Citronelle High School Guidance & Career Information


Wildland / Urban Interface Council of Southwest Alabama



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Wildland / Urban Interface Council of Southwest Alabama


  • Wildfire Prevention & Education Scholarship

  • $500, $300, & $200

  • Research paper on threat of wildfire (3-5 pgs. MLA format)

  • September information on subject: www.forestry.state.al.us & www.firewise.org

  • Contact: South Alabama Regional Planning Commission

  • ATT: Environmental Services Department PO Box 1665 Mobile, AL 36633

www.sarpc.org (251) 433-6541
John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation

  • 2 yr. college scholarship $3000 Due : May 1

  • Major in print, photo, on-line or broadcast journalism

  • RE: Jim Ancoin 251-380-2806

Thomas Wolfe Student Essay Prize

  • Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in colleges and universities worldwide are encouraged to submit an essay in English about Thomas Wolfe or his works. 

  • Deadline: January 15.  Amount: $500.
    Contact: Thomas Wolfe Society
    Essay Contest Chair, Student Prize Committee
    809 Gardner Street
    Raleigh, NC  27607


Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarships

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, excellence of character, and an interest or involvement in the sport of golf. 

  • Skill of excellence in the sport is not a criterion. 

  • You must be a female high school senior who intends to graduate in the year of application and plan to attend an accredited college or university. 

  • Deadline: March 1. 

  • Amount: $2,000.  15-20 awards given.



X
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship 

  • This is a good scholarship for strong minority scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and “tech” areas.

  • The award amount is up to $4,000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. Go to Web site for details and type “scholarship” in the search engine.
    Deadline: September 15.


Y
Yakima Nation Scholarship

  • Applicant must be Native American with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

  • Award is for an Yakima Indian Agency
    Box 151 
    Tappenish, WA  98948
    (509) 865-5121 



Young Feminist Scholarship Program

  • For a woman in her last yea

  • Deadline: December 31. 

  • Amount: $1000.

    Young Visionaries Essay Competition

  • You must submit an essay on a specific topic. 

  • Deadline: March 20. 

  • Amount: $1000-2500.
    Contact: (888) 554-6881.

    Young Women’s YWCC Civic Club


  • Female entering one of the following: Spring Hill College, University of South Ala.

  • Or University of Mobile

  • Essay “Past Leadership Accomplishments & Future Leadership Goals”/ 4pgs

  • List GPA, H.S. Activities & current address / telephone #

  • June

  • Contact: Bethany Garner

Distinguished Young Woman Committee Chairman

537 Highland Circle East

Mobile, AL 36608 (251)344-0951

Z
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Education Foundation


  • Contact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
    1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC  20009



Career Professional Organizations


Click on the above link to access professional organizations
Careers on the Net

Research careers and build portfolio http://www.careercruising.com

User name: citronelle

Password: wildcats

Hot Career & school Research http://www.careervoyages.gov

www.alabamahealthcareers.com (excellent)

Career counseling corner www.careerc.com

Career Journal www.careerjournal.com

www.careerpath.com newspaper classifieds from locations across U.S.

Employment projections / Bureau of Labor statistics www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm

Career Resource Center www.careers.org

Research careers in health and medical sciences, find links to professional organizations



www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks

Job Search Engines

www.alabamahealthcareers.com

www.monster.com find a job across the U.S.

