Upcoming Opportunities
Great opportunities for high school students can be found below. If you have any questions regarding one of the opportunities, please contact your school counselor.
Youth Conservation Corps
The Youth Conservation Corps is offering a summer job opportunity for youth ages 15-18. It is a PAID position and includes FULLY PAID EXPENSES!
· Work on and explore a National Forest this summer in Wisconsin or California!
· 3-week All Expenses Paid (Travel, Housing, Food)
· $330 per week stipend
· Multiple sessions available, please see attachment
· Not required to live in Wisconsin or California and can apply for both sites, but will be selected for one.
Application Deadline is May 15, 2017
For more information, see the flyer below or check out the website!
The Youth Conservation Corps is offering a summer job opportunity for youth ages 15-18. It is a PAID position and includes FULLY PAID EXPENSES!
· Work on and explore a National Forest this summer in Wisconsin or California!
· 3-week All Expenses Paid (Travel, Housing, Food)
· $330 per week stipend
· Multiple sessions available, please see attachment
· Not required to live in Wisconsin or California and can apply for both sites, but will be selected for one.
Application Deadline is May 15, 2017
For more information, see the flyer below or check out the website!
Cardinals Batboy Job Opportunity
The St. Louis Cardinals' organization is hiring batboys for the upcoming season. Applicants must be high school students, at least 16 years of age with a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information, view For more information, view the flyer below!
The St. Louis Cardinals' organization is hiring batboys for the upcoming season. Applicants must be high school students, at least 16 years of age with a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information, view For more information, view the flyer below!
"Who Works the Rivers" Career Expo
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Inland Marine Expo will host a career expo to learn more about "Careers on the River". This is a free event designed to help adults learn about job opportunities that exist in our local area as well as across the nation. Again, this event (with lunch provided) is free but registration is required. For more information, please consider visiting the Facebook link below or check out the attached flyer.
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Inland Marine Expo will host a career expo to learn more about "Careers on the River". This is a free event designed to help adults learn about job opportunities that exist in our local area as well as across the nation. Again, this event (with lunch provided) is free but registration is required. For more information, please consider visiting the Facebook link below or check out the attached flyer.
McKay Corporation NAPA Auto Parts Job Opportunities
McKay NAPA Auto Parts is seeking both full and part time employees. Please see the flyer below. There is a Bethalto location as well as 19 other IL locations.
McKay NAPA Auto Parts is seeking both full and part time employees. Please see the flyer below. There is a Bethalto location as well as 19 other IL locations.
Summer Showbiz 2017
Technical Theater Internship Program
The Department of Theater and Dance at SIUE is presenting three plays this summer –
Working: A Musical
The Tempest
The Addams Family - A New Musical
Internship applications are being accepted. Positions will be granted to interested high school (ninth grade and older) and college students wishing to gain knowledge in lighting, or costume, scenery and prop construction by volunteering their time to work on our summer productions. Detailed information and an application are attached. Please pass this notice on to anyone who may be interested. The program is very flexible with many daytime and evening options.
Graduating high school seniors and college students may be able to register to receive college credit.
If you have any questions or trouble opening the attachment, please call Valerie Goldston at 618/650-3112.
Technical Theater Internship Program
The Department of Theater and Dance at SIUE is presenting three plays this summer –
Working: A Musical
The Tempest
The Addams Family - A New Musical
Internship applications are being accepted. Positions will be granted to interested high school (ninth grade and older) and college students wishing to gain knowledge in lighting, or costume, scenery and prop construction by volunteering their time to work on our summer productions. Detailed information and an application are attached. Please pass this notice on to anyone who may be interested. The program is very flexible with many daytime and evening options.
Graduating high school seniors and college students may be able to register to receive college credit.
If you have any questions or trouble opening the attachment, please call Valerie Goldston at 618/650-3112.
Summer employment opportunities through Madison County Employment and Training
Madison County Employment and Training has made us aware of a couple of employment opportunities. For more information, please see the two links below.
Madison County Employment and Training has made us aware of a couple of employment opportunities. For more information, please see the two links below.
Missouri Botanical Garden SAGE (Students as Garden Educators) Service Program
The Missouri Botanical Garden is currently recruiting middle and high school volunteers(14-18) for the 2017 season of the SAGE Service program. Applications are due by April 14, 2017.
