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.
Camp College
Camp College is a FREE 4-day, 3-night program designed for rising seniors (current juniors). Students will be exposed to a variety of college-related topics and learn first-hand from college admissions professionals and high school counselors. Campers will gain valuable skills and tools they can use to prepare for the college search, application, financing, and selection process. This year students will visit Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Missouri – Saint Louis, and Blackburn College.
Friday, May 11, 2018 is the application deadline for Camp College (July 10th – 13th). With only 40 – 50 spots available, this program typically fills up quickly.
Camp College is presented by the IACAC College Awareness and Preparation (CAP) Committee
For more information and to apply, visit the Camp College link!
Camp College is a FREE 4-day, 3-night program designed for rising seniors (current juniors). Students will be exposed to a variety of college-related topics and learn first-hand from college admissions professionals and high school counselors. Campers will gain valuable skills and tools they can use to prepare for the college search, application, financing, and selection process. This year students will visit Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Missouri – Saint Louis, and Blackburn College.
Friday, May 11, 2018 is the application deadline for Camp College (July 10th – 13th). With only 40 – 50 spots available, this program typically fills up quickly.
Camp College is presented by the IACAC College Awareness and Preparation (CAP) Committee
For more information and to apply, visit the Camp College link!
WeCode at SIUE
WeCode is an educational experience dedicated to introducing computer programming concepts to high school students across Illinois and Missouri. This is a unique event where students will be collaborating, problem solving, and building together. No coding experience? No problem, mentors will be with each team offering advice when needed. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and propel yourselves further into the tech world. Food will be provided to every participant for free! Apply today to save your spot! A limited number of applications will be accepted.
Apply by April 20th, or at the event. Souvenir t-shirts provided to those who apply by the 18th (while supply lasts)
WeCode is an educational experience dedicated to introducing computer programming concepts to high school students across Illinois and Missouri. This is a unique event where students will be collaborating, problem solving, and building together. No coding experience? No problem, mentors will be with each team offering advice when needed. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and propel yourselves further into the tech world. Food will be provided to every participant for free! Apply today to save your spot! A limited number of applications will be accepted.
Apply by April 20th, or at the event. Souvenir t-shirts provided to those who apply by the 18th (while supply lasts)
Political Internship Opportunities
Interested in politics....consider volunteering for the race for IL Governor. For more information about internship opportunities, visit the links below (Listed in alphabetical order). This a great way to see how the process works first hand.
Interested in politics....consider volunteering for the race for IL Governor. For more information about internship opportunities, visit the links below (Listed in alphabetical order). This a great way to see how the process works first hand.
Raging Rivers Employment Opportunity
Raging Rivers in Grafton, IL is hiring for summer positions in House and Grounds, Admissions, Food Service and Aquatics. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to be employed. More information online.
Application available below.
Raging Rivers in Grafton, IL is hiring for summer positions in House and Grounds, Admissions, Food Service and Aquatics. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to be employed. More information online.
Application available below.
Springfield FBI/Lewis & Clark Community College "Future Agents in Training" Academy
Sophomores and Juniors...are you interested in a career with the police, the FBI or forensics? The FBI-Springfield Division Office will be hosting a Future Agents In Training (FAIT) academy on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. The academy is free of charge and will take place June 20-21, 2018. This camp is designed for students entering their junior and senior years of high school. To gather more information about this unique opportunity, check out the flyer below!
Sophomores and Juniors...are you interested in a career with the police, the FBI or forensics? The FBI-Springfield Division Office will be hosting a Future Agents In Training (FAIT) academy on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. The academy is free of charge and will take place June 20-21, 2018. This camp is designed for students entering their junior and senior years of high school. To gather more information about this unique opportunity, check out the flyer below!
Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
As part of the Ag Invest program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has launched the 2018 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The Treasurer invites youth from across the state, ages 8-18, to start submitting their most innovative, scenic snapshot that depicts their vision of agriculture in our state. The contest winners will make their mark in the Midwest as they will be featured on the new marketing materials for the Ag Invest program, have lunch with Treasurer Frerichs, plus many other prizes.
For more information and to submit a photo, check the below link.