.http://JobLink.Alabama.gov

America’s Job Bank www.ajb.dni.us/seeker/

www.jobsearch.org

www.jobs.southalabama.edu

www.careerbuilders.com

www.hotbolt.com.com

DESI Career Training Center

GED Training – Job Corps – Job Training

951 Government Street – Suite 600 – Mobile, AL 36604 – (251) 432-9561



Professional Labor Union Resources

Qualifications:



  • Individuals must be 18 years or older

  • Need a high school diploma or G.E.D. (some exceptions)

  • Apprentice Training Program Accredited by Dept. of Labor

  • Pension Plan & Medical Insurance

  • Application through local unions

Example of Pension Plan for Plumbers & Pipefitters

Projected Pay Out

For Every 100 Hours Worked, Pension increased $5.00 per month

200 hours worked per year = $100.00 pension per month


If started at age 18 and end at age 55 = 37 years vested = $3,700 per month pension for life
If started at age 18 and end at age 62 = 44 years vested = $4,400 per month pension for life
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #119

2458 Old Shell Road – Mobile, AL 36607 – (251) 476-0035


Sheet Metal Workers Local #441

2459 Eslava Creek Pkwy – PO Box 6708 – Mobile, AL 36660 – (251) 476-1900


Electrical Workers Local # 505

2244 Halls Mills Rd. – Mobile, AL 36606 – (251) 476-0275


Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local # 112

1210 Government St. – Mobile, AL 36604 – (251) 476-2385


Painters & Allied Trades District Council # 80

659 Dauphin St. – Mobile, AL 36602 – (251) 432-0177


AFL-CIO Community Service Liaison

218 St. Francis St. – Mobile, AL 36602 – (251) 431-0101



College & Technical School Web Addresses

Alabama

Alabama A & M U. www.aamu.edu


Alabama Southern Community College www.ascc.eduu

Alabama State University www.alasu.edu

Athens State University www.athens.edu

Auburn University www.auburn.edu

Auburn University Montgomery www.aum.edu

Bessemer State Technical College www.bessmertec.com

Birmingham Southern College www.bsc.edu

Bishop State Community College www.bscc.cc.al.us

Jefferson Davis Community College www.jeffdavis.cc.al.us

Enterprise-Ozark Community College www.eocc.edu

James H. Faulkner State Comm. College www.faulknerstate.edu

Faulkner University www.faulkner.edu

Huntingdon college www.huntingdon.edu

Jacksonville State University www.jsu.edu

Jefferson State Community College www.jeffstateonline.com

Judson College www.judson.edu

Marion Military Institute www.marion-institute.org

Reid State Technical College www.rstc.cc.al.us

Samford University www.samford.edu

Shelton State Community College www.sheltonstate.edu

Southern Union State Community College www.suscc.edu

Spring Hill College www.shc.edu

Stillman College www.stillman.edu

Troy State University www.troyst.edu

Troy State University Dothan www.tsud.edu

Troy State University Montgomery www.tsum.edu

Tuskegee University www.tusk.edu

United States Sports Academy www.ussa.edu

University of Alabama www.ua.edu

University of Alabama Birmingham www.uab.edu

University of Alabama in Huntsville www.uah.edu

University of Mobile www.umobile.edu

University of Montevallo www.montevallo.edu

University of North Alabama www.una.edu

University of South Alabama www.southalabama.edu

University of West Alabama www.uwa.edu

Wallace Community College www.wallace.edu

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College http://lbw.edu



Mississippi


Belhaven College www.belhaven.edu

Delta State University www.deltastste.edu

Jackson State University www.jsums.edu

Jones County Junior College www.jcjc.cc.ms.us

Meridian Community College www.mcc.cc.ms.us

Millsaps College www.millsaps.edu

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College www.mgccc.cc.ms.us

Mississippi State University www.msstate.edu

Mississippi University for Women www.muw.edu

University of Mississippi www.olemiss.edu

University of Southern Mississippi www.usm.edu

William Carey College www.wmcarey.edu


Florida

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University www.embryriddle.edu

