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ESSAY CONTESTS AND OTHERS FOR GRADES 9-12 |
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2008 Goldman Sachs Foundation Youth Prize for Excellence in International Education – for all high school students
5 winners will receive up to $10,000 as well as a free trip to New York City for recognition at Asia Society’s Gala Dinner. |
Select a problem or challenge that affects your local community as well as a community outside the US. CREATE
an in-depth written, audio, video, or animated feature that compares
and contrasts how these 2 communities have addressed the issue AND
explain what lessons the different communities could learn from each
other. http://Askasia.org/students/gsfprizes.html |
June 12, 2008 |
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Miss Minnesota Teen USA for Miss Teen USA pageant
Must be between 14-19 years old. www.futureproductions.net |
Registration
for the pageant is officially open. Three categories: Personal
interviews, swimsuit, evening gown. Must be: Single, never given birth
to a child, US Citizen, at least a 6 month resident of Minnesota. |
Due: June 14, 2008
?s - # 952-440-4550 |
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship – Award is $1000.
For 11th and 12th graders + all college students through age 30
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below.
Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem? Why?
How
has your education contributed to who you are today or how will it
affect who you will become? In less than 1000 words, discuss this
question. |
June 20, 2008 |
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The MAKA Minnesota Association for Korean Americans Scholarship
for High School Juniors
www.imaka.org |
Several $500-$2000 awards for MN students of Korean origin/heritage planning to go to college. For
students with a 3.0 GPA or better who also have financial need. Also
for students with an outstanding GPA, or special talents and a good
GPA. Essay: “What has been the greatest obstacle you have had to face so far in your life and what did you learn from it?” |
Received by:
June 30, 2008 |
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Marine-Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
Scholarship – Go to www.nrotc.navy/mil and take the ACT or SAT and release score to Code 0656. Need ACT of 22 or higher. |
Full
college tuition, books, and fees. Could up worth up to $150,000,
depending on the college. Get $250 a month living allowance, which
increases each year while in school. Become a Second Lieutenant upon
graduation.
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Apply ASAP
Call Jason Quehl
612-725-3198 |
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US Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Current Criteria: Must serve in an elected or selected capacity in any office of student gov., civic or educational org.
Contact Paul Hoffman at 651-634-2738 or email paul.hoffman@state.mn.us |
2 high school junior or senior students from Minnesota will be selected as delegates. Visit Washington, D.C. from March 7-March 14, 2009 for FREE and receive a $5,000 scholarship!!
Visit the Senate, House of Representatives, the Supreme Court and the Pentagon, as well as various Smithsonian museums. Hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the Department of State, Defense and other agencies. www.ussenateyouth.org |
October 2008 |
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Regional Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) 2008
JUNIORS only |
Financial
awards and an ALL EXPENSES PAID week of master classes, auditions, and
showcases! For dancers, musicians, actors, writers, visual artists! Call 1-800-970-ARTS or www.nfaa.artsawards.org/ |
June 1-Oct. 1, 2008 |
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Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
www.siemens-foundation.org www.collegeboard.com/siemens |
For
grades 8-11. Research competition for individuals or groups of 2-3
people. Submit your science project and be eligible for scholarships
ranging from $1,000 to $100,000! |
October 1, 2008
By 5:00pm EST |
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Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Scholarship, Athletics, & Citizenship = National Scholarship
(web site link available starting July 1, 2008) |
Class
of 2009 only, 3.0 GPA or higher, must participate in at least one of
the 32 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State
High Schools. Must excel in the classroom, on the field, and within your community. Nominate yourself at www.wendysheisman.com |
October 1, 2008
School official must review by Oct. 1. |
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Partner in Patriotism Scholarship Essay Contest
For current grades 8-12. partnership@americraftcookware.com |
For US Citizens only. 800-1000 word essay based on the patriotic theme: The Importance for Americans to buy products Made in America. 1st place prize in each region: $1,000. 2 National Winners: $5,000 each. |
November 1, 2008
Visit 1382 for app. |
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Scholarships at http://cappex.com/scholarships |
Where colleges apply to you! Tells you which colleges want you before you apply. Scholarships each month |
November 2008 |
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U.S. Service Academy –
Air Force, Naval, West Point, Marines |
Must apply, be nominated by your Congressman or Congresswoman, and then accepted. For more information, visit http://www.mccollum.house.gov/academy or call 651-224-9191 |
November 7, 2008
= applications due |
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Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship Program
Lexington, Virginia
http://admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_schoalrs |
44 students, or about 10% of the freshmen class, will attend this school FOR FREE! Room and Board, too!
