United Schools Network Alumni Services

Attention all high school seniors! The 2023-2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is now available to apply. This $20,000 scholarship is awarded to 150 students each year who serve as leaders and well-rounded individuals that make significant impacts on their school and community. Eligibility requirements and other resources are listed in the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 2, 2023, by 5 pm EST.

USN Alumni Services is always happy to help you navigate this and other opportunities for a successful future. Good luck!

Apply Here!: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf

Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CviXOebtAEv/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

The 2023-2024 #CokeScholars application is OPEN! High school seniors, apply through October 2, 2023, at 5pm Eastern for one of 150 $20,000 college scholarships at Cokeurl.com/Apply2023! (Link is also in our bio!)

We are so excited to be hosting our annual High School Success Workshop for the 2023-2024 school year! We will be diving into topics such as graduation requirements, GPA calculations, and many more! For those that would be interested in events such as this and other related items, please feel free to check your inbox for upcoming events or sign up for our Alumni Services Newsletter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwnezFfeCR7t-ZbhEA6jDkrjnjLsyoKLHutlKHWZKcKxPgg/viewform

Excited to see you all soon!

We're so incredibly grateful to our volunteers this past summer who have helped us prep our schools for the upcoming school-year! Some of whom are USN alums themselves! We are proud to say that we can continue to see familiar faces around our campuses even after students have graduated. If you are ever interested in being a volunteer, please reach out and we'll mark your info down for any upcoming volunteer events!

We’re so happy to announce new members to our Alumni Services team! Ciana and Carlia are readily available to help USN graduates with whichever path of life they’re on. Reach out to them at any time!

Our May Newsletter is coming out soon! Want to make sure you get that newsletter as soon as it drops and get on the list for our future newsletters? Sign up using the link below!

Sign Up for Alumni Services Newsletters Get monthly newsletters from Alumni Services. Newsletters include information on events, workshops, scholarships, colleges, and careers.

Last chance to fill out our Senior Check-Out Form! Click the link below to fill out the form and let us know what you’ll be up to after graduation (and so we can know if you want a graduation gift)!

Senior Check-Out Form Please complete this form so Alumni Services knows how to best contact you after you graduate and to keep providing you support! Thank you!

If you haven’t filled out our Senior Check-Out Form, there’s still time! Click the link below to fill out the form and let us know what you’ll be up to after graduation (and so we can know if you want a graduation gift)!

Senior Check-Out Form Please complete this form so Alumni Services knows how to best contact you after you graduate and to keep providing you support! Thank you!

Looking for summer opportunities still? Here’s a few that we’ve found around Columbus!

Central Ohio Leadership Academy
Program Dates: July 24th - July 29th
Application Deadline: May 19th
Age Group: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Program Description: The Central Ohio Leadership Academy (COLA) is a high-impact leadership development experience designed for rising high school junior and senior student leaders throughout Central Ohio. The objective of COLA is to create life-changing experiences for our community’s young leaders, develop their leadership skills, and enable them to work with others, lead with purpose, and make positive changes in their schools and communities.
Cost: $0
For More Information: https://www.leadershipcolumbus.org/central-ohio-leadership-academy/

Franklin Park Conservatory - Teen Corps
Program Dates: June 12th - August 15th
Application Deadline: May 5th at midnight
Age Group: 15 - 18 year olds
Program Description: While working in a community garden to grow produce and then sell it through their own stand at the Conservatory’s Farmers Market, teens learn about horticulture, the environment, health and nutrition, entrepreneurship, communication and self-reliance. Participating teens also receive a stipend.
Cost: $0
For More Information: https://www.fpconservatory.org/education-programs/outreach-programs/teen-corps/

CCAD - Pre College Art Experience
Program Dates: July 9th - July 29th
Application Deadline: June 1st (May 31st at 11:59pm)
Age Group: Rising 10th - 12th Graders
Program Description: CCAD’s College Preview will allow emerging artists and designers to experience college level instruction in the morning and professional development, collaborative workshops and electives taught by practicing artists in the afternoon.
Cost: Cost is $3,350 plus $250 registration fee.Includes three college credits, three weeks of on-campus residence, all meals, all required supplies, mentored portfolio development, and one-on-one admissions counseling. Scholarships are available.
For More Information: https://www.ccad.edu/college-preview

ARTSWAY - Columbus Summer Tech Youth Mural Program
Program Dates: 10 Sessions + Final event
Application Deadline: July 8th at 6:00pm
Age Group: High School students living in Columbus
Program Description: Calling all Columbus artists, grades 9-12, who are ready to level up their skills, paint BIG, and bring a wall to life under the instruction of local artists — this ten-session, immersive, STEAM-based arts program is for YOU! This program is available at no cost thanks to funding from the City of Columbus and in partnership with Smart Columbus. Students who complete the program and submit the required paperwork will be compensated with a $200 stipend for their work!
Cost: $0
For More Information: https://www.artswaycolumbus.org/faqs

If you have any questions or want help applying to any of these programs, reach out to us!

Seniors- As we get closer to graduation, we want to hear an update from you and get ready to celebrate your achievements! Please fill out our Senior Check-Out Form so we can get an update (and to let us know if you want a graduation gift)!

Senior Check-Out Form Please complete this form so Alumni Services knows how to best contact you after you graduate and to keep providing you support! Thank you!

We just released our March Newsletter! It’s full of community events, opportunities for the summer, and more! Wanna check it out- it’s linked below! And, if you want to sign up to receive our newsletters when they come out, fill out our newsletter form!

March Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0eaaa228cab7/august-usn-alumni-newsletter-13840515

Newsletter Form: https://forms.gle/TN58UMdLhBa6WrQk7

March USN Alumni Newsletter We've already made it to the end of Quarter 3! It feels like the year is flying by, and, very soon, we'll be celebrating graduation and welcoming in the next class of alumni! Since we're getting closer to summer, check out some cool summer opportunities that we've featured below!

Starting to do your summer break planning? Visit our Summer Skills doc below to check out some cool programs happening around Columbus this summer!

Post-Secondary Pathways Handouts - Summer Camps.pdf

There’s just one week left to register for our Apprenticeship Info Session on March 23rd! Join us from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at CCA Dana for an evening of learning about how to get involved in an apprenticeship and what to expect while pursuing a trade, networking and connection opportunities with some professionals in the industry (including electricians, HVAC, and carpenters), and dinner! You may even be hired while at the event!

For more information and to sign up:

Information Session on Apprenticeships (get paid to learn a trade). Are you interested in learning a trade while you get paid? Do you want to learn more about apprenticeships and connect with companies that are hiring apprentices? Join us for an information session at CCA-Dana Ave. Please complete this form to sign up. The event will be on March 23rd from 5:00pm - 7...