Summer Youth Employment Orientation 2015

There will be a mandatory Summer Youth Employment Orientation this month before work begins in July.

There will be two dates available to choose from. You do not need to attend both dates, only one is fine.

Orientation Dates:

Thursday, June 18th, 2015 from 2 PM until 6:30 PM

                                   OR

Friday, June 19th, 2015 from 2 PM until 6:30 PM


Everyone who will be working this summer must attend orientation! This orientation must be completed before you work in July. If you're not going to work, you must come either on Thursday, June 18th or Friday, June 19th in the morning (10 AM to 1:30 PM) and provide a valid reason as to why you will not work during the summer. You do not need to stay throughout the whole orientation process.


If you have any questions, please ask Mayra or Estefany!

June 2015 Movie Night

On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 will be Movie Night at HANAC! It will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There will be drinks and food available to munch on. 

Please come as it will be our last major fun event before the program ends this month! We hope to see all of you there!

Important Documentations

As the school year is coming to a close, HANAC does need some documents from you all to update your files before summer begins! Estefany and Mayra are asking different for documents, depending if you are a junior or senior.


Please make sure to give in all the documents by Friday, June 26th! It is the last day of school as well as the last day of the HANAC ISY Program.


       JUNIORS:

       • School Transcript

       • June Report Card

       • School Schedule

       • School ID

SENIORS:

• Diploma 

• College Acceptance Letter

• School Transcript

• June Report Card

• College Schedule

• School ID  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of the Year Graduation Celebration

Come join us at our End of the Year Graduation Celebration picnic party! We are going to celebrate another successful school year as well as congratulate our fellow graduating seniors of the Class of 2015.

Have a great time relaxing on the lawn, eating food and playing some games with your fellow friends!

Please remember to bring either a blanket or towel for seating and wear appropriate clothing as there will be water games involved.

Anyone attending this event must have their permission slip signed. If you are 18 and over, you may sign it yourself. If you are under 18, your parent must sign the permission slip. You may not attend this event unless you have handed in the permission slip! Ask Estefany or Mayra for one or
check your email to download the form!

Where: Astoria Park

When: Friday, June 12th, 2015

Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

We hope to see you all there! 

Youth Council Meeting: June 2015

Our last Youth Council Meeting will be held on Friday, June 5th at 4:30 PM. Attendance is mandatory so please come. 

Thank you and we hope to see you there! 

AIDS Walk New York 2015

On Sunday, May 17th, HANAC In-School Youth had participated in the 30th annual AIDS Walk New York 2015 at Central Park. An approximate of 30,000 people in New York City had walked for this incredible event. For HANAC ISY, it was our very first time walking for the annual AIDS walk under our team name: HANAC Super Stars! While we were all tired by the end, sitting down in the freshly cut grass that is Central Park while writing our reflection was worth it.

We all walked to help raise awareness of AIDS and HIV and contributed funding for this great cause! From the official AIDS Walk website, New Yorkers had raised $4.88 million that will provide funding for medical research, access for medical care, counseling, food and other services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

AIDS Walk entrance

Patiently waiting to walk

Even though it was HANAC's first time in this annual walk, the journey that began in 1985 for New York City will not stop until a cure is discovered.

How can you help? It's very simple! You can donate to our team: HANAC Super Stars! All funds raised through our team will directly go to GMHC and more than 40 organizations located in the tri-state area.

Thank you very much for your contribution!

Writing reflections after the AIDS Walk

HANAC Super Stars 2015

Youth Council Meeting: May 2015

Our next mandatory Youth Council Meeting will be on Friday, May 8th at 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM (Hours may change if needed.) Please attend this Friday as we will discuss our final service learning project and other important events.

Hope to see you all there!

Youth Council Meeting (April)

The next Youth Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Please arrive on time as we will be discussing important topics. That includes participants going to the upcoming Boston College Trip during Spring Break. 

Hope to see you all there! 

New York National College Fair (NACAC)

When and Where

Sunday, April 19, 2015

11 AM until 4 PM

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 W 34th St 

New York, New York 10001

Register Here!

1) Click on the link: New York National College Fair 2015

2) Click on the student registration button 

3) Search until you spot the correct college fair

• The season should say "Spring"
• The city should say "New York" 
• The date should be April 19, 2015
• The location should state "Jacob K. Javits Convention Center"

4) Once you located the correct fair, click on the square box that's on the left before clicking Register Now 

5) After this, please complete the student registration page with the appropriate information and click the submit button to print out your barcode 

• The barcode is IMPORTANT TO PRINT OUT

Why go?

