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WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER WEBSITE! You will find helpful information regarding scholarships, leadership, career and volunteer programs at this site. The website is updated frequently during the school year so check back often! Make sure to click on the College & Career Calendar to learn about upcoming events. Additional very important information can be found at these links: College and Career Center Calendar Scholarships |
UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION: 5/16/12
NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS!
Latest news will always be highlighted in yellow.
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanfor admissions staffs will be at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort on Sunday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. To register for this event, go to http://exploringcollegeoptions.org/
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale offers paid study abroad programs for the 2012-2014 school year for next year’s seniors, juniors and sophomores. Exchange student spend the year living in an overseas city with a host family and attending school there. Countries where students can study abroad include Germany, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Brazil and many more. Applications are due September 30th. To learn more, go to http://www.scottsdalerotary.org/YouthExchange/html
Arizona seniors of Asian American descent who plan to study at any two or four year public college/university in Arizona can apply for the 2012 NAAAP Phoenix Scholarship Application. The award is $500 to $1,000. The application deadline is 5/31. The application can be downloaded on Naviance under the scholarship link.
If you are a student looking for a volunteer opportunity, consider The Clubhouse Innovative Center. They are looking for students to mentor at their state- of- the- art clinic in Phoenix. The Center is an innovative therapy center providing speech, occupation, physical and music therapy to children and adults. To learn more, call Kate Oatis at 602-368-8601 or email her at kate@theclubhousecenters.com
Octogone Hotels is looking for a student to hire as an intern utilizing integrated we-based cloud computing point of sale management information systems for restaurant owners. They are looking for students with strong organizational skills that are technology savvy. This is a paid internship. Contact Sabrina Cruz at cruz@octogonehotels.com
There will be many changes to the College & Career website next school year as a result of our new software tool called Naviance. Students should have already registered for Naviance in their classrooms. (If you haven’t done so, the link is connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php The Email/Log In is your student ID. The Password is your 8 digit birthday (mm/dd/yyyy), but don't use slashes. Once logged in, click on “Manage my account” in the upper right hand corner. Then click “Manage my Profile”. Scroll down until you see Email, click on the pencil and fill in your email; Confirm and Update. You can then begin exploring all the wonderful features of Naviance includinng ACT/SAT prep, college planning, career assessment resume prep, and more! Starting in the 2012/2013 school year, we will be using docufide.com to send transcripts.
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanfor admissions staffs will be at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort on Sunday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. To register for this event, go to http://exploringcollegeoptions.org/
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale offers paid study abroad programs for the 2012-2014 school year for next year’s seniors, juniors and sophomores. Exchange student spend the year living in an overseas city with a host family and attending school there. Countries where students can study abroad include Germany, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Brazil and many more. Applications are due September 30th. To learn more, go to http://www.scottsdalerotary.org/YouthExchange/html
Arizona seniors of Asian American descent who plan to study at any two or four year public college/university in Arizona can apply for the 2012 NAAAP Phoenix Scholarship Application. The award is $500 to $1,000. The application deadline is 5/31. The application can be downloaded on Naviance under the scholarship link.
If you are a student looking for a volunteer opportunity, consider The Clubhouse Innovative Center. They are looking for students to mentor at their state- of- the- art clinic in Phoenix. The Center is an innovative therapy center providing speech, occupation, physical and music therapy to children and adults. To learn more, call Kate Oatis at 602-368-8601 or email her at kate@theclubhousecenters.com
Octogone Hotels is looking for a student to hire as an intern utilizing integrated we-based cloud computing point of sale management information systems for restaurant owners. They are looking for students with strong organizational skills that are technology savvy. This is a paid internship. Contact Sabrina Cruz at cruz@octogonehotels.com
ASU is hosting a Discovery Nights at the ASU Polytechnic Campus where faculty and students will be on hand to describe programs and answer questions in areas such as Aviation, Engineering, Graphic Information Technology, Biology, Pre-Vet, Pre-Health and more. If you have questions, call 480-727-1585. The Arizona Culinary Institute is holding an Open House on 6/9/12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To learn more, call 480-603-1066.
