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The UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM: ARCH 150 - Discovering Architecture. July 13 - August 1. Visit http://www.summer.umd.edu/s/ysp/ [POSTED FEB. 19]

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK with an ENGINEERING focus [POSTED JAN. 17]

APPRENTICESHIPS FOR CAREERS IN HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, PROCESS PIPING & CONSTRUCTION! Applications accepted IN PERSON at the U. A. MECHANICAL TRADES SCHOOL, 8509 ARDWICK-ARDMORE ROAD, LANDOVER, MARYLAND 20785 (301) 341-1555.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM AGE OF 18 BY AUGUST 1, 2008 & HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA EARNED BY JUNE 30, 2008 OR GED CERTIFICATE BY JANUARY 31, 2009.
PRESENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

High School Diploma (or letter stating that you will graduate in June of year in which you are applying) or GED Certificate and grade scores.
Official Transcript of High School Grades (sealed envelope)
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Photo Identification (Driver's License Preferred)
DD214 (if Veteran)

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A MATH TEST AND DRUG TEST. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 301.333.2356. APPLICATION MUST BE MADE IN PERSON.

Internship Opportunities WEB PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP. Hudson Trail Outfitters, LTD., Washington's premier specialty outdoor retailer seeks a Web Production Intern to assist with our busy Graphics and Advertising Department. CLICK HERE for internship details. [POSTED MAY 22]

HOWARD UNIVERSITY - SCIENCE CONNECTIONS FOR HEALTH CAREERS - SUMMER PROGRAM. July 8 - August 1. Program designed to stimulate interest in health/science careers. Program components include mathematical concepts, oral & written communication, reading skills, visits to Science Centers, Museums & laboratories. Students who live and attend school in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitian area with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and in grades 7 through 11 are eligible to attend. Registration fee $300.00. Applicants must be US citizens, non-citizen nationals or foreign nationals with a visa permitting permanent US residence. Application materials will be reviewed and participants selected on a rolling basis until seats are filled. (30 Max). Applications available at www.howard.edu/library/preprof/. Click on Application then Health Form. Questions? Call 202.238.2363 or email: preprofessional@howard.edu. [POSTED MAY 19]

2008 MCPS SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE available ONLINE [POSTED FEB. 29]

HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY (HIMSS) GOVERNMENT RELATIONS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is the healthcare industry's membership organization exclusively focused on providing leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology and management systems for the betterment of human health. Founded in 1961 with offices in Chicago, Arlington, and other locations across the country, HIMSS represents approximately 20,000 individual members and some 300 member corporations that employ more than 1 million people. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its advocacy, educational and professional development initiatives designed to promote information and management systems' contributions to ensuring quality patient care. IMSS Government Relations Team is located at 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 250, in Arlington, Virginia, and is pleased to offer assistance to students seeking to increase their involvement and education in Health Information Technology (HIT) policy and in the national and state legislative activities of HIT. Please email NATroutman@aol.com for the rest of the information. [POSTED FEB. 19]

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM "THE EXPLAINER PROGRAM"! This is a fantastic opportunity for high school and college students to seek part-time employment at a world-renowned museum and research institution. It's also a great "first work experience" and a chance for students to develop leadership and public speaking skills while learning about flight and interacting with visitors from around the world. Check out "The Explainers Program", sponsored by Cessna. The Explainers present science demonstrations to school groups and the public on a regular basis, while also assisting visitors with interactive devices in the "How Things Fly" Gallery. Applicants must be:

at least 16 years old
enrolled in a high school or college in the DC metro area
outgoing and able to interact with diverse groups of visitors and museum staff
able to work 16 hours/month during the summer, flexible schedules during the school year
skilled in written and oral communication
able to attend ongoing training in principals of aeronautics and space flight. [POSTED JAN. 25]

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. CLICK HERE [POSTED JAN. 25]

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH LAUNCH THE SciMentorNet Program. This web-based program, links pre-screened mentors (scientists, health-care workers, clinicians) with high school students who are interested in exploring a career in biomedican research, health-care or medicine. This mentoring service is secure, free and available to any student who is at least 16 years old and attends high school in the greater Washington metropolitan region (DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery County). Students register for this service on-line through the website address provided above. To ensure adult involvement and oversight, a signed agreement must be provided by the parent/guardian before a student is accepted into the NIH mentoring program. [POSTED JAN. 25]

INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available with ADVENTURE THEATRE in Historic Glen Echo Park. Year-Round, Paid/Unpaid, Acting, Production & Administrative opportunities. Visit http://www.adventuretheatre.org and click on the link "Employment, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities" and download the application.