For more information about this program and to download an application, visit the link below!
The Missouri Botanical Garden is currently recruiting middle and high school volunteers(14-18) for the 2017 season of the SAGE Service program. Applications are due by April 14, 2017.
For more information about this program and to download an application, visit the link below!
STUDENT RURAL HEALTH CAREERS FORUM
SAT.MARCH 25th SIU-Edwardsville 10:00 -Noon
What: Student Rural Health Careers Forum
When: Saturday, March 25th 10:00 a.m. to Noon (free lunch immediately following)
Where: Southern IL University-Edwardsville Morris University Center- Maple Room
Who: College students, HS upperclassman (parents) and anyone who may be looking for a career change.
Why: With the aging population, there is a growing demand for professionals to work in the rural health arena. Doctors, allied health professionals, and those with business backgrounds in healthcare administration, Medical Billing & Coding and IT, are in high demand. The Forum will help students gain insight on the many careers paths you can take and the best way to get there.
How: There will be 3 panels consisting of 1) Healthcare Administrators; 2) Healthcare Providers; and 3) Grad Students/Professors, who will explain what they do, how they got there and then answer questions and provide advice.
Registration: The Forum is free but registration is required to get a headcount. Please register online at www.ilruralhealth.org by and contact IL Rural Health Association Executive Director Margaret Vaughn 217-280-0206 or staff@ilruralhealth.org with questions. Special thanks to IL Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) and SIUE for their sponsorship.
SAT.MARCH 25th SIU-Edwardsville 10:00 -Noon
What: Student Rural Health Careers Forum
When: Saturday, March 25th 10:00 a.m. to Noon (free lunch immediately following)
Where: Southern IL University-Edwardsville Morris University Center- Maple Room
Who: College students, HS upperclassman (parents) and anyone who may be looking for a career change.
Why: With the aging population, there is a growing demand for professionals to work in the rural health arena. Doctors, allied health professionals, and those with business backgrounds in healthcare administration, Medical Billing & Coding and IT, are in high demand. The Forum will help students gain insight on the many careers paths you can take and the best way to get there.
How: There will be 3 panels consisting of 1) Healthcare Administrators; 2) Healthcare Providers; and 3) Grad Students/Professors, who will explain what they do, how they got there and then answer questions and provide advice.
Registration: The Forum is free but registration is required to get a headcount. Please register online at www.ilruralhealth.org by and contact IL Rural Health Association Executive Director Margaret Vaughn 217-280-0206 or staff@ilruralhealth.org with questions. Special thanks to IL Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) and SIUE for their sponsorship.
University City Summer Camp Counselor Job Opportunity
U City in St. Louis is looking to hire camp counselors for their summer camp opportunity. To be a Counselor, student must be at least 17 years of age. To be an Inclusion Counselor, student must be at least 18 and a high school graduate. This is a great summer employment opportunity for students who plan to work with kids in their future careers. For more information, view the attachments below.
U City in St. Louis is looking to hire camp counselors for their summer camp opportunity. To be a Counselor, student must be at least 17 years of age. To be an Inclusion Counselor, student must be at least 18 and a high school graduate. This is a great summer employment opportunity for students who plan to work with kids in their future careers. For more information, view the attachments below.
Madison County Bar Association Internship Program 2017 The Madison County Bar Association offers summer internship opportunities for current high school juniors who are interested in careers in the legal field. The program runs from June 5-June 30, 2017. Applications are due by April 7, 2017. For more information and for the application, visit the link below.
Washington University Middle and High School Summer Experiences
WashU will host a variety of summer programs for middle and high school students. For more information, please visit the link below.
WashU will host a variety of summer programs for middle and high school students. For more information, please visit the link below.
Camp Cardiac and Camp Neuro, run by local medical students in over 30 cities nationwide, serve as an ideal introduction for any high school student interested in exploring a career in medicine.
With a focus on both education and real world experience, Camp Cardiac provides students with a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts in the medical field. In addition, this 1-week summer day camp provides a foundation for heart healthy living with an emphasis on both diet and exercise. Although Camp Cardiac's primary focus is on care and maintenance of the heart, it provides an excellent starting point for careers in all fields of medicine.
Open to all high school students (including Spring/Summer 2017 graduates) at least 15 years and older as of first day of assigned session. Spots are limited and filled on a rolling, first-come, first-serve basis. No payment is required to apply.