It is highly recommended that all students, but especially incoming juniors and seniors,complete their Resume on Naviance. The Resume can be found under the "About Me" tab. Students can be more easily identified by their counselor and Mrs. Sterner for various scholarships when they have completed a resume. Another great summer activity could also include completing the Career Interest Inventories on Naviance. There is also FREE SAT tutoring help through Method Test Prep at the site. And finally, students can explore and begin creating their college interest list on Naviance.
Another change will be that all college visits will now be posted on Naviance; not the DMHS calendar. Students can sign up on Naviance to hear the admissions rep and they will also receive an automatic reminder to their email. ance.
IN-STATE COLLEGE UPDATES:
Our in-state colleges have assigned an admissions rep to DMHS students. These individuals are very helpful. The contact information for each school is as follows:
ASU Heather Chiang (480) 965-8057 or Heather.Chiang@asu.edu
UA John Kozel (602) 827-2195 or jkozel@email.arizona.edu
NAU Chris Phillips (928) 523-6009 or chris.phillips@nau.edu
SCC Terri Blau (480) 423-6382 or terri.blau@sccmail.maricopa.edu
UA Honors College Contact: Sara Dorer, (520) 626-8261
ASU Honors College Contact: Michelle Hollin 480 965-1520
ASU Barrett Honors College requires a separate application that becomes available on September 1st. Students must complete both an ASU application and a Barrett application. You can submit both applications at the same time. Admissions to the Barrett Honors College is competitive, but students who apply early (priority application of November 15th) have a better chance for admission. There are 900 spots each acadmic year and the majority of them fill before 12/1. Regular admission deadline is February 15th and late decision must be in by April 30th. In addition to academics, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities play an important role in the admissions decision. To tour Barrett or learn more, contact Michelle Hollin at 965-1520.
NAU is as close as a local community college! NAU has offices, classrooms, full time faculty and staff located on the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Community College campuses. The programs, called "2+2" allow students to complete their first two years at a community college (with lower tuition), then stay on campus to complete their bachelor's degrees as registered NAU students. Class sizes remain small and services continue to be personalized. Coconino Community College (in Flagstaff) just started a program called CCC2NAU where students can live on the NAU campus while take classes at the community college. If interested, call Robin Long (928) 226-4213
Are you looking for a more affordable way to attend college? Students can take advantage of the MAPP program. MAPP is an alliance between ASU and Maricopa Community Colleges. Students take an prescribed sequence of classes at a community college that will transfer easily to ASU. The advantages for students who start under MAPP is that they will earn an associate degree and are guranteed admission in the specified ASU degreed program assuming they meet the GPA requirements. They are also locked into a specific tuition discount at ASU. In addition, MAPP students are eligible for specific merit scholarships once at ASU that transfer students don't typically receive. If a student is interested in transfering to ASU, knows the specific major they want to study (for example, Business) but cannot afford the tuition, the MAPP program is the best way to go! To learn more, go to www.maricopa.edu/transferasu
The University of Arizona has introduced the Arizona Assurance program that provides qualified students the opportunity to graduate from UA debt free. This program is unmatched by any other institution in the state. To qualify, a student must earn admission to UA and apply for financial aid no later than May 1st and enter as as a UA freshman directly from high school. The family income must be equal or less than $42,000. For more specifics, visit the Arizona Assurance web site:
financialaid.arizona.edu/assurance.
ASU has a similar scholarship for students with financial need called The Obama Scholars Program. Students must submit their FAFSA - without errors - by March 1st, 2012 to be considered. To learn more, go to http://promise.asu.edu/obamascholars
Scottsdale Community College: The Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Program offers the President's Scholarship for students who rank in the top 15% of their class. The scholarship provides tuition and registration fees for up to four consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment at any Maricopa Community College. To obtain an application, contact Eric Leshinskie at 480 371-8300. Students who are applying to community colleges, do not need to take a SAT or ACT test. However, community colleges require that students take a placement test as part of the admissions process to ensure the students are placed in the appropriate English or math class.
