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AIU Apprenticeship Program

4/29/2016

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Apprenticeship Program consists of a half-day or daylong learning experience per month over a six or seven month period during the school year. Students meet and work with professionals who share their experience, expertise, enthusiasm and zeal for what they do for a living. The program provides for hands-on, behind-the-scenes experiences and gives students the opportunities to make connections with organizations and people who can help them as they pursue their career choices.

Programs include:

Acting - Pittsburgh Public Theater
Avian Care & Training - National Aviary
Biotechnology - Blended Sites
Mechanical Engineering - Blended Sites
Musical Theater - Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Robotics - Carnegie Science Center
Nursing & Healthcare Careers - UPMC Sites
And MUCH MORE!

To apply:
- Complete an online application
- Get one teacher recommendation (the teacher will need to do this online)
- Mail the signature page and fee to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit

We will be accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year until June 10, 2016.

Tyler School of Art: Temple University's Pre-College Summer Programs

4/29/2016

Students entering grades 9 - 12 are welcome to participate in one, two or three sessions!
Session 1: June 27 - July 8
Session 2: July 11 - July 22
Session 3: July 25 - August 5

_Temple University

Spanish Club's Food & Clothing Drive

4/29/2016

WHO:
BHS Spanish Club

WHAT:
Students will be collecting used clothing and canned goods to benefit Casa San Jose- an organization in Brookline that provides resources for less fortunate Latin families in the Pittsburgh area. Any canned good or clothing items will be accepted. Clothing is needed for people of all ages- from infants to adults!

WHEN:
The collection will take place next week (in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

WHERE:
Students and staff can donate Tuesday through Thursday during any of the lunch periods. Students will be set up at the table outside of the cafeteria. Also, all Spanish teachers will have donation boxes set up in their rooms.

Miami of Ohio University Summer Scholars Program

4/28/2016

It's an opportunity for high-achieving, rising juniors and seniors to spend 2 weeks at Miami's campus exploring the college application process, writing workshops, introduction to financial aid and scholarships and sessions on developing leadership skills. Participants who apply to Miami for college acceptance will be granted a priority consideration for the their merit scholarship and premier academic programs.

They are offering a limited number of scholarships for this program. If you have any questions, please contact summerscholars@miamioh.edu or call 513-529-2556.

Lifeguards NEEDED - No Experience Necessary

4/28/2016

Jeff Ellis Management is looking to hire several Lifeguards for summer work. They will train you and prepare you to be a lifeguard. Applicants must be able to swim 200 meters, tread water for two minutes and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool. Everything else they will train! Please contact Bruce Wright at 412-400-7773 or bruce.wright@jeffellismanagement.com. Good luck!

2016 Learn and Earn: Summer Youth Employment Program

4/25/2016

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS 2016

4/20/2016

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS 2016

ART - Tyler School of Art has summer programs for high school students. Programs are in art and art-related fields, including Digital Design and Fabrication, Portfolio Preparations, Architecture, etc.
For more information, go to: http://tyler.temple.edu/continuing-education-program/teenpre-college-programs

SCIENCE - work in a lab in the science department of Temple University http://www.temple.edu/summer/register/programs/summer-science.html

STEM - computer science, engineering, and robotics camps https://engineering.temple.edu/additional-engineering-programs/summer-programs

COLLEGE READINESS - three-week summer program for current 10th and 11th grade students; learn about college and take a credit course. http://www.temple.edu/summer/leadership/index.html

CARLOW UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS - 2016

4/20/2016

Carlow University is offering three summer programs for girls. Please go to for more info: http://www.carlow.edu/Summer_Workshops.aspx

PENN STATE SUMMER ART CAMP 2016

4/20/2016

Penn State will have a summer camp for high school students interested in Visual Arts. For more information: https://sova.psu.edu/sites/sova.psu.edu/files/summercamp2016a.html

Frank Bolden Urban Journalist Workshop

4/20/2016

There are still slots left for the 33rd annual Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop for teens, so the application deadline has been extended to May 20.

Hosted by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, the workshop trains teens in print, TV, radio, online and photo journalism at Point Park University. This year's workshop will take place from July 30 to to Aug. 6.

Students of all ethnic backgrounds and geographic locations are welcome to apply but preference is given to Pittsburgh-area residents. Teens may apply at www.pbmf.org or use the application that is attached to this email. I've also attached a letter explaining the workshop.