As part of the Ag Invest program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has launched the 2018 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The Treasurer invites youth from across the state, ages 8-18, to start submitting their most innovative, scenic snapshot that depicts their vision of agriculture in our state. The contest winners will make their mark in the Midwest as they will be featured on the new marketing materials for the Ag Invest program, have lunch with Treasurer Frerichs, plus many other prizes.
For more information and to submit a photo, check the below link.
Madison County Bar Association Internship Program 2018
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 4-June 29, 2018. Applications are due by April 13, 2018. For more information and for the application, visit the link below.
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 4-June 29, 2018. Applications are due by April 13, 2018. For more information and for the application, visit the link below.
SIUE Summer Theater Technician Program
SIUE has two summer opportunities for Theater Techs: Disney's Beauty and the Beast and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Interested students can view the link below for more information.
SIUE has two summer opportunities for Theater Techs: Disney's Beauty and the Beast and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Interested students can view the link below for more information.
Lewis & Clark Community College NURS 129 Course
NURS 129, is a job shadowing course for students interested in the field of nursing.
June 11-14th on the Godfrey Campus
For high school students in grades 9-12, this is a great way to decide whether a career in nursing is right for them. The LC nursing faculty will talk to students about what it means to be a nurse. Students will see a video and then go into the LC skills labs where they’ll get to practice different skills, i.e. starting IVs, taking blood pressures, listening to heart and lung sounds with the stethoscope (given to them by LC), and bandaging. We have a pizza party for them at the end of the day, too. The next 3 days they’ll go to one of the hospitals in the area and go to different areas within that hospital to observe what nurses actually do. Some students have had the opportunity to see surgeries, births, and other exciting things. Of course, it depends on what is happening at the hospital while they’re there.
Registration for the summer semester has already begun. Students can register for the course by calling the Enrollment Center at 618-468-2222. For more information, see the attached flyer.
NURS 129, is a job shadowing course for students interested in the field of nursing.
June 11-14th on the Godfrey Campus
For high school students in grades 9-12, this is a great way to decide whether a career in nursing is right for them. The LC nursing faculty will talk to students about what it means to be a nurse. Students will see a video and then go into the LC skills labs where they’ll get to practice different skills, i.e. starting IVs, taking blood pressures, listening to heart and lung sounds with the stethoscope (given to them by LC), and bandaging. We have a pizza party for them at the end of the day, too. The next 3 days they’ll go to one of the hospitals in the area and go to different areas within that hospital to observe what nurses actually do. Some students have had the opportunity to see surgeries, births, and other exciting things. Of course, it depends on what is happening at the hospital while they’re there.
Registration for the summer semester has already begun. Students can register for the course by calling the Enrollment Center at 618-468-2222. For more information, see the attached flyer.
Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCE)
Lewis and Clark Community College will host a college fair on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to visit with several different colleges and universities, proprietary schools, and the Armed Forces.
To see a list of participating institutions, see the link below.
Lewis and Clark Community College will host a college fair on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to visit with several different colleges and universities, proprietary schools, and the Armed Forces.
To see a list of participating institutions, see 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 2018 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.
2018 Saint Louis (Click the camp below for more information):
Camp Cardiac (July 16-20)
Camp Neuro (July 9-13)
Scholarship Application Deadline
Monday, April 2nd
Early Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, March 12th | $650*
Regular Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, April 23rd | $700*
*Includes daily lunch and course materials.
Open to all high school students (including Spring/Summer 2018 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.
2018 Saint Louis (Click the camp below for more information):
Camp Cardiac (July 16-20)
Camp Neuro (July 9-13)
Scholarship Application Deadline
Monday, April 2nd
Early Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, March 12th | $650*
Regular Standard Deadline & Tuition
Monday, April 23rd | $700*
*Includes daily lunch and course materials.
Lewis & Clark Community College Criminal Justice Open House
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting an upcoming event for high school students and their parents. On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6-8pm in Haskell Hall.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about the Criminal Justice Program and what it has to offer.
Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting an upcoming event for high school students and their parents. On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6-8pm in Haskell Hall.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about the Criminal Justice Program and what it has to offer.