2017 Saint Louis:
Camp Cardiac (July 10-14)
Camp Neuro (July 17-21)
Scholarship Application Deadline
Monday, April 3rd
Early Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, March 13th | $650*
Regular Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, April 24th | $700*
*Includes daily lunch and course materials.
Open to all high school students (including Spring/Summer 2017 graduates) at least 15 years and older as of first day of assigned session. Spots are limited and filled on a rolling, first-come, first-serve basis. No payment is required to apply.
2017 Saint Louis:
Camp Cardiac (July 10-14)
Camp Neuro (July 17-21)
Scholarship Application Deadline
Monday, April 3rd
Early Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, March 13th | $650*
Regular Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, April 24th | $700*
*Includes daily lunch and course materials.
Washington University Essay Writing Tips & Financial Assistance
Opportunity for parents and students interested in WashU. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
Opportunity for parents and students interested in WashU. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
St. Louis Earth Day: Hiring for the 2017 Season
St. Louis Earth Day has built its reputation on its annual Earth Day Festival, which is now recognized as one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the country. The Festival has diverse educational programming and showcases 250 vendors and exhibitors that are influencing sustainability in the region. The organization maintains a year-round impact through programs like Recycling On the Go, Green Dining Alliance and Earth Day Action Grants, touching over a million individuals annually. Values which guide organizational planning and operations are: inclusive, action-oriented, transformative, collaborative and positive.
Most people believe they know how to recycle and yet, the U.S recycles less than half of our potential resources with increasing contamination rates. Engaging with thousands, our program averages nearly 70%, keeping over 60 tons of resources annually from landfills through recycling and composting event waste. Be a part of the solution. Learn how to make a difference and…
Recycling On-the-Go Recycling Ambassadors
Become a Recycling Ambassador – work with the Recycling On the Go Program Director and Site Supervisors to implement our event-greening program onsite.
Many events employ a waste station model where staff and volunteers are needed to help attendees sort their waste into compost, recycling, and landfill. Educational, fun and engaging!
If you love to be outside and would like to earn money while doing so, this is the perfect job for you. Flexible scheduling.
Review the full job description at the website or see attached. Positions are part-time and seasonal (March – November), and Recycling Ambassadors pay $10/hour.
How to Apply:
St. Louis Earth Day has built its reputation on its annual Earth Day Festival, which is now recognized as one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the country. The Festival has diverse educational programming and showcases 250 vendors and exhibitors that are influencing sustainability in the region. The organization maintains a year-round impact through programs like Recycling On the Go, Green Dining Alliance and Earth Day Action Grants, touching over a million individuals annually. Values which guide organizational planning and operations are: inclusive, action-oriented, transformative, collaborative and positive.
Most people believe they know how to recycle and yet, the U.S recycles less than half of our potential resources with increasing contamination rates. Engaging with thousands, our program averages nearly 70%, keeping over 60 tons of resources annually from landfills through recycling and composting event waste. Be a part of the solution. Learn how to make a difference and…
- Experience some of the region’s best outdoor events in an unique way with our Recycling-On-the-Go crew.
- A community service-oriented experience: we get more “thank yous” in 4 hours than most people get all month!
Recycling On-the-Go Recycling Ambassadors
Become a Recycling Ambassador – work with the Recycling On the Go Program Director and Site Supervisors to implement our event-greening program onsite.
Many events employ a waste station model where staff and volunteers are needed to help attendees sort their waste into compost, recycling, and landfill. Educational, fun and engaging!
If you love to be outside and would like to earn money while doing so, this is the perfect job for you. Flexible scheduling.
Review the full job description at the website or see attached. Positions are part-time and seasonal (March – November), and Recycling Ambassadors pay $10/hour.
How to Apply:
- Review the Recycling Ambassador job description and visit the Recycling On the Go pages of our website.
- Submit the following to bob@stlouisearthday.org with the subject line “2017 ROG Staff”:
- your resume (or relevant work or volunteer history),
- a letter of interest telling us why you’d like to work with Recycling On the Go and St. Louis Earth Day,
- contact information for 3 references
Lewis & Clark Community College NURS129 Course: Lewis and Clark Community College offers a neat hands-on experience for students ages 16 and over who are interested in a career in nursing. June 12-15, 2017. For more information, please check the attachment below!
