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Scheduled Events

 

 Acutec is excited to host again its annual "Try a Trade" event on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at their Meadville facility. They are expanding this year’s event to include not only students but also educators and parents. This hands-on experience is designed to provide insight into advanced manufacturing and showcase the exciting career opportunities available in this growing field.

What to Expect:

  • Facility Tour: Get an up-close look at our state-of-the-art facility and learn about the innovative processes behind our work.
  • Hands-On Activities: Participants will create their own part to take home, offering a true taste of the trade.
  • Networking and Q&A: Learn more about career paths and hear directly from our team of experts.
  • Complimentary Lunch: Enjoy a meal on us while connecting with others in the community.

We’re especially excited to share opportunities for students interested in becoming engineers. Acutec offers paid internships that provide valuable real-world experience in engineering and manufacturing. This event is a great way for students to learn more about these programs and see how they can start building their careers with us.

Event Details:
Date and Time: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Acutec Precision Aerospace
Address: 13555 Broadway Drive, Meadville, PA 16335

How to Register:

 

Enrichment Opportunities

The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge is a nationally established residential program created in 1995 for high school students worldwide.  Student leaders entering grades 9 through 12 spend five days at Grove City College immersed in their own business using real money.  The decisions they make determine whether their business succeeds or fails.  This summer camp will run from July 13-17. The camp costs $225, which includes room, board and materials. There is an early-bird registration rate of $195 for families who register by May 1st.  For more information you can call LaDonna Snodgrass at (980)290-1512 or email her at ladonna@felcexperience.org.

 

Slippery Rock University faculty and staff offers a variety of summer camps every summer.  Check out their website for current offerings.

 

The PA Governor's School for Sciences

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented high school juniors for the summer 2025 program. 

PGSS is an intensive, five-week summer residential program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for high school juniors pursuing careers in science and mathematics.  Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program.  Awarded scholarships will cover the costs of housing, meals, and all instructional materials. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the university, personal items, and spending money. Students must commit to living on campus at Carnegie Mellon University throughout the duration of the program. 

Details – Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences 

When:

June 22, 2025 - July 26, 2025

Where:

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 

Who May Apply:

The program is open to high school juniors at time of application who attend a public, nonpublic, or private school or are homeschooled. 

Deadline to Apply:

Completed applications must be emailed per instructions on the Carnegie Mellon University - Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences webpage no later than January 31, 2025.  Applications emailed after this date and time will be disqualified. 

Applications can be completed following the instructions available on the Apply to the Governor's School for the Sciences webpage.

 

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs 
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. The programs prepare students for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. Applications are due February 1, 2025.

 

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) would like to welcome high school juniors to apply for a free, week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Youth tour applications are now open for students to participate in this leadership-focused, all expenses paid trip from June 16-21, 2025. Students must be current high school juniors and reside in a home receiving electric service from CEC. For more information and application materials visit the CEC website and apply by February 6, 2025.

 

Webinars

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) offers webinars monthly about multiple items related to the financial aid process for pursuing post-secondary education.  Register here

Or copy/paste:  https://www.pheaa.org/virtual