The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) will host its annual Summer Student Program for middle and high school students, ages 13-17, June 6, 2023-July 27, 2023. This year’s program will consist of a hybrid model: specialized research projects and STEM enrichment activities. This includes assignments in different departments, lunch & learn opportunities, and special activities, to include seminars, student leadership and journal clubs, networking, presentation skills, and mentoring. High school students may be selected for a hybrid research opportunity; the selection process will include educational qualifications, interests, and references. High school students who are interested in applying for the research component of the summer program must complete and submit both applications, accompanied by a letter of reference from a teacher and a guidance counselor.
The applications and information letter are attached. The deadline for applications is April 7th and as there are limited slots, please note applications must be returned hand signed by the student, as soon as possible. All applications must be returned digitally to vhacmsvoluntaryservices@va.gov and will be time-stamped for accuracy, as it is a first come-first served process.
Program days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00am-4:00 pm, with a $8.00 lunch ticket for the canteen each day. There are many exciting lunch & learn activities planned to help ensure an interesting and exciting program. Due to the summer season being considered vacation time, the Summer Student Program carries a minimum completion requirement of 120 hours to participate.
Special Activities for All Summer Students:
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR RESEARCH
The Columbia VAHCS is offering the Summer High School Research Program, supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development (ORD). The goal of the program is to build a more diverse research workforce pipeline that will ultimately advance science and medicine to improve Veterans’ health.
The program is intended for those who are academically high achieving and interested in learning more about careers in research. In addition to gaining hands on research experience, participants will get to experience other research related career elements that typically accompany the laboratory component including seminars, journal clubs, networking, presentation skills, and mentoring. Participants will also attend Princeton’s ACT/SAT testing preparation sessions. The Research Program carries a requirement of 176 hours for successful completion.
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Village Church, one of our community partners, cordially invites our students to attend:
he 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program has several programs coming up that have deadlines that are approaching THIS month! Do you know a middle or high school student looking for leadership opportunities? Then have them apply to join The 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program! Event details listed below and flyers attached.
Leadership Roundup Florence- Registration closes on Wednesday, March 14th
4-H Pinckney Leadership Camp- Registration closes on Friday, March 24th
4-H Pinckney Leadership Conference- Registration closes on Friday, March 31st
Founded after the late Senator, Clementa Pinckney, the program aims to set forth the standards and principles valued by Senator Pinckney. Our goal is to empower students to serve with compassion, lead with humility, and inspire others through integrity. We hope to do just that through our programs.
Registration and application details can be found on our website at www.clemson.edu/Pinckney. Thank you in advance for your help in creating better youth leaders.