Lewis & Clark Community College Visit Day
The following is from LC:
"Lewis and Clark will host a Campus Visit Day on Feb. 20th from 11am-1pm. Here potential sophomores, juniors, and seniors can come on our campus and get great academic information while also joining in student activities with current students. Here the students can come and go as they please, pick up some information, and join in the student life that Lewis and Clark has to offer. There will be enrollment and financial aid advisors, music, contests, games, and of course free food. We chose this date as most schools will be off due to Presidents days so why not come out for a campus visit and see what we can offer."
For more info, see the attached flyer below!
The following is from LC:
"Lewis and Clark will host a Campus Visit Day on Feb. 20th from 11am-1pm. Here potential sophomores, juniors, and seniors can come on our campus and get great academic information while also joining in student activities with current students. Here the students can come and go as they please, pick up some information, and join in the student life that Lewis and Clark has to offer. There will be enrollment and financial aid advisors, music, contests, games, and of course free food. We chose this date as most schools will be off due to Presidents days so why not come out for a campus visit and see what we can offer."
For more info, see the attached flyer below!
Bethalto Police Explorer Post #500
The Bethalto Explorer Post provides interested students, between the ages of 14 and 21, the opportunity build good character, promote good citizenship, develop personal and mental fitness, while gaining a valuable insight to the Criminal Justice System. For more information, please see the flyer below. Interested students should complete the attached application.
The Bethalto Explorer Post provides interested students, between the ages of 14 and 21, the opportunity build good character, promote good citizenship, develop personal and mental fitness, while gaining a valuable insight to the Criminal Justice System. For more information, please see the flyer below. Interested students should complete the attached application.
The Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo is once again offering a year-round teen volunteer program called Zoo ALIVE. This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens who have interests in wildlife, "being green", the Zoo and conservation. Applications and additional information for this program can be found at the link below. Applications must be recieved by March 2, 2017.
The Saint Louis Zoo is once again offering a year-round teen volunteer program called Zoo ALIVE. This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens who have interests in wildlife, "being green", the Zoo and conservation. Applications and additional information for this program can be found at the link below. Applications must be recieved by March 2, 2017.
SIUE to host weCode event!
SIUE will host a computer programming event for high school students on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:30 to 7:00. Below is a description from the SIUE website.
"weCode is an educational experience dedicated to introducing computer programming concepts to high school students across Illinois and Missouri schools. We are bringing a unique event to these students in which they will be collaborating, problem solving, and building together. No coding experience? No problem, mentors who are current SIUE computer science students will be with each team offering advice when needed. We will also be having a tech workshop introducing the concepts of Scratch programming to those who want a crash course in what they will be building with. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and propel yourselves further into the tech world. Prizes will be handed out at the end of the day, and food will be provided to every participant for free! Apply today to save your spot!"
For more information, view the flyer or visit the weCode site below!
SIUE will host a computer programming event for high school students on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:30 to 7:00. Below is a description from the SIUE website.
"weCode is an educational experience dedicated to introducing computer programming concepts to high school students across Illinois and Missouri schools. We are bringing a unique event to these students in which they will be collaborating, problem solving, and building together. No coding experience? No problem, mentors who are current SIUE computer science students will be with each team offering advice when needed. We will also be having a tech workshop introducing the concepts of Scratch programming to those who want a crash course in what they will be building with. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and propel yourselves further into the tech world. Prizes will be handed out at the end of the day, and food will be provided to every participant for free! Apply today to save your spot!"
For more information, view the flyer or visit the weCode site below!
SIUE to host Evening Workshops
SIUE is offering an exciting new opportunity for prospective SIUE Students. This fall they are starting a series of Interactive evening workshops focused on helping prospective students better gauge the college admission and scholarship process as well as the campus life experience at SIUE.
To accommodate the schedule of students and any potential parents that may want to attend, they will host these programs in the evening from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Each program will take place in the SIUE Office of Admissions. Each program will also have a theme attached that will serve as it’s primary focus for the evening. There will also be an SIUE Representative on site as well to help answer any questions.
In addition, students can apply also for admission on site and the application fee will be waived. For this, we will need an official transcript and ACT/SAT scores to be submitted at the program. For a transcript to be considered official, it must be issued directly from the high school in a sealed school envelope. Test scores included on the transcript will be accepted for admission.