Criteria: exceptional leadership potential, personal promise, and academic achievement, and essay.
200 students who apply to W&L and to the Johnson Scholarship will be interviewed on campus. |
December 15, 2008 |
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Must be 15-18 years old at the START of the program |
Full Scholarship to Study Abroad in Germany. Live with a host family and attend school in Germany for one academic year. www.USAGermanyScholarship.org 3.0 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Lang. not nec |
Mid-December
2008
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Jobs, Volunteering, and Career Exploration Opportunities list at http://harding.spps.org |
Apply TODAY! |
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PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Program
Learn all about it at:
http://www.6yearplan.spps.org/hsplanning.html
PSEO schools and deadlines are also at
http://harding.spps.org scroll down to PSEO info. |
Take college classes while in high school – FREE! For 10th graders in top 33% of class, or 11th graders in top 50% of class. See Amy S. for info. + Make appointment with guidance counselor
U of M PSEO - deadline for 10th and 11th graders = April 1. http://www.cce.umn.edu/ahs/prospective/
U of M-Morris GenEdWeb college courses ONLINE only. Summer(tuition
is NOT free), Fall and Spring courses (tuition IS free). Classes:
various social studies, writing, statistics, data analysis. Go to http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu/ for more info. |
April 1 –
July 15, 2008
Deadline dates |
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PACE - Preparing to Achieve College Education – free college
For SOPHOMORES only! 4 Harding participants last year!
www.century.edu/futurestudents/pace/default.aspx |
Century College – take college courses while taking a full load of high school classes. 24 total college credits - 2 in the summer, & 1 each trimester. Meets on Saturdays. Free! Visit 1382. ACCUPLACER test required à Offered at Harding at 2:15pm in computer lab 1324/1325 on May 20. J |
June 1 = priority
June 15 = final due date |
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The Doorway – College & Career Resource Centers
Saint Paul, MN0
Call for days and hours open! |
At Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center (800 Conway St., #651-793-3885) and Sun Ray Library (2105 Wilson Ave, #651-501-6300). Explore
careers, find the right college or career training program for you,
apply to college and OTHER post secondary options, get help with the
FAFSA/paying for college, prepare for GED. |
Stop by today! |
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Saint Paul Second Shift Youth Commission
For current 8-11 graders – Applications in 1382 |
Youth civic engagement and leadership in the City of Saint Paul. Learn about the role of city government and how to develop action projects that improve the city. Be a voice for young people! Create new things! |
June 12, 2008 |
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Career Exploration |
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Pharmacy Careers – Learn through PSEO classes online |
FREE Orientation to Pharmacy class, Phar 1001, through PSEO. ?s- #612-624-9490 http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/hcc/hcccareer/intro/home.html Online, 1 credit course.
Visit www.pharmacy.umn.edu for more info about their Pharmacy School |
Online class
Career exploration |
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Health Care Careers – Learn through PSEO classes online |
FREE Orientation to the Health Sciences class, through PSEO 1 credit course, in-class & out-of-class time. Visit http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/hcc/hcccareer/intro/home.html AHS1101 |
Online class
Career Exploration |
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CAREER INTEREST INVENTORIES
Know yourself! Figure out good jobs/careers for you!
www.6yearplan.spps.org/careerinfo.html |
At MCIS home page, www.mncis.intocareers.org
, lower left corner = IDEAS, SKILLS, O*NET Interest Profiler, O*NET
Work Importance Locator. Then Click “Assessment Link” to understand
your results and get ideas. www.bridges.com Go to Work – Quick Quiz, Go to Learn – Find Interesting Majors with a Checklist. www.iseek.org under Explore Careers àwww.iseek.org/sv/10210.jsp , www.mncareers.org |
www.bls.gov/oco/
Dept. of Labor
Jobs and Salary Information! |
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St. Paul Connections – $1 Careers classes |
Registration is due soon! Give to Amy S in 1382 and it will be mailed for you. |
May 16, 2008 |
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COLLEGE VISIT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Amtrak Campus Visit Discounts 11th/12th graders
Buy One Fare, Get One Free
Hotel deals, too! |
Amtrak train ticket deal for Junior/Senior students and their parent or guardian to make campus visits - discount is available throughout the country by filling out a short form online, or calling 781-431-7755. Visit this web site à www.campusvisit.com/amtrak. |
Blackout dates /
Restricted travel
Days |
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College Visits, Inc. |
2008 USA College Tour Schedule is at www.college-visits.com Trips from June 15 – August 8. Visit schools in WA/Oregon, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic/Southeast, Ohio, Southeast, Canada and California. |
$985 - $2185 each |
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COLLEGE TOURS FOR HARDING STUDENTS |
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Fall Tour with Progressive Baptist Education Ministry |
Email clark_parkridge@msn.com for more details or see Mr. Bush.