More and more students are interested in going to school to obtain an education and get into the workforce as soon as possible. This is where community colleges frequently come into play. For example, Mesa Community College offers a dental hygiene program where 100% of the graduates pass the state board. Each community college offers different strengths. Paradise Valley Community Collge is offering more late afternoon classes so seniors can get a jump start on general education classes that may be required at their 4 year college. This saves money since community college credits are a fraction of university college credits. Gateway Community College offers outstanding programs in the medical and automotive fields. Numerous community colleges have a NAU campus on their site so a student can sign up for a 2 + 2 program (2 years at community college; 2 years taking classes at the same community college location but through NAU). This can save a student an incredible amount of money if they don't live on campus. Don't forget to check out community colleges as a viable start on your career.
OTHER COLLEGE RELATED NEWS:
Did you know that some colleges are "test optional"? These colleges or universities do no require SAT or ACT tests as part of the application process. These colleges typically believe that a student's academic record and extracurricular activities are a better indicator of college success than a test given on one or two dates. Connecticut College just joined the ranks of schools that are test optional. For a complete list, go to www.fairtest.org.
Parents and students often ask where to begin when selecting a college. A great place to start is for the student to gain self awareness about the type of college where they will most likely thrive. A great inventory to take is available through the U.S. News & World Report website at www.usnews.com. Click on Education, Student Center and then scroll down to the College Personality Quiz. It will take some time, but should yield some very helpful data.
The University of California Board of Regents has approved the elimination of SAT Subject tests as part of the application process starting with the class of 2012. (They were previously the only public education sytem in the country that required two SAT subject tests.) They will continue to require either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing. This revised requirement will affect the freshman class of 2012. Please be aware that certain majors may still require a subject test. The top 9 percent of high school graduates in the state of CA are assured entry. All students must have a weighted 3.0 grade-point average to be considered.
What is one of the best ways to really learn about a particular college? Talk to a student who is actually attending that college! Over the past several years, we have collected college surveys and personal contact information from DMHS alumni and have placed them in a binder in the College & Career Center. We have contact information for over 100 colleges including Columbia, Emory, Boston College, Lehigh, Norwestern, Parsons, Rice, Tufts, UC Berkeley and more. In some cases we have surveys completed by the student regarding their experience. The best part of this service is that the student provides his/her email address and/or phone so you can contact them directly regarding questions or concerns you might have. All students who have returned these surveys are very eager to help DMHS students. Stop by the College & Career Center to review the survey book and contact list. Other fun websites to see what students have to say about a particular college are College Confidential http://www.collegeconfidential.com/ and College Prowler at www.collegeprowler.com
Is the cost of attending a private or out of state college daunting to you? If you would like to know the approximate Estimated Family Contribution for attending a particular college, based upon your family’s personal finances go to www.finaid.org for an excellent estimator. Similar estimators are often available on the individual college website under Financial Aid. The information you submit is confidential and protected. The amount of money a family is expected to pay can vary dramatically from college to college. For example, at Boston University, the average calculated “need” for a family making over $120,000 is $11,000. You can compare your EFC for numerous colleges at this site. Another good resource is FAFSA4caster. You can find out whether you are eligible for the Pell Grant as well as your Expected Family Contribution. Research done early on can help alleviate sticker shock later on! Another outstanding website to learn more about student and parent loans for college education is www.simpletuition.com/usnews. You can compare percentage rates, learn about fees, subsidized and subsidized loans and more.
ACT/PSAT/PSSS/SAT TESTING
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST PREP NEWS/OFFERS (PSAT/SAT/ACT/SUBJECT TESTS):
Students can be eligible for a larger scholarship award if they retake their SAT or ACT and obtain a higher score. Our in-state colleges automatically re-evaluate students for merit awards if they submit new test scores. Scores must be submitted prior to May 1st for re-evaluation.
