College & Career News
MARCH 22
APPRENTICESHIP
Career and Apprenticeship Fair | APRIL 3, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm | Academies of Loudoun
High school students and their families are invited to attend the Career and Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Academies of Loudoun (42075 Loudoun Academy Drive, Leesburg). This event will connect students with leading employers in sought-after fields and help them discover career paths, education options and available training opportunities. Students are encouraged to bring a copy of their resumes to receive constructive feedback, suggestions and tips from industry and LCPS professionals. (Resume review will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.) Questions? Please contact Kelly Robucci, Placement Coordinator.
FREE WEBINARS
Join us for this Making the Most of Summer series to learn about opportunities for experiences students can have in the summer to enrich their resume and grow their skill set. From financial literacy to apprenticeships, this series will explore a few avenues for students to take over summer break to further their career education journey.
Register below and stay tuned for additional sessions to come!
VOLUNTEER
Reston Sprint Triathlon Race Weekend: May 31 - June 2
It's that time of year when we reach out to all who have volunteered or expressed interest in volunteering for the Reston Sprint Triathlon and the Reston Youth Triathlon.
The RST is the largest triathlon in Northern Virginia, hosting over 1000 athletes annually.
The RYT is a youth event for ages 6 to 17 years. This race focuses on participation rather than competition, making every athlete feel like a winner.
Both RST and RYT are charity races and are presented by Racing in Reston and the CORE Foundation.
We need enthusiastic volunteers like you to ensure fun and safe races.
Please sign up for one of the various volunteer opportunities available.
The Loudoun Hunt Pony Club horse Trials are April 27-28 at Morven Park
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club is one of the oldest Pony Clubs in the US. They have been holding horse trial for over 50 yrs. The event is pretty much run all day, so it is a good way to rack up volunteer hours. All volunteers will get lots of snacks, water, sodas, and lunch. Let us know if there are dietary restrictions. The weather can be iffy in April, make sure to come prepared with rain gear and layers if the position is outside.
The places that generally like to use "first-time" volunteers are either:
Show Jumping - 8am - 4pm
- Scribe or timer - these can be done by someone that does not drive, but will need to have attention to detail. It is one of the best ways to learn about our horse shows too. The scribe will be keeping track of when a horse jumps or does not jump a jump and the timer is just that, they will keep a stop watch to keep the time that it takes for the rider to jump all of the jumps. (some of these jumps can be over 4ft tall! it's a lot of fun to watch)
- Jump crew - this can be labor intensive as they will need to run out on the course and put poles back into place when they are knocked down and also help reset the course at the end of each division (there is supervision on what needs to be done) - this can be done by younger kids, but need them to pay attention and also dress for the weather.
Cross Country 8:30am - 5pm
-Cross Country judge - this is where we need someone who can drive as they will be out on the cross country course (weather can be iffy, hence the need for a car). For this, they will watch and make notes as the horses jump over the jumps (some of these jumps are close to 4ft tall! It is pretty cool). If people want to pair up in a car together, they can do that, but we need to know so we put them where they can see two jumps.
Volunteers can sign up through the link below -
Think Outside Program - Spring Break
Hands-on program dedicated to raising leaders who understand, appreciate, and can do the work needed to support agribusiness today and into the future.
SUMMER ENRICHEMENT PROGRAMS - UVA - VT - JMU
VIRGINIA TECH – Black College Institute (BCI) DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2024
The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program hosted by Virginia Tech. This program invites talented, high-achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors from Virginia and other states. DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2024
Hispanic College Institute (HCI) - DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2024
At the Hispanic College Institute (HCI) approximately 150 Hispanic high school students are selected from across the Commonwealth come together on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA for a four-day, three-night pre-college empowerment program where they learn to overcome both real and perceived barriers to college access. The HCI is completely free of cost for student participants, thanks to our sponsors. Our students participate in:
College and career workshops
Networking with Hispanic professionals from various fields
Meeting with college admissions officers
Learning about conflict management and civic engagement
Interacting with near- peer mentors
Listening to inspirational speakers
Competing for scholarships
UVA Engineering Open House | Sunday, April 7 · 11am - 4pm EDT
Why are UVA engineers some of the most in-demand professionals in the world today? You can find out during the 2024 Engineering Open House at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.
All members of the public are welcome to attend Open House and learn how an engineering education can lead to an exciting, meaningful career. Engineers are leaders who make the world a better place by creating knowledge and technologies to advance every aspect of human life. At UVA, our engineers are:
- developing medical technologies to treat and cure some of the world’s most devastating diseases;
- making it possible for autonomous systems such as self-driving cars to become part of everyday reality; and
- securing computer systems worldwide from cyberattacks; and helping communities deal with important issues such as climate change and access to clean drinking water.