Belleville AmeriCorps Camp Counselor
The Belleville AmeriCorps is looking for camp counselors for the summer day camps in Belleville. Students must be 17 years or older to apply. Students will supervise kids in grades K-6 with recreational activities and tutoring. The camp runs through all of June and most of July. For more information and to apply, see the SWIC site below.
The Belleville AmeriCorps is looking for camp counselors for the summer day camps in Belleville. Students must be 17 years or older to apply. Students will supervise kids in grades K-6 with recreational activities and tutoring. The camp runs through all of June and most of July. For more information and to apply, see the SWIC site below.
St Louis Metro East College Fair
SWIC will host a college fair on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 1:30-3:30 on their Belleville Campus. This is a great opportunity to visit with representatives from several colleges and universities.
For more information and to register, see the flyer below.
SWIC will host a college fair on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 1:30-3:30 on their Belleville Campus. This is a great opportunity to visit with representatives from several colleges and universities.
For more information and to register, see the flyer below.
Prima Pow-Wow
Prima Pow-Wow is an opportunity for young women ages 13-21 who are interested in hearing from successful area business women.
This is a forum to give young women an opportunity to interact with the area’s most successful women leaders. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Prima Pow-Wow is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sunset Hills Country Club, 2525 S. State Route 157. This event is limited to 200 seats and you can reserve a spot in advance. For more information, please see the attached article below!
Prima Pow-Wow is an opportunity for young women ages 13-21 who are interested in hearing from successful area business women.
This is a forum to give young women an opportunity to interact with the area’s most successful women leaders. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Prima Pow-Wow is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sunset Hills Country Club, 2525 S. State Route 157. This event is limited to 200 seats and you can reserve a spot in advance. For more information, please see the attached article below!
Ranken Night
At the Wood River Public Library we understand that not all students will go to a traditional 4 year university. Some students are better suited for a hands-on career. Because of that, we will be hosting a Ranken night here at the Wood River Public Library on February 12 at 6:00. Ranken will discuss scholarship options, scheduling campus tours, financial aid, placement testing and more.
There is no registration or costs for this informational night.
At the Wood River Public Library we understand that not all students will go to a traditional 4 year university. Some students are better suited for a hands-on career. Because of that, we will be hosting a Ranken night here at the Wood River Public Library on February 12 at 6:00. Ranken will discuss scholarship options, scheduling campus tours, financial aid, placement testing and more.
There is no registration or costs for this informational night.
Lewis & Clark Discover Day
Lewis and Clark Community College will be hosting Discover Day on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 11AM-1PM in the Commons. Discover Day is an opportunity to learn about becoming a Trailblazer, speak with financial aid and enrollment representatives, tour the campus, and experience student life while hanging out with current students. It’s an event your students and their families won’t want to miss!
Lewis and Clark Community College will be hosting Discover Day on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 11AM-1PM in the Commons. Discover Day is an opportunity to learn about becoming a Trailblazer, speak with financial aid and enrollment representatives, tour the campus, and experience student life while hanging out with current students. It’s an event your students and their families won’t want to miss!
ZAPS SAT Prep Seminar
Lewis & Clark Community College will host a prep course for the SAT through a company called ZAPS. This is a one-day seminar held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 for the cost of $89.99. This is not a credit bearing class and is not taught by LCCC faculty. CM does not endorse such programs. It is our goal to make you aware of such opportunities in the community.
Lewis & Clark Community College will host a prep course for the SAT through a company called ZAPS. This is a one-day seminar held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 for the cost of $89.99. This is not a credit bearing class and is not taught by LCCC faculty. CM does not endorse such programs. It is our goal to make you aware of such opportunities in the community.
SIUE Admission Presentation
The Wood River Public Library will host SIUE for a presentation on admissions to SIUE on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 PM. This is a great way to get all of your questions answered by our SIUE rep, Regiere Lovett. For more information, please see the flyer below!
The Wood River Public Library will host SIUE for a presentation on admissions to SIUE on Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 PM. This is a great way to get all of your questions answered by our SIUE rep, Regiere Lovett. For more information, please see the flyer below!
Washington University High School Summer Experiences
Washington University in St. Louis hosts a series of summer opportunities for high school students. To explore these offerings, check out the website linked below!
