will bring a group of Latino high school students to D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government works, meet key leaders, visit historic sites and develop a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation.

The program, which will take place July 23 – 28, 2017, is completely FREE of charge to all selected student participants.

 Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST

Atlanta: In order to be eligible to apply, students must reside in Fulton or DeKalb County.

 Detailed eligibility requirements can be found here.

Click here to start your application now! To learn more, visit www.chci.org

Summer Tech Internship Opportunity!

PG Talent Series: Summer Tech Interns(hip)s!

Each June and July some of the County's best and brightest high school talent find themselves interning with companies OUTSIDE of Gwinnett! The time has come for your Gwinnett business to help us retain this talent. Join us on April 18th to learn about the Technology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative's (TAG-Ed) Summer Internship Program, mission, services, process and outcomes!

Learn More about Partnership Gwinnett 

The Details

When: Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Where: Gwinnett Chamber | Education Room

6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097

Cost: No Cost to Attend!

The Content

Hear about how the TAG-Ed Summer Internship Program makes the summer internship experience easy by:

• Helping you define a valuable project for both your company and intern
• Pre-screening candidates into a pool for you to interview
• Coordinating all necessary documents and paperwork
• Connecting intern-to-mentor and providing a student/mentor orientation

Register to Attend