UVA Inspire: Summer 2024 - Summer Programming for RISING 10th – 12th graders to explore new interests and skills.
- Program Duration
We have a variety of 1 or 2-week-long sessions. You can choose to take one class or fill your summer with exploratory learning!
- Fees
Fees cover tuition and materials. In-person course fees also include a Friday excursion and daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Need-based financial aid is available for all classes.
- Eligibility
The program is designed for rising 10th - 12th grade high school students. We welcome all students with an appetite for learning!
- Application
Summer 2024 applications are open. Apply through the links on each program page. In the application, you can choose more than one class. The application includes an unofficial transcript/report card(s) and a writing prompt.
JMU VALHEN Latinx Leadership Academy June 19-21, 2024
The VALHEN’s Latinx Leadership Academy (LLA). This program is only open to students living in Virginia that are currently high school freshmen or sophomores. Please complete this application to the best of your ability in Spanish or in English. Read through the application, prepare your essay question, gather the information requested, and return to complete it. Only completed applications will be accepted. If you are admitted to the program, you will receive an email by May 15, 2024. If you are not admitted to the program, you will also be notified by email. We will admit on a rolling basis so you could find out earlier, depending on when you apply.
Before entering your email please make sure you have access to a working email account - not a school email. The email entered here will be utilized through the entirety of the program and cannot be changed. If you don't have a non-school email, this is a good time to create a dedicated program, college, or scholarship, email for you to use and to receive college information. Submitting an application is also a permission release to use any photos or video you may be in during the program. For more information about LLA, you may go to www.valhen.org/lla. If you have technical issues with your application or questions or concerns about the program, please contact program coordinator, Karina Kline-Gabel at: llajmu@gmail.com. Application Deadline : April 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM.
JUNIORS
There’s one week left to apply to the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program! Don't miss out — apply by March 20, 2024.
COLLEGE
Dual Enrollment Showcase Events
NOVA Medical Education Campus Open House and Health Expo
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m | Fairfax, VA
The Northern Virginia Regional College Fair at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena – more than 1,500 high school students from the Northern Virginia area are expected to make connections with institutions across the United States. Registered students will have the opportunity to visit over 200 colleges and universities. To view the schools and organizations participating, and to register, visit their website: https://events.admissions.gmu.edu/nvrcf/.
SAT/ACT PREP | AP EXAMS | WEBINARS
FREE Event
The Roadmap to Success: Preparing Early for Your Best College Experience | Wednesday, March 27 at 6:00 PM
Feeling a whirlwind of emotions as you think about navigating the leap from high school to college? Don’t panic! Preparing for college starts with developing beneficial habits and strategically planning your high school journey. You’re facing immense pressure to get good grades and secure admission to your ideal college. But what happens once you’re in and headed to campus? We can provide you with tips on how to thrive.
In this webinar, Collegewise admission experts will give you tips to effectively prepare for a fulfilling and successful college experience from day one. Whether you’re a freshman, a senior, or somewhere in between, you should feel confident and equipped to set yourself up for an exceptional college adventure.
AP EXAMS
1. Mini-AP exam readiness quizzes (approx. 10 mins) and practice exams for 6 key subjects:
- APUSH
- AP Bio
- AP Chem
- AP Calc AB
- AP Calc BC
- AP Physics 1 - Algebra Based
2. 3-part AP Exam Video Series (under 5 min. each) about the AP exams, scoring, and prep strategies.
3. Free Family Webinar: Parents can register for our Unlocking the AP Exams webinar to uncover college preferences, recent exam changes, and effective student preparation strategies. If you can't attend live and still want the info, please register and we'll send you the recording.
SUMMER JOBS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Computer Science/STEM summer internships and career exploration programs
Dental Health Sciences Camp — FREE to Students!
Old Dominion University School of Hygiene and the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation have teamed up to launch the Dental Health Summer Institute (building diversity in the dental field) at no cost to students. The VIRTUAL five-day camp will be three hours each morning the week of June 24, 2024. Students will get help with the college application process, learn about different aspects of dentistry, and receive a lab kit for hands-on lab activities. This will be a highly interactive experience, but there are limited spots available. CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Heritage High School
Email: carlina.chirufekel@lcps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/hhscounseling
Location: 520 Evergreen Mill Road SE Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 571-252-2800
Facebook: facebook.com/HeritageHighSchoolVA
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