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Employment Opportunities & Summer Experiences

 

Summer Experience Opportunities

ARC - Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy
https://www.arc.gov/appalachian-entrepreneurship-academy/  
 
Forest Service:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/summer-internships
 
 
Governor's School of North Carolina
http://www.ncgovschool.org/
 
Governor's Page Program 
 
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics:
NCSSM Summer Ventures
Website: https://www.ncssm.edu/summerventures
 
North Carolina Youth to Marine Science Careers and Critical Issues
 
Local Options:
 
Paid Local Internship with Literacy Today - $15/hour 
Asheville-based non-profit that trains and supports tutors to support elementary-aged young readers with their literacy skills. 
Training Dates: June 17, 18 & 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tutoring/Workshop Sessions: June 24 to August 15;
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Apply by 5/31 - Apply here   
 
 
Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning
Hosted at Mars Hill University for 3rd-12th grade
Academic summer camp with a wide variety of courses; scholarships available
 
CAMP BANGIN’ & SANGIN’! WITH BILLY JONAS
Hosted at Odysssey School
Songwriting, Instrument Making, Jamming, Singing, and Swimming. Ages 12-18
 
City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA)
Paid summer internships with City and County departments and with local business and nonprofits. Students also participate in workshops, leadership development, and community services. For more information and the application please visit 
 
MAHEC Medical Mentoring Program for Youth of Color
 
North Carolina Arboretum - Youth and Family Programs
http://www.ncarboretum.org/education/youthfamily-programs/
 
University Programs/Camps:
 
Appalachian State - Youth Academic and Athletic Camps
https://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps
 
Clemson University Summer Scholars
Academically gifted rising 7th-12th graders. Participants take a course of interest with a university instructor or graduate student and study that subject through hands-on learning, experiments, lectures, and sometimes field trips.
 
 
East Carolina University - Future Teachers of NC Eastern Symposium
For rising juniors, rising seniors, and current seniors who are interested in becoming a teacher. Free, 2-day on campus experience
 
Montreat College - COMPASS Summer Experience
https://www.montreat.edu/about/event-services/compass/
 
 
 
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Programs
Visual art, film making, animation, drama, dance and music
uncsa.edu/summer
 
NC State - College of Engineering Summer Programs for High School Students
https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/high-school/
 
NC State - Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT)
Rising 12th grade bilingual students or students of color interested in leadership development or exploring a career in education. Please let your school counselor know if you would like to be nominated.
 
NC State - Pre-College Programs
 
NC State - The Shelton Leadership Challenge
Team building, compassion, honesty, diversity and social responsibility
http://sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu/youth-shelton-challenge/apply-for-challenge/
 
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)- Rising Star
Rising Seniors. Credit hours for college and partial scholarship to SCAD if completed
http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs/rising-star
 
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - Summer Seminars
Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs/scad-summer-seminars
 
UNC Asheville - Summer Pre-College Programs
Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
 
UNC Chapel Hill - UNC Summer Jazz Workshop
Middle and High School Students 
For students who want to study and be immersed in a high-paced jazz program which provides instruction in jazz theory, improvisation, small group playing, and group lessons. Ability to earn 3.0 college credit hours
 
UNC Chapel Hill - Project Uplift
For rising Seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability, especially those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in post-secondary education. Project Uplift is designed for students from underrepresented populations, such as American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian American backgrounds. We also welcome prospective first-generation college students, students from rural communities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. While these are their target audiences, Project Uplift is open for anyone to attend.
Website: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/about-project-uplift/
Application: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/
 
UNC Chapel Hill - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
For aspiring high school journalists. Rising Seniors. Workshop called the Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in Education and Media
https://chuckstone.web.unc.edu/
 
UNC Chapel Hill - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Carolina Sports Journalism Camp
http://hussman.unc.edu/csjc
 
UNC Wilmington - MarineQuest
For 9-12 grade students interested in scuba diving, sea creatures, leadership and science
https://uncw.edu/marinequest/
 
University of Georgia - VETCamp
Current 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school students (at the time of application) who are interested in the veterinary profession
https://vet.uga.edu/academic-affairs/vetcamp
 
​University of Toledo’s Beauty of Science Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Summer Camp
 
US Naval Academy Summer Program
Summer STEM: Summer STEM  is for rising 9th-11th grade students. For one week, campers will create, build, and
explore in world-class lab facilities and experience real-life application and learning.
 
Summer Seminar: Summer Seminar introduces you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country. If you are a junior in high school interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, we invite you to apply.
 
Virginia Tech - Black College Institute
Virginia tech invites talented, high-achieving and intellectually curious rising juniors and seniors that identify as African American or Black to apply for this FREE virtual summer academic leadership program
Website: https://vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute/apply-to-bci.html
 
Wake Forest University - Summer Immersion Program
For 9th-12th grade students to learn about a field-of-study or career pathway that interests them
https://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/
 
Wake Forest University - Online Immersion Program
For students ages 13 and up
 
West Point's Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) - Due April 15th
 
Wingate University Summer Experience
Sports, Health Science, and Pharmacy Camps for various ages

Employment Opportunities

McDonald's Best Partners, LLC
Family-owned local franchise currently hiring
 
Kelly Professional & Industrial Services, Asheville
Entry level job opportunities for students 18 or older
Email holtka3@kellyservices.com for more information or call (828) 654-9444
 
YMCA
Apply for various positions such as lifeguard, membership engagement specialist, etc. and in various Y locations in WNC
Email dmurry@ymcawnc.org for more information or call (828) 210-9606
 
Jabil Healthcare
Currently hiring graduating seniors, offering $2,100 sign-on bonus
Email Amie_Smith@Jabil.com for more information or call (828) 209-4213 (desk), (828) 712-9425 (cell)
 
Independent Garage Owners of North Carolina
Seeking high school students to explore the automotive industry through a hands-on apprenticeship. Get paid to work part time in a shop while also attending any NC community college tuition-free to work toward an associates degree in automotive. 
 
Country Club of Asheville
Now hiring for greens keeper position
 
Literacy Together
PAID Internship: Summer Reading Initiative
Click here for flyer

Chai Pani Restaurant Group
Positions available at Chai Pani, Nani's Chicken, Buxton Hall Barbecue and Buxton Chicken Palace
 
Ingles
No prior experience required. Must be at least 16 years old to apply. On-site interviews daily at 1141 Tunnel Road in Asheville.
Visit inglescareers.com for more information or call (828) 298-3514
 
Jennings Builders Supply
Multiple job openings for students in their Fletcher and Brevard locations
Contact Lisa Billingsly at (828) 743-4940 for more information
 
Life Guarding: Swim Club Management Group
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Panera Bread
40 Peaks Center Lane, Asheville
Contact General Manager Savana Snow at (423) 754-0189 for more information
 
Panda Express
Currently hiring various positions
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Email taylor.gross@pandarg.com for more information or call (704) 999-0292
 
Zen Tubing
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Email manager@zentubing.com to request an online application
 
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
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Email hopicecreammanager@gmail.com for more information
 
GoLifeGuarding
 
Plato's Closet in Asheville
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