What's Happening from the Career Center.
Dear Atom Family,
Please find below activities that are happening in the next few weeks for our students and their parents!
United States Census is hiring. Information Session - Tuesday, February 4, 2020 during Pride Time. This opportunity is for students that are 18 years old and older. If you are interested in a part time job that may last through the summer, sign up to attend the information session. It pays $25 per hour and training will be provided. See website below or scan barcode for Google sheet sign up:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA Application Workshop - Friday, February 7, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (This is an opportunity for Seniors to come talk with counselors from NOVA and receive assistance with the application process. Come see me for instructions on what you need to bring and for a pass)
Northern Virginia Community College Information Night - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 @ 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity for parents and students to visit with representatives from NOVA (Programs offered, Financial Aid, & Counselors will be present)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - If you have not completed the FAFSA, this is a great opportunity to receive assistance or ask questions. Please don't let this opportunity pass
Sophomore Parent's Night - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 @ 6:30 pm. Clausen This program will go over all the opportunities that were presented to the students during a weeklong program. We will discuss Apprenticeship opportunities, College application & requirements, direct career information, and much more.
United States Service Academy & ROTC Night - Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 6:30 pm. Clausen Hall. This program will present information on how students get the nomination they need to attend a Service Academy Such as VMI, West Point, & more. ROTC cadets and each military branch will be in attendance.
Junior Parent Night - Thursday, April 2, 2020 @ 6:30 pm Clausen This program will go over all the opportunities that were presented to the students during a weeklong program. We will discuss Apprenticeship opportunities, College application & requirements, financial aid, direct career information, and much more.
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Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship
The Esperanza Education Scholarship application is now available and can be accessed through http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/. The application process is entirely electronic, and all applications are due on April 1.
They will hold an application tip session to provide information on filling out the application at 11:10 AM on March 23 in the Barbara M. Donnellan auditorium of Arlington, VA’s Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street.
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
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Lockheed Martin has launched a new scholarship program that will award up to 150 scholarships.
They are awarding up to $6,600 to as many as 150 recipients this year. The scholarship will fund degrees at accredited vocational-technical schools to prepare students for careers in technology and/or advanced manufacturing that does not require a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
The application opens January 15, 2020 and will close on March 12, 2020.
Virginia Tech Pathways for Future Engineers
Interested in becoming a Pathways Scholar? Students in 9, 10, and 11 who are 1st generation college can apply here. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2020.
 Summer Fun and Enrichment
Fairfax Public Access Summer Camps for Teens (ages: 12-18)
TV101 introduces youths from ages 12 to 18 to all aspects of Television Production. As part of each camp students will work as a team to create a 30-minute TV program; therefore, we are looking for the best, most dedicated students interested to learn about this exciting media. Students will develop a script / story board idea, learn the appropriate equipment and shoot their show. As part of the TV Studio and Field Camp, the instructor will highlight how to edit the video footage but students will not learn how to edit themselves.
For students interested in learning how to edit we recommend attending the TV Post-Production Camp instead. Each camp is open for students ages 12 – 18.
To find out more information about the camps, including schedules and registration forms, visit:https://www.fcac.org/summer-camp-registration-forms
Summer 2020 Enrichment Institutes and Camps Enrichment institutes and camps focus on specific areas such as fine and performing arts, technology, study skills, science, and world languages. FCPS and non-FCPS students are welcome.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), Institute for the Arts (IFTA), Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), and the new CTE Summer Academy classes will be held at Fairfax High School. Programs run July 6 to July 31, 2020. Bus transportation is provided from select high schools and middle schools outside of the Fairfax High School pyramid. Transportation to and from the selected high schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student.
Grade level eligibility for each program refers to the current 2019-20 school year. Visit central institutes and camps (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/summer-camps-institutes) for additional information.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will host a technology institute (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/thomas-jefferson-high-school-science-and-technology-summer-learning) for middle school students.
ACE enrichment classes stimulate students’ curiosity and provide creative learning experiences. ACE also offers a premier driver’s education Behind the Wheel program to prepare students to obtain their driver’s license. Visit ACE enrichment classes (https://aceclasses.fcps.edu/default.aspx) for additional information.
Pathways to Science - Summer Camp and Scholarship Opportunity
For Latina girls who are rising high school sophomores, although all Latina high-school aged girls can apply. Pathways to Science is a free summer residential experience for high school Latinas in Virginia. The purpose of this program is to engage with Latinas who are interested in STEM early in their high school career with the goal of encouraging them to pursue a college education and career in STEM. Applications will open January 2020.
2020 FCPS Gap Year Fair
February 4, 2020
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are hosting the 9th annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences available and growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with an informational presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair, with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities, will take place in the school cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit FCPS Gap Year Fair (https://www.fcps.edu/node/33069).
In the event of inclement weather, the snow date and location will be Friday, February 7, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Boys State/Girls State
Boys State/Girls State will be June 21-27. Applications are open now, deadline is February 1st. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/12NYd_9C-iYfUeO31-NyDOZU-dzzxs89VMqPWtN8nuZo/edit for application and information.
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