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This page includes College Exposure and Career Exploration opportunities.
New opportunities are posted all the time so please continue to check this page regularly.
Upcoming Opportunities
NOLA Youth Works
Program Overview
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program provides quality summer experiences that build a pipeline to career opportunities for local youth ages 13-24. The focus of the summer employment program is to expose participants to careers of interest with the intention of creating a career ready workforce. Youth will earn while they gain experience to define their career goals.
If you need support with the NOLA Youth Works application, please contact Mrs. E. Allen
Past Opportunities
Bard Early College
Virtual Parent Information session
Wednesday, February 1st, at 6 pm.
This is a highly recommended family meeting for 10th grade students interested in applying for the 23-24 SY
Tech Hub Technology Training Course Schedule (002) (1).pdf
2021-Student-Application-Fillable.pdf10/27/2020 - Personal Finance Career Exploration
What: Meet with personal finance professionals. Hear about their careers and what their daily work is like. Students will be able to pose questions and speak with them. This is for students interested in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, etc.
When: Wednesday, 10/27
BARD Early College application deadline for 10th graders due Wednesday, 2/23 by midnight.
Carnegie Mellon is committed to providing access opportunities to populations of students who have been historically underrepresented in the STEM and Computer Science fields. We materialize this support through our Summer Academy for Math and Science, AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon, and our new Computer Science Scholars program offerings.
program provides students who are traditionally under-represented in the field of computer science an opportunity to receive exposure to computing and additional computer science pre-requisites. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The curricula of these programs include a combination of hands-on learning and research via projects, and lectures by Carnegie Mellon faculty, teachers and graduate students. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities that introduce them to new people, topics, and career opportunities. College students also serve as classroom assistants, tutors and mentors.
is a six-week residential experience that provides students from underrepresented communities who have interest in engineering and/or the natural sciences, with the opportunity to achieve skills in order to pursue and complete majors in STEM fields. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
Click for: AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon
program is a three-week residential experience that provides opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA) provides free college readiness and preparedness services to students and families from Louisiana.
9th-12th grade events! Learn more, here
Register for Sat., Feb 20 ACT Math Diagnostic, here (11th/12th graders)
Register for Sat., Feb 27 ACT Reading Diagnostic, here (11th/12th graders)
Register for Sat., Mar 6 ACT Science Diagnostic, here (11th/12th graders)
Virtual Summer Internships with YouthForce NOLA!
Application deadline- March 18
Eligibility requirements:
Enrolled at a YouthForce NOLA partner school/open enrollment NOLA public high school
Current Junior (Class of 2022)
Orleans Parish Resident
Available to attend daily live VYFI training session via Zoom, complete required remote assignments via Google Classroom (June), and work ~20 hours per week at their internship placement (July)
Want more info? Check out our program overview, recruitment materials, FAQ docs, and more here.
Ready to apply? Start your application now at https://apply.youthforcenola.org/begin - be sure to select “Apply for YouthForce Internship Summer 2021”
The Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2021.
The Ochsner STAR Program provides qualified high school students, particularly those with limited means and access, a cost-free opportunity to explore the world of healthcare. Through a rigorous, hands-on summer course focusing on science, technology, academics, and research, STAR aims to engage and inspire students to pursue further education and careers in science and medicine.
All components of the application are due Friday, March 12th by 11:59 PM.
Program Details
The Ochsner STAR Program will take place at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans from June 7th – July 2nd, 2021.
COVID - 19 Response Plan: Safety is our top priority. Please note, that the STAR Administration Team is ready to pivot the summer program as needed. The structure for summer 2021 will be determined closer to the program dates. We are prepared to offer the program virtually, in-person, or through a hybrid model. Although the structure may differ, the overall goals of the program will remain the same.
Program Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program, June 7th, 2021.
Open to students advancing into 12th grade (graduating seniors are not eligible).
There is no minimum grade point average (GPA) or ACT/SAT score.
Louisiana residents will be given priority selection for the STAR Program.
Application Process
Students can click here to start an application today.
A complete application will include:
Online student form (general student information, short answers, essay, & resume)
Official School Transcripts
Two Letters of Recommendation
Learn more about the application process here
All components of the application are due Friday, March 12th by 11:59 PM.