High School Youth Job Opportunity!!! Apply NOW!

Student Job Opportunity


Are you a high school student looking for a summer job? Do you like working with computers? Do you enjoy talking to people?

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is looking to hire an Office Support Clerk.

When does this job start? This job starts on May 29, 2012.

How many hours per week will I work? During the summer you will work 40 hours per week, from 8 AM until 5 PM on Monday through Friday.

How much money will I earn? This job will earn you about $12 per hour.

How long will this job last? This job will last throughout your summer break and has the possibility to be extended for up to 1 year. That means if you like the job you may be able to continue to work here after school next year.

What will I be doing at work? This position is designed to support Bering Land Bridge’s administration technician and superintendent. You will be working on the computer to develop documents, maintain files, and record information. You will answer and direct telephone calls. You will assist staff in working at the Visitor Center desk. You may assist staff with Junior Ranger programs and other events. There is a possibility of going to Serpentine Hot Springs on a work trip.

What are the qualifications for this job? Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applicants must be enrolled in a school next fall. Applicants must have knowledge of common clerical practices and procedures (like grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and required formats) used in the preparation of documents. Applicants must have knowledge of office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

How do I apply? Send or bring in:


1. A resume with applicable work experience and/or education. Make sure you account for all work experience. When listing dates worked be specific with start and end dates.


2. An official copy of your transcripts.


3. A signed letter of enrollment on school letterhead indicating your enrollment for the years before and after the summer season.


Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

P.O. Box 220

Nome, AK 99762

Our office is located on the first floor of the Sitnasuak Building on Front St.

Any questions please contact Amanda Evans or Alison Carlyle at (907) 443-2522 or 1-800-471-2352.

APPLY BY FEBRUARY 29, 2012!

Alaska State Fair to Award $6,500 in Scholarships!

GET CASH FOR COLLEGE!!!

Attention, Alaska junior and senior high school students!

The Alaska State Fair wants to help.

WHO: All Alaska junior and senior high school students who plan to attend college or vocational school are eligible to apply.

WHAT: A total of $6,500 in scholarships will be awarded, including $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place. The fair will also award up to four $500 honorable mention scholarships or increase the award amounts for the first, second, or third place recipients, the recipients will be announced on May 1, 2012.

WHEN: Act fast - the application deadline is 4 P.M. on Friday, April 20, 2012!

WHERE: Mail or hand deliver your application to the Alaska State Fair, 2075 Glenn Hwy., Palmer, Alaska 99645

SCHOLARSHIP PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

1. Cover Letter including your name, address, phone and email, school name and phone, counselor's name, and the name of the college or vacational school you plan to attend.
2. Extracurricular resume including interests, clubs, community service and/or employment
3. Letter of recommendation
4. A photo that may be used for publicity purposes
5. Written essay (1,000 words or less) OR a creative project (audio, video, performance arts, visual arts, business plan, social media campaign, arts and crafts, photography, etc.)

Your essay or creative project should address one of the following topics:

• How should the Fair grow to serve ALL of Alaska?
• How can the Fair showcase Alaska agriculture in future fairs?
• How would you use a 12-foot by 12-foot booth space at the Fair to educate or entertain the public, raise awareness of issues, or sell goods or services?

MORE INFO: Talk to your school counselor or contact the Alaska State Fair at 907-746-7164 or marketing@alaskastatefair.org

Don't miss out on big bucks for college! Submit your scholarship application by April 20th!

First Alaskans Institute, leadership development, Summer Internship Program

http://www.firstalaskans.org/index.cfm?section=leadership-development&page=Summer-Internship-Program

The First Alaskans Institute objective is to help develop Alaska Native leaders who contribute to the Native community by participating in boards and commissions, service projects, networking with leaders and engaging in the decision making process for issues that are crucial to the advancement of Alaska Natives as well as developing a cohort/network for career enhancement.

First Alaskans helps to develop a cadre of Alaska Native leaders by helping our people understand their own histories and traditions, bringing awareness of current and emerging issues, and to provide practical experiences for them to draw from. Internship placements can be in both urban and rural Alaska.

During the 10-week internship, interns participate in discussions on relevant topics that:

•Help interns understand the qualities, characteristics, traits, choices and actions of effective Native leaders;

•Discuss political, economic, education and social issues and their historical impacts on Native people, politics, and leaders;

•Help interns understand their own personality traits, their personal interactions and choices, and provide some practical tools for effective planning and decision-making;

•Train interns in successful management practices for organizations (finance, human resources, communications, planning, board-staff relationships, public relations, politics, etc.);

•Train interns in the processes of policy formation at various levels of government;

•Present and discuss current issues in the context of Native cultural values;

•Familiarize interns with methods and institutions of community service (e.g., volunteering, educational mentoring, child-care and development, Elder care, etc.)

If you would like more information about the summer internship contact us at info@firstalaskans.org or call

907-677-1700



APPLY for CNA TRAINING-DEALINE MARCH 23RD

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA)

Now Accepting Applications for our 2012 Summer Programs

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is an intensive, two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment.

For Students in 7th - 12th Grade!!!

ASRA - June 18 - 29, 2012

Day program - 7th - 12th grade

ASRA - July 16 - 27, 2012

Residential - 9th - 12th grade

The deadline for applications is February 29, 2012

Visit ASRA's Website at

http://www.uaf.edu/asra

Contact: Jeff Drake, Director

Phone: 907-474-7077

Summer Research with NIDA Program!

Summer Research with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) encourages students from groups underrepresented in the sciences to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research.

Through the program, high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented groups are introduced to the exciting field of substance abuse and addiction research via research placements with some of our most distinguished scientists.

Students work with leading investigators for 8-10 weeks during the summer. The experience may include formal courses, participation in meetings, data collection, data analysis, interviewing, laboratory experiments, manuscript preparation, library research, literary reviews, and much more!

Applicants must:
Be at least 15 years old
Citizens of the US
Currently enrolled in high school or college
In good standing
****Applicants under 18 can only be placed at research sites within daily commuting distance of their home

APPLICATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT NIDA BY JANUARY 17, 2012

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Tamara Willis, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Contractor, Research Analyst
301-443-0441
willistd@nida.nih.gov