There are still a few openings available in apprenticeships that are offered by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. They start in the new year that have openings. You must be a current junior or senior and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. See Mrs. Caves for more information.

Broadcast Journalism - Point Park University
The goal is to introduce students to broadcast careers, as well as specific formats and style, students will meet broadcast professionals and visit radio station, TV station and a production house. The students will also get an opportunity to know what it takes to be on-air talent or work behind the scenes as a writer, producer, editor, etc.

Classical Dance - Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
Students will be introduced to a variety of performing arts careers with this behind the scenes look at a professional ballet company. The apprenticeship includes 4 workshops at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios where students will investigate the artistic, production, and administrative components of the ballet through hands-on activities, such as a basic ballet class (no dance experience necessary), interviewing PBT dancers, observing rehearsal, and creating a playbill for younger students. Students will also attend two ballet performances.

Leadership - Point Park University
Young people can make a difference in their schools, neighborhoods, communities and beyond with the appropriate guidance, education and inspiration. They can be motivated to become leaders, find their voices, and develop strategies to create projects and see them through to completion.

Marine Biology -- Spring Session - Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Students will explore the world of aquatic ecosystems with the help of various professionals. From examining the physical qualities of water to studying and caring for living organisms in captivity and the wild, the students will be exposed to a multitude of career possibilities in the field of aquatic science. A fee of $32.00 payable to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for a session on Riverquest is due at the first session.

Visual Arts -- Metalsmithing-Badge Project - Society for Contemporary Craft
All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 in the Strip District, www.contemporarycraft.org . Students work with metalsmith and certified art teacher, Stephanie Lind, for six sessions. A reception for students, parents, and teachers will be held from 6:00-7:00 pm on March 28th.

To apply they just need to fill out an online application at http://apprenticeships.aiu3.net and mail us their signed application and application fee.

The University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy and the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University, former Governor’s School programs, are accepting applications for the 2010 summer programs. Current high school sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 15th. Further information about these two competitive, worthwhile programs can be found at www.iacocca-lehigh.org  and www.hcsa.pitt.edu . For specific questions or to schedule a visit, please contact Trish Alexy, Director, PSGE at tsa2@lehigh.edu  and Karen Narkevic, Director, UPHCSA, at narkevickd@upmc.edu . Mrs. Caves also has information.