Storefront Academy Alumni Connection

06/07/2017

Today is the day! The application is now available to attend a CUNY or SUNY school, TUITION FREE!

Apply Here: https://www.ny.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree-program-excelsior-scholarship

06/06/2017

Free Summer Programs
Senior Success Camp
Workshops, trips and individual advising to build college knowledge and develop personal college application success plans for senior year of high school.
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SAT Prep
Free summer SAT prep classes! ·
How to Sign Up: Contact Justin, [email protected]. If also interested in Senior Success camp, apply to that program and check “interested in SAT Prep.”

Tech Club – Intro to Tech Entrepreneurship
Learn how to make websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and what goes into launching a tech business. A partnership between The Door and the digital experts at The Knowledge House (see website)

LEAP Bridge to College
Post-secondary transition program for college-bound young people from particularly vulnerable populations. With a duel social-emotional and academic focus, students get ready for college writing, math, and project-based work and build skills in time and stress management, major and course selection, self-advocacy and financial management. ·
How to Sign Up: Contact Rakeesha Glover [email protected]. (No info sessions this week, will resume next week).

http://www.theknowledgehouse.org/apply/

06/06/2017

Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association's 2017 College Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors
Due Date: June 15, 2017
http://mmpcia.org/site/programs/annual-college-scholarships/

The MMPCIA $4,000 Scholarship Award began in 2009 as a way of honoring college-bound Harlem high school seniors who live in Greater Mount Morris Park/Central Harlem Community from 110th to 135th Streets between Morningside and Third Avenues.

05/25/2017

Are you having a hard time shopping for your graduate’s prom attire?

The UFT is having a FREE Prom Dress and Tuxedos event just in time for Prom Season. RSVP Required (See photo below)

Wednesday, May 31st ,2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Frederick Samuel Community Center,669 Malcolm X Blvd (143rd Street)

05/25/2017

Paid Internships (HS Students) @ Columbia University

Columbia University will hire seven paid interns to work in the Facilities Department and Operations Department this summer.

The internships are structured to support high school students from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone and the four southernmost zip codes in the Bronx. This internship is not only a great way for students to explore potential areas of career interest, it is also an important addition to their enhancing their college application. The application deadline is June 2. For more information, see attachment. To apply, go to: https:goo.gl/kXeVbf

04/28/2017

Columbia University Scholarship Alert!

Local Undergraduate + Elementary School Teachers, see attached photos below.

04/19/2017

College and High School Internship (unpaid)

Are you a college student looking for something fun to do this summer, or do you know someone who is? MoMath is now accepting applications for summer 2017 internships for current college students. Improve your interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, learn valuable job skills, plus have a great time meeting new and interesting people, including top members of the mathematical community. See more at

Internship website: momath.org/jobs/internships.

The Museum of Mathematics: Inspiring math exploration and discovery

04/19/2017

High School Student - Internship Alert! (Paid)

Columbia University Facilities and Operations is offering a number of paid summer internships for high school students living in the local community who are looking to gain real work experience before graduation. The paid internships begin on July 10, 2017 and end on August 18, 2017. Applicants must be 16 years old at the time of the start of the internship and will need to provide working papers.

Apply online: https://goo.gl/kXeVbf
Application due date: June 2, 2017.

04/07/2017

High School Students
SculptureCenter’s Public Process High School Summer Program
Application deadline: May 15, 2017

"Public Process is a free summer intensive program. School credit and community service hours are available to qualified students. All students accepted into the Public Process program will receive a MTA MetroCard to subsidize their travel expenses, along with a daily snack and writing materials."

http://sculpture-center.org/eventsEvent.htm?id=113812

Founded by artists in 1928, SculptureCenter is a not-for-profit arts institution dedicated to experimental and innovative developments in contemporary sculpture. SculptureCenter commissions new work and presents exhibits by emerging and established, national and international artists.

03/23/2017

FREE ! - New York National College Fair

Date:Sunday, March 26, 2017 11AM-4PM
Location: Jacob K. Convention Center (Hall 1B)
655 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001, 212-216-2000

Registration Information: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/new-york-college-fair/

03/21/2017

Rapper Dee-1 was on campus today, check out the video footage below.

03/20/2017

High School Girls - Power Play SuperSTARS Leadership Academy
Application Deadline: March 31

On behalf of PowerPlay NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to developing girls to become physically, emotionally and academically stronger, we're excited to share that the application for our SuperSTARS Leadership Academy is now live! PowerPlay NYC’s SuperSTARSLeadership Academy(SSLA) is a FREE year-long youth development program for High School girls!

The program will kick-off with a required 7-week summer intensive program. Our program offers:Health & Fitness, Professional Development: Internship & Mentorship Opportunities Fargo, College Readiness, Leadership Support.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:MTA MetroCard to cover transportation,
Earn community service hours for High School, Exciting trips to professional sports venues in NYC.

Application Available Here: http://www.powerplaynyc.org/