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OPPORTUNITIES
College Visit Days
(also see College
Info)
Colleges (Universities-Tech
Schools) host preview days for students to come to
campus and learn more about what that institution
offers. Check with the counseling office or the school's
website to register for a preview day or to set up a
individual tour.
Technical School Events
Technical schools often
host events for prospective students to get a first hand
look at the program they are interested in applying for.
Below is a limited list - check with the school to see
what is offered for the program you are interested in!
Camps/Programs
There are endless opportunities
for young people to experience career options first
hand. Some programs provide a glimpse into careers
others build on skills such as leadership. This list
highlights just a few of the opportunities that are out
there.
| Name |
Date |
Description |
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SCRUBS CAMPS |
throughout the
year |
Provides high school students
a glimpse into various medical careers |
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SD Legislative Page Program |
DUE DATE:
November |
Pages will spend about a week
in Pierre assisting legislators. |
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Girls
State |
DUE DATE: April
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Week intensive training in
citizenship and government. |
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Boys State |
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Week intensive training in
citizenship and government. |
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Youth Business
Adventure |
DUE DATE: END of
Feb |
Help students better
understand private enterprise and how businesses
operate |
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HOBY
Leadership Conference |
DUE DATE: November |
Leadership seminar designed
to promote global citizenship and volunteerism.
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Rural Electric Youth Tour |
DUE DATE: Mar. 20,
2013 |
Opportunity to spend seven
days in Washington D.C. seeing the sites,
learning a lot, and job shadowing in
Congressional Offices. |
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Health Professionals Career Camp |
Register by:
April 15th |
Camp aimed at informing,
educating, and inspiring students about the many
careers available in the health professions.
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SDSM&T Camps |
No registration
date at this time |
Camps running through June
and July for high school students covering
topics such as Robotics, Mining/Explosives,
Chemical Engineering, Paleontology, ect... |
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SD Rural Electric Youth Excursion |
DUE DATE: May 20,
2013 |
3 day event geared to help
students learn more about electric cooperatives.
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Out
of State Opportunities:
Washington
University/St. Louis
Casper College Fire Science Workshop - March 16th
2013
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