TJHSST - Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

College and Career Center

Leadership Opportunities

For more details, contact or application information, visit the College Career Center and search the leadership opportunities cabinet or database. Additional opportunities are also available in the summer and volunteer programs cabinets. Remember to look at the binder of student comments about their summer opportunity experiences. We encourage our student to stop by regularly and see what's available. We also invite parents to call (703) 750-8377 and make an appointment.

Click on 'Name of School/Company', 'Program Type', 'Eligibility - by Grade', 'Geographic Location', or 'Cost/Free/Stipend?' to sort the table below by that column. Click on the specific School/Company name to go to that program's website.

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Name of School/Company, Program	Program Type	Eligibility - by Grade	Geographic Location	Cost/Free/Stipend?	Comments
Bryant University Institute for Leadership Development	Academic Courses	Rising 12th	Other U.S. States	Free	Eligibilty limited to African-American, Asian American, Native American, Latino and female students only. Nominees must be college bound, minimum 2.7 GPA, and must have completed Algebra II by the end of their junior year.
Bryant University The PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute	Academic Courses	Rising 12th	Other U.S. States	Free	Eligibility limited to Latino and African-American/Black students only. Nominees must be rising seniors, college bound, minimum 2.7 GPA, and have completed Algebra II by the end of their junior year.
Claremont McKenna College Kravis Leadership Institute - Step Into Leadership Program	Other	Rising 11th & Up	Other U.S. States	Cost $695	Students must be nominated by their schools to apply. Cost includes food and lodging but not transportation to Claremont, California. Contact TJ Career Center for online application password.
Congressional Youth Leadership Council National Young Leaders State Conference	Academic Courses	Rising 9th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Cost $1,380	Nominees may be personally selected by those who have directly witnessed their academic and leadership abilities in action: an educator, mentor or other community leader. Additionally, achievement nominations are awarded to select students demonstrating proven academic excellence and to those who can demonstrate extracurricular involvement, community service or other qualified academic and leadership achievement, such as students who have successfully completed the voluntary pre-college evaluations of the National Research Center for College and University Admissions' Post-Secondary Planning Survey.
FCPS School Board School Board Leadership Development Program		Sophomores and Juniors Only	Greater DC Metro Area	Free	Apply in Nov/Dec with aoplication to your principal.. Program to gain a better understanding of how the school system is governed. 12 high school students within Fairfax County selected from Principal nominees. Jan - May commitment.
George Mason University Washington Journalism and Media Conference	Other	Rising 12th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Cost $1685	George Mason University has partnered with FastWeb in sponsoring this prestigious annual event. Participants in this intensive academic program receive college credit from Mason while interacting w/ some of the leading figures in the fields of journalism and media. The conference will educate and inspire young leaders from across the country through once-in-a-lifetime experiences designed to provide an accurate understanding of careers in this field. This week-long residential program will focus on key issues for journalism, including: Issues related to the First Amendment, privacy, and security; the relationship between old and new media; the challenge of accuracy in a 24/7 news cycle and the rapidly changing economics of the field. The base for the conference is George Mason University, with events planned at the National Press Club, the Newseum, the Kennedy Center, and the House of Representatives. While conference attendees represent high schools from all across the country, we are reserving a select number of spots for students in the Potomac and Chesapeake region. We invite you or your teachers to nominate your most deserving students. Nominees should be rising seniors, have strong academic records (with a minimum 3.5 GPA and/or be in the top 20% of their class), be of good character, and most importantly have a demonstrated interest and experience in journalism and media, and be exceptional representatives for their states and high schools. Your students will be notified of your nomination and will receive additional info on registering for the conference. Each school may nominate up to 3 students. You may visit www.dcpresspass.com for more info and to access the educator nomination form, OR to expedite the process, please feel free to email Amy Takayama-Perez with your nominations directly at atakayam@gmail.com. Students who have not received a nomination may apply for a select number of spots by filling out the Self Nomination form. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Annual George Washington Student Leadership Program	Other	Rising 11th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Free	This program is for students with leadership capacity (limit 4 per school). It will explore how Washington's legacy of character and civic responsibility remain relevant in our modern world. Teacher sponsor must be contact person with Mt Vernon and must attend with student(s). (will receive a stipend of $100). Sponsors are to send their reservations to education@mountvernon.org by 2/22/12. Please include "Student Leadership Program" in subject line, and include your name, phone number, school name & address, and name(s) of student(s).
Ireland & Associates, Inc. Passport to Leadership				Cost $1,500	This program is meant to be purchased by the school and presented in-house as an assembly and workshops.
LeadAmerica Congressional Student Leadership Conference	Academic Courses		Other U.S. States	Cost varies	Lead America offers spring and summer conferences offering academic credit.
Leadership Greater Washington Youth Leadership Greater Washington	Other	10th & 11th	Greater DC Metro Area	Free	The program provides training and experience to aspriing leaders. Students meet once a month on Friday for six months. $25 application fee - the 1,750 cost is covered by program investors. Recommendations required.
Mount Holyoke College Take the Lead	Academic Courses	Rising 11th	Other U.S. States	Free	Weekend leadreship seminar in October. $75 registration fee necessary to cover administrative costs. Applicants must be nominated by April 10, and application and recommendation due by May 15, 2009 for fall 2009 session.
National Student Leadership Conference	Other	9th and up	varies	Cost 1,695	6-12 days. Scholarships available. Application is by nomination by a counselor or teacher. Please visit Career Center for "Online Priority Code". develop essential leadership skills; and explore a future career through exciting simulations, exclusive site visits and interactive meetings with renowned leaders in their chosen field, opportunity to experience life on a college campus;
Norwich University Leadership Challenge Weekend	Academic Courses	Rising 10th & Up	Other U.S. States	Cost $50	Apply only if interested in attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Youth Leadership Conference held on March 26-28, 2010, application deadline March 12. One add'l challenge weeked session April 16-18, 2010.
The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Hamilton Leaders Academy	Internship or Research	11th	Other U.S. States/Outside US	Free	Hamilton Leaders Academy is a fully-paid 4-year leadership program that includes week-long summer training in Seattle and in Guatemala. Students apply for the yearly Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award, a $500 or $250 cash scholarship. Top winners are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy. See website for application and further details.
The Ammerman Family/Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens George Washington Student Leadership Program	Other		Greater DC Metro Area	Free	Event takes place in the evening. Dinner, a tour of Mount Vernon, and featured speakers for students and teacher sponsors.
U. S. House of Representatives Page Program	Paid Job	Rising 11th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Salary $20,181.00	While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Pages must be sponsored by a Member of Congress and be at least sixteen years old on the date they begin their term. All communication regarding the Page program must be made through the applicant's sponsoring Member. See website for more information.
West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference	Other	Rising 11th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Free	The event is a day-long conference, held at George Mason University. It will address current issues in ethics, integrity, and leadership. Up to four current juniors may attend, along with one faculty member. Students must be nominated by TJHSST - see Laurie Kobick, College and Career Center. Delegates should be leaders and role models in the school.
Youth Leadership Foundation Youth Leadership Foundation	Service Opportunity	Rising 11th & Up	Greater DC Metro Area	Free	Request TJ Junior & Senior Boys to mentor 3rd-6th grade at-risk minority boys on Saturday mornings.