STEP-UP Chattanooga

"STEP-UP is a good choice, and it's good that they allow young people to get internships." Anthony Nguyen, a junior was hired by Art120 for a paid internship after he completed STEP-UP Chattanooga career readiness training.

Applications are open for 2024-2025 STEP-UP Chattanooga! students: Apply early for work readiness training toward a paid summer internship!

https://bit.ly/STEPUPAPPLY2024
       

Lola Matheny is a  senior who loves music, the outdoors, and community service. She also completed STEP-UP career readiness training and was hired by seahorse_snacks for a paid internship.

Applications are open for 2024-2025 STEP-UP Chattanooga! students: Apply early for work readiness training toward a paid summer internship!

https://bit.ly/STEPUPAPPLY2024
       

The College and Career Success Team is so lucky to be part of as we get to work with some of the most talented, passionate, creative, hard working, and genuine colleagues who are fierce advocates of public education in Hamilton County.

While supports students, initiatives like identify and support new teacher talent, and assists teacher leaders in stretching their craft. The 35th Anniversary celebration was a milestone in the incredible work we have done, and an exciting page turn in the work that continues ahead!

Look at our Camp College alumna and STEP-UP Intern Lola featured in Student Spotlight! 🎶 💫

Meet Lola Matheny, a powerhouse of leadership and community spirit. From her role as band captain to her involvement in student government as class president, Lola’s journey at Lookout Valley Middle/High School is nothing short of inspiring. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gpmDtl

Join at Honor Role, our 35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, on September 5th, 2024, at the Westin Chattanooga. We'll celebrate dedicated and impactful public school educators who have shaped the future of countless students.

Click the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pefs-honor-role-35th-anniversary-celebration-dinner-tickets-899315405587

A friendly reminder from our friends
Get help completing your FAFSA! TN Promise recipients, your FAFSA is DUE August 1 or you lose your scholarship 😯
July 18, 4-7 pm (DAYTON)
July 25, 4-7 pm (Student Center 208)
July 29, 4-7 pm CST (KIMBALL)

⬇️ You will need the following information:
• Your Social Security Number
• Your A-Number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)
• Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable), net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• An FSA ID (account username and password) to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically
• If you are a dependent student, you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).
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Day 2 at Camp College 2024 was chock full of fun, fellowship, and facts!
1. 25th Anniversary Celebration and luncheon
2. Networking among Camp College students, alumni, faculty, founders, supporters, and guests.
3. Keynote Speaker Stacy Lightfoot reflected on Camp College's rich history of impacting students.
4. Camp College alumni often return as chaperones.
5. Thank you, sponsors and partners, for all you do to support Camp College!
6. Dr. Stephanie Young of @ gave a powerful master class about access to scholarships.
7.- 8. Camp College College Fair
9.-10. Great entertainment from students and faculty at the annual talent show.

Camp College 2024 is underway! Day 1 kicked off with a safe arrival, check-in, overview, and campus tours. We're fortunate to have Dr. Shawn Boyd speaking on branding yourself for college.

PEF congratulates Alex Rollins among the Class of 2024 college graduates who participated in our College and Career Success programs! Alex graduated with a B.S. in English: Secondary Education from Bryan College. The 2020 Hixson High alum earned his college degree summa cm laude and received the Mrs. E.B. Arnold Student Teacher Award for Secondary Education! Alex was a PEF STEP-UP Ambassador, and an Eichenthal Fellow through which he worked with Camp College, the Fab Institute, and Alex completed his student teaching at Meigs County High School. He plans on returning there this Fall as an English teacher after he passes the Praxis exams.
As a bonus, Alex got to graduate with his brother Andrew Rollins who earned a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies! Congrats to both of you!

Teachers make a difference in the lives of students, families, and the communities they serve. On this Teachers Day and throughout the week, take a moment to express gratitude to a teacher who impacted your life for the better!

The STEP-UP Chattanooga Leadership Conference is a FREE seminar designed to equip Hamilton County high school students with tools to boost leadership skills and professional growth. Join live breakout sessions with local professionals to discuss entering the work world and becoming leaders.

STUDENTS: JUST SCAN THE QR CODE OR GO TO THE STEP-UP 2024 Leadership Conference Registration link here https://forms.office.com/r/HRcWMYAXkz to register for the free event this Saturday, May 4 from 9am-12pm at UTC – College of Engineering Bldg. – Benwood Auditorium, 735 Vine Street, Chattanooga, 37402.