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Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - General News
Spaces Still Available for Middle, High School Students at Summer Academy
CONTACT:
- Denisse Haney, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360/546-9222, haney@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Maureen Craig, Center for Youth Workforce Preparation, 360/546-9222, craig@vancouver.wsu.edu
- Sheri Byrd, Office of Marketing & Communications, 360/546-9602, byrds@vancouver.wsu.edu
The university's Center for Youth Workforce Preparation is offering the Summer PaCE Academy, Preparation and Career Exploration, Aug. 6 - 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some sessions are almost full - prompt registration is encouraged. Academy information and registration forms are available online at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/cywp .
Morning "Tracks," taught by university staff, faculty and community experts, include Art with Computers, Exploring Other Worlds, Journalism and Media, Biomedical Science, Engineers Make It Happen, The Brain and Body, Environmental Science.
Afternoon sessions will feature college and career preparation activities, with guest speakers including Microsoft internet child safety expert and mom, Linda Criddle. Criddle will also be offering a $10 session for adults on Internet safety Aug. 6, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Registration is required at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/cywp or 360/546-9222.
The cost of the program is $85, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Space is limited. To register or for more information, visit http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/pace or call 360/546-9222.
WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. WSU Vancouver offers 14 Bachelor's degrees, nine Master's degrees, one Doctorate degree and more than 35 fields of study. Visit us on the Web at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
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