WHATS BRUIN IN
THE CAREER CENTER
March 28, 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
NVCC Nighthawk Ready Workshop April 8, 2025 Career Center during WIN time
Northern VA Regional College Fair April 9, 2025 Eagle Bank Arena (6:30pm-8:30pm)
FAFSA Workshop @ LBSS April 9, 2025 Lecture Hall, 6-8pm
STUDENT SERVICES NEWS
Nighthawk Ready Workshops
During these sessions, applicants will complete the Direct Enrollment Survey, record their results to use with choosing
classes for the Fall 2025 semester and view their program of study. You will learn how to check Holds, Financial Aid
checklists and who to contact for resolution and assistance (if applicable, forms will be provided to clear any holds, i.e.:
under 18, dual enrollment form, in-state tuition, etc.). Lastly, participants will determine their first semester’s
recommended courses, be taught how to access the registration system via SIS and how to select and register for
classes. You will need a laptop and phone for this session.
Northern Virginia Regional College Fair
The annual Northern Virginia Regional College fair welcomes more than 1,500 high school students from the Northern
Virginia area and helps them make connections with institutions across the United States. Students will have the
opportunity to visit with over 200 colleges and universities. NVRCF will take place on Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. at EagleBank Arena on our Fairfax Campus.
Prom Dress Shop at Centreville High School
The Prom Dress Shop held at Centreville High School where girls can come and get a prom dress at no cost to them. The
shop is open April 4th-6th. Students must provide a valid student ID to enter the shop, and they may select one dress and
accessories. Attached you will find the flyers for this program.
Questions, contact Miranda Schick, Marketing Teach at Centreville HS.
Military Academies Summer Opportunities
• Naval Academy Summer Seminar apply by Mar 31.
• Coast Guard Academy Summer Program apply by Apr 1.
FCPS Virtual Military Night
Thursday, April 10th, 6-8pm
FCPS students and their families are invited to our Virtual FCPS Military Night. Join us to learn about various military
pathways for high school graduates. All presentations will be virtual. More information here.
Coast Guard Academy Admissions Workshop Invite
I wanted to personally your students to an application workshop I am hosting in VA on April 27th at 1300 in the Arlington,
VA CG Ceremonial Honor Guard Facility. This would be a great opportunity for face-to-face time with me (the regional
admissions officer for VA) where you can ask in depth application review questions. Additionally, you will get the
opportunity to hear from multiple active-duty CG Officers and the local CG Recruiting Office. You and your students can
sign up for this event here.
For more information please contact LT Valentina Giraldo-Torres ’19, Mid-Atlantic Admissions Officer
Valentina.Giraldo-Torres@uscga.edu
Military Academy Day 2025
Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors
to Academy Day 2025. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies
and their admission processes.
In addition, students will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from the
Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC
programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech
Corps of Cadets, and the Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University. Staff from Virginia
Congressional offices will be available to answer questions regarding the application procedures for congressional
nominations.
Save the Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave,
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Invitation to follow. To ensure you receive it and the registration link for the event, please email
academy_noms@warner.senate.gov. For more information on the Academy Nomination Process, please visit
www.warner.senate.gov.
West Point Admissions Event - Springfield, VA
You are cordially invited to the United States Military Academy Admissions Event. A unique opportunity to
delve into the world of West Point. RSVP to reserve your place for what will be a great opportunity to learn
more about the Academy, whether it is the right fit, and how to apply.
Event Details:
Date: 13 April 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM EST
Location: American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, VA 22150-2807
RSVP: Springfield, VA
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Sneak Peak
Virginia Tech invites you and your students to an informational brunch where we will share information about
opportunities at our university, specifically pertaining to the Corps of Cadets and College Access Collaborative. This will
include information about scholarships and benefits available through our programs. The event will take place at our
Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA on April 26, 2025, from 10am-12pm. Registration instructions will follow soon. For
more information or questions, please contact: Greg Anderson | ganderson1@vt.edu
College Access Fairfax: Financial Aid Sessions
College Access Fairfax will hold the following virtual Financial Aid presentations:
• Paying for College for Underclassmen- Junior families are encouraged to “get a jump” on learning about the
financial aid process for post-secondary education.
o Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7pm
o Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10am
To attend any of these programs, simply click on the link for the desired session. For more information, check out their
website or email them at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org
JumpStart2NOVA- Summer 2025 Opportunity for Graduating Seniors
JumpStart2NOVA is available this summer for qualified seniors graduating this June and planning to attend NOVA for
the Fall. Students may select one 3 credit approved course plus SDV 100: College Success Skills, at no cost!