The first program will be on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 pm in the SIUE Office of Admissions.
(Located in Rendleman Hall on the 2nd floor Suite 2101)
The focus of this first program will be SIUE Scholarships and Financial Aid. The topics we will be discussing during this workshop will include…
This is a new initiative they are implementing this fall. Students can sign up for this program at www.siue.edu/visit Please see the attached document for more details.
SIUE is offering an exciting new opportunity for prospective SIUE Students. This fall they are starting a series of Interactive evening workshops focused on helping prospective students better gauge the college admission and scholarship process as well as the campus life experience at SIUE.
To accommodate the schedule of students and any potential parents that may want to attend, they will host these programs in the evening from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Each program will take place in the SIUE Office of Admissions. Each program will also have a theme attached that will serve as it’s primary focus for the evening. There will also be an SIUE Representative on site as well to help answer any questions.
In addition, students can apply also for admission on site and the application fee will be waived. For this, we will need an official transcript and ACT/SAT scores to be submitted at the program. For a transcript to be considered official, it must be issued directly from the high school in a sealed school envelope. Test scores included on the transcript will be accepted for admission.
The first program will be on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 pm in the SIUE Office of Admissions.
(Located in Rendleman Hall on the 2nd floor Suite 2101)
The focus of this first program will be SIUE Scholarships and Financial Aid. The topics we will be discussing during this workshop will include…
- The SIUE Application Process
- The different types of SIUE Admission Scholarships/ Scholarship Deadlines
- The Meridian Scholarship Application best practices
- SIUE Financial Aid Award Letter Process
This is a new initiative they are implementing this fall. Students can sign up for this program at www.siue.edu/visit Please see the attached document for more details.
Free SAT Prep through the Wood River Public Library
The Wood River Public Library has partnered with Sylvan Learning Center of Edwardsville to offer a FREE SAT practice test at the Wood River Public Library on Saturday, January 7, 2017. This is open to CM students! No registration is required...just show up!
For more information, see the attached flyer!
The Wood River Public Library has partnered with Sylvan Learning Center of Edwardsville to offer a FREE SAT practice test at the Wood River Public Library on Saturday, January 7, 2017. This is open to CM students! No registration is required...just show up!
For more information, see the attached flyer!
Nursing Program Open House at Lewis & Clark Community College
Lewis and Clark Community College will host an open house for students interested in the Nursing Program on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, from 6 to 8 PM in the Nursing Building on the Godfrey Campus. This is a great way to gather first-hand knowledge about this awesome program. For more information, visit the link below!
Lewis and Clark Community College will host an open house for students interested in the Nursing Program on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, from 6 to 8 PM in the Nursing Building on the Godfrey Campus. This is a great way to gather first-hand knowledge about this awesome program. For more information, visit the link below!
Volunteer Opportunity
Kreative Kids Learning Center is seeking volunteers to work at their Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 5th from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Student volunteers will be assisting their staff during the event. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, conducting simple science experiments, playing games and having fun. Students who participated last year had a great time. Please contact the Center to volunteer by telephone at 618-467-0630 or by e-mail at adc@altondaycare.org
Kreative Kids Learning Center is located at 121 West Elm St., Alton, IL
Please visit the link below for a detailed flyer!
Kreative Kids Learning Center is seeking volunteers to work at their Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 5th from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Student volunteers will be assisting their staff during the event. Students will be engaged in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, conducting simple science experiments, playing games and having fun. Students who participated last year had a great time. Please contact the Center to volunteer by telephone at 618-467-0630 or by e-mail at adc@altondaycare.org
Kreative Kids Learning Center is located at 121 West Elm St., Alton, IL
Please visit the link below for a detailed flyer!
Washington University in St. Louis will host the Olin Fleischer Scholars Program
The Olin Fleischer Scholars Program for high school students is a FREE week-long residential program (July 23-29, 2017) geared toward disadvantaged, underrepresented, and first-generation college student populations. The program is designed to expose students to the importance of a college education, leadership, and careers in business and entrepreneurship. The students will be exposed to the Olin Business School’s faculty, students, and alumni as well as leaders within the St. Louis community.
For more information and to apply, view the link below.