College fairs are excellent resources for high school juniors and their parents to prepare for the long, complex college process. "Why am I here? 10 Reasons Why Attending a College Fair Is a Good Idea", an online article written by Robyn Moreth, provides ten great reason for high school students to attend a college fair. These reasons are listed below:

1. In-person research: College fairs are an excellent opportunity to do some in-person research. You will get immediate feedback to your questions and the schools will start “to come alive” for you as you talk with the admission and/or alumni reps at each booth. 

2. Save Money: Assuming you have a fair amount of schools already on your radar, it is too expensive to visit all of the colleges and universities you are considering. College Fairs give you the opportunity to visit a large number of schools all under one roof. You may discover a new college(s) that isn’t on your radar until now. 

3. Explore new options: You may discover a new college(s) that isn’t on your radar until now.

4. Free advice: Admission representatives are often referred to as admission counselors; go ahead – ask them any question you may have. Perhaps you are wondering if you should take AP Psych next year or another year of science instead. Ask them their opinion.

5. Narrow your list of possible options: You will be able to identify which schools you are likely to make the commitment to go visit in person and which ones you may end up deleting from consideration.

6. Demonstrate Interest: Colleges want to know that they are wanted. Most keep track of student contact – attendance at high school visit sessions, College Fairs, and campus visits are all key contacts to make that will show the colleges you are serious about wanting to attend. 

7. Find out about summer programs/opportunities: Many colleges now offer pre-college summer programs and experiences on their campus. They will have information at their booths about these programs.

8. Attend special information sessions: Sometimes a College Fair will feature an info session on a specialized topic like Financial Aid or Athlete Recruitment.

9. Practice your interview skills: Talking to college admission reps will help you when it comes time to interview. You will need to think of what questions you want to ask and then think “quick on your feet” to any questions asked of you in return.

10. Great preparation for the campus visit: If you can survive the College Fair – which is loud and somewhat overwhelming–the campus visit will be a piece of cake. You’ll also already have practice for what questions to ask and have an initial feel for the college before you even step foot on campus.

Let's Get Ready: Summer 2015 Program

ATTENTION JUNIORS!!!

Do you need SAT Test Prep during the summer? Want someone to help you complete the college application process? Do you want more information regarding financial aid? 

If you're interested please check out Let's Get Ready, a nonprofit program that is open to juniors to assist them with the college process and gaining SAT prep. Applications for the Summer 2015 Program will be available in April. However, you may fill out the Summer 2015 Student Interest Form to be contacted quicker by the program. Link for the form and the website are provided below!

Website: Let's Get Ready (Program Description)

Interest Form for Summer 2015: Let's Get Ready (Interest Form)

**If link does not work, please go to the website and enter through there**

Bottom Line 2015 College Expo

College Expo:

A public event for High School Juniors and Seniors and their parents. Hear from students and alumni from over 25 colleges and universities, participate in Decision Making and Financial Aid workshops with parents to learn more about these processes and hear panels on the College Experience and Life after College. 

Unlike other college fairs, this college expo allows you to speak to students who were in your exact shoes and what choosing a major is all about! 

The workshops will be held from 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM

RSVP: Click Here!

Location and Date:

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 

12:00 PM until 2:30 PM 

Forchelli Conference Center

Feil Hall, Brooklyn Law School

205 State Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Questions?

CONTACT: CHRISTINE CRUZ

Phone: (347) 889-7627

Email: ccruz@bottomline.org

25th Annual Latino College Expo

There will be a Latino College Expo held this month in New York City! There will be various program agencies, community-based organizations and colleges at this expo. 

When: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 12 PM until 3PM 

Where: NYU Kimmel Center 

             60 Washington Square South

             10th Floor  

             New York, New York 10010  

Link: Latino College Expo Website 

Youth Council Meeting: March 2015

There will be a Youth Council Meeting tomorrow, Friday, March 6th from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM.

Attendance is mandatory for this meeting.

Gift cards for the month of February will be given out tomorrow as well. 

Thank you and we hope to see you!

Urban Leadership Fellows Program 2015

What's it about?

The Urban Leadership Fellows Program is sponsored by The Municipal Form of New York, Inc., and is managed by Futures and Options. It is a paid, six-week internship that allows New York City high school seniors to "gain valuable hands-on work experience and training in the municipal finance industry."

What's the admission process?

Students interested in a career in law or finance must provide: 

1) A resume

2) A 250-500 word personal essay (Can be an essay you have sent to a college) 

Prospective students must also: 

• Be able to work full-time during the six-week internship program 

• Have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Excellent computer skills

• Have strong verbal and written English skills 

Link: Urban Leadership Fellows Program 2015 Application 

DEADLINE IS MARCH 30TH

Kaplan SAT Prep Schedule 2015

          Classroom Session 1            2/11/2015            3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

          Practice Test 1                      2/25/2015            3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

          Classroom Session 2            3/4/2015              3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

          Classroom Session 3            3/11/2015            3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

          Practice Test 2                      3/18/2015            3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

         Classroom Session 4             3/25/2015            3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

         Classroom Session 5            4/1/2015              3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

         Practice Test 3                     4/15/2015             3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

         Classroom Session 6           4/22/2015             3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

         Classroom Session 7           4/29/2015             3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Participants must attend to all SAT sessions!

