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January Deadlines

Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)

SEAP is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored and funded program, giving highly motivated high school students the opportunity to be exposed to Navy projects and programs. Participants receive hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, science, and computers in a research and development and test and evaluation environment. Students experiment with a technical career and learn about other types of careers that are available within the Carderock Division.

Students must be United States citizens, enrolled in high school, completed 9th grade, at least 16 yo by the beginning of the program.

Participating students will spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research

The stipend for students will be $3075 for the 8 weeks,

Returning students will receive $3590 for the 8 weeks.

Deadline: January

Interested students must apply online at http://seap.asee.org/

For more information contact Andrew Alderfer at 215-897-1868

or Brandon Smith in West Bethesda at 301-227-2865

LEAD Summer Programs for High School Students

LEAD has three summer programs: Business, Engineering, and Global.

LEAD Business (SBI):

Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved in their schools and communities. Participating universities include: Dartmouth College, Duke University, Northwestern University, Stanford University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia.  SBIs are 3 to 4 week residential programs that immerse participants in a range of topics from finance and marketing, to e-commerce and entrepreneurship.

LEAD Engineering (SEI):

For high school sophomores & juniors with a 3.2 GPA or better who show great interest in mathematics and the sciences.  Participating universities include California Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Villanova University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Virginia. The SEI curriculum focuses on areas of engineering including electrical, mechanical, computer and civil engineering; associated disciplines such as chemical, biotech, biomolecular, materials science, aerospace, polymer-textile/fiber and technological systems are also studied.

LEAD Global (SGI):

This is available for high school sophomores with a 3.0 GPA who are ready to live and study abroad.  The Global program exposes American students to global career opportunities alongside peers from different countries in one program so that all participants might make better informed decisions when choosing a college or profession. LEAD Global will take place in Cape Town, South Africa at the University of Cape Town

Application deadline: January

Applications are available online for download. http://www.leadprogram.org/

Contact: officemanager@leadprogram.org or call (215) 753-2490

MIT announces its MITES Program

Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science is a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT.

Program Dates: June - July

Applications due: January

To apply, go to: http://mit.edu/mites/www/

Chicago Youth Centers – Camp Rosenthal Attendees

Often when people think of camping programs they think of recreation, fun, and play, while it is all of these things, it’s so much more. A residential camping program is the first time most children are away from their parents and experience independence. They are amazed by what they can do for themselves and, more importantly, for others. A game of baseball or soccer is more than just play; it’s following rules, paying attention, and respecting authority. But the biggest thrill for our kids is being a part of the camp community and living and playing with positive role models that attend some of our finest colleges and universities including Columbia College, Howard University, and Purdue University.

Sessions for 7–12 yo June to August

Session for 13-15 yo August

Cost: $110 per camper, per day, Scholarships and a sliding fee offered

http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=77&Itemid=100

Contact (312) 913-1700 ext. 443 or ryan.yepsen@chicagoyouthcenters.org

Ryan Yepsen Director of Camping Services Program Director/Recruiter

February Deadlines

Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program

We welcome about 20 high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to Princeton’s campus for an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. After the program ends, counselors stay in touch with students to help guide them through the college admissions process. All expenses, including students’ travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program.

Cost: Free

When: July to August

Deadline: February

Apply go to WWW.Princeton.edu/sjp

Questions: sjp@princeton.edu

Chicago Youth Centers – Camp Rosenthal Camp Counselor/Life Guard

Often when people think of camping programs they think of recreation, fun, and play, while it is all of these things, it’s so much more. A residential camping program is the first time most children are away from their parents and experience independence. They are amazed by what they can do for themselves and, more importantly, for others. A game of baseball or soccer is more than just play; it’s following rules, paying attention, and respecting authority. But the biggest thrill for our kids is being a part of the camp community and living and playing with positive role models that attend some of our finest colleges and universities including Columbia College, Howard University, and Purdue University.

Age: 17 – 18 yo

When: June to August

Wage: Varies on position

http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=77&Itemid=100

Contact (312) 913-1700 ext. 443 or ryan.yepsen@chicagoyouthcenters.org

Ryan Yepsen Director of Camping Services Program Director/Recruiter

The Leadership Center at Morehouse College

The 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program, for male students completing their sophomore or junior year in HS. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs for one week in June.

