Career Development News & Updates
*Rhonda Lusher*
Field Trips
February 27-29, 2020- DECA State CDC
March 11, 2020- Rule of Law (Campbell Law School) 10:30-1:30
March 12, 2020-She Leads Conference- Females from all grade levels
March 24, 2020- BIOGEN 9:00-1:00
April 2, 2020- Xtreme Beginnings Career Fair, McKimmon Center Raleigh
April 21, 2020-Introduce a Girl to Engineering
**See Ms. Lusher for permission slips and more information
Bank of America Student Leaders® Program Internship
As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.
To become a Student Leader, you must:
Currently be a junior or senior in high school
- Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
- Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2020
- Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (Summer 2020) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
- Be a student in good standing at your school
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator
- https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=1499&x_quiz_id=5082&x_order_by=1
Geospatial Applications for Problem Solving GAPS
Our unique program offers a free eight-week experience for high school students eager to get involved in one of the most exciting fields spurred by cutting-edge technologies: geospatial mapping and analysis. Explore our site to learn more about the program and how to get involved!
This one-of-a-kind opportunity is supported by North Carolina State University and its partners.
The application for Spring GAPS 2020 will open January 9 and close February 19. Students who have submitted a form by the deadline will be contacted soon after the deadline with additional information on selection for the program. Space is limited to 20 students.
The 8-week semester program meets on 8 Saturday mornings from 9-Noon beginning February 29 for Spring 2020. Students will have the opportunity to meet geospatial scientists and professionals, work with advanced mapping technologies, and work on real-world projects using the latest tools. Check out the sample schedule. Students from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Space is limited to 20 students.
Juniors- Martha Guy Summer Institute
2020 Martha Guy Summer Institute
Application: Opens: December 1, 2019; Deadline: February 28th 2020
Go to www.marthaguy.appstate.edu for more details
This year the program will offer significantly reduced fees – tuition/ meal plan – a 40% reduction! As a way to accomplish this, the camp has been restructured into a two-week program including educational, professional development, cultural, and business professional interactions.
Unique aspects of MGSI
- MGSI is a college residential experience. The program includes instruction on Appalachian State University’s campus in Boone, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Appalachian is the premier public undergraduate institution and boasts the largest business school of the 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System.
- Each MGSI cohort is small. Only 24 students are selected, providing an intimate, hands-on experience for each participant.
- It is quite affordable: tuition is $1,000 plus a meal plan of $350. *
Which students are well suited for MGSI?
- Seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential. Some candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, or have unique or extensive part-time work experience. Interested students should demonstrate academic achievement.
- Students who embrace and appreciate new people, opportunities and experiences are ideal for MGSI. They should also be well-prepared to be away from home and able to manage a demanding schedule.
Future Teachers Program
The Future Teachers Program is a recruitment initiative aimed at developing the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with us upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. Future Teachers is not a scholarship.
Who is eligible to apply?
WCPSS graduating high school seniors who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester, and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS in one of the following licensure areas:
- Birth-Kindergarten
- Career and Technical Education
- Elementary Education
- English/Language Arts
- English Second Language
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- World Languages
The Future Teachers program now is also open to freshmen and sophomore college students currently enrolled in an education program at one of the following schools: Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, or William Peace University.
Future Teachers Application Materials
- Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors
- Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores
What do Future Teachers participants receive?
- Annual summer professional development stipends, beginning the summer following the freshman year of college
- A WCPSS job offer for a teaching position for which they are licensed and highly qualified
- The opportunity to develop a professional network with WCPSS staff and peers
- Maintain status as a student in good standing with their selected universities
- Participate in annual required summer professional development, beginning the summer following the freshman year of college
- Participate in networking with members of their FT cohort and WCPSS staff
- Teach with WCPSS for at least three years following the completion of their teacher preparation programs
- Meet all WCPSS licensure and application requirements
Rhonda Lusher
DECA Advisor
Email: RLusher@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/crossroadsflexhs
Location: 5651 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC, USA
Phone: 919-694-8532
Twitter: @CRFLEXCDC