Georgia: Clark Atlanta University, Spelman (women only), Morehouse (men only), Tenessee: Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, Florida: Florida A&M University |
Fall, 2008 |
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Minnesota Private College Tour Week –
Visit
Augsburg, Bethany Lutheran, Carleton, Concordia Univ. – St. Paul,
Concordia College, Moorhead, St. John’s/St. Ben’s, St. Kate’s,
Gustavus, St, Scholastica, Gustavus, Hamline, Macalester, Mpls. College
of Art and Design, St. Mary’s, St. Olaf, St. Thomas. |
FREE introduction to most of Minnesota’s Private Colleges. For Sophomores and Juniors. Campus tours and info. sessions offered twice daily, from 9:30am-11:45am and 2pm-4:15pm at 17 campuses.
Get FREE application fee waivers for attending!
www.mnprivatecolleges.org/events/mpcw, 1-800-PRI-COLL, colleges@mnprivatecolleges.org
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June 23-27, 2008 |
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COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS |
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Inver Hills Community College
20 min. south of Harding H.S.
http://www.inverhills.edu/GettingStarted/VisitUs.aspx
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Nursing (R.N) info meetings: at 5pm, July 10
General info sessions offered at the College Center:
1pm on June 11, June 25
6pm on June 5, June 19, July 10, etc.
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Open Houses
at Inver Hills
Community College
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COLLEGE FAIRS |
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CCTL (Colleges That Change Lives) Program/College Fair |
At the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, 1313 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403. This FREE event features a 30 minute program followed by a College Fair by the 38 colleges. Visit www.ctcl.com |
Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
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CAREER TRAINING |
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APPRENTICESHIP Training – Earn $ while you learn! |
www.doli.state.mn.us/appr.html Also, go to www.iseek.org to learn about careers w/apprenticeships |
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St. Paul Electrical Apprenticeship
Want to be an ELECTRICIAN?
Visit 1382 for more details. Contacts include:
Bill Kendle or Edward Nelson/JATC (651)772-8746 |
Applications now being accepted. Must pick up an application in the Electrical Industry Building, 1330 Conway Street, Suite 150
(down the street from Harding). Need a transcript, results of an
Electrical Trades Aptitude Test (you need a score of “4”), taken at the
Local 110 Training Center (accommodations allowed), application and
other forms. Fill out an application completely and accurately ASAP. You will be given a 30-day notice for an interview date. Must be 18 years old by the time you start your apprenticeship. |
Schedule your test 30 days prior to:
May 1 Aug 7 Nov 6 |
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Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Opportunities
Must be 18 years or older
High School Graduate or GED
Physically fit to perform the work of the trade |
5 year apprenticeship program - Sprinkler Fitters who are piping mechanics specializing in Fire Protection.
Insurance,
pension, & education plans. Pay based on a PERCENTAGE of the
Journeyman rate of $30.76 per hour & may increase every 6 months if
qualified. Apply 45 days before interview. Various Twin Cities area
application centers. See list in 1382 or call 1-800-638-0592. |
Applications accepted 9-11:30am
and 1:30-3pm
Monday-Friday |
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The Airline Academy (Florida) – training in airline jobs
www.theairlineacademy.com Minimum tuition = $4,000 |
Pilot,
Flight Attendant, Customer Service, Ticket Agent, Gate Agent, Airport
Operations, Reservations, Airline Dispatch. Guaranteed lifetime job
placement assistance. Call your local rep at 612-850-8788. |
Train at Daytona Beach Intl. Airport |
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Airline Industry Needs More Workers |
Aircraft Technician (Powerplant, Airframe, Systems, Structures). Education and training at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. www.minneapolis.edu To learn more, contact George Hoxie at 952-826-2454 to schedule a Flying Cloud Airport campus tour (in Eden Prairie) |
Aircraft Technician openings. |
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Railroad Conductor Program at Dakota Cty. Tech. College
Short Certificate Program. AVERAGE salary for a railroad conductor is $67,128, with opportunities for advancement! |
15 weeks long and has 5-6 starts a year. Seven weeks of instructional training and field exercises and
8 weeks off campus internship. Classes are 7am-3pm. Must be a US
Citizen, 18 years or older with a clean record, fitness test, and able
to lift 85 lbs. and carry it a specific distance. ?s – See Ms. Sullivan
in SEIT. |
www.dctc.edu
Rosemount, MN |
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Commercial Truck Driver Jobs
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER
Earn $30,000 a year and higher even for only part time work! |
https://swift.truckersdispatch.com/featured/index.cfm Automatic Job Placement 24 hours of passing exam!
