SRA Winter

San Francisco Students at AT&T

2012-01-15T23:12:00.001-08:00

Fafsa 2012

2012-01-15T23:10:00.001-08:00

SRA Holiday Party at Aquarium of the Bay

2011-12-29T20:42:00.001-08:00

It was a great way to end the year...a SRA party, a time to reconnect and be inspired by the students, staff, alumni and mentors. Aquarium of the Bay was gracious enough to host our event for free this year! Thank you Aquarium of the Bay! Over 140 people attended this year, the most we have ever had.

SRA Staff Holiday Party 2011

2011-12-20T10:32:00.000-08:00

There was a lot to celebrate this year with the SRA team!

Desserts!
Gift exchange....

Jennifer laying down the ground rules of the gift exchange...

Barb hands down got the best gift of the evening!

Mentor Workshop 2011

2011-10-06T14:43:00.001-07:00

We want to thank Holy Names University for hosting this year's SRA Mentor Workshop. Over 150 mentors, students, advisors, staff and volunteers attended the event and made it a huge success! We are looking forward to nurturing these new and wonderful relationships.

SRA 2011 Retreat

2011-09-05T12:37:00.001-07:00

Introducing...The SRA Class of 2011!

2011-09-05T12:31:00.001-07:00

San Jose Mentors BBQ!

2011-09-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

South Bay Mentor Cyndi Coles Kavanaugh hosted a South Bay BBQ for our students and Mentors. Thank you for a fun get together!

Off to College Workshop for the Class of 2012

2011-08-14T13:59:00.000-07:00

SRA's First Annual Gradwalk

2011-06-21T08:40:00.000-07:00

It was a perfect summer day to celebrate our graduating high school and college SRA students! Attended by over 200 friends, families, mentors, staff and students the first annual Gradwalk was a tremendous success raising over $35,000. We are thankful to those who participated and we hope to see you next year!

SRA Gala 2011

2011-04-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

January Financial Aid Workshop

2011-01-10T10:46:00.000-08:00

Students from across the region came together to attend the Financial Aid workshop. For almost two hours, students filled in both their FAFSA and CSS Profile in order to qualify for important scholarships and grants.

SRA Holiday Party 2011

2011-01-03T15:03:00.001-08:00

Financial Aid Workshop

2011-01-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Hello Seniors,

Reminder that Saturday, January 8th is your Financial Aid Workshop!
We will be covering FAFSA and CSS Applications so make sure you bring in your PIN number for FAFSA and tax forms in order to complete your financial aid application.

Below is the AGENDA as well as meeting times. There are two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We will, however, all have lunch together so make sure you are on time. Check in with your Advisors if you have any questions!

Agenda Details:

8:45 - 9:00AM
Students from SF and East Bay arrive

9:00AM - 11:30AM
FAFSA and CSS profile completion for SF and East Bay

11:15 - 11:30AM
Students from South Bay, North Bay and Peninsula arrive

11:30AM - 12:30PM
Students from all regions will have lunch together

12:30PM - 3PM
FAFSA and CSS profile completion for South Bay, North Bay and Peninsula

JANUARY TO DO LIST

2011-01-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

COLLEGE

Private College Applications Due, (1st and Varies)
CSU/UC Admission Announcements
Students to check College Portals: Housing/Documents Missing/Incomplete

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Application Workshop, JANUARY 8@ 301 BATTERY ST. SF
Submit FAFSA
Submit CSS Profile, (private school requirement and deadline varies)
*Gates Scholarship Due
*Prepare Meritus Scholarship, SF Students

DECEMBER TO DO LIST

2010-12-07T09:01:00.000-08:00

SRA

Holiday Party, December 29
-Prepare for Internship: Resume and Interview Workshop

COLLEGE

Private Colleges Application: Common App, Online App, Supplements
LAST SAT I & II/ACT Test Date
Send Score Reports to Colleges
Counselor Forms Requests: Secondary School Report, Mid year Report

FINANCIAL AID

Students and parents with SS#, obtain FAFSA Pin#’s for Student and Parent
Taxes: Submit before winter break (family income tax report)
*Prepare Gates Scholarship, Hispanic Scholarship Fund SF Meritus and Maisin

NOVEMBER TO DO LIST

2010-11-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

COLLEGE

CSU and UC Applications are due November 30th! Don't wait until Thanksgiving, the system will crash and you will be out of luck.
Apply EARLY!