Incoming Sophomores or Juniors may be interested in taking a free SAT or ACT Practice test to which test best measures your individual aptitude before taking the "official" test for college admissions. Princeton Review and Kaplan as well as other vendors offers these free assessment tests. Method Test Prep is a free test prep that is available through Naviance. Go the website of your favorite SAT/ACT prep company to learn about free practice tests. Also, go on to Community Schools link at the SUSD site to learn about free practice tests being held at various SUSD high schools. Mrs. Sterner also provides a reference sheet of contact information on the most popular SAT/ACT Prep companies serving our student population.
Stop by the College & Career Center for a list of dates with directions on the registration and testing process. Students can register on-line for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. To register for the ACT, go to www.act.org. Did you know that colleges will accept either test and that many students do significantly better on one test over the other? Stop by the CCC for practice books for both tests to see which one measures your abilities better! Also, some colleges "super score" your test and take the highest sub test (for example, Math) on one date and combine it with your highest score in Reading from another date. Not all colleges do this, however. The college admissions rep can inform you of their school's policy.
You can pick up an extensive list of organizations offering SAT/ACT prep classes with associated costs and contact information in the College & Career Center, Room 5105. Examples of providers that offer programs that vary in length from 2 days to 12 weeks include Princeton Review, Kaplan, Paradise Valley Community College, Chyten and many, many others. Kaplan offers a discount to SUSD students for their ACT and SAT Prep programs. They also now offer FREE on-line prep for SAT/ACT/PSAT courses for SUSD students. All the students have to do is go to www.kaptest.com to register for the $99 SAT, ACT or PSAT program. Then, at check out, instead of entering a credit card, they will enter the promotion code (provided by Mrs. Sterner) at the bottom of the page. To sign up for the regular 12 week program and obtain the discounted SUSD rate, call Kaplan at 1-800-KAPLAN and request the discount.
Students can designate which SAT scores they want sent to a particular college through Score Choice. While this may sound like old news, it is actually a change from previous practice. A student can in fact "block" a bad score from being sent to a college. In the past, once a student designated that a score should be sent to college, all past scores were also sent. Some college may specify that they want all scores, so pay attention to the fine print in the college application process. Also, be aware that some colleges can opt out of Score Choice and require applicants to report every SAT score. Examples of some of these schools include Stanford, Cornell, Pomona, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California. Go to www.collegeboard.com for a complete listing.
CAREERS/JOBS/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our in-state colleges have assigned an admissions rep to DMHS students. These individuals are very helpful. The contact information for each school is as follows:
ASU Heather Chiang (480) 965-8057 or Heather.Chiang@asu.edu
UA John Kozel (602) 827-2195 or jkozel@email.arizona.edu
NAU Chris Phillips (928) 523-6009 or chris.phillips@nau.edu
SCC Terri Blau (480) 423-6382 or terri.blau@sccmail.maricopa.edu
UA Honors College Contact: Sara Dorer, (520) 626-8261
ASU Honors College Contact: Michelle Hollin 480 965-1520
ASU Barrett Honors College requires a separate application that becomes available on September 1st. Students must complete both an ASU application and a Barrett application. You can submit both applications at the same time. Admissions to the Barrett Honors College is competitive, but students who apply early (priority application of November 15th) have a better chance for admission. There are 900 spots each acadmic year and the majority of them fill before 12/1. Regular admission deadline is February 15th and late decision must be in by April 30th. In addition to academics, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities play an important role in the admissions decision. To tour Barrett or learn more, contact Michelle Hollin at 965-1520.
