Hello SAIL Family,
Welcome to "SAILing Into the Future," SAIL High School’s weekly bulletin offering scholarship and volunteer information to our graduating seniors, upcoming seniors (Juniors), sailing sophomores, incoming freshman, and their families. This bulletin will keep you informed on college and career readiness information, such as college application deadlines, career fairs, volunteer opportunities, and opportunities to explore vocational studies. If you have any questions about any of the information found in Sailing Into the Future, you can contact Mrs. Quashier S. Flood-Strouble at [log in to unmask]
Time is running out on these scholarships:
Upcoming Scholarships:
You have time to prepare for these scholarships:
Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS)
Is an opportunity for students to develop leadership, communication, and essential life and social skills through hands-on learning and engagement. Attendees will receive invaluable mentorship to guide them as they prepare for college and future careers by participating in mock interviews with experts, getting help with college essays and applications, earning 50 community service hours.
Summer Seminole Experience
Free opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit Florida State University and learn more about CARE and the college experience.
Eagles Rise Summer Academy
Tallahassee Community College offers the Eagles Rise Summer Academy. This award-winning program offers free tuition (up to 6 credits) and free textbooks for incoming students. Please see the attached flyer.
Junior Apprenticeship
Get paid while you learn! The Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to gain work experience in a skilled career field. A skilled career requires more than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year degree and includes some of the most in-demand and high paying jobs.
By 2026, over 70,000 skilled jobs will be available in the Leon County area alone. To prepare students to fill these jobs, Leon county government is partnering with CareerSource Capital Region and Leon County schools to provide job readiness training and work experience.
For one semester, Junior Apprentices will work in a Leon County department where they’ll receive hands-on training, an hourly salary and elective credit towards their high school diploma.
Careers include:
-Computer Aided Design
-Construction Contract Management
-Emergency Medical Services
-Fleet mechanic
-Graphic Design
-Information Technology
-Medical Administration Associate
-Web Development & Design
** Applications for Fall 2023 are due by March 31st **
Don’t Forget your Financial Aid and your Bright Futures applications!
This is a reminder that all college-bound seniors and their parents should have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Bright Futures Florida Financial Aid Application (FFA) applications.
FAFSA applications opened on October 1st 2022 and close on June 30, 2023. To apply, click HERE.
Bright Futures Applications opened on December 1, 2022 and will close on August 31, 2023. To apply, click HERE.
If you do not apply for Bright Futures
(FFAA) by August 31st, 2023, you will NOT be
eligible for the scholarship! It
is best practice to have your applications submitted by May 25th, 2023, to avoid any delays in funding. Please have all community service or work hours submitted by
May 25th , 2023. Community service or work hours are required to receive the Bright Futures Scholarship.
ART CONTEST!!! The 2023 EARTH
DAY Festival on April 22nd,2023, offers cash prizes for contestant winners! (Flyer
Attached)
Earth Day Festival 2023, April 22nd, 2023, from 10-2 pm