CSU Application Due, November 30
UC Application Due, November 30
EOP for CSU Due, November 30 (Letters of Rec from two teachers and transcripts)
Counselor Forms Requests: Secondary School Report, Mid Year Report
Personal Statement Progress
Fly Out Opportunities
Private Colleges Application: Common App, Online App, Supplements
SAT I & II/ACT Test Date
Start Looking at CSU Portals/Housing Deposits

OCTOBER TO DO LIST

2010-09-27T09:51:00.001-07:00

SRA
OCTOBER WORKSHOP
@301 Battery Street
9am-2pm

-Make sure you have your CSU Mentor account and FOUR CSU's you are applying to
-Bring your essays if you have one
-Bring your resumes if you have one
Get ready to apply to CSU's, learn about scholarships and resumes, and of course, meet your mentor!

COLLEGE

Finalize College Application List
Fly Out Opportunities
Personal Statement Progress
SAT I & II/ACT Test Date, OCTOBER 9
ACT Test Date, OCTOBER 23

September TO DO LIST

2010-09-01T09:49:00.000-07:00

September

COLLEGE

Refine College Selection List
Personal Statement Progress
Fly Out Opportunities
SAT I & II/ACT Register for Test
SAT I & II/ACT Test Prep
Recommendation Requests from Teachers, Counselors, Mentors, Advisors
-Prepare one page brag sheet
-Prepare envelopes

August TO DO LIST

2010-08-19T23:09:00.000-07:00

SENIORS

Retreat! August 21-22 at Camp Jones Gulch in Pescadero

Essay! Start, develop and refine your college essay.
http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/resources/application-process/essays/

College List! Create a college list, keep in mind safety and reach colleges.
Check out these college search sites to help find your match.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/adv_typeofschool.jsp
http://www.princetonreview.com/com.aspx

Register for ACT/SATI/SATII, find out how and when to register. Datelines are fast approaching!
http://www.actstudent.org/
http://sat.collegeboard.com/register

Off to College

2010-08-15T19:09:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it!? All 40 of our SRA 2010 students are off to college. After a whole day of listening to advice on how to survive the first year of college it was time to say goodbye. We are incredibly proud of all of you and have a safe trip!

Essay Workshop

2010-08-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

Private College Counselors Lee Oller and Sara Schroeder generously donated their time and skills and inspired our SRA students to write the best college essay. Students as far as San Jose and Sonoma attended the workshop and are now off to a great start!

SRA BBQ 2010 at Golden Gate Park

2010-08-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

2010 Gala

2010-04-04T18:16:00.001-07:00

SRA 2009 Holiday Party

2010-02-26T11:41:00.000-08:00

The Students and their Mentors

2009-10-08T21:16:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 3, our SRA students met their mentors for the first time at the San Francisco Bay Aquarium!

SRA Retreat for our 2010 Students

2009-08-17T12:20:00.000-07:00

Off to College Workshop Class of 2009

2009-08-09T22:44:00.001-07:00

Early on a Saturday morning, the Class of 2009 met for their off to college workshop. They learned not only the nuts and bolts of being an SRA student, but got a chance to talk to a panel of SRA alums who have a lot to say about what college is really like. Good luck everyone and we are so proud of all of you!

SRA PICNIC 2009

2009-06-22T14:40:00.000-07:00

Breakthrough Collaborative

2009-02-22T20:20:00.000-08:00

website: http://teachbreakthroughs.org/apply-to-teach/
Job Title: Teacher
Deadline: March 2

Breakthrough Collaborative’s 35 sites are looking for high school students and undergraduates to teach bright, ambitious and underserved middle school students.