NAU is as close as a local community college! NAU has offices, classrooms, full time faculty and staff located on the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Community College campuses. The programs, called "2+2" allow students to complete their first two years at a community college (with lower tuition), then stay on campus to complete their bachelor's degrees as registered NAU students. Class sizes remain small and services continue to be personalized. Coconino Community College (in Flagstaff) just started a program called CCC2NAU where students can live on the NAU campus while take classes at the community college. If interested, call Robin Long (928) 226-4213
Are you looking for a more affordable way to attend college? Students can take advantage of the MAPP program. MAPP is an alliance between ASU and Maricopa Community Colleges. Students take an prescribed sequence of classes at a community college that will transfer easily to ASU. The advantages for students who start under MAPP is that they will earn an associate degree and are guranteed admission in the specified ASU degreed program assuming they meet the GPA requirements. They are also locked into a specific tuition discount at ASU. In addition, MAPP students are eligible for specific merit scholarships once at ASU that transfer students don't typically receive. If a student is interested in transfering to ASU, knows the specific major they want to study (for example, Business) but cannot afford the tuition, the MAPP program is the best way to go! To learn more, go to www.maricopa.edu/transferasu
The University of Arizona has introduced the Arizona Assurance program that provides qualified students the opportunity to graduate from UA debt free. This program is unmatched by any other institution in the state. To qualify, a student must earn admission to UA and apply for financial aid no later than May 1st and enter as as a UA freshman directly from high school. The family income must be equal or less than $42,000. For more specifics, visit the Arizona Assurance web site:
financialaid.arizona.edu/assurance.
ASU has a similar scholarship for students with financial need called The Obama Scholars Program. Students must submit their FAFSA - without errors - by March 1st, 2012 to be considered. To learn more, go to http://promise.asu.edu/obamascholars
Scottsdale Community College: The Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Program offers the President's Scholarship for students who rank in the top 15% of their class. The scholarship provides tuition and registration fees for up to four consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment at any Maricopa Community College. To obtain an application, contact Eric Leshinskie at 480 371-8300. Students who are applying to community colleges, do not need to take a SAT or ACT test. However, community colleges require that students take a placement test as part of the admissions process to ensure the students are placed in the appropriate English or math class.
More and more students are interested in going to school to obtain an education and get into the workforce as soon as possible. This is where community colleges frequently come into play. For example, Mesa Community College offers a dental hygiene program where 100% of the graduates pass the state board. Each community college offers different strengths. Paradise Valley Community Collge is offering more late afternoon classes so seniors can get a jump start on general education classes that may be required at their 4 year college. This saves money since community college credits are a fraction of university college credits. Gateway Community College offers outstanding programs in the medical and automotive fields. Numerous community colleges have a NAU campus on their site so a student can sign up for a 2 + 2 program (2 years at community college; 2 years taking classes at the same community college location but through NAU). This can save a student an incredible amount of money if they don't live on campus. Don't forget to check out community colleges as a viable start on your career.
OTHER COLLEGE RELATED NEWS:
Did you know that some colleges are "test optional"? These colleges or universities do no require SAT or ACT tests as part of the application process. These colleges typically believe that a student's academic record and extracurricular activities are a better indicator of college success than a test given on one or two dates. Connecticut College just joined the ranks of schools that are test optional. For a complete list, go to www.fairtest.org.
Parents and students often ask where to begin when selecting a college. A great place to start is for the student to gain self awareness about the type of college where they will most likely thrive. A great inventory to take is available through the U.S. News & World Report website at www.usnews.com. Click on Education, Student Center and then scroll down to the College Personality Quiz. It will take some time, but should yield some very helpful data.
The University of California Board of Regents has approved the elimination of SAT Subject tests as part of the application process starting with the class of 2012. (They were previously the only public education sytem in the country that required two SAT subject tests.) They will continue to require either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing. This revised requirement will affect the freshman class of 2012. Please be aware that certain majors may still require a subject test. The top 9 percent of high school graduates in the state of CA are assured entry. All students must have a weighted 3.0 grade-point average to be considered.
