Northwest High School

REMINDER:  The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered FREE to interested tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students on February 9, 2023 @ 7:45 am.  Testing will be in the Auditorium for students who have secured permission. Visit the NEW Official ASVAB Career Exploration Program web site and enter as an applicant for more information on testing and resources. 

REMINDER: Global Perspective Leadership Workshop Series. Are you a high school student looking to grow your leadership skills and make a sustainable impact?  Join MEDLIFE's Global Perspective Leadership Workshop Series.  Work hand in hand with communities and student volunteers to improve access to healthcare, education, and a safe home.  Workshops will be held March 27, 2023, 7:00 PM EST and April 3, 2023, 7:00 PM EST.  To express interest and learn more, complete this Expression of Interest Form. Questions?  Contact Cayla Wolfe | Post 31 Jan 2023 |

REMINDER: Veterinary Medicine Careers Exploration:  A Virtual Workshop created especially for High School Students.  Saturday, March 4, 2023.  10 am until 12 noon EST.  This is a chance for students, in grades 9-12, to hear first-hand accounts about how practitioners prepared for vet school, mastered vet school, and chose their post-graduation careers. The cost for the workshop is $25. However, no student will be denied access to participate because of the inability to pay. For information on financial assistance, please contact education@humanerescuealliance.org. Register HERE. | Post 31 Jan 2023 |

REMINDER: SUMMER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS JUST FOR THE LADY JAGS!  Apply for either a Lindsey Vonn Foundation Enrichment Scholarship or Sport Scholarship for all Summer activities & programs.  The Lindsey Vonn Foundation offers scholarships for in-need girls ages 10-18. For summer 2023 programs, apply by March 31 | For winter 2023 programs, apply by September 29. | Post 31 Jan 2023 |

Apply to High School Visitation at the University of Virginia (UVA). Explore engineering and learn about UVA at this fun, informative, student-run event sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers.  Apply by February 17.  Click HERE for more information and to apply. | Post 26 Jan 2023 |

REMINDER: The American Legion 2023 MD Boys State Program will be held at McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland from June 18-24, 2023 (date and location subject to change).  The program is Nationally recognized in leadership, government, and political sciences.  Tuition for the program for accepted Boys is fully funded by The American Legion.  The application process is online at www.mdlegion.org/boysstate and can be accessed at any time.  Completed Boys State Application must be received at The American Legion, Department of Maryland Headquarters no later than May 1, 2023.

REMINDER: SUMMER INTERNSHIP:  NIH summer internship program application portal has opened! https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip.  The application portal will close March 1.  Applying to the NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP): 

The 2023 Summer Internship Program is for students who: 

• • are 17 years of age or older on June 15, 2023, 
  • are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, AND 
  • are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college (including community college) or university as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at the time of application*, OR 
  • have graduated from high school, but have been accepted into an accredited college or university program for the fall semester. 

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Get To Know Your College Career Information Center on YouTube!

• Inside the Northwest High School College Career Information Center (6 minutes)
• Inside the World of Scholarships at Northwest High School (17 minutes)

College Career Resources:

Some of the resources below are from various workshops offered by MCPS high schools through College Career Information Centers. They continue to be available and useful resources.

• RESOURCE:  Job search with USAjobs.gov
• RESOURCE:  Maryland Department of Labor Apprenticeships & Training Programs
• RESOURCE:  U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.  Search colleges.  Find the right fit.  Search careers. Financial Aid & FAFSA.  Training programs and apprenticeships.
• RESOURCE:  Relationship Building 101:  Preparing for Life After High School 
• RESOURCE:  College Conversations:  Connecting Students of Color to Top Colleges.  Virtual Event.  YouTube Video (English) | YouTube Video (Spanish)
• RESOURCE:  Virtual Financial Aid Summer Workshop for Spanish speaking students and families.  Click here for presentation recording
• RESOURCE: Search Test Optional Schools list.
• RESOURCE:  Summer Programs & Internships.  A Google Sheet compiled by MCPS College Career Information Coordinators.
• RESOURCE:  The Montgomery County College Career web site
• ... See additional resources under Career Readiness, including resume tips and samples.

RESOURCE:  Military Academy Nomination Information

• A recording of Senator Van Hollen's 2022 Virtual Service Academy Info Event for Potential Applicants can be found online at https://youtu.be/AuNw2t8rx54.
• Information regarding Senator Van Hollen's application for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy, including links to each Academy’s Admissions webpage. 
• Questions regarding application for a nomination to an Academy from Senator Van Hollen, send an email to  academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov or call (301) 545-1500.

Job Corps Resources:

• RESOURCE:  Job Corps...  Learn what the Job Corps can do for you.  The training program is free, including housing if needed, and open to young people ages 16–24 who meet low-income and other eligibility requirements. Students go at their own pace in studying and training, learn employability skills, and earn credentials to start a meaningful career. Center staff are their support network every step of the way.  
• RESOURCE:  Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel MD

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