Cost: $400

When: June

Deadline February

For info and to apply: http://www.morehouse.edu/centers/leadershipcenter/index.html

Contact Laketha Hudson 404.215.2731

The Brookfield Zoo

The Brookfield Zoo is looking for friendly, fun, energetic people to join their zoo crew.

You must be at least 16 years of age. You can call their job hotline at 708.688.8881 or visit the web site at: www.CZS.org

Applications are accepted from 10:00am-4:00pm daily.

Some of the seasonal positions available are food service attendants, picnic attendants, banquet servers, admissions attendants, merchandise attendants, instructors, and more.

Young Woman's Political Leadership Retreat

Running Start encourages high school girls from across the country to channel their leadership into politics. Participants will meet extraordinary women leaders of diverse backgrounds and learn the importance of having more women in political leadership and running for office. EVEN if the girls are not interested in politics, this is a great program way for them to build self-esteem, practice public speaking and learn to collaborate with other young women.

WHO: Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school

WHERE: American University, Washington D.C.

COST: FREE, and travel scholarships are available.

WHEN: July

Deadline February

APPLY ONLINE: http://www.runningstartonline.org/

March Deadlines

Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP)

REAP encourages high school students to pursue careers in math, science and technology through hands-on experience in research and development. Participating apprentices spend an allotted time, between 5-8 weeks, during the summer at such university laboratories (research facilities) in their area, gaining hands-on experience doing actual university research and engineering projects under the daily direction of faculty mentors. The objective of REAP is to provide a cooperative education (work/study) program which will afford hands-on experience in research and development activities to high school students who may choose to enter and complete basic education in science and engineering.

Locations: Loyola University, Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana, Urbana

Deadline: March

For more information: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/REAP/index.htm

Contact Ms. Renie O'Mara at 603-228-0121 renie@aas-world.org

UIC Engineering High School Institute

This is a summer program designed to ensure that minority students gain exposure to principles of mathematics and the basic sciences and to encourage them to pursue an undergraduate education in engineering, math, and the sciences. This is a four week summer program beginning of half-day classroom instruction in simple circuit board design and digital logic. The program and materials are free of charged and public transportation is provided.

For Information: http://www.uops.uillinois.edu/ui-service/display.asp?ProgID=205

Denise R. Hayman   Director of Minority Affairs 312-996-2201

Email: dhayman@uic.edu

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI)

CSBI provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer.  These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering, and law firms throughout the Loop and business districts.  In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
• Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
• Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago;
• Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less
• A parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form

When June - August

Deadline: March

For information or to apply: www.cityofchicago.org/CSBI

Contact Debra Carson, Program Director at 312-545-7855 csbi1999@comcast.net

Pritzker School of Medicine (YSTP)

The Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs is now accepting applications for their summer Young Scientists Training Program (YSTP). This is a 10-week summer program for up to ten outstanding minority high school students to gain experience in research, medicine, and the biological sciences. Students work in the laboratories of University of Chicago faculty where they learn basic or clinical research in the areas of diabetes, endocrinology, nutrition, obesity, digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, or blood disorders.

When June – August

Deadline March

Information and apply: http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/ysp.shtml

Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following:

• Must be between 14 and 24 at the time of the application
• Must live in the City of Chicago with a valid mailing address
• Must have a social security number or a number that is legally allowed to replace a social security number for the purposes of employment
• Must provide a guardian's signature for applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application.

To Apply: www.youthreadychicago.org

Parents/guardians with questions about summer opportunities may call the

Jobs Hotline at (877) 587-WORK

Cornell University, College of Engineering CURIE and CATALYST Academy

The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on sophomores and juniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere.

The CATALYST Academy’s mission is to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines.  Therefore, applications from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged.

Cost $1450 and includes room, board, and research supplies

When: JULY

Deadline CURIE Academy March

Deadline: CATALYST Academy March

For info and Application:

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/

Contact Debbie Moss at dlm45@cornell.edu

April Deadlines

MOREHOUSE SUMMER PROGRAM Project Identity

10th & 11th Grade HS males, Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA -will be offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for African-American males entering the 10th and 11th grades. This 3 week residential program replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities to assist in developing their academic, social and leadership skills.

