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Code the Dream (CTD) is a unique non-profit program that provides free training in software development followed by a paid internship.  The goal of our program is to help undocumented young people, refugees, and others with career barriers to land jobs in tech.  Our mission and work is summarized in this 1-minute video .  Our process is outlined in more detail below, and there is lots of info on the Class page of our website, www.codethedream.org/classes . Seeking students for upcoming CTD class! We are currently recruiting for our next class, which will be an online class and will begin the week of May 18.  Can you help us identify students? The ideal candidate is someone who: is interested in computer programming and has already started to explore this interest in some way (though coding experience is not required); has had limited job opportunities in the past, perhaps due to lack of a college education, immigration status, being a full-time...

The College of Education at NC State University is excited to announce the 2020 Brothers United in Leadership Development (B.U.I.L.D.) Summit will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020   on the main campus of North Carolina State University.  The B.U.I.L.D. Summit is an annual event designed to expose 9th-11th grade high school male students--particularly male students of color--to the diverse role of leaders in a growing global society.  The theme for this year's B.U.I.L.D. Summit is " Vision 2020: Building Confidence, Community, and Connections ". Registration for this event is now open and limited to 1 00 participants.  For more information and to register for the 2020 B.U.I.L.D. Summit, please click here . 

The Meredith College Office of Student Leadership and Service, in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, cordially invites you to participate in a free conference for high school juniors designed to develop and sharpen leadership skills.   Whether you’re already a student government officer, a team captain, or interested in becoming a leader, this conference can help you become a more effective and collaborative leader. In addition to exploring and examining leadership topics, the conference will allow you to network with other talented student leaders from across the region. The schedule for the day is as follows:   9:15 – 9:45 a.m.             Registration 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.           Welcome 10:40 – 11:30 a.m.           Leadership Session, Topic 1 11:40 – 1:40 p.m.        ...

We are excited to announce that we are having a Duke’s Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) day at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) on Saturday, November 2 nd at 10AM – 12PM. The location is at 200 Morris St. in Durham, NC. This unique summer program gives participants the opportunity to get hands-on medical research experience by working with a Duke faculty mentor on an original research project, which will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. At the event, you will get the chance to meet some of the faculty and staff of the STAR Program. We will also have participants from previous years who will be able to share with you their experiences during their summer with us. If interested in learning more about the program, please RSVP by completing this survey. Feel free to share this with anyone you know who may be interested. https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diBolGBC5bQpUnb The STAR Program is open for middle and high school...

The Triangle Park Chapter of the Links, Inc. is looking for visual artists between the ages of 14 and 22 for two opportunities: (1) to display original pieces at an art showcase in late October/early November in Durham and (2) to submit an application in connection with a Call for Artists. The Call for Artists is an initiative where the organization (committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry) is requesting the submission of art works inspired by the theme “When and Where We Gather.” The winning artist's image, selected from a vision statement and submitted sample, will have his/her image reproduced and sold to benefit Southern Area programming and scholarships for students. They will also receive a stipend for the work completed towards this initiative. To participate in the art show and/or apply for the Call for Artists, interested artists (between the age of 14-22) should contac...

Each summer the High School Volunteer Program runs for a period of eight weeks. We offer volunteer positions for high school students in Chapel Hill and  UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus  sites. Student volunteers will be impacted through meaningful experiences and gain valuable job skills right here in our community. Chapel Hill offers exposure to a large academic hospital environment; the Hillsborough Campus maintains a community feel while having the same quality of providers and care. Both programs offer an excellent opportunity for students to discover new interests, meet new people and learn to be a leader while volunteering! 2019 Summer Junior Program Dates The program runs from  June 17th-August 9th . Applications are now currently live.  Please apply to only one program. Chapel Hill Summer Junior Program Application Hillsborough Summer Junior Program Application Recommendation Forms are also active Chapel Hill Junior Recommendation Form Hil...

Attention elementary, middle, high school and college students. With many of our students headed home for Thanksgiving, Duke Football would like to invite you to join us and sit in the Duke student section on Saturday November 24th when we host Wake Forest at 12:30 p.m. We are offering one free ticket and concessions vouchers to all area students who would like to come and cheer on the Blue Devils. To take advantage of this offer please visit GoDuke.com/BeAStudent . Additional tickets for  family members and friends can be purchased at the discounted rate of $15, which also include free concessions vouchers. To purchase additional tickets please CLICK HERE , click on the "Student Offers" tab and enter Promo Code: DUKEFOOTBALL. Please select the "Will Call" option for pickup so you can pick up the paid and complimentary student tickets at the same time. 

Wake Electric seeks applicants for a one-week, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2019 Electric Youth Tour. Winners also receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winners must go on the Washington Trip to be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. The trip will be from June 15 – 21, 2019. Students who attend the Youth Tour will join 1,500 high school students from across the U.S. to learn about electric cooperatives, American history and the U.S. government.   Students will also visit the historic sites and federal facilities of the nation’s capital, as well as spend time with their congressional delegations. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded the following year upon proof of enrollment in a North Carolina college or university. The deadline to apply is December 12, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.   Applications must be in our office by the deadline. Any applications received after that date will be disqualified.   Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-Januar...