Get paid weekly. $.99 cents per mile. Work full time or part time, even if you are in college.
Pay only $150 to get your Commercial Drivers License. Training = 3 weeks. Must pass a test. |
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Nursing Assistant training-Free w/PSEO, Fin. Aid if 6 credits+
If you work as a CNA for a certain amount of time, your employer will reimburse you for the cost of the training! |
Through East Metro OIC (www.eastmetrooic.org), PSEO at Saint Paul College (www.saintpaul.edu),
The International Institute of Minnesota (www.iimn.org/) Click “Medical Careers for New Americans”, and The American Red Cross www.storemplsredcross.org/classes/professionalcourses.html ($675 + $169) |
Starting Salary:
$10.50 to $11.00 per hour |
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Want to go to college, but not for too long?
www.century.edu/cect/healthcareentrylevelcareers.aspx
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Check out Century College Continuing Education & Customized Training programs: 2007 PRICES:
Healthcare Careers: Administrative/16
weeks/$869. Medical Billing/11 weeks/$869. Basic Anatomy – online
class/6 weeks/$119. Medical terminology/1 day/$79 – Online/6 weeks/$749.
Health
Unit Coordinator/6 weeks/$879. Phlebotomy Technician/8 weeks/$749.
Trained Medication Aide/10 days/$349 – Online class/7 weeks/$369. Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide/$589/5-6 weeks.
Emergency
Department Technician/56 hour course which prepares those interested in
the medical field – for current EMT/Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant. |
Short term training
after high school.
Get a higher paying job!
Never stop learning! |
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Want to go to college, but not for too long?
Check out Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St. Paul.
http://training.saintpaul.edu/education/index.aspx
Some fee assistance is available. |
Autocad,
Health Care: 50, 70, or 90 hour courses in the following: Pharmacy
Technician certification program, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG
Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Assistant
Administration, Physical Therapy Aide, Dental Assistant, Opthalmic
Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide. Also, Legal Secretary Certificate,
Paralegal Certificate, Human Resources Mgmt., Wedding Planner + more! |
Short term training
after high school.
Get a higher paying job! Keep learning! |
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OTHER short term training options are at MCIS –
Minnesota Career Information System |
Visit www.mncis.intocareers.org
using your special Harding name and password (it’s the same as the
Bridges.com stuff) and click on “Short-Term Training” in lower left
corner. |
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www.iseek.org –
Short Term Training Option: www.iseek.org/sv/22638.jsp
Work Based Learning: www.iseek.org/sv/20130.jsp |
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Short term training, apprenticeships & others leading to $ |
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East Metro OIC – Employment through Training
= COLLEGE and PSEO option
1919 University Avenue, Suite 500, in St. Paul's Midway area
http://eastmetrooic.nonprofitoffice.com |
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PSEO classes +
College training |
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Join the Military |
Explore the world of Military Service in greater depth by visiting http://todaysmilitary.com/futures
Learn about career opportunities & benefits. Watch
videos of servicemenbers and cadets explaining how they have benefited
from the military, including education, travel, friendships and career
training. |
Ongoing |
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TESTING INFORMATION: |
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ACCUPLACER = required
2-year public community college + Metro St.
Online Placement Test
Offered at Harding on May 20.
For PACE program (10th grade/Reading only) & SENIORS |
BE PREPARED! FREE! This placement test will determine if you are at college level, or if you need to take classes to get to college level. Seniors: Math, Reading OR Writing only offered on May 20. Free practice materials in 1382 -- Or go online & Google “Accuplacer practice tests”, or visit www.testprepreview.com , www.inverhills.edu, www.century.edu www.inverhills.edu/GettingStarted/Assessments/PlacementTest.aspx = math, too! |
Saint Paul College
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