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University www.famu.edu

Florida State University www.fsu.edu

Pensacola Junior College www.pjc.edu

Ringling School of Art & Design www.ringling.edu

University of Florida www.ufl.edu

University of North Florida www.unf.edu

University of South Florida www.usf.edu

University of West Florida www.uwf.edu


Georgia

Agnes Scott College www.agnesscott.edu

Berry College www.berry.edu

Emory University www.emory.edu

Georgia Institute of Technology www.gatech.edu

Georgia State University www.gsu.edu

Oglethorpe University www.oglethorpe.edu

Spelman College www.spelman.edu

University of Georgia www.uga.edu

Wesleyan College www.wesleyancollege.edu


Louisiana

Grambling State University www.gram.edu

Louisiana State University &

Agricultural & Mechanical College www.lsu.edu

LSU at Alexandria www.lsua.edu

LSU in Shreveport www.lsus.edu

Loyola University New Orleans www.loyno.edu

Tulane University www.tulane.edu

Xavier University www.xula.edu
Tennessee

Belmont University www.belmont.edu

East Tennessee State University www.etsu.edu

Middle Tennessee State University www.mtsu.edu

Rhodes College www.rhodes.edu

Tennessee State University www.tnstate.edu

University of Memphis www.memphis.edu

University of Tennessee: Chattanooga www.utc.edu

University of Tennessee: Knoxville www.tennessee.edu

University of Tennessee: Martin www.utm.edu

University of the South www.Sewanee.edu

Vanderbilt University www.vanderbilt.edu



Sample Letters

Jane Elizabeth Doe


1111 Yellow Street

Anywhere, AL 33333

October 25, 2005


Scholarship Department

Some State University

111 Administration Building

Somewhere, AL 22222


Attention Scholarship Director:
It is indeed an honor to receive your offer of the Wellfounded Freshman Scholarship. I am delighted to accept your offer and look forward to attending Some State University in the fall. This scholarship will assist me in obtaining a major in chemistry. This will be my first step toward someday becoming a pharmacist. I will strive to meet the grade requirements of this scholarship.
I will send a final transcript and resume’ as requested immediately following my graduation on May 20, 2006. If addition information is needed please let me know by writing to me at the above address.
Sincerely,

Jane Elizabeth Doe



Jane Elizabeth Doe

1111 Yellow Street

Anywhere, AL 33333


OBJECTIVE

My primary goals are to graduate from college with a master’s degree in Pharmaceuticals, and secure a pharmacist position. I am also interested in pharmaceutical research as related to terminal diseases.

WORK HISTORY

2002-present Cook, GoodyBakery

My job responsibilities include cooking, sweeping, mopping, cleaning tables, washing dishes, and other jobs as requested.



2003-present Pull-Up Vendor for the following companies: Golden Flake and Lays Potato Chips

During the weekends I work a route in the surrounding geographic area. I rotate the chips and put out new items as needed in the stores.