FEBRUARY YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING

There is a mandatory meeting on Friday, February 6th from 5 PM until 6:30 PM 

Gift Cards will given out to those who have completed the necessary assignments from HANAC. 

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Grey Minors Technology Program

ATTENTION

Grey Minors and the Department of Youth and Community Development's Ladders are partnering up to provide an amazing opportunity for a pilot program! 

Grey Minors are looking for exceptional high school students ages 15 to 17 to participate in the technological program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the 6 to 8 week program that will expose them to the advertising industry and technology's role in it. 

Participants will also work with on a tech center project for a pro-bono client: Madison Square Park Conservancy!

If you believe you have the technological skills and demonstrate aptitude knowledge in technology, please email Sherrie by 4:30 PM! She will send your resume as soon as possible!

Also! Participants must be available for a short interview this Friday, January 30th at the DYCD offices! If you believe this would be an issue, please tell Sherrie! 

GOOD LUCK!

UPDATE: New Internships!

1) Summer Health Internship Program (Bronx-Westchester)

• APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 3rd

• A six-week internship for high school students who "express interest in the health field"

• Students intern at "designated [health] sites three days per week for five hours per day"

• Must attend a school in the Bronx or Westchester area.

• Link: Summer Health Internship Program (Bronx/Westchester)

• ***Internship also available for Queens and Brooklyn residents: Summer Health Internship Program (APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20th)

• ***Internship also available for Manhattan and Staten Island residents: Summer Health Internship Program (APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20th)


2) Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program

• APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 27th

• High-achieving students are paired up with legal employers during the summer

• Provides students with "additional programming before, during, and after the summer" that will help design and prepare a legal career.

• Link: Summer Law Internship


3) Prospect Park Zoo Discovery Guide Program

• APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1st

• Students "focus on conservation education"

• Students help "educate public visitors at exhibits", interact with children and become involved with Project TRUE (Teen Research Urban Ecology)

• Link: Discovery Guide Program


4) Teen Explainer Program

• APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 1st

• Students explain the ideas of nature and plant science to children and families at The New York Botanical Garden

• Must love to work outdoors and have an interest in plant science and ecology

• Link: Explainer Internship

5) DOROT Summer Teen Internship Program

• APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15th

• Students engage with senior citizens with daily routines (grocery runs, play games, deliver meals, etc)

• Students "assist with office work at DOROT"

• Link: DOROT Internship


6) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Summer Internship (PAID)

• APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1st

• Applications will be available on February 1st

• Have an interest in museum careers and great works of art

• Students receive a payment of $1,200 stipend upon successful completion of program

• Link: Metropolitan Museum of Art Internship











 

Cooper Union Summer STEM Program: Application Open

UPDATE

For anyone interested in the Cooper Union Summer STEM Program, the application is now OPEN. Please click on the link below to start your application!

Link: Cooper Union Application

Bottom Line: Access Program

ATTENTION JUNIORS!

Applying to colleges sounds very overwhelming, especially when you are doing it alone. However, you are not alone! 

Bottom Line is an organization that specializes in college coaching. This organization has a team of highly qualified counselors who will provide expert advice throughout the college process. You will work one-on-one with one the organization's professional college counselors and they will assist you from beginning to end. 

Some of their services include:

• Create a College Match List

•  Brainstorm, Revise and Edit all Application Essays

• Help Complete Financial Forms (FAFSA and CSS Profile)

• Analyze Financial Aid Packages

REQUIREMENTS:

1) Must be a high school junior

2) Must have at least a 75 GPA 

3) Must be a New York resident

4) Must be a first time applicant

If you are INTERESTED, please click here: Bottom Line Student Applications (Class of 2016)

Once at the page, click on "High School class of 2016 Students: Apply Here" to begin your application 

***IMPORTANT***

You will come to a section called Bottom Line Services. 

1) Click on Bottom Line Student

2) Type my name (Alondra Lucero) for the question "Who told you to apply?"

DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2015

Girls Who Code Summer Internship: Application Open!

UPDATE

For anyone interested in the Girls Who Code internship, the application is now OPEN. Please click on the link below to start your application! 

LINK: Girls Who Code 2015 Summer Internship

GOOD LUCK!

UPDATE: New Internships

UPDATE: NEW INTERNSHIPS 

1) Bank of America Student Leaders (PAID)

• An "eight-week paid internship at a local organization" where students learn "first-hand about the needs of [the] community and the critical role nonprofits play."

