Thursday, January 30, 2014

UC San Diego Student Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers

I would like to invite female students to register for Envision 2014, using an online registration form that can be found at

     http://swe.ucsd.edu - under the Outreach tab.

Envision is an annual, day-long event organized by the UC San Diego Student Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, and aims to expose high school girls to engineering and computer science.

The day’s program will include guest speakers from industry and academia, hands on computer science and engineering activities, and laboratory tours at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.

There is no admission fee for Envision.

This year, Envision will be held on February 8th

Free Continental breakfast and Buffet Sandwich Lunch will be provided.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

UCSD SWE Envision Committee

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Latina Youth Leadership Conference Saturday

The ladies of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. are excited to host our 13th annual Latina Youth Leadership Conference Saturday, February 8th. This year, students will be introduced to the Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) fields. This is a great opportunity to encourage young ladies to pursue higher education and learn more about a field in which Latinas are currently underrepresented. 

Register or RSVP  by Wednesday February 5th using the link below. If you have any questions, or would like to coordinate an extension, feel free to contact me; I am more than happy to help. 

 -- 

Rosa Espinoza
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc 
Xi Chapter
Latina Youth Leadership Conference 2014

(805) 478-0284

SAT Prep for Juniors

Juniors! Are you planning on applying to a 4-year university? College admissions is not just about A-Gs and GPA. College entrance exam scores are just as important!

Come to our FREE SAT prep classes! Sign up here!


Salute to Education Scholarships

The San Diego County Salute to Education program is a corporate sponsored scholarship program funded by the San Diego County Ford dealers and Ford Motor Company. Contributions from Retail First, Zubi Advertising and RMD Group also help fund the program. Salute to Educationʼs main purpose is encouraging students to continue their educations, whether it be at a technical/vocational school, junior college or university.

Over the past 16 years the San Diego County Salute to Education program has awarded over $3.1 million to San Diego County high school seniors. Thirty one hundred students each received a $1,000 scholarship for further education. In addition, 15 of the scholarship recipients also received new Ford vehicles.

Application Download
The application is available for download by clicking here. Please note that the application is a "fillable" PDF, but the data input cannot be saved in the form. Your must print the application after filling it out.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Association of Chicana Activists (A.Ch.A.) SDSU 21st Annual Chicana/Latina High School Conference

Association of Chicana Activists (A.Ch.A.) at San Diego State University would like to cordially invite you, your students, and their parents to our 21st Annual Chicana/Latina High School Conference on Saturday, February 8, 2014, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. This conference is offered to promote: higher education, cultural awareness, positive Chicana/Latina role models, and self-determination to both our female and male youth. It is very important to note that this conference is not exclusive for young wom[y]n, and we encourage young men to attend. The Association of Chicana Activists works to provide our low income, first generation, and underrepresented students with the tools and motivation needed to obtain a higher education. Regardless, of the obstacles that are present today, such as tuition increase, budget cuts, and decrease enrollment in universities, we believe that they should not stop students from attending college.

Our 21st Annual Chicana/Latina High School Conference theme is: Believe in our youth, plant seeds of knowledge, and reap the fruits of success.

The conference will be held in Montezuma Hall in the new Aztec Student Union at San Diego State University. Free parking will be provided and located in PS 3 level 3. Registration and breakfast will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and our program will end at 2:30 PM. Our conference will host workshops that deal with: financial aid, the path to a four year university, body image, and current social and cultural issues among many other topics. This conference is absolutely free and includes: breakfast and lunch, daycare for anyone who may need it, an empowering keynote speaker, two scholarships, and live entertainment. We will provide a space for local artist and community organizations to come vend or table, and for students to learn more about their community resources. Feel free to encourage both female and male high school students, parents, educators and members of the community to attend. Everyone is welcomed!

We also have our personal A.Ch.A scholarship, which we encourage all students that fit the criteria to apply. Two scholarships will be awarded at the conference. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 11:59 pm. Please note that applicants must be present at the High School Conference in order to receive the scholarship if awarded.


