DTE Summer Job Opportunties

DTE Company to accept applications for its Summer Student Employment
Program Feb. 13 thru Feb. 27. The program is an important part of DTE
Energy's efforts to develop future talent for our company. It provides
full-time, temporary employment opportunities for students who are
either college undergraduates or high school seniors who will attend
college in the fall.

Students wishing to apply for an internship must complete an
electronic Summer Student Questionnaire under Careers between Feb. 13
and Feb. 27.  No paper applications will be accepted. When a student
accepts an offer, he/she will receive instructions on how to complete
the application packet from the recruiter with a specified completion
date.

Applicants also should know:
The questionnaire will not be available prior to Feb. 13.  Students MUST provide a copy of their transcripts with their online questionnaire in order to be considered. Students must complete their own questionnaire.  Employee referrals are not required. Leaders may request the rehire of former students on the "Summer Student Employment Requisition" eForm.  Reporting relationships must not violate Policy EM18, Personal Relationships. Consistent with policy EM18, summer students should not be placed in an area where they are in a reporting relationship (either directly or indirectly) to employees with whom they have a familial relationship.

Students will be hired and participate in orientation on predetermined dates in May and June.

For more info, visit www.dteenergy.com

2013 Student-View Scholarship

The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors.  It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.

Student Insights will award the following prizes:
(Select your state below to apply)

• One (1) individual prize of a $4,000 scholarship.
• Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship.
• Nine (9) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each

 

DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2013.  Winners will be announced in May 2013.

Earn Money for College While Gaming

An Innovative Way to Learn and Earn Money for CollegeStudents who participate in the The Stock Market Game™ program learn more than investing. As they progress, they learn core academic concepts and skills that can help them succeed in the classroom — and in life.

Starting with a virtual cash account of $100,000, students strive to create the best-performing portfolio using a live trading simulation. The goal is to amass more assets in their account than any other participants. The online simulation is engaging, and the learning is a natural part of the experience.

This program is open to all 9th through 12th grade students and the registration deadline is February 15, 2013 at midnight.  The deadline is fast approaching, but it takes just minutes to register online. The trading begins February 19 and will end as of market close on April 26th, 2013 

Visit www.stocktoscholarship.com to register.

Scholarships

Good Morning EEVPA Students and Staff Listed below are several scholarships with deadlines beginning Friday, February 15, 2013 thru Thursday, February 28, 2013.  Please click on the links below to review and distribute to your high school seniors. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award Deadline: February 15 Award: $7,500 Applicants must be minority students. AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Award: $250 – $5,000 Applicants must write an autobiographical essay related to Alzheimer’s disease. ChairScholars National Scholarship Program Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 – $5,000 Applicants must be severely physically challenged. Best Buy Scholarship Program Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Richie’s Spirit Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 Applicants must have taken challenging courses during their high school career and demonstrated strong leadership roles within the community. Queer Foundation Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 Applicants must be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender or a friend/ally of someone who is. Chefs4Students.org Culinary Grant/Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Award: $1,000 Applicants must be majoring in a major related to the food industry. Google Lime Scholarship Program Deadline: February 18 Award: $5,000 – $10,000 Applicants must have a disability and be studying computer science or computer engineering. The Christophers’ Poster Contest Deadline: February 18 Award: $100 – $1,000 Applicants must create an original poster interpreting the theme, “You Can Make a Difference.” Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Deadline: February 20 Award: $5,000 Applicants must be vegetarians who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Optimist International Essay Contest Scholarships Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,500 Applicants must write an essay about how they can help their friends realize their value. 100 Black Men of America Future Leader Scholarship Program Deadline: February 28 Award: $1,000 – $2,000 Applicants must have completed at least 50 hours of active community service within the past year. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,000 – $25,000 Applicants must be majoring in a major related to engineering, technology, design, or business. Lowe’s Scholarship Deadline: February 28 Award: $2,500 Applicants must demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service, and/or work experience.

EEVPA Bulletin

Future Scientist Scholarship

Future Scientist Scholarship

The Darwin Larson Memorial Fund awards up to two $1,000 scholarships to Detroit Public Schools high school graduating seniors who have been accepted at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in physical or biological science. 

Eligibility:

·         Be a Detroit Public Schools graduating high school senior;

·         Plan to attend an accredited two- or four–year institution within the United States;

·         Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in physical or biological science;

·         Demonstrate community involvement;

·         Present evidence of financial need;

·         Be a United States citizen;

·         Have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a 3.2 grade point average in science classes; and

Application Components:

·         Submit two personal letters of recommendation: one from a science teacher and one from a mentor such as a teacher, counselor, coach, or community leader;

·         Personal statement, not to exceed two (2) pages, addressing

§  Future career aspirations;

§  Community activities; and

§  Economic need

·         High school transcript

How to apply:

Submit all application materials to:

Office of Guidance and Counseling

Attn: Science Scholars Scholarship Fund

3011 W. Grand Blvd., 9^th Floor Fisher Building

Detroit, MI 48202

Application Deadline:

Monday, April 1, 2013

Additional Questions and Assistance:

Contact your guidance counselor

Questions about this posting, please contact

Angela Hoston-Montgomery

angela.hoston@detroit12.org

MME/ACT Writing Rubric

Michigan Merit Exam (MME)
Persuasive Writing Rubric 

This resource can be used to self evaluate your writing styles and content.  The rubric is outlined in  detail on the State of MIchigan Website.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/MME_Persuasive_Writing_Rubric_174205_7.pdf