You’ll be asked to plan and teach your own class under the guidance of professional educators. You’ll work long hours, push yourself like you never have before and make a genuine difference in the lives of tomorrow’s urban leaders.

Teaching with Breakthrough is the premier pre-professional teaching experience anywhere, and the most challenging internship of any kind available to high school students and undergraduates in the United States.

This summer, do something real.
Teach Breakthroughs.

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Read the 2009 Teaching at Breakthrough Handbook. This is required reading for any applicant. Also review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Read dispatches from our summer teachers at Teachbreakthroughs.org.

Now accepting applications for summer 2009.

Camp Mendocino

2009-02-22T20:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.campmendocino.org/campemployment.html
Job Title: Camp Program Positions and Camp Support Positions
Deadline: Rolling admission but positions fill up quick!

We hire 100 staff from all over the world. It takes a special person to work and be successful at Camp Mendocino; we look for energy, a strong work ethic and a passion for serving youth!

Camp Mendocino is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and adheres to their same youth development strategy:

“In order to be successful kids need to feel a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, a sense of belonging, and a sense of power or influence. Camp is one of the key programs, designed to provide kids with a positive self-identify, to contribute to good health and well being, to instill a strong moral compass, these are the things kids need to be successful, responsible, and productive members of society.”

You could save a child’s life by working at Camp Mendocino!

Kids are kids. No matter what their background, they need to feel a sense of belonging to be included, to be recognized, to be understood and most importantly to be appreciated and loved for who they are.

Many of the campers who attend Camp Mendocino come from some of the most challenging neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area. Each summer it seems at least one of our campers loses a family member to drugs or violence or to poor choices. As you would imagine these challenges and pressures adversely affect our campers especially when faced with making the right decisions themselves when encountering and overcoming negative peer pressure.

What would your role be?

By acting as a strong role model and counselor you can develop our campers’ abilities to make the correct choices. Your influence will inspire a child and help them become a successful and productive human being. By helping our members grow we help their families and communities. You may only get one opportunity in your life to make a real difference in a child’s life by pulling them back from the brink or simply showing them other possibilities. Often, all our kids need is one positive role model in their life to save them, could that person be you?

The campers who are lucky enough to attend Camp Mendocino, absolutely love camp. Many return and participate in our teen program and move on to become staff themselves. We also make every effort to screen the campers before they come to camp therefore ensuring we are reaching the kids who are in a position to benefit from the Camp Mendocino experience.

If you are selected to work at Camp Mendocino, we guarantee you will change a child’s life. But perhaps just as importantly, you will likely change your own. This is an experience of a life-time and something any future employer or university will be proud to see! By investing in our campers you will be investing in yourself, in a way no other employment or experience can provide.

What type of positions are available?

Camp Program Positions
Camp Support Positions

If you have more questions about working at Camp Mendocino please email jobs@kidsclub.org.

Otherwise please, email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@kidsclub.org.

Camp Mendocino

55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94105

Fax: 415-445-5435

Email: jholley@kidsclub.org

Scholarship: Latinas Learning to Lead

2009-02-22T20:15:00.001-08:00

The only national Leadership training program for college age Latinas.

The Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Program (LLL) will take
place June 19-27, 2009 at The Catholic University of America in
Washington, D.C. LLL promotes and fosters the development of young
college-age Latina leaders through leadership training and technical
and practical experience, during a one-week comprehensive curriculum
program in Washington, D.C.

Each year, NHLI selects 22 young women from across the country to
participate in the program that includes sessions on resume writing
and interviewing skills, effective communication and presentation
skills, public policy issues affecting the Latino community, and other
professional and leadership development topics including a Gallup
StrengthsFinder session at Gallup University, financial literacy and a
technology component.

Eligibility

- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and not graduating
before December 2009.
- A minimum of 30 semester credits/hours by May 2009.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Between the ages of 17-22.
- Demonstrated strong leadership as indicated by on campus and community
volunteer and civic engagement.
- Have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues.