What is one of the best ways to really learn about a particular college? Talk to a student who is actually attending that college! Over the past several years, we have collected college surveys and personal contact information from DMHS alumni and have placed them in a binder in the College & Career Center. We have contact information for over 100 colleges including Columbia, Emory, Boston College, Lehigh, Norwestern, Parsons, Rice, Tufts, UC Berkeley and more. In some cases we have surveys completed by the student regarding their experience. The best part of this service is that the student provides his/her email address and/or phone so you can contact them directly regarding questions or concerns you might have. All students who have returned these surveys are very eager to help DMHS students. Stop by the College & Career Center to review the survey book and contact list. Other fun websites to see what students have to say about a particular college are College Confidential http://www.collegeconfidential.com/ and College Prowler at www.collegeprowler.com
Is the cost of attending a private or out of state college daunting to you? If you would like to know the approximate Estimated Family Contribution for attending a particular college, based upon your family’s personal finances go to www.finaid.org for an excellent estimator. Similar estimators are often available on the individual college website under Financial Aid. The information you submit is confidential and protected. The amount of money a family is expected to pay can vary dramatically from college to college. For example, at Boston University, the average calculated “need” for a family making over $120,000 is $11,000. You can compare your EFC for numerous colleges at this site. Another good resource is FAFSA4caster. You can find out whether you are eligible for the Pell Grant as well as your Expected Family Contribution. Research done early on can help alleviate sticker shock later on! Another outstanding website to learn more about student and parent loans for college education is www.simpletuition.com/usnews. You can compare percentage rates, learn about fees, subsidized and subsidized loans and more.
ACT/PSAT/PSSS/SAT TESTING
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST PREP NEWS/OFFERS (PSAT/SAT/ACT/SUBJECT TESTS):
Students can be eligible for a larger scholarship award if they retake their SAT or ACT and obtain a higher score. Our in-state colleges automatically re-evaluate students for merit awards if they submit new test scores. Scores must be submitted prior to May 1st for re-evaluation.
Incoming Sophomores or Juniors may be interested in taking a free SAT or ACT Practice test to which test best measures your individual aptitude before taking the "official" test for college admissions. Princeton Review and Kaplan as well as other vendors offers these free assessment tests. Method Test Prep is a free test prep that is available through Naviance. Go the website of your favorite SAT/ACT prep company to learn about free practice tests. Also, go on to Community Schools link at the SUSD site to learn about free practice tests being held at various SUSD high schools. Mrs. Sterner also provides a reference sheet of contact information on the most popular SAT/ACT Prep companies serving our student population.
Stop by the College & Career Center for a list of dates with directions on the registration and testing process. Students can register on-line for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. To register for the ACT, go to www.act.org. Did you know that colleges will accept either test and that many students do significantly better on one test over the other? Stop by the CCC for practice books for both tests to see which one measures your abilities better! Also, some colleges "super score" your test and take the highest sub test (for example, Math) on one date and combine it with your highest score in Reading from another date. Not all colleges do this, however. The college admissions rep can inform you of their school's policy.
You can pick up an extensive list of organizations offering SAT/ACT prep classes with associated costs and contact information in the College & Career Center, Room 5105. Examples of providers that offer programs that vary in length from 2 days to 12 weeks include Princeton Review, Kaplan, Paradise Valley Community College, Chyten and many, many others. Kaplan offers a discount to SUSD students for their ACT and SAT Prep programs. They also now offer FREE on-line prep for SAT/ACT/PSAT courses for SUSD students. All the students have to do is go to www.kaptest.com to register for the $99 SAT, ACT or PSAT program. Then, at check out, instead of entering a credit card, they will enter the promotion code (provided by Mrs. Sterner) at the bottom of the page. To sign up for the regular 12 week program and obtain the discounted SUSD rate, call Kaplan at 1-800-KAPLAN and request the discount.
Students can designate which SAT scores they want sent to a particular college through Score Choice. While this may sound like old news, it is actually a change from previous practice. A student can in fact "block" a bad score from being sent to a college. In the past, once a student designated that a score should be sent to college, all past scores were also sent. Some college may specify that they want all scores, so pay attention to the fine print in the college application process. Also, be aware that some colleges can opt out of Score Choice and require applicants to report every SAT score. Examples of some of these schools include Stanford, Cornell, Pomona, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California. Go to www.collegeboard.com for a complete listing.