▪ The application for JumpStart2NOVA is now open and closes at 5pm on Monday, May 5, 2025
▪ Courses begin on Tuesday, June 3, and end on Monday, August 11 (10 weeks)
▪ All classes will be offered asynchronously through NOVA Online.
▪ Courses are tuition free. Books and course materials are provided at no cost to the student through NOVA All
Access.
▪ Courses have been selected based on their usability in NOVA degrees and their status as part of the Uniform
Certificate of General Studies.
First time NOVA students will need to apply to NOVA and create an account to request the course(s) on the Dual Enroll
portal. Current DE students can skip the NOVA application and go straight to the Dual Enroll portal, selecting term
“JumpStart2NOVA 2025.” All students will be required to upload their current high school transcript and qualifying test
scores. Students must demonstrate college readiness to be eligible to take JumpStart2NOVA courses.
Please Note: This opportunity is for current 12th grade students only who are graduating in June. Grade level will be
confirmed by NOVA when reviewing uploaded student transcripts. 9th-11th grade students are not permitted to
participate in this specific program.
To learn more about JumpStart2NOVA, including course offerings, minimum qualifying scores, and details on how to
apply, please visit: https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/jumpstart.html
A flyer with course options and detailed directions on how to apply is linked below for your convenience to share with
12th grade students, parents, and to post around your school.
NOVA Site – JumpStart2NOVA
Discover NOVA: Open House
Register for a chance to win a$500 scholarship at the events! Coming to NOVA this fall? Join us at our open house
events this spring! Discover NOVA is an in-person, campuswide event specifically designed for our first-year students.
From application questions to getting your student ID, this event will help you start the semester prepared and ready for
success. At Discover NOVA, new students can:Learn about program options. Explore financial aid and tuition payment
options. Tour NOVA campuses. Connect with community partners. Get assistance with transfer resources. Meet
academic advisors and more!
Annandale Campus: Thursday, March 27: 4-7 p.m. Register here
The Kiwanis Club of Capital – Next Generation e-Club presents “The Game of Life:” a FREE live webinar focused on
college and career preparation for students ages 14-22 and their parents/guardians. The event will feature a variety of
sessions ranging from applying to college, navigating the financial aid process, tips for finding a job, building a resume,
developing financial literacy, and more!
There is a spectacular lineup of speakers from the educational system, community career services, and across industries.
As members of Kiwanis, our goal is to improve the world one child and one community at a time. Through this webinar,
we aim to provide participants with motivation, education, a space to ask questions, and a sense of community. We
hope attendees will leave feeling prepared to tackle new challenges as they prepare to further their education and enter
the workforce. For session details, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/gameoflife2025
Genesys Works Application Open
Genesys Works: Where Tomorrow’s Workforce Begins
Genesys Works is an opportunity for a successful future! They provide free business and computer skills training, a paid
corporate internship, and free college help. Opportunity to earn:
• Up to $15,000 in a paid corporate internship
• An industry-recognized certification
• A successful plan for after high school
To apply go to: https://genesysworks.tfaforms.net/f/NCRApplication
Hear an FCPS student talk about his experience with Genesys Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq3_F-t496Y
More info on the program: https://genesysworks.org/
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board,
the Superintendent, or a specific school.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to check out Volunteer Fairfax for some great opportunities. All service hours must be entered and verified in
x2Vol by May 1st to be eligible for the Service Learning cord or the Civic Seal.
Volunteer opportunity at Cherry Run ES
Cherry Run ES is celebrating the Month of the Military Child April 9th with a Purple Up Festival. We are seeking
volunteers to join in the fun and support our Military Kids.
Location: Cherry Run Elementary School
9732 Ironmaster Dr Burke
Please arrive at 3:45 for assignment setup and instructions.
POC...Mrs. Angela Lock amlock@fcps.edu
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948A9AA22AB9-55934705-month
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
InCourage Martial Arts, 8932 Burke Lake Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
We are currently hiring students aged 15 and older for part-time After School and Summer Camp Assistant positions.