Scholarships & Financial Aid The College-Career Information Center SCHOLARSHIP LISTING [CLICK ON THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD]

THE FAFSA

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP! U.S. CITIZENSHIP NOT REQUIRED. Applicant must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and have GRADUATED from Montgomery College with an A.A. or A. S. degree OR have at least 56 transferable credits. Award provides up to the full cost of your semester tuition & fees and on-campus room and board costs plus an additional $750 per semester book allowance. APPLY ONLINE at www.morgan.edu/students/prospective. The appication deadline is July 15, 2008. Questions? E-Mail Denise Graves [POSTED MARCH 14]

PAYING FOR COLLEGE STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE (Includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books & websites) Coutesy of U. S. Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard, District 34-CA) [POSTED FEB. 19]

The Maryland Higher Education Commission offers Questions About College? Information about applying to college and financial assistance can be found at www.MDgo4it.org. [POSTED JAN. 17]

CENTRAL SCHOLARSHIP BUREAU (CBS) is a non-profit organization with the mission to provide access to post-secondary education to students in Maryland. To this end, CSB offers interest-free loans and competitive scholarships and grants to qualified students to help meet the costs of college, professional or vocational training. There are no application fees, loan fees or fees of any kind. For more details and information on the application process visit www.centralsbg.org. Applications will be available on the web site after January 2, 2008.

THE FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
1-800-730-8319
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Online application PIN Number www.pin.ed.gov
www.finaid.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Students must fill out the FAFSA each year to find out how much federal aid they are eligible to receive. www.fafsa.ed.gov. Online application is encouraged. To apply online students and parents MUST apply for a personal identification number (PIN). Apply now at www.pin.ed.gov. Online application for the FAFSA begins January 1.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC): Amount students and their family are expected to contribute financially toward cost of attendance
Student Aid Report (SAR): This notifies you that your FAFSA has been processed. Your EFC also appears on the SAR.

FAFSA: Step by Step, including an introduction to the Student Aid Report (SAR) available on FastWEB.com

Secretary Spellings Announces New Tool to Help Families Plan for College: FAFSA4caster will be available April 1st. The FAFSA4caster will:

MT Resource, Inc. provides recruiting services in the life science arena. MT Resource Inc. assists organizations in the Washington, DC Metro area with providing qualified candidates. Currently, there are the following part-time and full-time opportunities: Kit Production Technician | Repository Technician. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please forward a copy of your resume to hr@mtresource.net or call 240.403.4043.

Montgomery Works has announced a new web site. Let's Get it Started Youth Job Fair Web site has been created with young people in mind - and is chock full of information geared toward young people preparing to work. Visit www.letsgetitstartedjobfair.com

Are you interested in a career in AVIATION? Visit the Federal Aviation web site and learn about Aerospace Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers, Aviation Safety Inspectors and more. Search for FAA jobs. Complete employment applications and search for jobs with the federal government.

COLLEGE NAVIGATOR - New Spanish Version. College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school counselors, and others get information about nearly 7,000 post-secondary institutions in the US. It provides a wide range of information -- such as programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, athletics, and accreditation -- in a user-friendly tool. College Navigator allow users to SEARCH - COMPARE - SAVE & EXPORT information. Developed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the Inst. of Education Sciences. Money Magazine recently names it as one of the magazine's top 28 web sites and one of the best places to start a college search. Visit the Spanish version of the College Navigator TODAY! [POSTED APRIL 30]

HVAC TRAINING - A BRIGHT FUTURE IN 6 WEEKS! Capitol Education is teaching students how to install and maintain residential heating & cooling equipment in a 6-week fast-track course. Graduates who apply themselves can demand a beginning salary of $52,000 from any contractor in the DC Metro region. Affordable. Visit www.capitoleducation.com for more information. [POSTED MAY 1]

ARE YOU EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS? Know this. The face of Information Technology is changing. Get Ready. Get the FACTS. Information Assurance - Information Security - Digital Forensics Career Preparation. [POSTED OCT. 23]

Bridges.com - CHOICES PLANNER & CHOICES EXPLORER (access numbers needed!) College & career searches, planning and financial aid! Visit your College-Career Center for the Gaithersburg High School login ID and password cards!

MCPS College & Career Center Web site - a valuable resource with information about college and career planning, standardized testing, financial aid workshops and military careers.

