Youth Service America Awards Young Female Social Entrepreneurs
Two $2000 awards from @youthservice will be given to young female social entrepreneurs in honor Gladys Coccia. Now accepting nominations. Check the link below for details.
Nominations of Young Female Social Entrepreneurs Invited for Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards
Sprint Gives $450,000 in Education Grants – More Coming!
The Sprint Foundation is giving grants (up to $25,000) to individual schools and school districts for character-education programs that promote and/or address youth leadership, youth volunteerism, a positive school culture, and drop-out prevention.
Visit the link below for details.
Sprint Character Education Grant Program Seeks to Support Positive Development of Young People
75 Million Children Worldwide Do Not Attend School
“75 million children worldwide do not attend school or have access to a teacher — and most of them are girls.”
Man…we have a lot of work to do. Check out this article from @edutopia
Internship: National Center for Environmental Health
Here is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related fields who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.
What Is the Best High School In the Country?
According to US News and World Report, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia is the best high school in the United States. Check out the article below to see the full list.
Virginia High School Is Best in the Nation – US News and World Report
OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week
Would you really turn down a job that has “No Facebook” policy?! Check out this article from EdWeek.
OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week
Young Scholars Internship Program
The University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has an excellent internship program for high school students.
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Books & Posters
The Leading Soft Skills Training Program for STEM Students. Check out S3TEM.com
The 5 Soft Skills Clusters
Click here for a list of soft skills definitions, and behavioral indicators.