Position Details:
• Pay: $12/hour
• Hours: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday (minimum 2 days per week)
• Summer Camp Hours: Morning shift starts at 7:45 am; evening shift at 3:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience working with children in a fun, supportive environment. I
would greatly appreciate your help in passing this information along to students at Lake Braddock Secondary
School. Interested applicants can send their resume and availability to tony@incouragemartialarts.com or
call 703-503-0101.
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – Check Naviance for new scholarship opportunities vetted by
FCPS, including (but not limited to):
The Debbie Dogrul Resilience Scholarship
The Debbie Dogrul Scholarship, funded by The DDA Love Foundation -- the not-for-profit charitable organization of
Debbie Dogrul Associates, LLC. -- seeks to give a $3,000 one-time scholarship to a student who has
demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity and is on an upward trajectory, academically and personally. The
student should represent our core values of Dedication, Diligence, and Attentiveness (DDA) and apply them to her/his
community, school, academics and/or friends/family. This scholarship is for any student who plans to attend a 2-year
community college, a 4-year college/university, or a vocational/technical school. The student should have a minimum
2.5 grade point average. The student should demonstrate in a brief essay how these core values are reflected in her/his
life, how she/he has overcome adversity and how this scholarship will help your financial needs. Please submit a 1-2
page essay, transcript, and resume by April 15th, 2025. Winner will be selected on April 30th, and notified shortly after
with instructions on how to arrange picking up at our office. Link to apply teamdda.com/scholarship
Chamber Scholarship Applications Open
Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon
Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing further
education in a business related field. At least one scholarship will be awarded to each high school in our service area.
Students may apply online at https://mountvernonspringfield.com/business-scholarship-application/ or email
info@mountvernonspringfield.com to request more information. The application deadline is Monday, April 28.
Scholarships will be awarded on May 23 at a special reception at the US Army Museum.
Scholarships
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Deadline extension! 3/31/2025
VSUAA NOVA Chapter Scholarship (Repost!) Deadline: 3/31/2025
NOVA Future Leaders Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 5/15/2025
DNT Foundation Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 4/18/2025 **Application in Naviance**
2025 Red Sash Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Deadline: 4/15/2025
Rise Up Scholarship Amount: $1,000/4 years Deadline: 4/15/2025
Elizabeth L. Lawrence Foundation Voice Scholarship Program Amount: Up to $2,000 Deadline: 6/9/2025 **Application in
Naviance**
SPIL It Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 4/30/2025
The Dream Project Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Amount: $4,000 Deadline: 3/31/2025
Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators Scholarship (FABSE) Amount: Unknown Deadline: 4/15/2025
Skechers Scholarship Program Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 4/30/2025
FBI-LEEDA College Scholarship Program Amount: $1,000/year Deadline: 3/29/2025
E-waste Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 4/30/2025
Enrichment Programs
DataGen Scholars Program Deadline: Enrollment opens 4/1 Event date: Summer 2025
Architecture Career Discovery Program Event dates: In-person: 7/7-7/18/2025 Virtual: 7/21-8/1/2025
Financial Literacy Workshop (FLW) Deadline: 3/20/2025 Event date: 3/22/2025
VA-10 Academy Day Event date: 4/12/2025
Volunteer Alexandria Event dates: Ongoing projects that need volunteers
Junior Visit Day at Longwood University Event date: 4/5/2025
One Lab Summer Studio Event dates: 7/14-7/24 or 7/28-8/7/2025
TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship Event date: Rolling admissions
Harvard Crimson Journalism Summit Deadline: 3/22/2025 Event dates: 4/5-4/6/2025
Free Speech Forum: Voices of Tomorrow Deadline: 3/30/2025 Event dates: 6/22-6/28/2025
Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) Deadline: 4/11/2025 Event dates: 6/22-6/28 and 7/7-8/1/2025
RISD's Summer Teen Art Institute in Shangai Event date: Dates range depending on length of program
Social Impact Fellowship Deadline: 3/30/2025 Event dates: 6/1-8/17/2025
CTS Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options Event date: 4/30/2025
Personal Safety for Teens & Adults Event Event date: 3/22/2025
Boston University Academic Immersion (AIM) Event date: Varies by program
Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars Program Deadline: 4/9/2025 Event dates: 7/13-7/18/2025
Where To Start With The Common App Essay Webinar Event date: 3/24/2025