Are you ready for CAREER EXPLORATION? Visit the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Program Web site! Students can:

Call Me MISTER - A Teacher Recruitment program collaboration between Clemson University and four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. The program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers. [UPDATED MAY 1]

Stay Connected with Family Connection @ GHS!!!
SENIORS! Check out the Program, a college search engine with a personal touch! Build a resume, complete on-line survey's, and manage timelines and deadline for making decisions about colleges and careers. Research colleges - Compare your GPA, SAT scores, and other statistics to actual admissions data. Sign up for college visits - Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions. Pick up your personal registration code and access information in the Counseling Office. Once in, your parents can also register and access information.

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE - ROCKVILLE CAMPUS ASSESSMENT CENTER - ACCUPLACER & LOEP TESTING. The Rockville Campus Assessment Center will offer several Accuplacer and LOEP placement tests during the MCPS spring break week. Here is some additional information for students: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/AssessCrt/MCPSSpring08.pdf [POSTED MARCH 14]

MACKLIN BUSINESS INSTITUTE Introduces a New Program for Students Interested in 2-Years of Full-Tuition Scholarships and Transfer to Top Business Schools. The Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Business Institute (MBI) at Montgomery College is a distinctive honors program that provides a wide range of innovative, high-quality business education opportunities. MBI was founded in 1999 as a sophomore-level honors business program and has since achieved great success. MBI's students have successfully transferred to top business schools and secured valuable scholarship assistance. After much planning, MBI is expanding to a 2-year honors program which will enhance the experiential learning opportunities and business education possibilities for its students. Click here to download the MBI FACT Sheet.

MARYLAND TRANSFER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM. A Partnership of the University of Maryland with Montgomery College (MC) & Prince George's Community College (PGCC). Complete your program at MC or PGCC while planning for successful transfer to the University of Maryland! Participate in enhanced transfer advising activities and opportunities to take University of Maryland courses and benefit from assured transfer admission upon successful program completion. For more details, visit the web site: http://www.uga.umd.edu/admissions/apply/MarylandTransferAdvantage.asp.

IMPORTANT SAT SCORE INFORMATION! To view your scores ONLINE, sign in to your collegeboard.com My Organizer account and click on "SAT Status" in the SAT Registration & Scores section.

MY SAT ONLINE SCORE REPORT. SAT scores Simplified. Demystified. Customized. Designed to give students a wealth of personalized, practical information about their SAT results, helping them to:

My Online Score Report is available free to all students who take the SAT, whether they registered online or by mail; all a student needs is a collegeboard.com account. CLICK HERE to access MY SAT ONLINE SCORE REPORT. [POSTED APRIL 7]

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER is offering Gaithersburg High School students a scholarship for $75 off of a Diagnostic Evaluation or SAT Evaluation at any participating Huntington Learning Center. Certificates are available in the College/Career Information Center. [POSTED MARCH 14]

THE PRINCETON REVIEW IS INTRODUCING 2-HOUR SAT PREP CLASSES. Payment plans offered and smaller class sizes. Visit www.PrincetonReview.com/SAT and enter your zip code for a list of class schedules and cost.

Montgomery College (formerly MCPS) SAT Prep Course Registration Information - The SAT Preparation Program that has been administered by the Montgomery County Public Schools Adult Education Office for the past 25 years has transitioned to Montgomery College. It will be administered by the Workforce Development & Continuing Education office. The curriculum and design of the program will continue as before. Montgomery College will maintain current course locations in various MCPS high schools.

UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES Nomination Information, Senator Barbara A. Mikulski [POSTED FEB. 29]

Nomination packets for the United States Service Academies (Air Force, Naval, West Point and Merchant Marine) for the class entering July 2008 are available in your College/Career Center compliments of Congressman Chris Van Hollen (8th District, Maryland). Completed applications are due to the Congressman's Rockville office in OCTOBER of each year . Additional information is available through the web site www.house.gov/vanhollen Students who do not have access to the Internet may obtain a hard copy of the application by calling 301.424.3501.

Do you need to pursue a GED? The GED Test is a standardized high school equivalency examination taken for a Maryland high school diploma. The Tests of General Education Development (GED) consists of five tests and requires 7 hours and 5 minutes to complete. The GED Program is now a part of Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education. CLICK HERE to visit their web site for more information, including practice tests, where to test & cost. To be eligible to take the GED Tests the candidate must be:

http://HighSchoolAce.com High School Ace is a free resource center for teens. It features academic subject guides, reference tools, news, puzzles, quizzes, and college information.
www.SchoolsintheUSA.com - a FREE career and college prep resource which allows students to find the right college for them and to explore career paths.
LifeWorks - a FREE interactive Web site created by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where students and parents can explore over 100 career possibilities.