The Center for Workforce Education at Jefferson State Community College delivers fast-track skills training designed to quickly train individuals or immediate employment. Jeff State’s full portfolio of non-credit training covers healthcare, IT, manufacturing, craft training, and business sectors and is ever-evolving to accommodate the needs of employers in the state of Alabama. Their shortest training is 6 weeks and our longest training is one year.

Visit the website for career programs and current class schedule. http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/workforce-education-2/

Online registration begins February 28, 2020 @ http://www.orientation.msstate.edu

Click on the link below for additional information.

Central Alabama Community College will be hosting an ACT testing boot camp Monday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 6th, from 6:00-8:30 P.M. at the Talladega Center. The boot camp will be taught by experienced and successful ACT tutor, Kim Norton. The cost is $215 per student.

Please contact Melody Borden with questions at (256) 378-2087 or mborden@cacc.edu

Click on the link below for additional information.

Homewood Public Library, Tuesday, August 27th, at 6 p.m.

The Homewood Public Library is excited to announce the return that The Road to College on Tuesday, August 27, at 6 p.m. This program is geared towards helping parents and teens who are overwhelmed with the college application process. Jordan Crenshaw, an admissions counselor from UAB, will present on some key topics that will help teens and their parents get on the right track for college. How many times to take the ACT? How to apply for financial aid? What do you do after you have applied to college? These stressful questions, plus more, can all be answered at the Road to College!

 After the presentations, families will have the opportunity to visit representatives from various institutions. Over 15 colleges and universities will be represented, including Alabama/UA Early College, Auburn, UAB, UAH, Troy, Jeff State Community College, Samford University, Birmingham-Southern College, Montevallo, and more!

September 30th-Oct. 1st. at Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.

Students must be in their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2019.

After the free, two-day training at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, students should be prepared to

* Advocate for agriculture

* Identify their potential to better serve communities

* Step into leadership roles

The conference includes:

* High-energy workshops

* Motivational speakers

* Outdoor activities and games

* Relationship-building with leaders across the state

Application deadline is August 13th.

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2019 Summer STEM Program for Minority Girls

Lawson State Community College

The Girls IMPACT program seeks to encourage minority girls (8th-12th graders) to pursue math-related careers by increasing their mathematical proficiency and exposing them to women who are STEM professionals.

In order for candidates to participate in this free summer experience, girls must be rising 8th-12th graders. Girls who will be first-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply. Accepted applicants will be notified by email mid May.

Dates of the program-Thursday only-June 6-July 18th. Excludes July 4th. Times of program-10:00 am-3:00 pm. Lunch will be served for participants.

Deadline May 7th.

Apply at http://girlsimpactalabama.org/

Questions? Contact Dr. Shawanda Thomas girlsimpactalabama@gmail.com

The 2019 ACT Prep Camp will be held on Tuesday, May 28th – Friday, May 31st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This camp is available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and will help equip students with test-taking strategies to better prepare them for taking the ACT test.

Cost: $275 for general registration, 20% discount for children of UM employees and for students receiving free and reduced lunch.

• Includes lunch and a snack each day
• Covers all ACT test subjects with in-class practice testing
• Each participant will receive a copy of the official ACT Test Prep book, a math review card, a folder of study materials, a t-shirt, and other goodies

Click below to register for the camp.

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Questions? Call (205) 665-6077 or email partnerships@montevallo.edu

Individuals needing disability-related accommodations during this event should contact the host department or Disability Support Services (205.665.6250, DSS@montevallo.edu) as early as possible. Efforts will be made to accommodate all access requests regardless of timing, but the University cannot guarantee that requests made with less than one week’s notice can be met.

Attention rising juniors and seniors!! This opportunity is to gain leadership skills and also experience the fulfillment that comes from sharing of one’s time and talents with others.

The Student Leadership Council is a group of young men and women committed to serving the families residing at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama (RMHCA).

Applications and materials must be turned in by May 1, 2019 to be considered. Attendance at an Student Leadership Council (SLC) on May 1st or May 8th at 5pm is mandatory in order to sign up for an interview slot. Orientation is held at the Ronald McDonald House.

Students interested should apply online at
https://www.rmhca.org/ . Students should select “Student Leadership Council” under the “Volunteer” tab. After completing the application, students will need to have two recommendation letters sent to Alice Taylor, Volunteer Coordinator, at alice.taylor@rmhca.org

Families served at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham enjoy a cozy bedroom plus meals and activities provided by volunteers, laundry facilities, living room space, internet and more. The House can serve up to 73 families at one time.

Questions? Contact Alice Taylor at 205-638-7372.

With Auburn Youth Programs, students can explore a major and experience life on campus at Auburn University. Full and partial scholarships are available for several summer camps.

Application deadlines are fast-approaching.

Click below to find your camp.

http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouthprograms/