Pathfinders Spring 2021 Requirements
WHO CAN APPLY? High school students currently enrolled in a computer science class (SEP, AP Computer Science Classes, and CS and the City) with at least a B average who are interested in exploring CS as a career. Students do not need to have CS skills to apply. Female, Black and Latinx students are strongly encouraged to apply.
STUDENT BENEFITS Students who complete the Pathfinders Mentorship Program receive:
60 hours of on-the-job CS / Tech experience
A generous stipend through CS4All
Career prep such as: practicing interviewing skills and resume review
SCHOOL COORDINATOR. JON MANNION jon@Bronxsoftware.org Schools wishing to participate in Pathfinders must provide a coordinator responsible for:
Submitting required items for each applicant by December 31 (see table below)
Coordinating student interviews (ensure that students schedule their interview with Grant Associates)
ROUND 1: APPLICATION The application period is October 26 - January 15th. Applications received after January 15th will not be considered.
Application Requirements The following items must be submitted by December Jan 15th:
Required itemWho submitsHow to submitApplicationStudentGoogle Form Application here: https://tinyurl.com/PathfindersAppTeacher recommendationCoordinatorEmail Amy Hendershot: ahendershot@schools.nyc.govTranscript or similar proof of gradesCoordinatorEmail Amy Hendershot: ahendershot@schools.nyc.gov
ROUND 2: STUDENT INTERVIEWS
Interviews will take place after January 15th, 2021 by Mr. Frica. Note that an application does not guarantee an interview. Applicants selected to proceed to the second round will be notified on or prior to March 1st.
WORK REQUIREMENTS Students are expected to work 60 hours beginning in March and ending May 31st. Students must be at least 14 years old. Students who are 14 and 15 years old can work a maximum of 3 hours a day on school days and students who are 16 and 17 years old can work a maximum of 4 hours a day on school days. Students are also expected to attend one career readiness workshop prior to the start of their internship and one office hours workshop during. These will most likely take place on Saturdays.
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