The Olin Fleischer Scholars Program for high school students is a FREE week-long residential program (July 23-29, 2017) geared toward disadvantaged, underrepresented, and first-generation college student populations. The program is designed to expose students to the importance of a college education, leadership, and careers in business and entrepreneurship. The students will be exposed to the Olin Business School’s faculty, students, and alumni as well as leaders within the St. Louis community.
For more information and to apply, view the link below.
SIUE will host Noches de Ciencias
Noches de Ciencias – Science Nights – is a nationwide effort to promote engagement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the Hispanic community. On Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30-9:30pm, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville chapter of SHPE is hosting their inaugural Noche de Ciencias event and invites high school students and parents to enjoy a night of exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and related opportunities at SIUE. This evening will include hands-on engineering activities as well as discussions with representatives of the St. Louis chapter of SHPE about STEM careers and converations with SIUE administrators about preparing for engineering school. The event will be held in the Engineering Building on SIUE campus: http://www.siue.edu/maps/map_campuscore.pdf
Student Activities: Bridge Construction; Computer programming; Egg protection device
Parent Activities: Preparing for engineering school; financial aid
Student and parent activities: Opportunities after college; tour of the Engineering Building
For more information and to sign up for the event, please register at the link below.
Noches de Ciencias – Science Nights – is a nationwide effort to promote engagement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the Hispanic community. On Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30-9:30pm, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville chapter of SHPE is hosting their inaugural Noche de Ciencias event and invites high school students and parents to enjoy a night of exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and related opportunities at SIUE. This evening will include hands-on engineering activities as well as discussions with representatives of the St. Louis chapter of SHPE about STEM careers and converations with SIUE administrators about preparing for engineering school. The event will be held in the Engineering Building on SIUE campus: http://www.siue.edu/maps/map_campuscore.pdf
Student Activities: Bridge Construction; Computer programming; Egg protection device
Parent Activities: Preparing for engineering school; financial aid
Student and parent activities: Opportunities after college; tour of the Engineering Building
For more information and to sign up for the event, please register at the link below.
Lindenwold University-Belleville
Lindenwold University-Belleville will host a Fall Open House on October 22, 2016 during their Homecoming Celebration. For more information and to RSVP go to the link below!
Lindenwold University-Belleville will host a Fall Open House on October 22, 2016 during their Homecoming Celebration. For more information and to RSVP go to the link below!
Webster University NACAC St. Louis Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
Webster University along with the National Association of College Admissions Counselors will host a college fair on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 1:00-3:00. This event is free and open to the public. This is ideal for students interested in visual art, theater, dance, music, animation, filming, creative writing, video game design, scriptwriting, music production, photography, and other related fields. For more information, please view the flyer!
Webster University along with the National Association of College Admissions Counselors will host a college fair on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 1:00-3:00. This event is free and open to the public. This is ideal for students interested in visual art, theater, dance, music, animation, filming, creative writing, video game design, scriptwriting, music production, photography, and other related fields. For more information, please view the flyer!
ACT Test Prep at SIUE
One section of the ACT Review course will be offered in November by the Office of Educational Outreach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This noncredit activity is ideal for students taking the ACT test for the first time; it may also be helpful for students who will be repeating the ACT test and wish to achieve a higher score.
The course will be offered in a set of five, three-hour sessions, beginning with a pre-test November 5. This is followed by four review sessions that will be conducted in grammar and vocabulary, reading comprehension, science, and math.
Session 1 – November 5, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Session 2 – November 5, 2016 1:00 PM-4:00PM
Session 3 – November 12, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Session 4 – November 19, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Do Not Meet – November 26, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving
Session 5 – December 3, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Please note the dates of the review sessions. Review sessions don’t fall on five consecutive days.
All sessions will take place on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The instructors are provided from The Learning Edge, a private tutoring establishment in Wood River, IL. The review materials used in this course are published by Cambridge Educational Services, Inc. Sessions consist of instruction on analogy, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, science, and math. Instruction will be reinforced with practice test samples. Strategies for test taking, anxiety reduction, time management, and helpful hints to follow during the exam will also be included.
The registration fee for the workshop is $175.00, which includes the study guide and pre-test. Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available: www.siue.edu/educationaloutreach. Students can mail a registration form with a check made payable to SIUE to: Office of Educational Outreach, Box 1084, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1084. Or they may call this office and register over the telephone: 618-650-3210.
One section of the ACT Review course will be offered in November by the Office of Educational Outreach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This noncredit activity is ideal for students taking the ACT test for the first time; it may also be helpful for students who will be repeating the ACT test and wish to achieve a higher score.
The course will be offered in a set of five, three-hour sessions, beginning with a pre-test November 5. This is followed by four review sessions that will be conducted in grammar and vocabulary, reading comprehension, science, and math.
Session 1 – November 5, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Session 2 – November 5, 2016 1:00 PM-4:00PM
Session 3 – November 12, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Session 4 – November 19, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Do Not Meet – November 26, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving
Session 5 – December 3, 2016 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Please note the dates of the review sessions. Review sessions don’t fall on five consecutive days.
All sessions will take place on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The instructors are provided from The Learning Edge, a private tutoring establishment in Wood River, IL. The review materials used in this course are published by Cambridge Educational Services, Inc. Sessions consist of instruction on analogy, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, science, and math. Instruction will be reinforced with practice test samples. Strategies for test taking, anxiety reduction, time management, and helpful hints to follow during the exam will also be included.
The registration fee for the workshop is $175.00, which includes the study guide and pre-test. Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available: www.siue.edu/educationaloutreach. Students can mail a registration form with a check made payable to SIUE to: Office of Educational Outreach, Box 1084, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1084. Or they may call this office and register over the telephone: 618-650-3210.
Explore Academic Excellence Days for SIUE
SIUE hosts several "open house" opportunities for high school students to explore different programs available at SIUE. Juniors and seniors should consider attending a program of their interest for the latest information directly from the department. All of these events are hosted on various Saturdays throughout the fall semester. For more information for each event, please click the link below!
SIUE hosts several "open house" opportunities for high school students to explore different programs available at SIUE. Juniors and seniors should consider attending a program of their interest for the latest information directly from the department. All of these events are hosted on various Saturdays throughout the fall semester. For more information for each event, please click the link below!
Lewis & Clark Community College Fall Open House
LCCC will host a Fall Open House on Sunday, September 18, 2016 near the Commons on the Godfrey Campus. The event will run from noon until 2 p. m.
This is a great way to investigate both career and transfer programs available to our students. For more information, see the flyer below.
LCCC will host a Fall Open House on Sunday, September 18, 2016 near the Commons on the Godfrey Campus. The event will run from noon until 2 p. m.
This is a great way to investigate both career and transfer programs available to our students. For more information, see the flyer below.
National Portfolio Day
National Portfolio Day is an event for visual artists. It provides an opportunity for future art students to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and to have their art portfolios reviewed. Feedback from these reviews can be beneficial when applying to art programs! For more information, visit the link below. The St. Louis date is set for October 23, 2016.
National Portfolio Day is an event for visual artists. It provides an opportunity for future art students to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and to have their art portfolios reviewed. Feedback from these reviews can be beneficial when applying to art programs! For more information, visit the link below. The St. Louis date is set for October 23, 2016.
Free SAT Prep through the Wood River Public Library
The Wood River Public Library has partnered with Sylvan Learning Center of Edwardsville to offer a FREE SAT practice test at the Wood River Public Library on September 24. This is open to CM students! No registration is required...just show up!
For more information, see the attached flyer!
The Wood River Public Library has partnered with Sylvan Learning Center of Edwardsville to offer a FREE SAT practice test at the Wood River Public Library on September 24. This is open to CM students! No registration is required...just show up!
For more information, see the attached flyer!
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair
NACAC will host the National College Fair in St. Louis on Sunday, October 16, 2016. The event will be at Saint Louis University from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested at the link below. A list of participating colleges and universities can be found at the same link!
NACAC will host the National College Fair in St. Louis on Sunday, October 16, 2016. The event will be at Saint Louis University from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested at the link below. A list of participating colleges and universities can be found at the same link!
Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC) Illinois College Fair
IACAC will host a fall Illinois College Fair at SIUE on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Look for more info to come!
IACAC will host a fall Illinois College Fair at SIUE on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Look for more info to come!
Washington University Admissions Information Session
Wash U Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host an evening for prospective students on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 7:00-8:00 pm. For more info, check the flyer below.
Wash U Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host an evening for prospective students on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 7:00-8:00 pm. For more info, check the flyer below.
