Internship & Job Opportunities
- Florida House Summer Internship Program, provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for college-aged Floridians to experience Washington, D.C. The Florida House program provides work experience and contacts in Washington D.C. for young Floridians. Interns generally work in the summer during, or just after, college. Internships are six weeks long and nominal pay of $1,000 is offered to help off set expenses. Space is limited and positions are competitive. For more information, visit: Florida House.
- Publix Super Markets If you think shopping at Publix is a pleasure, try working here! There are so many different career options at Publix that many of our associates end up doing things they never would have imagined. www.publix.com/careers
- The Miniaci Family LEAD NOW Program at St. Thomas University - www.stu.edu
- Bank of America Student Leader Program www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders
- MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), 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. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. For more information please e-mail to: Swati.Ramadorai@US.ARMY.MIL, or call Swati Ramadorai at (301)-319-9259.
- Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp
- The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2010 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2010-2011 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 21-25 and July 19-23, 2010. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
- The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2010 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. 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 from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center."
- NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now!
- University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD. For rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
- University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
- CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
- Aviation & Aerospace Camp: Open to any young person between the ages of 14-18 who may be interested in pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace. OBAP, the Organization of Black Airline Pilots, is sponsoring a camp at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Manassas, Virginia. The camp is open to all. The purpose of the camp is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by giving them "up close" exposure to the many challenging careers and opportunities the aviation industry has to offer. Participation in such a program will look extremely impressive on college admissions applications! Admission is selective and limited to only those students who have a sincere interest. For more information, please feel free read the attached information or contact the camps Director, Robert Newkirk at 571-307-5599 or newkirk@alum.mit.edu.
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