Distinguished Young Women Program - for current Junior girls

What is it?This program is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments.  High school girls are provided college scholarships, build self-confidence, work on skills to interview effectively and to speak in public, and showcase excellence in academic achievement, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills, and the ability to think and communicate clearly.  
Participants are representatives of the "total young lady," who is involved in her school and community, and who is genuinely interested in furthering her college education and pursuing her career goals.

When and where is it?Program dates are July 19-20, 2019 at Vestavia Hills High School.  Rehearsals will be held July 12-18, 2019.

How do I enter?The deadline to enter the competition is March 3, 2019.  An orientation meeting will take place on March 10.  Interested students may apply online at jefferson.al.distinguishedyw.org and click the "Apply Now" tab. 

Have questions?Email jefferson@DistinguishedYW.org 

FREE ACT Workshop for Hispanic Girls

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama will have a FREE ACT workshop for Hispanic girls in high school (grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) on Saturday, October 6th from 9:30am to 2:00pm. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 3rd.

In the flyer, Girls Inc. is asking the girls to return this form to the counselor or the ESL teacher. 

ASVAB

Homewood High School will be administering the ASVAB to interested Juniors and Seniors.  This test can help identify skill areas and career interests and furthermore explore possibilities for one's future.  Click the link for more information!

Calling All Parents: Keeping Our Daughters Safe

On September 25th parents from Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Mountain Brook will come together to learn how they can keep daughters safe. 

See flyer for more details!

YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM (YLF)

Do you want to make a difference? Be a leader? Change your community? Then it is time to apply to the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF). 

Each year 44 high school sophomores and juniors are selected from all over Jefferson County to participate in Youth Leadership Forum. For over 30 years, YLF has been training young leaders by providing hands-on opportunities to learn about their community and themselves. Is it your turn to become part of this select group? 

See Ms. Brooks or Mrs. Voltz in the counseling office for more information or to pick up an application or applications may be obtained from www.ylfbham.org. For more information about the Youth Leadership Forum contact the YLF office at 205.252.6559 or susiea@ylfbham.

Journey: A Day on Addiction and Recovery

This is an event called Journey: A Day on Addiction and Recovery with this year’s keynote address given by local resident and creator of documentary “Recovering Hope” filmed in Birmingham and featuring over- the- mountain families. 

See the flyer and the Journey registration brochure for more information.

VIDEO re: Kuder & the Alabama Career Planning System

Click here to find out more about how Kuder and the Alabama Career Planning System can help you!

5 Questions All Juniors Should Ask (sponsored by ACT)

·         Why participating in sports, arts, and other activities can help after high school

·         Why the school counselor is a great resource for college and career planning

·         How to “try out” potential careers while still in high school

·         What your student’s priorities should be during junior and senior years

·         How to find scholarships, grants, and other ways to pay for college

Download this brand-new, FREE eBook—5 Questions Students Must Ask While College and Career Planning—for college and career planning tips, strategies, and other advice.