• Echo Reverb Summit 4/5

    • Family & Community Engagement Summit

      • 4/26/25 8 AM - 1 PM @ Southern School of Energy & Sustainability
      • Registration has opened for our upcoming 2025 Family & Community Engagement Summit. Families attending the summit will gain invaluable information about academic, social-emotional, and community resources and programs offered in DPS and the greater Durham community. Visit bit.ly/DPS-WS to view summit workshop sessions. There will be a vendor fair, sessions on social-emotional learning, and parent's rights, and interactive activities.
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    • The Triangle Volunteer and NonProfit Summer Leadership Programs now accepting applications

    • STEM Resource Fair 4/12 9 AM - 12 PM @ NCSU McKimmon Center

      • "Reach for the Stars! Be a Star!" STEM & Resource Fair is a groundbreaking event aimed at bridging the gap between students with disabilities and their promising futures in the dynamic world of STEM. This fair is uniquely designed to offer a platform for students with disabilities to explore the skills, abilities, and knowledge essential for thriving careers in STEM. By connecting with STEM professionals and engaging in hands-on experiences, students gain invaluable insights into a wide range of thrilling opportunities within the field. 
      • https://ncsciencefestival.org/events/reach-stars-be-star-stem-and-resource-fair-k-12-students-disabilities-family-and-friends

    • In-Person College Fair Spring 2025 season

      • A NACAC National College Fair is coming to your area! Charlotte, NC on March 22, 2025 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm 

        Sign up for free, view a list of participating colleges as well as the full fair schedule at nacacattend.org/fairs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with hundreds of colleges in one location. Attendees can also download the Attendee Mobile App that allows them to pull up a map of the fair, view colleges that best match their interests, take notes, and more – all at your fingertips! More info at nacacattend.org/fairs

    • Virtual College Fair Spring 2025 season 

      • Colleges and universities from the US and worldwide will be ready and waiting to talk with you at these upcoming NACAC Virtual College Fair

      • April Virtual College Fair
        Sunday, April 27, 2025
        1p.m. – 6p.m. ET

        Don’t miss these free, one-day events for high school students, transfer students, and families. Go to nacacattend.org/fairs to register for each program and to see the list of participating colleges. Then log in on any fair date to attend sessions, chat your questions, download informational resources, and demonstrate interest… all without leaving home. It’s a great way to connect with several colleges in a short amount of time to learn about majors, scholarships, and more.

    • 2025 Emergency Management Experience - Applications due April 21st

      • The 2025 NC Emergency Management Experience is a free program designed to expose students to the world of emergency management and public safety. The event will take place from June 23rd to June 27th at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh.
        Here are the key components of the event:
        • Learn about key emergency management and public safety jobs.
        • Explore careers through field trips within Durham, Wake, and Orange Counties.
        • Participate in a career fair and networking event.
        There is no cost for students to participate in the program. NC Emergency Management will provide breakfast, snacks, and lunch for participants; however, travel to and from the NC Emergency Operations Center will not be provided.
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    • Workshop: Quilting and Empowering Young Women

      • April 12th @ Lyons Park Community Center
      • African American young women ages 11-16
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    • Game Plan: College is excited to be hosting our first-ever Opportunity Fair at the Emily K Center!

      • This is a FREE college & career fair for high school students highlighting pathways through community college, trade school, military, and employment opportunities.

        This event is for ALL high school students and will feature short-term certificate and credential programs that students can earn after high school and entry-level opportunities with local employers. This is a weekend opportunity for families to join as well!


        When: Saturday, April 12, 2025

        Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

        Where: Emily K Center, 904 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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    • UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health Summer Internship

      • FRESH Outcomes – A one-week, in-person internship open to students of all high school grade levels. 
      • Horizons – An asynchronous online program designed specifically for high school seniors.

    • She's THAT Girl Conference May 3rd

      • The second annual ‘She’s THAT Girl’ Empowerment Conference is designed to create a space for middle and high school girls to be empowered through interactive breakout sessions that provide dialogue around topics that teen girls typically struggle with, including mental and emotional health, self-confidence, friendships, relationships, peer pressure, identity, etc. The goal of this conference is to facilitate an environment that encourages these girls to connect, learn, reflect, grow, and be empowered in their journey while reminding them that they are indeed THAT Girl!
      • Learn more about this conference, HERE!
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    • 2025 Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech

      • We are currently accepting applications for our two-week residential program designed for rising 11th and 12th graders passionate about STEM. Students will gain hands-on experience in biotechnology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy and receive a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion.
      🔗 Apply Here:  2025 Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech Application .