• Creative Writing -
• SAT Prep -
• Debate -
• Pre-Calculus -
• Leadership development -
• Enrichment activities -

Program Fee: $1,900 (includes meals, housing and activities).

When: Session A: June, Session B: July

Application Deadline: April

For info or apply: http://www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity/summer.html

CDC Disease Detective Camp

The CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) is a 5 day academic day camp for high school juniors and seniors during the upcoming school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health.

When: June session and July session

Deadline: April

For more info and to apply to go http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/index.htm

The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA)

We are looking for high school sophomores interested in public safety, fire science, law enforcement, and criminal justice careers. The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) program provides training for students interested in careers in public safety, law enforcement, criminal justice, and fire science. The 2-year program was developed jointly by the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). The program recruits and trains up to 250 public and non-public high school students each year. In addition to high school and college training, students have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship between junior and senior year to promote a better understanding of all aspects of careers in public safety.

Cost: Free

February to April for recruitment information visit the website at www.cpfta.com

Contact Sandra C. Castillo 773-553-2485 CPFTA@cps.k12.il.us

Program Manager Department of College and Career Preparation

Try Scuba Diving

At the Kennedy King pool this coming Saturday, May 8^th

The Windy City Seals will offer you the opportunity to TRY Scuba Diving.

http://www.windycityseals.org/index.html

For more information, email us at: secretary@windycityseals.org

FAA Summer Employment Initiative

This is designed to attract talented students to the workforce for summer employment opportunities into entry-level positions and provide positive work and developmental experience.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:

• United States Citizen
• Enrolled or accepted in a half-time or full-time course schedule;
• Age 16 or older (by the closing date of the announcement); and
• Possess a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a scale of 4.0.

Appointment Type: Temporary appointment
Duration: Not to exceed 6 months (April through September)
Work Schedules: Full-Time or Part-Time
How to Apply: All students must apply through the ASAP online system.

• Go to Career Opportunities
• Type the following words "Summer", in the Keyword Search
  Open an ASAP account and apply online.
• If you have additional questions contact the local Human Resource Management office.

NBA Crump Law Camp

The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system. Campers will be housed on the campus of Howard University and live in a protected campus environment. The inaugural two-week camp was held at Howard University School of Law. The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda, which includes field trips in the Washington, DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. Washington, DC.

Cost: varies Free-$1400 (sliding scale)

When: July

Deadline: April

Information or apply: http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml  301-249-8355

Project Exploration’s Discover Your Summer Guide

Discover Your Summer is a guide to summer science opportunities. It is filled with information on more than 175 programs in Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond.

All of our youth programs are free, eliminating the cost barrier that prevents low-income students from accessing dynamic out-of-school time science programs.

For information or to apply: http://www.projectexploration.org/dys/

Contact 773.834.7614 or email dys@projectexploration.org

IRS Student Temporary Experience Program (STEP)

STEP is a flexible program that provides students with exposure to government service, enhances educational experience, and offers students an opportunity to earn money and continue their education at the same time. STEP employees are on temporary appointments that may last up to one (1) year. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:

• United States Citizen
• Enrolled or accepted in a half-time or full-time course schedule;
• Age 16 or older (by the closing date of the announcement); and
• Possess a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a scale of 4.0.

Contact Pat Nielsen at 631-447-4271

To apply for this vacancy visit: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/fcip/

Fermilab TARGET Program

The TARGET Science and Engineering Program is a non residential summer experience focused on the sciences, engineering and mathematics, the opportunity incorporates both classroom and work experiences five days per week for a six week period. The program is held on the FERMILAB campus in Batavia.

Who: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors

When: June to July

Application deadline iApril

Information and application: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/eeo/target.html

Experiment in Architecture at IIT

Students will tour the city of Chicago, complete a series of design projects, and attend lectures by IIT faculty. The program is intended to inform students about the study and practice of architecture, and will assist participants in making an informed decision about pursuing an architectural education and career. All individuals interested in pursuing a career in the design and building professions are encouraged to attend.