To register for the conference, register individually at http://sdsuacha.webs.com/register.htm by February 07, 2014. We will also have day-of registration, but prefer that attendees register beforehand. You can also find more information by visiting our website at http://www.sdsuacha.webs.com. Feel free to contact us through email for any further questions.

In Solidarity,
Argelia Mendoza, Erika Pérez
Fundraiser Coordinator, Chair 2013-2014
acha.recruitment@gmail.com

Friday, January 24, 2014

Deadline for Scholarships is Quickly Approaching!

The San Diego Foundation’s 2014-2015 Common Scholarship Application’s deadline is less than two weeks away:
---Monday, February 3 at 12:00 noon PT: Last day to register in our online system
---Wednesday, February 5, at 12:00 noon PT: Last day to submit an application and any additional materials

NO LATE APPLICATIONS OR MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

However, we strongly recommend that students apply by next Friday, January 31 as we expect heavy usage of our online system close to our deadline. This may result in online system delays and possible difficulties with successfully submitting applications.

To avoid problems, please urge your students to APPLY EARLY and finish their applications NOW at www.sdfoundation.org/ScholarshipApplication.

For questions, email scholarships@sdfoundation.org or call (619) 814-1343.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT Financial Aid Workshops for AB-540 Students

THE CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT Financial Aid Workshops for AB-540 Students
CHAVEZ CONFERENCE ROOM, EOP, Student Services East, Room 2209, San Diego State University

3 p.m.
• Thursday, February 6, 2014
• Tuesday, February 11, 2014 
• Wednesday, February 12, 2014
• Monday, February 17, 2014

Note:    
·   Even if you have DACA you must file the CA Dream Act application. Do not file FAFSA! If you file FAFSA or incorrectly file CA Dream Act, you will significantly delay your financial aid notification.
·   You must register with your SDSU Red ID: Go to the Financial Aid website at starter.sdsu.edu/fao; click on California Dream Act in the lower right corner. Space is limited.
·   Bring your and your parents’ completed 2013 federal income tax returns. If not yet completed, bring your and your parents’ W-2 forms showing 2013 earnings.

Financial Aid and Scholarships and 
The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs
San Diego State University



Free Classes for the National City Community!

Emotional well-being, fitness, computer literacy and more! Check out the links below for more info!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Adelante Mujer Committee 21st Annual Conference

Hello,

The Adelante Mujer Committee is exited to announce that registration is now open for our 21st annual conference at Rancho del Rey Middle on Saturday March 1st.  Attached you will find the form in both English and Spanish.   We look forward to this great event and hope every school can participate.  More information will be provided regarding transportation as we get closer to the day of the event.  Thanks for your support.

Kind regards,

Johana Bielma
San Ysidro High School
AP Spanish/ Spanish Honor Society Advisor
FAC Representative/ School Site Council Member
Adelante Mujer Committee Member
619 889-5725 (cell)

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

18th Annual Adelante Latino Conference

On behalf of this year’s organizing committee, I would like to invite you and your students to attend the Sweetwater District’s 18th Annual Adelante Latino Conference.

This year’s conference will take place at Olympian High School on Saturday February 22nd from 8 am – 2 pm.  Our featured keynote speaker will be artist and community organizer, Macedonio Arteaga.  We will feature 17 career and college-oriented workshops from Latino male professionals and students will have an opportunity to attend 3 sessions of their choice.  Please see attached flier and registration form.


Students will receive a free continental breakfast and lunch and some limited transportation will be provided for schools that are furthest from Olympian High.  We are limiting this year’s attendance to the first 400 middle and high school students who register. 

Each school should have a designated contact person who is responsible for registering students.  Our next conference committee meeting is Thursday January 30th at 3:30 pm in the District Office Board Conference Room.  Please make sure your school has a designated contact person and send them to this meeting, where we will be discussing registration and final logistics.

Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions. 