    • ECSU Blue Print March 22nd

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    • Morehead Planetarium & Science Center 

      • Camp Lead Counselors and Assistant Counselors spend the summer facilitating exciting, hands-on science activities with kids grades K-8 at Morehead Planetarium. Don’t worry if you don’t have a science background - we’ll teach you! We provide curricula, materials, and training. If you are passionate about science, education, or working with children, consider applying!

    • Naval Academy Summer Seminar

      • Application links to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar and Summer STEM programs are now "live." 
         
        Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers an opportunity for rising high school seniors to experience USNA for one week. Participants learn about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation's future leaders. 
         
        Naval Academy Summer Seminar:
        May 31 - June 5 
        June 7 - June 12
        June 14 - June 20

    • Hispanic Student Education Summit

    • Hank and Billye Suber Aaron Young Scholars Summer Research Institute

      • The Aaron Young Scholars Summer Research Institute is a program that provides high school students enrolled in Durham Public Schools (DPS) with training to enhance their writing, research, and presentation skills. The program is sponsored by the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University in partnership with Durham Public Schools (DPS). In keeping with the Samuel DuBois Cook Center’s central mission as a community of scholars engaged in the study of the causes and consequences of inequality, program participants explore curriculum related to the economic, social, and political dimensions of inequality.

      • Application & Deadline

        Application: Please submit using the Qualtrics form linked here.

        Deadline: March 31, 2025

        If you have any questions, please email Program Coordinator, Ms. Kennedy Ruff, at kennedy.ruff@duke.edu.

      • Programming: July 8 – July 25, 2025
      • Location: Duke University
      • Food: Breakfast and lunch are provided while on site.
      • Cost: Free.
      • Requirement: Aaron Young Scholars Summer Research Institute participants must be currently enrolled in Durham Public Schools and the ninth, tenth, or eleventh grade

    • The TeenLife Guide to Summer Programs

      • Why settle for an average summer when you can create something truly extraordinary? Our latest Guide to Summer Programs is your key to a season filled with discovery, growth, and endless possibilities.
        Whether you’re diving into virtual opportunities, pursuing your passions, or building a standout college application, this guide has everything you need. There’s something for everyone!

      • What's included?

         

        • How Pre-College Programs Benefit Teens
        • How Teens Can Boost Their Confidence This Summer 
        • The Benefits of Learning Another Language 
        • 130+ Summer Opportunities
        • ...and so much more!

    • College Jumpstart for Seniors

    • Magic of Science - Volunteer Opportunity

      • Magic of Science is a student-run nonprofit at the University of North Carolina  at Chapel Hill that aims to bring science to children in need of various backgrounds including children in homeless shelters, children from low-income areas, children with illnesses, etc. Volunteers will have the opportunity to directly interact with in-need children and engage in super fun science experiments! 
      • Register to volunteer here - https://www.magicofscience-stem.org/volunteer

    • Girls in Gear

      • Girls in Gear is looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all biking abilities and gender identities to lead our easy-to-follow curriculum for riders of all ages. Groups meet for 90 minutes once a week for eight weeks.
      • Coaching and Biking are not required. All coaches receive training.
      • Saturday from 9-10:30 at Creekside Elementary
      • Email info@girlsingear.org to get started
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    • NCICU Direct Admissions 

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    • YMCA Job Opportunity

      • We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including Afterschool Counselors, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Sports Positions, Kid Zone Attendants, and more! Students only need to be 16 or older to work.
        • Here’s why working at the Y is a win-win for students:
        • $75 Referral Bonus 💸
        • FREE Y Membership 🏊
        • Resume Building Experience 📝
        • FREE CPR & First Aid Training 🚑
        • FREE Lifeguard Certification for those interested in Aquatics 🏅
        • Fun with Friends 🎉
        • Learning New Skills like Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication 🤝
      • To apply, just head over to: www.ymcatriangle.org/jobs 

    • Credit By Demonstrated Mastery

      • Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) provides the opportunity for students in Durham to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning course credit through a demonstration of course material mastery without the requirement of a specific seat ­time. Students are required to complete a two-phase process in order to demonstrate command of the course material at a level that demonstrates a deep understanding of the content standards and the ability to apply his or her knowledge of the material.
         
        The process for CDM includes an online application, Phase I assessment, and Phase II artifact and/or performance assessment. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery at a superior level, 90% or greater, at both phases.

        Summer 2025 Testing Window

        Application window will open April 14th

        Applications can be submitted between April 14th and May 14th at 11:59 p.m.

        • Summer CDM Application will become active on April 14th.
        • Testing will occur between July 18 - 31 

               Note: Exact testing dates will be confirmed once the application window closes.

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