Cost $875

This covers all studio materials, readings, lunches, CTA passes, and museum admission. Financial aid is limited and is available on the basis of demonstrated need.

When: July from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday).

Deadline iApril

Information or apply: http://www.iit.edu/arch/programs/summer_program.shtml

Contact: Sarah Pariseau Coordinator for Academic Affairs (312) 567-3231
sparisea@iit.edu

May Deadlines

Just the Beginning Foundation HS Summer Law Program

Just the Beginning Foundation (JBF) will host its ten-day Summer Legal Institute (SLI) for sixty-five diverse high school students at the DePaul University College of Law. The students will meet with a myriad of legal professionals, hear from guest speakers, visit federal court, learn networking skills, prepare and present an oral argument, and practice critical reasoning skills. Over the course of the program, the students will be introduced to different areas of the law.

The SLI is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors next fall. Enrollment is limited to forty students. In addition, students and their parents/ guardians /mentors receive college preparatory advice on topics such as preparing for standardized tests, completing applications and securing financial aid.

Cost Free, JTBF will provide breakfast and lunch each day of the program.

When: August 

Deadline: May

http://www.jtbf.org/index.php?submenu=ChicagoSLI&src=gendocs&ref=ChicagoSLI&category=Summer_Legal_Institute

Exploring Careers in Business Summer Program

Southern Illinois University Carbondale College has a program designed to expose underrepresented minority high school students to the many opportunities available to them within the business profession.  Topics to be covered include an in- depth look at management, marketing, finance, and accounting. Students will participate in variety of workshops on leadership, team building, personal development, business networking, ACT testing preparation, and etiquettes.

Cost: Free

When: June

Application due: May

http://www.business.siuc.edu/minorityaffairs/programs.htm

Contact: Michael Haywood (618) 453-7498 haywood@cba.siu.edu

Director of Minority Affairs College of Business Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Psychology Summer Program

This summer, IIT Institute of Psychology is offering "Psychology in Everyday Life" to introduce high school students to the profession of psychology. The one week workshop will be a rich learning experience designed to help students make the connection between psychological principles and human behavior in everyday life. Students will acquire a broad array of facts about the developing child, the aging adult and everything else that occurs across the lifespan.

Cost $485 (some scholarships available)

When: June

Applications are due: May

http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/psychology_summer.htm

Contact: Kristin Moriarty 312.567.3502 kmoriar2@iit.edu

Goodman Theater General Theater Studies

A FREE six-week theater intensive for students 14 to 19-year-old in the Chicago metropolitan area, General Theater Studies gives students the opportunity to learn skills from local theater professionals that are instantly applicable not only to the world of theater, but also their world at large. This summer program is designed to validate the voices of its participants, get them to examine their own potential for creativity and introduce them to all elements of the creation of theater, both on stage and behind the scenes. GTS will culminate in public presentations of an original performance created by the participants!

Cost: Free

When June – July

Applications http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Education/Programs/Theatre.aspx

Contact 312.443.5581 or email education@goodmantheatre.org

National Association of Black Accountants ACAP

The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) was created to provide minority high school students with early exposure to career opportunities within the business and accounting professions. The primary objective of ACAP is to increase the number of minority students pursuing careers in accounting and related business areas.

ACAP is a summer residency program giving students the opportunity to reside in college dorms at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s campus for five days and four nights. The students attend classes on accounting and college preparation. Classroom topics are enhanced through team building activities, professional office tours, field trips, as well as other activities.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following requirements:

• High school students
• Possess a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a scale of 4.0

Cost: Free

Applications due: May

For more information about the ACAP program, please visit www.nabainc.org

Contact: Phillip Davis at pdavis157@hotmail.com

African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute (AAAMSLI)

The African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute helps connect young black males to literacy as a possible way out of violence and poverty. Students read and write about their plight and issues affecting their generation, while learning valuable life skills. "The institute focuses on using a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts as tools to support African-American adolescent males to write about the multiple contexts that shape their lives". The institute features reading, writing, spoken word and mentoring to help nurture the next generation of socially conscious readers and writers. Five young males will be selected for a two-day trip to Harlem in August, and have their writings critiqued by Walter Dean Myers.

