By Regina Childers

University of Georgia VetCAMP

The University of Georgia’s VetCAMP is scheduled for June 7-13, 2020, and is open to current 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students.  Although a lot of fun, the camp also helps students evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine.

 Cost is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction, and social activities.  The application is available on the UGA website and should be completed by Jan. 24^th.

FBINAA Youth Leadership Program

The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) hosts a Youth Leadership Program (YLP) for high school students at the FBI Academy for a week every summer.

 Qualifications for the program are as follows:

         ·     Be 14, 15, or 16 years old at the start date of the program.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

         ·       Demonstrate high academic standards and good citizenship.

 This year’s session begins June 18, 2020, with arrival at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., and will conclude on June 26, 2020, with departure from the same airport.

More information is available on the FBINAA website.

Individuals interested in attending the YLP should contact Lseiler@fbileeds.org for more information.

USC Upstate Academic Outreach Camp

 The University of South Carolina Upstate, BMW Manufacturing in Greer, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and American Credit Acceptance are teaming up for an Academic Outreach camp for rising seniors with demonstrated ability in math and science who are interested in a career in manufacturing, engineering, or health care.

 Students will experience real-world applications of math, statistics, and physics as well as practice in interpersonal, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.  The camp is scheduled for June 15–19 and June 22-26, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Students must attend both weeks.  There is no cost, but students must have transportation to each site (USC Upstate, USC Upstate’s George College of Business & Economics in downtown Spartanburg, and BMW.

For more information see your counselor or visit www.uscupstate.edu/aocamp.  Applications are due by March 1, 2020

Virginia Tech Black College Institute

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources - veterinarian, agricultural scientist, landscaper, botanist, farmer, surveyor, microbiologist, gardener, veterinarian assistant/technician

Architecture and Construction - carpenter, painter, heating & cooling technician, electrician, drafter, plumber, brick mason, interior designer, architect, construction & building inspector

A/V Technology and Communications - journalist, graphic designer, cinematographer, editor, director, fashion designer, actor, photographer, dancer, sound engineer, copywriter

Business Management and Administration - customer service representative, human resource manager, interpreter, legal secretary, receptionist, payroll clerk, bookkeeper

Education and Training - principal, school psychologist, media specialist, guidance counselor, speech therapist, teacher, coach, teacher assistant, child care worker

Finance - bank teller, insurance agent, budget analyst, economist, financial manager, accountant, auditor, stockbroker

Government and Public Administration - city manager, quality control inspector, court reporter, park ranger, hazardous waste manager, real estate appraiser, building inspector

Health Science - pharmacist, lab technologist, physical therapist, nutritionist, physician, dialysis technician, medical assistant, dental hygienist, nurse

Hospitality and Tourism - curator, health club manager, travel agent, hotel manager, food service manager, restaurant host/hostess, convention planner, bus driver, housekeeper

Human Services - psychologist, fitness trainer, social worker, vocational rehabilitation counselor, real estate manager, funeral director, fashion coordinator, cosmetologist

Information Technology - electronics technician, software designer, computer systems analyst, website designer, IT project manager, computer programmer, marketing manager

Manufacturing - ceramic engineer, laser technician, robotics technician, CAD tool & die maker, biomedical engineer technician, telecommunications repairer, welder

Marketing, Sales, and Service - marketing manager, advertising account executive, pharmaceutical sales representative, florist, wholesale buyer, merchandise displayer, stock clerk

Public Safety and Security - attorney, judge, parole officer, paralegal, fish & game warden, forensic scientist, FBI agent, private detective, firefighter, police officer

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - marine biologist, aerospace engineer, physicist, zoologist, oceanographer, mathematician, mechanical engineer

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics - air traffic controller, pilot, flight attendant, dispatcher, truck driver, sailor, small engine mechanic, automotive technician