Applications are due no later than March 27, 2009 via email to NHLI@nhli.org

Cost

With the help of our generous sponsors and foundation support, the
National Hispana Leadership Institute covers round trip airline
travel, room and board, training costs and all classroom materials
necessary for the program for all participants. Students will be
responsible for covering their own medical and travel insurance and
any incidental expenses.

Questions?

Contact NHLI at (703) 527-6007 or nhli@nhli.org
National Hispana Leadership Institute
Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Program
1601 N. Kent St, Suite 803

Arlington, VA 22209

Foster Club Internship

2009-02-22T20:12:00.000-08:00

Job title: Summer Internship
Site: Oregon
Deadline March 1

There is a nonprofit called FosterClub that provides 10 week paid summer internships to youth between 18 and 24 years old. They must have spent time in foster care. The home base for these internships is in Seaside, Oregon just a few blocks from the beach. All expenses are paid. Here are some details:

Youth leadership training: intensive training at the beginning of the program, continued youth development programming throughout the internship
Housing for the summer
Two $60 cell phone stipends (if you have a working cell phone)
$150 per week living allowance
$2000 end-of-program honorarium
All transportation and travel expenses
Products, prizes and incentives
Various cultural and recreational experiences during the summer tour

Requirements to become an All-Star:
Please note: Health insurance IS NOT required to be selected as a FosterClub All-Star.

Must be between the ages of 18 and 24.
Must have spent time in foster care.
Priority will be given to young people who have previously attended a FosterClub Teen Conference, a Youth Advisory Board or Youth Council, or who have demonstrated leadership in another capacity (like through volunteer service, school or church involvement)
Must be able to commit to the entire program
Able to obtain required permissions from foster care agency if still in care
Youth must be responsible and require minimal supervision
Be able to pass a criminal background check (minor violations should be okay, felonies may be a problem. Contact us at 503-717-1552 if you are unsure.)
Must be able to gain permission to travel and be photographed
Applicants will be required to complete an All-Star application packet

Quest Bridge Internship

2009-02-22T20:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.questbridge.org/about/jobs/summer_intern_flyer_09.pdf
Job Title: Summer Intern with an interest in issues of access to education
Dadline: March 16

The QuestBridge Summer Internship Program is for outstanding undergraduates with an interest in issues of access to education. Founded in 1994, the Quest Scholars Program assists highachieving, low-income students with the college admissions process. Its signature admissions program, the QuestBridge National College Match, is run in partnership with 25 top colleges, including Amherst, Columbia, Stanford, and Williams.

Last year, the College Match helped more than 900 students gain admission to partner schools,
winning over $40 million in scholarships in the process. Over 30% of all low-income students at
our partner schools come from the College Match. Working for QuestBridge offers students a
unique opportunity to help to build an organization that has the potential to have a profound effect on the demographics of higher education in America. For more information about
QuestBridge, please visit our website: http://www.questbridge.org.

QuestBridge is an entrepreneurial non-profit, and we seek energetic self-starters who enjoy
dynamic work with a diverse group. Our staff of 16 comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and their previous roles include educator in inner-city Oakland, Rhodes Scholar, consultant to the United Nations secretariat, astrophysicist, and emergency room physician.
Each Summer Intern will work on a team with the QuestBridge staff, but will be directly
supervised by one staff member.

Project assignments may include:
-Organizing and executing intensive 1-day conferences at Stanford and Yale that will serve as a
crash courses in college admissions for the top low-income students in the country.
-Researching and conducting Quest’s recruiting and outreach to high school students, teachers
and organizations.
-Designing and supporting a website that serves as a college admissions portal for the nation’s top low-income students. Strong writing and editing skills a plus.
Preference will be given to Summer Interns who are able to participate in work-study programs or who are willing to pursue grants for their summer work. Contact jobs@questbridge.org to request an application. Please send a resume and application to jobs@questbridge.org by 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on Monday, March 16, 2009.

