Download the .pdf below for the Paying for College Student Resource Guide, (Includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books, and websites) Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressional District 34-California.
Paying for College 2008 Resource Guide
The Student Safety Hotline 410-396-SAFE (7233) now gives Baltimore City Public Schools students a safe and easy way to anonymously report violence, bullying, gang activity, and other safety concerns in their school communities. Trained staff will respond promptly. The hotline can also receive calls from parents and guardians, teachers, and other members of school communities. It is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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2009 National, State and Local Summer Programs for High School Students
This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility.
Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
Applications due: Feb. 27, 2009.
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Are you a 15-18 year old student looking for a challenging summer job? Civic Works, Johnson Controls and the Student Conservation Association (SCA) are partnering to provide a unique outdoor service program to Baltimore youth. As a crew member, you will be employed by Civic Works and receive life skills training and other services before and after the program. Students will be participating in the program for seven weeks, beginning Monday, June 28, and ending on Friday, August 14. This includes a week of job training and ongoing educational field trips throughout the summer. Students must live in Baltimore and be at least 15 years old by 6/29/09 and not older than 19 on 8/14/09. You must be enrolled in high school or be a 2009 graduate. Application deadline is April 20, 2009.
Questions? Call Casey Schueler at 410-366-8533 Ext. 215. For detailed information and program requirements, download this PDF.
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For ages 14-21+. Let the Aquatics Division show you the way to gratifying employment. Supervise family swim, theme events and group swimming offered at all pools. The Department of Recreation and Parks is in search of dependable men and women to help carry out our mission of providing safe and pleasurable swimming experiences for the citizens of Baltimore! Open positions include Cashier, Custodial Worker, Lifeguard, Pool Operator, Recreation Assistant, and Pool Attendant. June 29 thru Sept. 29. For detailed information and job requirements, download this PDF.
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FREE! The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply go towww.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm..
Deadline is April 20.
FREE! The American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary sponsor week-long summer leadership programs called Boys State and Girls State, respectively. This year's Boys State program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. This year's Girls State program will be held at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland from June 21-26. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away! Interviews for eligibility are conducted February thru mid-April.
For more information on Boys state visit: www.legion.org/programs/youthprograms/boystate.
For Girls State: www.alamd.org/Home/GirlsState.html
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