Cost: Free (students paid a $150 stipend)

When: July, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Where: UIC Reading Clinic, 1040 W. Harrison St. (L268 - level)

For more information about UIC, please visit www.uic.edu

http://aaamsli.blogspot.com/

Contact: Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D. Director of the UIC Reading Clinic/Associate Professor (312) 413-3883 atatum1@uic.edu

African American Adolescent Female Summer Literacy Institute (AAAFSLI)

See above, but for females 11-17 yo

Contact: Lynette Danley ldanley@uic.edu at 312-996-4508 (office)

June Deadlines

The summer academy at DePaul

This is a week long program held at DePaul University's Loop campus for High school students. They will receive hands-on instruction using the latest equipment and technology and will be taught by faculty from DePaul's School of Cinema and Interactive Media with real world experience.  Areas of focus will include digital cinema production, 3D computer modeling and animation for games and cinema and computer game development. This intensive week-long session will provide motivated students with a valuable educational experience as well as an advantage in today's competitive world of college admission.

Cost $750

Deadline: June 1st

When: July

http://www.cim.depaul.edu/summeracademy/

Information contact: gocdm@cdm.depaul.edu

The High School Summer Institute at Columbia College

This is an intensive non-residential 5-week program for creative high school students that have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year of study who want to immerse themselves in the visual, media, and communication arts.

Students spend the summer exploring their ideas, developing the technical skills that bring their ideas to life, and earning college credit while they’re at it. High School Summer Institute students study with the same working professionals and scholars who teach Columbia’s undergraduates. Students also hone their craft in Columbia’s state-of-the-art facilities—film and video production and post-production studios, photography labs, animation labs, graphic design labs, dance studios, concert halls, theater stages, radio station, recording facilities, art studios, performance spaces, television studios, and more.

When: July – August

Application Deadline: June

http://www.colum.edu/Admissions/hssi.php

University of Missouri-College of Engineering (Diversity Scholars Summer Camp)

The Diversity Scholars Program provides full scholarships for minority high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with interests in math and science to attend the College of Engineering's week long residential engineering camp. Students are introduced to engineering's various disciplines through hands-on activities, team design competitions and engineering related field trips. Come and experience:

When: July

Application due: June

http://engineering.missouri.edu/k-12/hs-summer-camp

Contact: Laura Forbes 573-884-3403 E-mail: engineering@missouri.edu

July Deadlines

Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy

The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) ACE Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE). ACE Academy is a program designed to offer an introduction to the aviation industry and aviation careers to middle and high school students.

Cost: $20 application fee, other fees many apply

Deadline: Dates and locations vary, for Chicago it’s July

To register: http://www.obap.org/programs/programs-ace-camps.asp

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100 Black Men Chicago
Kevin.King@100BMC.ORG
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• Business Boot Camp at DeVry University - The FREE 4 session program gives you hands-on work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet to build a working business plan.  The classes are: (1) Intro to Business/Creating a Business Plan, (2) Accounting and Business Finance, (3) Project Management, Business Operations and Marketing, and (4) Reviewing and Presenting your Business Plan.  Contact Mary Kuhn (mkuhn@devry.edu, 773-697-2052).  Classes are held at DeVry University.
• Junior Achievement will be starting a free after school program that teaches students about entrepreneurship. Students will learn the steps to start their own business.  The program wil be on Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm.  Students who participate will be eligible for scholarships.  Scholarships can be researched at www.jachicago.org .
• Architecture Camp at Southern Illinois Carbondale - camp is held in mid to late July for grades 9-12.  Participants learn (1) why buildings look the way they do and stand up, (2) what architects and interior designers do, (3) design drawing as a problem solving tool, (4) how a building is designed, constructed, used and reused, and more.  A $499 resident fee includes all meals, 5 nights lodging in the air-conditioned dorm, all educational supplies needed, transportation for the St. Louis field trip, camp supplies and materials, limited accident medical insurance coverage,a camp t-shirt, and for the quality instruction.  Phone 618-536-7751 for details.