120 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SUITE 103 • PALO ALTO, CA 94301• WWW.QUESTBRIDGE.ORG

Scholarship

2009-02-22T19:58:00.000-08:00

Please check the following scholarship. I think almost all our students could apply.

http://www.upromise.com/partner/acqLanding.do?partnerName=Scholarship&ax=bacmasthead&cm_mmc=Partner-_-BAC-_-Web-_-bacmasthead&cm_sp=Cons-CC-_-Card-Upromise-_-CCW7SM01_card-upromise_mst_scholarship.jpg

Eligibility

Applicants must:

be Upromise members or the child of a Upromise member (Not a member yet? Click on this Upromise Membership link).
be United States citizens or legal permanent residents who reside in one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C.
have a combined family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less (see below instructions if applicant is independent).
have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll during the 2009-10 academic year or students who are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school.

Camp Jones Gulch

2009-02-22T19:33:00.000-08:00

website: http://www.campjonesgulch.org/employment_volunteer.htm
Job Title: Camp Counselor
Deadline: Rolling Admission but positions fill up quickly

Join our Community! Camp Jones Gulch is looking for responsible and caring individuals to bring their skills and a healthy attitude to our staff community. Our first priority is finding staff who will model positive, healthy living for our campers. We are also looking for enthusiasm, character and activity skills that can support and add to our program.

11000 Pescadero Rd | La Honda, CA 94020

(650) 747.1200 | (650) 747.0986 fax

info@campjonesgulch.org

East Bay Regional Park District

2009-02-22T19:28:00.000-08:00

website: http://www.ebparks.org/job/gip2009
Job Title: General in park
Deadline: 2/27/09
Pay Rate: $10:05-$12.77

2009 SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS & SENIORS

GENERAL IN-PARK WORK

Persons should be willing to work flexible schedules, up to 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Additional information further down.
These positions are intended for continuing high school/college students, and seniors.
The ideal candidate will meet above requirements, and though not required, have a valid California Driver's License with motorized transportation available on a daily basis and some experience cashiering or otherwise serving the public.
A high percentage of vacancies will occur in the Gate Attendant and Student Laborer job classifications and consideration for both positions are accommodated by just one application and interview process.
On April 1, 2009; returnees from the 2008 season will be eligible to receive Step B of the salary schedule as indicated below.
All new General In-Park workers will be required to attend a customer service training session.
Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.

How To Apply

All applicants, New and Returning, MUST submit a current and complete application form specific for “General In-Park Work” which can be downloaded below. Completed applications must be sent to Human Resources before the applicable filing deadline. Faxed applications are not acceptable.

Application materials for these positions consist of 1 required part:

General In-Park Application Form

These forms are also available at any of the park locations listed below, mailed by calling Human Resources at (510) 544-2154, or requested by filling out the request form below.

Human Resources Division - 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA 94605
Entry Kiosk - Lake Chabot, Castro Valley
Entry Kiosk - Contra Loma, Antioch
Entry Kiosk - Shadow Cliffs, Pleasanton

SEPTEMBER

2008-05-05T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!
Here is your September TO DO LIST

1) Register for your SAT I, SAT II and ACT Test

Ask your Advisor for help with registration payments.

http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.actstudent.org/

Check out these online practice test sites:

www.proprofs.com/sat/exams/practice-tests.shtml#

http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-practice-questions

http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html

2) Request Recommendation Letters from your teacher, counselor and community advocates

Most colleges will require you to turn in two letters of recommendation. Ask someone who knows you best and can speak to your strengths in the classroom as well as someone who can speak to special talents and special circumstances. Give them plenty of time, at least a month before it's due and graciously remind them a week before. Remember, they are doing you a favor, make it easy by giving them written envelopes and thank them for their time.

For more tips and advice, check out these sites:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/119.html

http://smysp.stanford.edu/family/request_letter_rec.html

How are you doing with your essays? Secret to great writing is rewriting!
Keep refining your college list!

If you have any questions or want to talk, don't hesitate to call your Advisors.