EDUCATION

2002-2006 Advanced Diploma with Honors: Somewhere High School

1111 Red Street

Somewhere, Al 36522

AWARDS RECEIVED

 A-B Honor Roll,2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005

 Perfect Attendance, 2002-2003, 2004-2005

 Band Pride, 2002-2003

 Drum Leader Recognition,2003-2004

 Leadership in Band, 2003-2004-2005

 Mobile County Honor Band, 2002-2003

 South—Eastern States Honor Band, 2004

 American Legion Government Day, 2004-2005

 Somewhere High School – American Legion Oratorical Contest

 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES



 Senior Class Treasurer

 Student Council, served for two years and secretary one year

 National Honor Society

Future Farmers of America

 Key Club, served for four years

 Spanish Club

 Concert Band, played four years

 Marching Band, played four years

REFERENCES
Bro. John Smith 6641 Prine Rd. Somewhere, AL 33333

Home Phone (251) 222-0000 Currently a pastor at The Old Baptist Church

R.B. Who 19999 5th St. Somewhere, AL 33333

Home Phone (251) 222-7777 Currently a lumber yard manager

M. Someone 22222 Prine Rd. Somewhere, AL 33333

Home Phone (251) 222-5888 Currently owner of Our Grocery


Judy What 1111 Red Street Somewhere, AL 33333

Work Phone (251) 222-1111 Advanced Placement History Teacher

Somewhere High School
MarySomebody 11111 Red Street Somewhere, AL 33333

Work Phone (251) 222-1111 Senior Counselor

Somewhere High School

John Edward Doe


1111 Yellow Street

Anywhere, AL 33333

October 25, 2005

Scholarship Department

Some State University

111 Administration Building

Somewhere, AL 22222


Attention Scholarship Director:
It was indeed an honor to receive your offer of the Wellfounded Freshman Scholarship. I regret that I must decline it at this time. I will not be attending Some State University in the fall. Perhaps I will be able to attend in the future. I know receiving this scholarship offer will mean as much to someone else as it did me.
Thank you again for your consideration of me for this scholarship. The offer was an honor in itself and greatly appreciated by me and my family.
Sincerely,

John Edward Doe



Jane Elizabeth Doe

1111 Yellow Street

Anywhere, AL 33333


October 25, 2005

Scholarship Department

American U Can Do It Co.

Somewhere Street

Astate, AL 55555


Attention Scholarship Director:
I would like to apply for the ‘American U Can Do It’ Scholarship. I am a senior at Someplace High School. I am applying for college and hope to ease the financial burden of obtaining a higher education through scholarships. Please send me any information concerning this scholarship and an application.
If addition information is needed prior to receiving an application please let me know by writing to me at the above address.
Sincerely,

Jane Elizabeth Doe


John Edward Doe

1111 Yellow Street

Anywhere, AL 33333

October 25, 2005

Willingto Work Corp.

111 Administration Building

Somewhere, AL 22222
Attention Personnel Director:
I am interested in obtaining employment in the computer department at Willingto Work Corporation. I have completed training and obtained work experience in the area of computer programming over the past four years as stated in my attached resume.
Please inform me of the application procedure required for employment with your company.

I may be reached at the above address or by phone (251-444-2222).


Respectfully,

John Edward Doe

Attachment: resume’


8777 LEE Ave. • Somewhere, AL 36522 • Phone (251) 222-3333

John E. Doe

Objective




To obtain an entry-level position in corporate computer programming.

Education




2004 - Present Somewhere High School Somewhere, AL

(251) 222-5555



General curriculum with concentration on Computer Science

  • Cisco Networking

  • Business Computer Application

  • Desktop Publishing

    Extra Curricular:

  • National Honor Society

  • Future Business Leaders of America

  • Yearbook

2002 - 2004 Other High School Other, MS

(601) 555-3333



General curriculum with concentration on Computer Science:

  • Basic Computer Programming

  • Advanced Computer Programming

    Extra Curricular:

  • Computer Club

  • Band



References




Mrs. Vicky Whoo Teacher (251) 222-5555

Mr. Leader Hello Teacher (251) 222-5555





Work experience




2004 - Present Hardee’s Somewhere, AL

(251) 222-0303



Cashier

2002 - Present Self-employed Somewhere, AL & Other, MS

(251) 222-3333



In-Home Computer Systems Technician

  • Install and troubleshoot home PC’s and peripherals In-Home

  • Install and configure home computer software and hardware

2002 Surfing-USA Other, MS

Contracted Wiring Installation

  • Wired building for computer network and to provide Internet services

  • Assisted with delivery of furniture




Volunteer experience




2004 - Present Somewhere High School Somewhere, AL

(251) 222-3434



Volunteer Computer Systems Technician

  • Setup Cisco Networking lab for Cisco Networking and other computer classes

  • Help multiple teachers with computer troubleshooting and

2004 Somewhere Middle School Somewhere, AL

(251) 222-4343



Volunteer Computer Systems Technician

  • Setup lab for computer classes

2002 Bayou Cattle Company and Sawmill Grill Anywhere, AL

Volunteer Wiring Installation

  • Worked with Cisco Networking class to install wiring for Point of Sales system

  • Was head of one of the wiring teams

2003 QuakeCon 2003 Mesquite, TX

Volunteer Wiring

  • Setup wires and switches for a temporary 1,250 computer network


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