• Must be a junior or senior

• Must be able to participate in a "week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC"

• Link: Bank of America Student Leaders Application

2) The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program

• APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 20TH, 2015 AT 11:59 PM (ETS)

• Students have the opportunity to work in professional newsrooms and are taught by reports and editors from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, etc.

• Must be a junior in high school and want to pursue a career in journalism

• Link: Princeton Journalism Program

3) The GO Getter Summer Internship

• The five-week summer internship is an "opportunity for high school students to learn and develop leadership skills"

• Students must be in high school with "good academic standing"

• Link: GO Getter Internship (Scroll down until you see the name)

4) Rubin Museum of Art: Teen Art Labs

• A free internship where students explore the city "through artistic and cultural excursions" of art galleries, fancy restaurants, museums, etc.

• Learn the "art of discussion" with other artistic teenagers in New York City

• Application not open, but please check back if interested

• Link: Teens Art Labs

5) Computer Science Summer Institute

• APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 5TH, 2015 AT 11:59 PM (ETS)

• An "unforgettable summer program at Google" where students will learn "programming fundamentals directly from Google engineers"

• Students must be a graduating high school senior

• Must have a passion for technology or computer science

• Link: CSSI Application

6) UN Summer Student Internship 2015

• The five-week internship allows students to gain "insight into global issues, learn how NGO functions at the UN, and discover their individual passion for a cause."

• IMPORTANT: Internship has an administrative fee of $1,500. However, they do offer financial assistance.

• Link: UN Summer Internship

Spring and Summer Internships 2015 (January Update)

SPRING AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2015: JANUARY UPDATE

New Internships!

1) United States Attorney's Office-Eastern District of New York

• The US Attorney's Office internships offers an "excellent opportunity for students students studying pre-law, criminal justice, accounting, information technology, library management, human resources or community crime prevention." 

• Students must be "enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school"

• Link: US Attorney's Office Student Internships

2) Wave Hill: Forest Project (PAID)

• APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15TH, 2015

• Spend the summer working on "protecting and improving Wave Hill's woodlands, enjoying the outdoors, learning about restoration ecology and making friends."

• Students must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade

• Interested in urban natural areas

• Link: Wave Hill: Forest Project Internship


3) New York Aquarium Docent Program

• Application Period Opens: March 1st, 2015 

• Students become a docent (exhibit interpreter) and help "staff exhibits, teach visitors about marine conservation, and assist at events and education programs."

• Students must be fifteen or older

• Link: New York Aquarium Docent Program


4) Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) 

• APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20TH, 2015 AT 11:30 PM (ETS)

• The internship program is a "six-week opportunity for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged high school and college students."

• Program exposes students to "variety of careers in the health field" and "various health issues affecting their communities."

• Selected students will work at designated clinic or hospital sites for three days a week from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Link: Summer Health Internship Program


5) Town Hall Educational Outreach Program (PAID)

• A "competitive six-week paid" program that "places high school students from participating high schools in performing art venues throughout New York City."

• Internship provides high school students with "experience in all aspects of the performing arts"

• Link: Town Hall NYC Summer Internship Program

MANDATORY YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING

MANDATORY YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING

There is a mandatory meeting on Friday, January 9th from 5 PM until 6:30 PM 

It is important for all of you to attend. If you do not attend, 

you will NOT GET YOUR GIFT CARDS

Thank you and we hope to see you there! 

Do Something Spring 2015 Internships

DO SOMETHING SPRING 2015 INTERNSHIPS 

The non-profit organization, Do Something, has three different internship positions: 

1) Market Intern

2) Campaigns Intern 

3) Office Management Intern 

General Requirements:

Each position is different, but there are general requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the position. These general requirements are: 

• Able to travel to our New York City office
• Passionate about young people changing the world and committed to social change 
• A member of DoSomething.org 
• Love the DoSomething.org culture and can work with a quirky, close-knit team (we mean it!)
• Able to work twice a week after school from January 26 - May 15 

Internship Positions:

• MARKET INTERN

As the high school marketing intern, you will help support the marketing team in outreach and research to get the DoSomething.org name out there.

• CAMPAIGNS INTERN

The campaigns intern support the campaigns team and helps research new causes, reaches out to members, and ensure campaigns are a great experience for all of our members.

• OFFICE MANAGEMENT INTERN

The office management intern supports the Office Manager and the finance team to make sure the office keeps moving. This includes helping to keep the office organized and tidy, filing and organizing  paperwork, and research as needed.

Each position as a different application process. If interested, please click on DoSomething Internships to view them.

DEADLINE IS JANUARY 12TH