The National Academy of Engineering is delighted to announce this year’s annual EngineerGirl Writing Contest: Stories Engineered to Inspire. This is an opportunity for students in grades 3-12 to learn more about engineering and win cash prizes (up to $500).
This year, for the first time, the EngineerGirl writing contest is asking students to submit works of creative fiction that celebrate engineering design and creative problem solving. As the contest description on the EngineerGirl website describes, we’re looking for stories about women and girls saving the day with their wits, skill, and whatever resources they can find to solve the problem. We want stories that inspire EngineerGirl readers to think, “I want to be able to do that” or “I can do that.”
We have also included the following additional resources that we hope will make it easier for students to make the most of this opportunity and stimulate engagement in engineering.
Special Note to Educators
Tips for Class Projects
Contest Flyer
Thousands of students, both boys and girls, have submitted essays to the contest over the years, with winners earning monetary prizes and the honor of having their writing published on the EngineerGirl website. The contest can be an opportunity for out-of-school work, or it can be part of a classroom project. There have been some wonderful winning submissions in past contests, and we are certain this year will be no exception. The entry deadline for the 2019 contest is February 1, 2019.
If you have questions or would like to know more, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Best,
The EngineerGirl Team
EngineerGirl@nae.edu
 

The law enforcement program at Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Worthington campus will be holding a law enforcement day to allow potential students to "sit in" on a typical day's classes that law enforcement students attend while in the program.  For more information and to RSVP for this event, go to Minnesota West homepage at www.mnwest.edu/rsvp and click on the link to register for the law enforcement day event.

​Write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.  High School students in grades 9 – 12 are eligible.  First place award:  $10,000, Second place:  $3,000, Five finalists: $1,000 each.  For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.JFKLibrary.org/essaycontest.   Deadline:  January 18.

Current Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to visit the UNL campus and meet with current students, academic departments, and other campus resources.  This will be a joint trip including Lincoln, Roosevelt, Washington, New Tech, & O'Gorman High Schools.  SBI will charter busses leaving at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7 and will return to Sioux Falls at approximately 7:45 p.m.  High School Counseling staff will serve as chaperones for this trip.  Cost of the trip is $20 per person and must be paid in full by Friday, October 26.  Students attending must be a current junior or senior and meet admissions requirements of a minimum score of 20 on the ACT, top 50% of graduating class, and other course requirements.  Meals will be provided, including a light breakfast with fruit, muffins, and granola bars. Download the paperwork below, or pick up in the counseling office.

Let us help you in the college search process! If you have thought about becoming a nurse, we invite you to experience being a Nurse for a Day at Presentation College. This is your chance to discover, through hands-on, real world experience, what makes nursing so exciting and special. Observe and take part in Avera Simulation Center demonstrations, practice injections and taking vitals, visit with a panel of Presentation College faculty and students, and more. Lunch is included, and the entire event is FREE!  2018 Fall Dates:
October 12, 2018
November 2, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Space is limited; please encourage students to register at http://www.presentation.edu/nurse-for-a-day-registration/ or just visit presentation.edu. The event will be held from 10 am-2 pm in the SE Building/Avera Simulation Center on Presentation College campus, 1500 N Main Street Aberdeen, SD. For more information, please call 605-229-8492.
The World Needs More Saints . . . and Nurses! We’ll see you soon.
Jill Young 
www.presentation.edu 1500 North Main Street | Aberdeen, SD 57401 Office: 605.229.8492 | jill.young@presentation.edu
​THE WORLD NEEDS MORE SAINTS

The 2018-2019 LEDA application is now open!
 
LEDA is searching the country for the next Cohort of LEDA Scholars!
 
The LEDA Scholars Program supports high-achieving students from low-income families in gaining admission to selective colleges. Each year, we recruit high school juniors from all over the country, and host them for a completely free seven-week Summer Institute on the campus of Princeton University where they receive academic preparation, leadership development, SAT/ACT prep, and intensive college guidance counseling.
 
When they return home for their senior year of high school, LEDA counselors support them remotely through each stage of the college application and financial aid process to help these incredible students gain admission to top colleges that are great fits for them academically, socially, and financially.
 
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have demonstrated leadership ability, and have succeeded in taking rigorous coursework at their school.
 
To learn more about LEDA and the eligibility requirements, visit our website and download our flyer and brochure.
 
Make sure to visit our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to stay up-to-date with application tips and to learn more about the program!
 
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@ledascholars.org.
 
CLICK HERE TO START THE APPLICATION
 
The deadline for the application is December 10, 2018.
 

​We are excited to announce that we will have job shadowing for students again this year in partnership with the DOL and our Career Advisor Aly Salguero! Mrs. Salguero will be available to meet with students by drop-in on Wednesdays during lunch. Applications are available now in Counseling for students to complete. Most shadows require students to be 16 years old at the time of the shadow, but younger students are welcome to come and chat with Mrs. Salguero about opportunities in the future. 

​The Youth Advisory Council of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is partnering with an award-winning nonprofit, YouthRoots. YouthRoots, is a community-based nonprofit that teaches high school students how to make the world a better place while developing their leadership and life skills through youth philanthropy. 
This is a program for all types of leaders and students! YouthRoots looks for diversity of applicants in terms of age, gender, school, race/ethnicity, and leadership capability. 
Applications are online at www.youthroots.org/apply (Due August 19th) 
Program starts  in September.