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May 21 – JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair (K-12; Grades 5-12 Recommended)

On May 21, Junior Achievement is hosting a Virtual Career Fair. Throughout the day we will conduct 15 minute interviews with a variety of professionals from across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Although we are targeting Middle Grades and High School, companion learning packets are provided for K-12. We recommend students join for the interviews they are most…

Junior Achievement: K-12 At Home Educational Activities for Teachers, Students and Parents

Junior Achievement is providing free K-12 online resources to teachers and parents. Though schools are closed, Junior Achievement is here to support students, parents and teachers during this period of uncertainty. Learning can continue and JA is providing access to learning experiences that students can do on their own, with a parent or other caring…

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: AT-HOME HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS (Grades 8-12)

As we work together to help our students pursue their path to higher education in the face of unprecedented schedule changes and disruptions to daily life, it is RaiseMe’s goal to help support students and families to the best of our ability as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis together. In order to help parents and…

RaiseMe: COVID Resources for Educators, Students and Parents (Grades 8-12)

Whether it be learning remotely, navigating a changing admissions and financial aid landscape, or staying positive through this period, we’ve prepared resources, tips, and self-guided curriculum to help students and their families keep on track towards their college goals. Learn what actions students and educators can take to support community relief efforts against COVID-19. Visit…

United Way GPSNJ: 6th-8th STEM Career Guest Speakers

Teachers can schedule STEM career presenters (from a variety of careers) to speak live or ask for a recorded message they can use with their class. Contact Anabella Tracy at anabella_MyfreeTutor@rsvpmc.org or visit https://www.rsvpmc.org/career-presenters for more information.

Uncommon Individual Foundation: College and Career Readiness Virtual Workshops (Grades 8-12)

OnTrack to Post-Secondary Education Workshop Series offers (free) one hour virtual sessions around college planning, financial aid, goal setting and planning, self advocacy and essay writing and social media usage. For more information, view our workshop descriptions here: https://www.philasd.org/strategicpartnerships/wp-content/uploads/sites/83/2020/04/OnTrack-Workshop-Descriptions-2019-2020.pdf Sign up for the workshops using our reservation form here: https://fs2.formsite.com/vw3YEi/OnTrackwrf/index.html  

Healthy NewsWorks K-8 Resources

Online videos, articles, and materials, including opportunities for students to contribute; virtual classroom live lessons; printable worksheets and newspapers; live-streamed events, staffing support. Our resources and services will be available as follows: Open access web page which is focused on kids, but also includes information and lesson plans for teachers and families: https://healthynewsworks.org/making-sense-of-the-virus/ We can…