The Ventanilla de Orientacion Educativa ( Window to Education ) at Raleigh will be collaborating with North Carolina State University on Saturday, December 1st, 2018  from 10 am to 4 pm  to offer a conference on college access for Spanish-speaking families. This conference, Camino a la Universidad  ( Pathway to University) , will provide various resources and information sessions about the college application process. These sessions will include a college essay writing workshop, an NC State University student panel, financial aid & scholarships and more. To RSVP for this event go to feriauniversitaria.eventbrite.com , attached below is this event's flyer which includes this link as well. For more information about this event please contact the Ventanilla de Orientacion Educativa at 919.615.3699 or voe.raleigh@gmail.com

The aim of this program is to provide additional foundation and experience for those students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. Our program features medical students and members of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), as well as minority professional faculty who will give lectures and interact with participants, providing essential role models and interaction opportunities rarely experienced by the underrepresented high school student. The exposure to the educational institution and hospitals allows the student to envision him/herself in a similar setting six to seven years from now and encourages him/her to overcome the academic challenges and hurdles encountered along the way. The counseling and interaction with successful medical students will also help the high school students avoid the academic pitfalls suffered by many talented high school students in their first year of college. Program Goals: - To increase the awareness of underrepre...

Scholar Academy for Latinxs United for Diversity or SALUD  is an immersive semester long (two Saturdays a month) program that would allow 11th grade Latinx-identifying students to participate in sessions that would expose them to a variety of topics pertaining to medicine.  Students will spend two Saturdays a month participating in activities designed to deepen their knowledge of medical issues, especially those affecting the Latino community. Students will have the opportunity to learn from world renowned medical professionals and gain invaluable hands-on research. For more information and/or to apply visit  https://salud-scholars.wixsite.com/salud .    

2018 Annual   Burnett   Seminar and Livestream Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Teens with ADHD or LD for College Monday, Nov. 5 | 1 – 4 p.m. George Watts Hill Alumni Center, Chapel Hill Free and open to the public Livestream available Register here. The topic of the 17th Annual Timothy B. and Jane A.   Burnett   Seminar for Academic Achievement is “ Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Teens with ADHD or LD for College”  featuring Dr. Theresa Maitland, a leading expert on college students with ADHD/LD. The seminar is available as a free in-person event or as a web-based livestream for anyone unable to attend. Studies suggest that when teens with ADHD/LD are prepared and use services in college they graduate at the same rate as their undiagnosed peers. This presentation will share what parents and professionals can do to increase the odds that transitioning teens with ADHD/LD will be ready to navigate successfully in college. DR. THERESA MAITLAND ...

Calling all hackers, coders, and 9th-12th grade women! Applications are open for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing. Recipients receive engraved awards, scholarship and internship opportunities, entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community, various prizes, and more. Students can apply online at www.aspirations.org/AiCHSAward no later than 8:00 p.m. MST on November 5, 2018. Students with any level of experience are encouraged to apply: NCWIT recognizes aspirations as well as accomplishments! Webinars for building STRONG applications for September are: (notice they are Mountain time zone and use Zoom; please create a free account in Zoom prior to the meeting) Zoom link will be the same for all our webinars and Q&A sessions:   https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/444659699 Thursday, Sep 13 at 6:30 pm MT - HS Applicants Q&A Session Tuesday, Sep 25 at 5 pm MT - HS Applicants Q...

The Nasher invites area high school students in grades 11 and 12, who are interested in pursuing an education in the visual arts, to attend our second annual portfolio day. Representatives from area universities and museums as well as local visual artists will be on hand to review your artwork, provide feedback and advice, and answer questions in a supportive environment. This is a non-competitive and fun way to get feedback on your artwork in preparation for applying to college. Your portfolio should include 5-10 pieces of your best and most recent work, but can also include works in progress, sketchbooks and tear sheets. Come prepared to discuss your creative influences and process. This program is free and open to area high school students in grades 11 and 12. Limited slots are available and students must complete this application in advance to participate. Priority will be given to students in their senior year. The deadline to submit this application is September 25, 2018. ...

The Youth Justice Project , a project of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice , is launching our second cohort of the Youth Steering Committee in order to amplify the voices of young people who are passionate about ending the school-to-prison pipeline. We are seeking Durham applicants ages 14-18 years old who are directly impacted by the criminal justice system and/or are deeply passionate about ending the school-to-prison pipeline. The applications are available on this webpage . They can be submitted electronically or printed out and mailed in. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 4. If you have any questions, please reach out to kristen@scsj.org .

Dozens of employers attend this event every year who are eager to talk about their companies and are seeking great job candidates.  This is a great opportunity for students to do some career exploration and informational interviewing with different employers. April 11, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Orange Works Employment & Training Center 113 Mayo St. Hillsborough, NC Bring a resume Dress professionally Register in advance at www.ncworks.gov Questions? Please contact one of the following... Chey...919-245-2845 or cmurchison@orangecountync.gov Lena...919-245-2139 or langelichio-miller@orangecountync.gov