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Douglass Project Pre-College Programs
Douglass
Science Institute Program Series (DSI)
DSI
is a four-year summer residential program for young women entering 9th
grade who want to explore a variety of areas including biology, chemistry,
computers, environmental and marine sciences, engineering, physics,
and mathematics. Applications for DSI are filed during the spring
term of the 8th grade year.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Summer
Program:
The
Center for Precollege Programs at NJIT gives pre-college students the
chance to explore careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology
and to experience the relationship between these subjects and their applications
to everyday life. Students become "engineers," "mathematicians,"
"architects," "managers" or "scientists"
and learn how to design solutions to problems that affect everyone.
Douglass Science Weekend Academy
The Douglass Science Weekend Academy offers students opportunities to explore the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and technology through labs and workshops. The Weekend Academy runs three consecutive Saturdays, usually in the fall semester.
The Center for Pre-College Programs was established in 1978 in order to increase access to scientific and technological fields among traditionally underrepresented populations and to improve the teaching of science and mathematics in secondary and elementary schools.
Department
of Labor
Carrer Voyages
Start
exploring career options - whether you are in high school, have graduated,
have a vocational certificate, have a 2-year or 4-year college degree,
or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job
training, or work experience. Be in demand by knowing about high growth
jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
Institute
for Women In Trades
Technology & Sciences
The Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science (IWITTS) is dedicated to integrating women into the full range of trades, technology and science careers in which they are underrepresented: from engineer to police officer, pilot, automotive technician, electrician and web master, to name just a very few.
The shortage of nurses is being felt throughout the country, and New Jersey is no exception.
The shortage of qualified teachers is causing a national crisis in our educational system. The New Jersey Department of Labor and NJN are working together to promote public awareness of the shortage in the teaching profession.
The
on-line way for young people (ages 15-21) to explore the world of career
opportunities in nursing.
Men
in Nursing
http://www.aamn.org/
The
American Assembly for Men in Nursing maintains a website with information
and resources about the nursing profession. There is also an interactive
bulletin board for discussion where you can post questions or information
about experiences of men in the field.
New Jersey Next Stop Your Career
Njnextstop.org tells you what skills you will need to be in demand in New Jersey industries, including health care, finance, construction, utilities, manufacturing, tourism, transportation and information technology.The research focuses on New Jersey industries, but most of the skill and job information applies to occupations wherever they are located. This easy-to-navigate website allows you to match your skills and interests with occupations that will be highly marketable when you are ready to enter the workforce.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
This world wide web site is a service of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Published weekly, The Chronicle is the No. 1 news source for college and university faculty members and administrators.
Women Look To the Trades For Better Pay, Benefits, and Management Opportunities
FMI's 2003-2004 U.S. Construction Industry Training Report shows that more and more women are climbing the corporate ladder in the construction industry.
Girls, Science and Technology at Douglass College, Rutgers University.A framework to evaluate electronic resources (web sites, CD-ROMs, and games) for girls and young women to encourage and increase their involvement in the sciences and technology
Teresa
Boyer, Ed.D. Director
Nontraditional Career Resource Center
Center for Women and Work
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
50 Labor Center Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Telephone: 732-932-5473
Fax: 732-932-1254
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