JOBS
Mesa Public Library
A new Career and Jobs Center is available at the Mesa Public Library, Main Branch. Called the “Maricopa Workforce Connections Young Adult Career Center” or just Workforce Center, it is in the basement of the Library.

PSAT/SAT PREP CLASSES
New Vistas Center of Education
Grade: 9 & 10
Registration: Mail in application with parent signature and fee ($335)
Deadline: May 31, 2012

SCHOLARSHIPS
National Association of Asian American Professionals
Grade: 12
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Arizona seniors of Asian American descent who will be attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college as a full-time student in the Fall may apply for the NAAAP Phoenix $500-$1000 scholarship towards tuition. Preference will be given to non-STEM majors (other than science, technology, engineering or math). Applications must be returned along with an essay by May 31st, 2012.

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Grades: 11-12
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Website: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending. If you have any questions, please direct them to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com or contact
Grant Parker, Assistant Director of HR Services, Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at:  scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
            
Essay Prompt:  What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?

FINANCIAL AID
ASU Loan Program
Doughtery Foundation Loans
Grade: 12
Deadline: None. Submit directly to ASU Financial Aid Office
This a PRIVATE loan program that offers a $2000 loan at 5% interest rate. It is NOT part of the Federal Student Loan program so it cannot be consolidated upon graduation.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

ASU College of Technology & Innovation
Summer Camp experiences are offered in June and July on the ASU Polytechnic Campus – Mesa. All are led by actual ASU faculty. Prices range from $150 to $600. Campers will engage all of their senses, working on projects in teams where they will be literally learning in motion. Register online at https://technology.asu.edu/ctiacademy

3 - 2 - 1 Lift Off (June 4 – June 8, 1pm – 4pm
STEAM Labs™ @ ASU: Engineering Design Camp (June 4 –8, 9am – 4pm) (July 16 –20, 9am – 4pm)
Video Game Design (June 4 –15, 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Poly CSI (June 4 –15, 9am – 4pm)
Renewable Energy (June 11 –15, 9am – 12pm)
Mobile App Creation (June 11 –15, 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Clash of the Robots (June 11 –15, 9am – 12pm)
WISE Career Choices for High School Girls (June 19, 10am – 3pm) (July 13, 10am – 3pm)

COLLEGES

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
All require ACCUPLACER testing (register online)
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Fall Classes Registration Deadline: August 6, 2012
Honors Program & Scholarships available

Gateway Community College
Registration: Continuous
Contact: Danel Ana Quintero, Recruiter Email: quintero@gatewaycc.edu
Emphasis on Medical Careers
Honors Program & Scholarships available

Phoenix College – Fall 2012 Courses
Classes Begin: August 18, 2012
Phone registration; 602-285-7777
Website: www.phoenixcollege.edu
Programs offered: Interior Design, Fashion Design, Food & Nutrition/Culinary Studies, Applied Technology, Child & Family Studies