Here are some great opportunities! I don't know all the details about all of them, but would love to help you learn more if you're interested in any of them!
Washington D.C. Youth Tour
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Applications can be found here, in Mrs. Martin's Office, or at Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative
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Visit D.C. for a week! Get to experience memorials, monuments, museums, and more in our nation's capital!
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As a former participant (summer of 2006), I can say this trip is an amazing
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once in a lifetime opportunity! I am still extremely grateful to the Rural Electric Co-ops who sponsor it.--Mrs. Martin
HOBY--Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
YBA-Youth Business Adventure
Intertribal Agriculture Council Membership & Youth Meeting in Las Vegas
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Open to Native American Youth enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe or tribal descendants living on Indian owned land and entering high school grades 9-12
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Travel scholarships will be given to the top essay submissions and include: Roundtrip airfare for youth and one chaperone, lodging accommodations at the Hard Rock Hotel & Resort, registration for both youth and chaperone to attend the Membership Meeting, per diem for meals & incidentals.
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You can find more information about this opportunity online, as well as a link to the online application form, at: indianaglink.com/youth.
The Native American Business Institute
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"The Native American Business Institute is a FREE week-long pre-college summer program for Native American high school students that will be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during the upcoming school year. Participants work with MSU admissions officers, college counselors, tribal community leaders, and corporate representatives in a seven-day “business boot-camp” that prepares students for the college and exposes them to numerous academic and professional opportunities." --Quoted from the NABI Website
Young Elected Legislative Leaders (YELL)
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"YELL brings young leaders together from across South Dakota at the state capitol for a mock legislative session with Democratic leaders and political insiders. Participants have the opportunity to draft bills to chart South Dakota’s future, debate with real South Dakota legislators, and develop leadership skills for college. It’s free – We will cover all costs for lodging, food, and travel!"
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College Horizons
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This is a program about for students to learn about the college application process where students can learn about a variety of colleges and universities
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Three sites participate and students attend for 6 days
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Enrolled American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian students (10th or 11th Grade) who maintain a 3.00 GPA
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Apply at www.collegehorizons.org/apply
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Deadline is early second semester
Quest Bridge--College Prep Scholars Program
South Dakota Teen Legislature
Boys State & Girls State
Muth Electric Job Shadowing
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Shadow a licensed Journeyworker Electrician for 4 hours and ask questions about the career. You may also work speak with Human Resources department about apprentice training programs, education requirements, job growth, wage information, benefits, etc.
South Dakota Youth Trooper Academy
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One week, expense paid, residential program for students interested in law enforcement or military service.
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a $500 scholarship is offered to the top recruit.
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Mrs. Martin can get you additional information if you're interested.
Indians Into Medicine Summer Institute Program (INMED SI)
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This is a 6 week academic program for 7th-12th graders. Students stay in college dorms ath the University of North Dakota while studying subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Math, and Communications.
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UND Link
SDSU Health Professions Career Camp
USD Healthcare Careers Camp
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This camp helps high school students pursue an interest in healthcare. Students are given hands on activities and are able to take field trips to health-care facilities and interact with health professionals. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to attend this 6 day camp.
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USD Link
Pathways Internships
National Farmworker Jobs Program
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for students who have worked on a farm or ranch any time in the last 2 years who are attending a technical school OR are in the last 2 years of college and need help with rent and/or the cost of living expenses
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Call Erin at (605) 494-3608
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See Mrs. Martin for paperwork
Crazy Horse Summer Program
Mike Rounds Academy Nominations
Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program
South Dakota Society for Range Management--South Dakota Range Camp
Four Bands Community Fund Internship
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YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR INTERNSHIPS
"Four Bands offers an internship program that gives high school students the chance to receive hands-on work experience, learn valuable skills, establish a regular pattern of saving, and purchase long-term assets. Youth Entrepreneur Interns contribute half of their earnings to a matched savings account, or Individual Development Account (IDA), in order to build an asset base and pattern of saving money. Participants can use their savings for higher education or starting a business"
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Click on the blue Four Bands Community Fund link above
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Click on "Services" on the left hand side
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You'll need to download the Customer Information Form that is toward the bottom of the page
If you know of other beneficial opportunities for our students, please let me know!
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