CAREERS/JOBS/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREERS:
JOBS:
Are you interested in a job? A valuable resource is the City of Scottsdale Teen Employment Program. The program is designed to offer job readiness training, resume assistance, and mock interviews. They also refer teens to job opportunities from local businesses and residents. Their phone number is (480) 312-7922; ask to speak to Sheila. In this competitive job market for teens, obtaining assistance on writing your resume or interviewing can put you ahead of the competition.
Octogone Hotels is looking for a student to hire as an intern utilizing integrated we-based cloud computing point of sale management information systems for restaurant owners. They are looking for students with strong organizational skills that are technology savvy. This is a paid internship. Contact Sabrina Cruz at cruz@octogonehotels.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Frequently students ask about volunteer opportunites. There are several organizations that are looking for high school students such as Hospice of the Valley, Teen Lifeline (for students interested in counseling or psychology), AmeriCorps (serve for 12 months at a local shelter, school or community organization), Scottsdale Healthcare, City of Scottsdale STOMP program (city's revitalization effort including general yard work, cleanup, painting, etc.). In addition, a student can go to www.volunteerphoenix.org to find volunteer organizations by category such as Animals/Wildlife, Environment, Community Services, Cultural/Entertainment, Disability, etc. Another good site is Volunteer Match where you can search by city, zip code and keyword at www.volunteermatch.org. Lastly, Community Information and Referral is a non-profit organization with an online directory at www.cir.org Depending on a student's interest area, there is probably an organization that could would match up and could use some help. A student will benefit most from community service when they have a passion or interest in that area.
LEADERSHIP/EXCHANGE/SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale offers paid study abroad programs for the 2012-2014 school year for next year’s seniors, juniors and sophomores. Exchange student spend the year living in an overseas city with a host family and attending school there. Countries where students can study abroad include Germany, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Brazil and many more. Applications are due September 30th. To learn more, go to http://www.scottsdalerotary.org/YouthExchange/html
There is a file in the CCC with information about numerous summer programs. Some of these programs are on college campuses throughout the U.S. and other progams are offered internationally. Many offer college credit. Do not hesitate to stop by and look through the offerings!
Are you interested in a job? A valuable resource is the City of Scottsdale Teen Employment Program. The program is designed to offer job readiness training, resume assistance, and mock interviews. They also refer teens to job opportunities from local businesses and residents. Their phone number is (480) 312-7922; ask to speak to Sheila. In this competitive job market for teens, obtaining assistance on writing your resume or interviewing can put you ahead of the competition.
Octogone Hotels is looking for a student to hire as an intern utilizing integrated we-based cloud computing point of sale management information systems for restaurant owners. They are looking for students with strong organizational skills that are technology savvy. This is a paid internship. Contact Sabrina Cruz at cruz@octogonehotels.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Frequently students ask about volunteer opportunites. There are several organizations that are looking for high school students such as Hospice of the Valley, Teen Lifeline (for students interested in counseling or psychology), AmeriCorps (serve for 12 months at a local shelter, school or community organization), Scottsdale Healthcare, City of Scottsdale STOMP program (city's revitalization effort including general yard work, cleanup, painting, etc.). In addition, a student can go to www.volunteerphoenix.org to find volunteer organizations by category such as Animals/Wildlife, Environment, Community Services, Cultural/Entertainment, Disability, etc. Another good site is Volunteer Match where you can search by city, zip code and keyword at www.volunteermatch.org. Lastly, Community Information and Referral is a non-profit organization with an online directory at www.cir.org Depending on a student's interest area, there is probably an organization that could would match up and could use some help. A student will benefit most from community service when they have a passion or interest in that area.
LEADERSHIP/EXCHANGE/SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale offers paid study abroad programs for the 2012-2014 school year for next year’s seniors, juniors and sophomores. Exchange student spend the year living in an overseas city with a host family and attending school there. Countries where students can study abroad include Germany, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Brazil and many more. Applications are due September 30th. To learn more, go to http://www.scottsdalerotary.org/YouthExchange/html
There is a file in the CCC with information about numerous summer programs. Some of these programs are on college campuses throughout the U.S. and other progams are offered internationally. Many offer college credit. Do not hesitate to stop by and look through the offerings!
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