State Dept - Summer 2014 Internship Program

Subject: State Dept - Summer 2014 Internship Program

State Dept - Summer 2014 Internship Program (unpaid): accepting applications

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State 2014 Summer Student Internship Program (unpaid). Click here (https://state.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351699900) to go directly to USAJobs to start the Gateway to State online application. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 1, 2013. This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency. The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts. As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to: Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials; Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives; Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues; Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society. So consider spending your Summer 2014 with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. You’ll not only have an experience of a lifetime, you may even earn educational credit.* *Applicants who are selected for a U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid) can contact the selecting bureau, or the central Student Programs office, if they require further details about the program to support their request for academic credit. Please visit http://careers.state.gov/students/programs for more information about the Summer 2014 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process viaUSAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 1, 2013. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Engage on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer

UMBC STEM Program

Subject: UMBC STEM Program for High School Students (11-12th Grade)

 

High School Students encouraged to explore STEM majors and obtain college funding!

 

12^th grade: Stem Scholars Preview Day @ UMBC for high achieving students interested in STEM; Monday, November 4, 2013 4:00pm-7:00pmRSVP @ www.cwit.umbc.edu/hs/preview ; CWIT Scholars Program-Merit based scholarship for young women and men interested in the field of Cybersecurity. Apply by January 15^th of your senior year.

 

Girls

11^th grade: Bits & Bytes Program @ UMBC. Annual overnight program & design competition offered for high school junior girls. February 16-17^th.

 

More information available online @  www.cwit.umbc.edu/hs/bitsbytes

 

Check out www.cwit.umbc.edu/hs to find out more.

 

Senior Financial Aide Night

Come out on November 20th at 6:30pm for info regarding:


1.Importance of Completing the FAFSA
2. What is the FAFSA
3. College Role in FAFSA
4. FAFSA connection to IRS
5. Creating a FAFSA Pin
6. When you should complete the FAFSA
7. How do you complete the FAFSA
8. How the FAFSA correlates to your students Financial Aid Award Letter

We will be meeting in the Friendly High School cafeteria.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity College Fair

UPDATE………..UPDATE…....…UPDATE………UPDATE

For the 8^th year in a row the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter have put together a dynamic must see college fair. Working in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Technology and Recreation Complex (Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission), the Kappa Epsilon Lambda Education Foundation (KELEF) and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Eta Zeta Chapter at Bowie State University colleges from across the country have agreed to participate in this college fair. 

The fair will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Southern Maryland Technology and Recreation Complex located at 7007 Bock Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744. 

You ask what makes this college fair dynamic.

·         Free admission.

Senior Class Shirts

Please start submitting designs for our Official Senior Class Shirt! This will be the shirt that has all of your names on the back and will be given out at the Senior Breakfast on December 18th. Designs should be submitted to Mrs. Reynolds, Ms. Weems, or any of your class officers.

Class Rings

See Mrs. Reynolds or Ms. Weems if you are interested in ordering a class ring.

Scholarship Opportunity!

http://billofrightsinstitute.org/programs-events/students-programs-events/scholarship/