Hold onto your lab coats! Jana Lage, scientist and science fair judge, will share useful science fair tips Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4:30-5:30 at the Loussac Library. Get inspired to make your best-ever science fair project. Learn about the scientific method and take the first step toward a world of opportunities in science.
This event is FREE!
Alaska Injury Prevention Center would like to invite you and your teen organization to participate in the 5th Annual Raise Your Voice youth created media project!
Raise Your Voice 2014 is an opportunity for five teen groups to earn $500 for their organization as they create alcohol prevention messages to share with their peers. By creating media with a prevention message, teen organizations can have a positive impact on their peer culture. AIPC will work closely with each student group to guide them through the message creating process.
If your club or youth group would like to apply, visit http://alaskainjurypreventioncenter.org/teens/raise-your-voice/entry/
Hurry! The deadline is Monday, January 13!
Attention Alaska Native and American Indian juniors and seniors — You are invited to the Title VII College & Career Fair Saturday, Jan 11 at the ASD Education Center from noon-5 p.m. There will be info about colleges and internships, as well as help with FAFSA and scholarships.
For more information, visit http://www.asdk12.org/depts/inded/events/CollegeCareerFair.pdf
Hey Alaska girls! Apply for the 2014 Girls on Ice and you could be one of nine lucky young women to traverse the Alaska Range for 12 days this summer!
Participants experience everything from hiking through alpine meadows to spotting caribou on the mountain slopes to traveling across snow-covered glacier ice, all while taking advantage of Alaska’s long summer days!
Girls on Ice is looking for a team of Alaska and Pacific Northwest girls representing many different lifestyles, cultures and levels of outdoor experience.
To apply, visit http://www.girlsonice.org.
The deadline to apply is January 31!
Get to know more about Alaska Teen Media Institute and Spirit of Youth Friday, Jan 10 at their open house. Learn about their programs, meet the staff, have some snacks and get a tour of the studio from 5-7 p.m. at 203 W. 15th Avenue, suite 105 (The Norway Building on C Street and 15th).
We hope to see you there!
Interested in creating your own website? The Alaska Drupal Users Group is hosting a FREE introduction to website creation Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at 911 W 8th Ave. Even if you’ve never built your own website, you’ll learn how to quickly and easily build your own amazing and mobile ready business or blog site.
For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Alaska-Drupal-Users-Group/events/152091342/
Calling all juniors and seniors interested in a great summer job! The Alaska Railroad Tour Guide Training program is an after-school course held at King Career Center. Participants get an Alaska Studies credit and have the chance to work as a tour guide over the summer. The deadline to apply is Dec. 20!
Follow this link to apply: http://www.asdk12.org/schools/kcc/pages/images/2013-14_ARR-Tour-Guide-Appl.pdf
If you love the outdoors and are between the ages of 17 and 20 you can apply to be a youth crew member the Alaska Service Corps youth program. Crew members complete conservation projects, recreational development projects and safety improvements on public lands throughout the state.
The Alaska Service Corps Youth Program empowers individuals to foster personal and professional development through hands-on learning in Alaska.
This is a summer position based in Juneau where students earn $1,468 in educational funds and a $900-a-month living stipend.
For more information, visit http://www.servealaska.org/current-openings/americorps-positions-with-the-alaska-service-corps/
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Dance the Friday, December 20th in-service day away with some of Anchorage’s most renowned instructors at Studio Pulse!
This fun, day-long dance retreat is open to teens and adults ages 13+. Three years prior dance experience recommended. A great outlet to get away and focus on the art of dance!
Advance registration is $45 and includes four classes, a filling lunch, and swag.
For more information, visit http://www.studiopulseak.com/ or e-mail StudioPulseAK@gmail.com
Attention Anchorage School District Alaska Native and American Indian high school students:
Applications are now being accepted for Pugigtut II – Smart People (Project P) spring 2014 online courses.
Courses being offered: English 9/I, 10 & 11, US & World History, Alaska Studies, Algebra I & Geometry, Biology and LPF & Health. Students can take courses for credit recovery or “first attempt.” Laptops and internet keys are available for students. Puqigtut II has smart sessions where students get face time with project coordinators and teachers. Check it out at http://www.tiny.cc/puqigtut or find them on the ASD website by searching “smart people.” See if Puqigtut II is right for you!
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