The Johnstown Branch of the NAACP is offering (2) $500 Scholarships to students actively involved in the community. If you are taking the initiative to make your community a better place, submit an essay telling your story. The essay must be 500 words, and you must include your name, address, phone number, email and grade. Completed essays should be submitted via mail to Johnstown Unit NAACP #2266 P.O. Box 1064 Johnstown, PA 15907 or email at naacpjohnstown@gmail.com
The deadline is April 15th!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Big J Scholarship
Any student that would like to apply for the Big J Scholarship that meets the criteria listed below should see Mr. Deater for an application. The application deadline is April 10th.
1. Student is a senior graduating in the year the award is given
2. Student participated in one or more Big J organizations
3. Student must have a 2.0 or better GPA
4. The Student plans to attend post-secondary education. This could
include any post secondary school: college, Trade School, Vo-Tech, etc.
5. The scholarship is payable only to the school, bookstore, or other
resource site necessary for the student’s education.
1. Student is a senior graduating in the year the award is given
2. Student participated in one or more Big J organizations
3. Student must have a 2.0 or better GPA
4. The Student plans to attend post-secondary education. This could
include any post secondary school: college, Trade School, Vo-Tech, etc.
5. The scholarship is payable only to the school, bookstore, or other
resource site necessary for the student’s education.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Cambria County Job Fair
The Cambria County Job Fair will take place on May 1, 2012 from 2:00-6:00pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Downtown Johnstown. For a listing of Employers, log on to http://www.jari.com/ and go to the Calendar of Events.
Need some help before meeting with employers?
Check out CareerLink's free workshops. Please call (814)533-2493 to register for workshops.
Job Application Tips- April 24th (1:00-2:00pm)
Resumes and Cover Letters- April 25th (1:00-3:00pm)
Interview Skills- April 26th (1:00-3:00pm)
Need some help before meeting with employers?
Check out CareerLink's free workshops. Please call (814)533-2493 to register for workshops.
Job Application Tips- April 24th (1:00-2:00pm)
Resumes and Cover Letters- April 25th (1:00-3:00pm)
Interview Skills- April 26th (1:00-3:00pm)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Faith in Community Award
The Faith in Community Award is presented to a member of the graduating class whose life of faith is exemplified by his or her willingness to give of his or her time, energy, and talents to benefit others. This is not an academic award. The award's cash value of $500 is given directly to the recipient with hopes that it will also benefit others. Students of any faith are invited to apply.
The deadline is April 25th.
Please see your Guidance Counselor to get an application.
The deadline is April 25th.
Please see your Guidance Counselor to get an application.
The New Driver Car Control Clinic
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Trauma Services Presents "The New Driver Car Control Clinic." The Nationally Acclaimed Clinic is coming to Johnstown.
Classroom Session - June 1
Behind the Wheel- June 2 0r 3
Tuition is $179 per parent-student team. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a $50 rebate.
Register by logging on to http://www.carcontrol.com/ and click the Johnstown, PA link.
For questions, contact Jami Zipf, Trauma Program Manager at 534-9045 or jzipf@conemaugh.org.
Classroom Session - June 1
Behind the Wheel- June 2 0r 3
Tuition is $179 per parent-student team. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a $50 rebate.
Register by logging on to http://www.carcontrol.com/ and click the Johnstown, PA link.
For questions, contact Jami Zipf, Trauma Program Manager at 534-9045 or jzipf@conemaugh.org.
Online College Fair
Are You Ready for the Online College Fair?
You can register for FREE at www.advanceweb.com/events and attend the college fair from anywhere you can get online. At this online college fair, you can:
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Chat with college admissions personnel
•
Get their questions answered in real time
•
View multimedia presentations for a closer look at different colleges
•
Gather information on degree programs and application requirements
•
Attend free sessions on college preparation
You can register for FREE at www.advanceweb.com/events and attend the college fair from anywhere you can get online. At this online college fair, you can:
•
Chat with college admissions personnel
•
Get their questions answered in real time
•
View multimedia presentations for a closer look at different colleges
•
Gather information on degree programs and application requirements
•
Attend free sessions on college preparation
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Penn Highlands Community College
Accelerated College Education (ACE)
2012-13 Timeline
ACTIVITY DUE DATE
High School Confirms ACE Course Schedule February 24, 201 (contact is necessary ONLY if requesting changes as to when a course is offered, change in instructor, or name of high school course)
ACE Application Opens for 2012-13 March 30, 2012
Student Registration Assistance (at high school) April and May 2012
Registration Deadline August 1, 2012
Tuition Payment Deadline September 14, 2012
Tuition Payment with $25 Late Fee September 21, 2012
2012-13 Timeline
ACTIVITY DUE DATE
High School Confirms ACE Course Schedule February 24, 201 (contact is necessary ONLY if requesting changes as to when a course is offered, change in instructor, or name of high school course)
ACE Application Opens for 2012-13 March 30, 2012
Student Registration Assistance (at high school) April and May 2012
Registration Deadline August 1, 2012
Tuition Payment Deadline September 14, 2012
Tuition Payment with $25 Late Fee September 21, 2012
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