Washington University in St. Louis hosts a series of summer opportunities for high school students. To explore these offerings, check out the website linked below!
Lewis & Clark Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Mrs. Debbie Witsken, Program Coordinator for the OTA program at Lewis & Clark Community College, will be at CM on Wednesday, November 1 at 8:30AM to present to 11th and 12th grade students interested in a career in Occupational Therapy as well as the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at LC. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain the best information directly from the source. Interested students should see Ms. Diveley in the Counseling Office to secure a pass prior to the day of the visit.
Mrs. Debbie Witsken, Program Coordinator for the OTA program at Lewis & Clark Community College, will be at CM on Wednesday, November 1 at 8:30AM to present to 11th and 12th grade students interested in a career in Occupational Therapy as well as the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at LC. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain the best information directly from the source. Interested students should see Ms. Diveley in the Counseling Office to secure a pass prior to the day of the visit.
Who Works the River
Does the thought of working on the river excite you? If so, you may want to take a look at the different careers related to this field.
Each 1st Wednesday of the month "Who Works the River" will feature a river related career that will include a short interview with a person in that career.
For seniors who plan to work after high school instead of attend college, a "college visit day" could be used for the Who Works the River conference to be held on November 2, 2017. Please see your counselor if interested.
Does the thought of working on the river excite you? If so, you may want to take a look at the different careers related to this field.
Each 1st Wednesday of the month "Who Works the River" will feature a river related career that will include a short interview with a person in that career.
For seniors who plan to work after high school instead of attend college, a "college visit day" could be used for the Who Works the River conference to be held on November 2, 2017. Please see your counselor if interested.
Washington University Admissions Information Session
Wash U will host an admission session for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 7:00-8:00 PM. This would be a great way to get your questions answered by the Wash U experts! For more information, check the flyer below!
Wash U will host an admission session for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 7:00-8:00 PM. This would be a great way to get your questions answered by the Wash U experts! For more information, check the flyer below!
Lewis & Clark Community College Nursing Open House
The Nursing Program Open House will take place on Tuesday, November 7th, from 6-8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to gather information about how to get into the program, simulation lab/skills demonstrations, tours of our state-of-the-art building, transfer agreements for attaining a BSN, etc.
The Nursing Program Open House will take place on Tuesday, November 7th, from 6-8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to gather information about how to get into the program, simulation lab/skills demonstrations, tours of our state-of-the-art building, transfer agreements for attaining a BSN, etc.
SIUE Explore Academic Excellence Days (Several different Open House dates)
SIUE will host several open house experiences throughout the fall. This is a great way to gather information about many of the programs offered at SIUE. Pre-registration is recommended and is available at the link below. You can also view more information about each of the available departments. Once at the site, look under "Explore Days".
SIUE will host several open house experiences throughout the fall. This is a great way to gather information about many of the programs offered at SIUE. Pre-registration is recommended and is available at the link below. You can also view more information about each of the available departments. Once at the site, look under "Explore Days".
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 29, 2017.
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 29, 2017.
The University of Illinois, Chicago will host an open house for future nursing students on the Springfield campus. On Thursday, September 21 from 6:00-8:15 PM junior and senior students can hear about the BSN program at UIC. For more information and to RSVP, go to the link below!
The National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a National College Fair to be held at SLU in St. Louis on Sunday, October 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for sophomores, juniors (and some still undecided seniors) to meet with reps from a wide variety of colleges and universities. Interested students should pre-register at the link below.
Metro Construction Career Expo November 2, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (200 South Belt East, Belleville, IL)
Opportunity for students and parents to learn about careers in construction trades: wages, benefits, preparation. For more info, click the link below!
Opportunity for students and parents to learn about careers in construction trades: wages, benefits, preparation. For more info, click the link below!
SAIC Days 2017 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is hosting a local event on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis, MO from 12:00-3:00. This is a great opportunity for students to meet with faculty and admission counselors. Students are encouraged to bring their portfolios and/or documented artwork for discussions about preparing their portfolios for admission and merit scholarship consideration.
Registration is required!
Registration is required!
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.
