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Affordable Student Housing in Durham for graduating seniors who plan to attend Durham Tech, NCCU, Duke
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Catawba College will have a virtual visit on Wednesday, February 17th at 11am. This session is open to all high school students. We are encouraging seniors to participate so they can learn more about the Catawba Promise Opportunity Scholarship. All seniors that complete an application (www.catawba.edu/apply) and apply for FAFSA could qualify. This scholarship would be an addition to any other grants, scholarships, or aid.SCS Family, in recognition and celebration of Black History Month several interesting and exciting activities have been shared with you on our calendar of events, FaceBook, Instagram and in CANVAS. Please continue to check each day so that you won’t miss out.
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Remember that this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green will be our guest. This event is open to the public and we encourage you to plan to attend and to invite others.
Did you miss picking up your school supply pack and science kit last Saturday??? No worries…we’re doing it again! Saturday, February 13, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Stop by to see us in the front carpool parking lot!
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Students, we want to recognize you!!! We know you’re doing some incredible things outside of school, so let us give you the shout out you deserve. Send an email to scs.maindesk@dpsnc.net and tell us what aMazing things you’re doing out there!
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There will be a district-wide Wellness Wednesday presentation on February 10th at 9:00 for students interested in careers in Business. There is a link at the bottom of the flyer for students to sign up.
Duke Fuqua School of Business Panelist
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February 10th, Wellness Wednesday
Creating the Perfect Resume
Juniors and seniors are invited to attend a zoom session to proofread their resume. Students will share their draft resume and use a resume rubric to assist in completing a perfect resume. A session will be offered at 9:00 and 11:00.
https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/97044302585?pwd=RVcreXFqdUNnZmx0Zm00RGN2NmtsZz09
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Juniors and any Seniors who will be taking the ACT—the deadline to take the ACT Survey is tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.! We must have your information to plan your transportation and manage your communication preferences.
ACT 2021 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/6KLyFudWe5buhAjf7
ALL high school students must complete the Fee Waiver form.
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Black History Month Spotlight
Garrett Morgan
Do you appreciate having a yellow light to warn you that the traffic signal will soon be red? Yep, think about all the collisions that would happen if the light went straight from Green to Red. You have Garrett Morgan to thank for that – the inventor of the three-way traffic signal. Morgan witnessed many collisions at intersections where there were no warnings given by the era’s two-way stop and go signals. His patent for the three-way signal was sold to General Electric and was the inspiration for the modern day Red, Yellow, and Green traffic lights that we rely upon today.
Morgan created many inventions, including one for a face mask that served as the precursor for gas masks used in WWII.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has joined with The American Chemistry Council (ACC), The Chemours Company and HBCU Week Foundation to establish the chemical industry’s first collaborative equity, diversity and inclusion initiative aimed at creating pathways for more underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in the chemical industry.
The FOSSI offers 4-year scholarships of 10K per year and will provide internship opportunities, facilitate mentoring and leadership training. With a first-year goal of funding 150 scholars, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
The application process closes on February 15th.
For more information and to apply for a FOSSI Scholarship, please go to www.AIChE.org/FOSSI or www.HBCUWeek.org.
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10th and 11th grade students our Durham Tech Liaison will hold Career and College Promise Program (CCP) information sessions starting this February. The dates are listed below along with the registration link. This information and more can be found on Mrs. Settle’s website under the Applying to College tab.
*Wednesday February 3rd from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
*Friday February 5th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
*Wednesday February 10th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
*(Spanish Session) Miercoles el 10 de Febrero. 6-7:30pm
*Friday February 12th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
*Saturday February 13th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
*Wednesday February 17th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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Duke Research in Engineering Progra
DukeREP is a 7-week summer research program for rising juniors and seniors. This year it will be held virtually. Students will learn about research concepts and remotely engage in experiments.
Program Goals:
• Gain exposure to academic research
• Learn experimental design and data analysis
• Explore careers in science and engineering
• Prepare for college applications
Program Information:
• Program Dates: June 14th, 2021 to July 30th, 2021
• Students will participate weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm
• No cost to apply or attend
• Students will compose a final research report and presentation
• Students will workshop their college essays and resume
• Students will attend talks by professors and graduate students
Application Information: Apply at: sites.duke.edu/dukeREP
• Application opens: January 25th, 2021
• Application deadline: March 25th, 2021
• Decision notification: Mid-April
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A current list of NCworks Hot Job Vacancies and summer program opportunities will be posted on the Canvas Announcement page.
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UNC-Chapel Hill is offering a paid opportunity for Summer of 2021 with the Internship in Science and Health Training and Research (ISHTaR) for students interested in working with research teams with the Department of Emergency Medicine, shadowing physicians and nurses across the hospital, as well as shadowing EMS providers. This opportunity is currently a virtual internship. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Settle for application information. Applications are due by March 12, 2021.
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College Board is hosting our first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. Sophomores and juniors can sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. They’ll have a chance to explore colleges in a way that’s not overwhelming, ask questions about topics they want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps. Please register at cb.org/bigfuturedays. You can find the dates on Mrs. Settle’s website.
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Assistance League of the Triangle Area gives scholarships ranging from $1000-$7,000, toward tuition to both 4-year universities and community colleges in North Carolina, and students can reapply each year that they are enrolled. Here is a link to the guidelines:
And here is a link to the scholarship page on our website that has the application.
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The Career Technical Education Department is recruiting juniors and seniors to apply for the Scholars-At-Work program by February 12. Eligible students will be placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interested students need to apply as soon as possible. They will receive a $50 stipend. The attached flyer will provide key details.
Scholars-At-Work 2021
March 29-31
This year’s Scholars-At-Work program is a virtual workplace experience during the first three days of traditional Spring Break. Groups of students are matched to local companies and take part in career exploration activities such as work simulations, discussions with industry professionals, virtual tours, and a group project. This is a great way to explore careers and build your professional resume! The daily schedule is from 10am-3pm. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $50 stipend.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be a junior or senior
- Attend a school operating on the traditional calendar (with Spring Break the week of March 29)
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
Apply by February 12 at [bit.ly/scholarsatwork2021]bit.ly/scholarsatwork2021. Students will be placed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so apply right away!
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