Joe Lara
Assistant Principal
Olympian High School
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Office: 619-656-2417
Fax: 619-216-0650


Friday, January 17, 2014

In-Demand Jobs



Not sure what is a hot job in today's economy? The San Diego Workforce Partnership teamed up with BW Research to profile 50 in-demand occupations in a study called the "In-Demand Jobs" report, formerly known as the Occupational Outlook Report.  This study assesses what employers are looking for in each occupation and where applicants fall short. It provides job seekers information about hot jobs, minimum educational requirements, wages, and growth patterns.

In-Demand Jobs:
Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)
Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021)
Biological Technicians (19-4021)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031)
Business Operations Specialists, All Other (13-1199)
Civil Engineers (17-2051)
Computer Support Specialists (15-1159)
Computer Systems Analysts (15-1121)
Construction Laborers (47-2061)
Customer Service Representatives (43-4051)
Dental Assistants (31-9091)
Dental Hygienists (29-2021)
Electricians (47-2111)
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011)
Financial Analysts (13-2051)
General and Operations Managers (11-1021)
HVAC Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)
Insurance Sales Agents (41-3021)
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Machinists (51-4041)
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071)
Management Analysts (13-1111)
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (13-1161)
Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111)
Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)
Medical Secretaries (43-6013)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1142)
Office Clerks, General (43-9061)
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators (47-2073)
Painters, Construction and Maintenance Workers (47-2141)
Personal Financial Advisors (13-2052)
Physical Therapists (29-1123)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2037)
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Sales Representatives except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sales Representatives for Technical and Scientific Products (41-4011)
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (43-
6014)
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (41-3031)
Software Developers, Systems Software (15-1133)
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (35-1012)
Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers (41-1012)
Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011)
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (41-1011)
Teacher Assistants (25-9041)
Telecom Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (49-9052)

Review the report.

Taken from San Diego Workforce Partnership

UC San Diego Student Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers


I would like to invite female students to register for Envision 2014, using an online registration form that can be found at http://swe.ucsd.edu - under the Outreach tab.

Envision is an annual, day-long event organized by the UC San Diego Student Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, and aims to expose high school girls to engineering and computer science.

The day’s program will include guest speakers from industry and academia, hands on computer science and engineering activities, and laboratory tours at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.

There is no admission fee for Envision.

This year, Envision will be held on February 8th

Free Continental breakfast and Buffet Sandwich Lunch will be provided.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Agamoni Bhattacharyya

UCSD SWE Outreach Committee


Undergraduate: Bioengineering

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Schedule Change Request - Spring 2014

The deadline for schedule change requests has passed. Please give your counselors a few days to respond to you. Make sure you check your email for a response as well.

Please remember...

Class changes will only be honored for:
1) errors in schedule (missing period, double periods)
2) taking a class previously taken

Class changes will NOT be honored for:
1) teacher changes (requests need to be placed with the assistant principal by calling 474-9710)
2) period changes
3) dropping AP/Honors/Accelerated (requests need to be placed with the assistant principal by calling 474-9710)


Financial Aid Workshop - Wed Jan 22nd, 2014 at 6:00pm



Seniors! Don't forget to remind your parents about the Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday January 22nd, 2014 at 6:00pm. There will be presentations in both English and Spanish. For more information, visit the counseling center.



MEChA High School Conference at UCSD

M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/Chicana de Aztlan) de UC San Diego would like to invite you to our 24th Annual High School Conference! M.E.Ch.A is an organization dedicated to serve our Latino/Latina community but also ally with any other organization who identifies with our struggles; the struggles that come from being an underrepresented body in this society, and also the struggles we face as we aspire for a better life for ourselves and our youth.

The link to register is tinyurl.com/mechaconf. Please register ASAP, for we have a capacity limit of about 420 students. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! And it is completely free!


Monday, January 13, 2014

Scholarship Opportunity for Students!

Scholarship Opportunity for Students!

Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program is accepting applications for the 2014 Student Leaders® program.  In light of your affiliation with youth, we would like your help spreading the word.  Since its inception in 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 2,000 exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities.  Click here for more info!