WHS ENRICHMENT NEWSLETTER

Check out all the information and news for this school year! Make sure to look into all the clubs, activities, and important events happening. Reach out to your counselor for any help you may need! We are here for you!

CreatorsCircle is sponsoring a 6-week online summer fellowship program for high school students who are interested in exploring impact-focused career paths while gaining practical college and career preparedness skills.

This learning opportunity will provide students with the following:

· Tailored 1:1 mentorship

· A high level exploration of sustainability and social impact career pathways

· Knowledge and implementation of practical college and career preparedness skills

· The opportunity to attend future in-person workshops at professional impact conferences

As an update from previous years, this year we have partnered with industry-leading organizations to provide a virtual mini-internship experience as part of our program, during which students will gain in-depth knowledge about careers in the sustainable finance, carbon accounting and climate health sectors. In addition, this year fellows who successfully complete our program will become eligible to receive up to $2,000 in funding to complete a self-designed community impact project during the 2025-2026 academic year. Plus, students who successfully complete our program will automatically be invited to attend future in-person workshops at professional business conferences in San Diego and San Francisco this October 2025.

Current high school students involved in their school’s newspaper, yearbook, environment or social justice clubs, ASB or AV/tech clubs are encouraged to apply! Please reach out if you have any questions. Interested candidates may submit their resume and a brief cover letter to: https://bit.ly/creatorscircle-2025-summer-fellowship. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2025. More info is attached.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated college and high school students to apply for our local internship provided through our campaign from now to June. This internship program is open to all students, providing a unique opportunity to experience the dynamics of political campaigns, irrespective of any individual's personal political affiliations. Our goal is to foster an educational environment where students can learn and grow while contributing to the democratic process.

This internship offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance a student's academic and professional journey, including:

• Letter of Recommendation

• Volunteer Hours

• Strengthen College Applications

• Build Your Resume

• Meet Elected Officials

• Enhance Leadership & Communication Skills

Our internship program has already received active participation from high school students across San Diego County, thanks to local educators like you. I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider sharing this opportunity with your students. They can find more details and the application link by scanning the QR code on the flyer. (link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiFfk6mYkp_MCr3EwOnYa0KMfJIIFBd20V_7U9rgcC2Z5odw/viewform?usp=header)

Camp-1 Dates: June 23 - 27 | Camp-2 Dates: July 14 - 18

Cyber-AI @ USD 2025 is an immersive, five-day summer program designed to introduce high & Middle school students to the evolving world of cybersecurity, where artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and defense strategies. This hands-on program blends foundational cybersecurity principles with AI-powered solutions, allowing students to engage in cutting-edge simulations, interactive labs, and real-world problem-solving. Participants will build and secure virtual environments, explore AI-driven threat detection and response, and gain insights into the future of Cyber-AI engineering. Designed for college-bound 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, this program empowers the next generation of innovators with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the rapidly changing digital security landscape."

PROGRAM FEATURES
• Timely lectures and coursework.
• Formal instruction from USD faculty and industry experts.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity and AI tools.
• Daily lunch is included
• Meet in person on the USD campus.

PROGRAM TOPICS
Mon: Virtual Machines - Cybersecurity Principles - Artificial Intelligence Principles - Kali Linux Basics.
Tues: Networking/Network Mapping - Threats & Exploits - Vulnerability Scanning - Introduction to AI Tools.
Wed: Cryptography/Access Control - Understanding Cyber Attacks - AI Based Reconnaissance Tools - Metasploit Framework.
Thurs: Password Cracking - Wireshark Tool - IDS-IPS/Auditing - Learning to Code with AI - Begin AI Software Project.
Fri: Compliance - AI Application Development - Incident Response Using New App - AI Based Forensics.

Tuition: $525 Includes instruction, materials, certificates of completion and lab fees. There are two, day-camp dates offered Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

For more information please contact: cybercenter@sandiego.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon at Cyber AI @ USD!

Landmark College offers summer programs to assist a wide range of students with learning differences, including high school students, graduating high school seniors, and students enrolled at colleges around the country. Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Executive Function Challenges.

STUDENTS: APPLY FOR MISSION TRAILS’ FREE ECO AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation invites teens to apply for the Summer 2025 Eco Ambassadors cohort. The free program was created for high school students interested in nature, the outdoors, and environmental studies. The Summer 2025 session will take place for one week from June 16-20. Apply by April 13!

Eco Ambassadors Program Application Form

Want to hear from past participants? Check out this article: Inside Eco Ambassadors: Mission Trails’ Teen Program

5th year of our Summer Exploration program, a unique residential, pre-college opportunity for rising juniors, seniors, and graduating high school students to earn two college credits. The program runs July 7-19, 2025.

Program Highlights:

• Build meaningful connections
• Get a taste of college
• Engage with world-class faculty
• Live on campus for two weeks and/or be in the field
• Explore the beautiful landscapes and communities around Missoula

Applications are open until April 30, 2025. For more information about the program, including costs, four courses offered, and the application process, please visit our program website.

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