Next Stop:
Towson University
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Next Stop: Anne Arundel
Community College
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Next Stop: Elmira
College in New York
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On behalf of the Charting Careers board, staff, volunteers, and supporters, we are thrilled to congratulate our three Charting Careers seniors on their graduation from Annapolis High School. These rising leaders have shown outstanding perseverance, commitment, and grit. We look forward to continuing our support as they embark on their newest adventures at their colleges of choice in Fall 2021! |
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Charting Careers 2021 Scholarship and Awards Night |
We recently celebrated the Charting Careers Class of 2021 at our annual Scholarship and Awards dinner. Our speaker, Dr. Mamie Parker, was the inspiration we needed to wrap up this school year with determination and enthusiasm. Thanks again to the Charting Careers community of scholars, families, mentors, tutors, staff and volunteers who attended…you are loved.
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CONGRATULATIONS Charting Careers Scholar – D'Asia Jones – Awarded $10,000 Scholarship! |
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County announced D'Asia as one of the winners of the Lance Corporal Eric Herzberg, USMC and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild, IV, USMC Scholarship (Herzberg-Wild Scholarship) Fund and the Officer Grant Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund. These scholarship recipients demonstrate the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, through their ability to persist in the face of significant personal obstacles and their ability to provide quiet leadership in their school and home community. Each recipient received a $10,000 scholarship, renewable for one year upon successful reapplication.
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Charting Careers, in partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), People Builders Consulting, Newtowne CDC, and the Collaborative Supporting Youth, has launched its Community Equity Hub Program!
We have already hired five Community Navigation Specialists, who are community residents and leaders serving in key Annapolis neighborhoods to increase student academic success and overall well-being by building relationships with students and families, identifying unmet needs, helping families access existing AACPS resources, and connecting students and families with other community supports and opportunities.
Please, join us in welcoming our first five Community Navigation Specialists!
- Diesha Contee (Eastport/Harbour House)
- Dorothea Abrims (Woodside Gardens/Newtowne)
- Nyia Curtis (Parole)
- Renetra Anderson (Intown/Clay Street)
- Ron-Shaye Clark (Bywater)
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Virtual Career Panel
In April, two of our high school juniors co-hosted a Career Panel for Charting Careers, Centro de Ayuda, and Annapolis REACH participants! Professionals in Event Planning, International Affairs, Immigration Reform, Nonprofit Leadership, and University Student Affairs shared lessons learned, challenges and inspirations, all of which lead to rich conversation and reflection.
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College Planning Sessions
In May, our fantastic volunteer professional college advisor (Laura Baxter, the Key School College Advisor) provided two college planning sessions for our sophomores and juniors, complete with college swag, dinner, and so much fun!
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Mother's Day Gifts
We want to thank the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for sharing their beautiful space with us. Charting Careers volunteers and staff enjoyed such a lovely day with several of our elementary scholars as they lovingly made Mother’s Day gifts and enjoyed hiking and exploring.
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Mentoring involves 5-10 hours a month of volunteerism. Charting Careers partners with mentors to ensure scholars are supported by our community. Please sign up here for our mentoring orientation on June 23 at 6:45 p.m. or email our Mentor Coordinator, Linda Mundy, for instructions on how to join a virtual informational session.
* Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) male mentors and Spanish-speaking mentors are especially needed!*
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Thank You to Our Grantors and Corporate Sponsors!
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Eastport Civic Association |
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Anne Arundel Women Giving Together |
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Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County |
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Crescent Cities Charities |
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Rise Up Partners with Charting Careers
For every bag of Organic Maryland Blend coffee sold, Rise Up Coffee donates $1.00 to Charting Careers. Buy this delicious coffee at one of Rise Up's locations: Annapolis Market House and Bay Dale Shopping Center.
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Monthly Corporate Sponsor
Thank you, Enclave Data, for becoming our first monthly corporate sponsor! Click here to find out how your business can do the same.
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