Information About the ACT

What is the ACT?
The ACT test evaluates the general knowledge of high school students and the ability to do college level work.

--The multiple choice test covers for content areas: English, math, reading and science.

--The writing test measures a student's skill in planning and writing an essay.

Why take the ACT?
The ACT test is closer to the type of information covered in your high school classes.

ACT Schedule
2009-2010
Cost - $31 + scores to four colleges
Cost - $46 + scores to four colleges + the writing test

Test Dates Point & Click for More Information
October 24, 2009
December 12, 2009
February 6, 2010
April 10, 2010
June 12, 2010

Let's Talk About Scholarships - Seniors

Calling all S-E-N-I-O-R-S!
Now is the time to apply for scholarships.
There are scholarships for every, and I mean every
type of quality that makes you a distinctive individual.

The biggest search engine for scholarships is FastWeb.
Click here to have access to a free, comprehensive list of scholarships.

Click here to find billions of dollars worth of college scholarships.


Click here for scholarships that celebrate African American heritage.

Click here to find out information about Historic Black College Tours.

Click here for scholarships that celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage.

Click here for scholarships for individuals who enjoy being inventive, intuitive, artistic, and dare to show their flair.



Click here for the Ron Brown Scholarship Application.

Click here for the AAA Travel High School Challenge.

Click here for a national essay contest for high school students, the Holocaust Remembrance Project.

Click here for a tool from the College Board that will find scholarships, internships, grants and loans that match your education, talents, and background.

Click here for the Random House Inc. Creative Writing Competition for high school seniors.

Test Prep Review Site

For SAT Review: point and click on the Number 2.com image or click right here to go to Number2.com, for FREE online preparation for the SAT. That's right, it is totally FREE. The key is to start and be consistent. Make a plan that you will do SAT practice for at least 1 hour a day and stick to it. Another option is to dedicate 3 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday to strengthen one's performance on the SAT.

For ACT, PSAT and SAT 1 and SAT 2 Review: Point and click on Test Prep Review image or click right here to go to Test Prep Review, a great FREE test preparation site. It is another site that offers a range of FREE online practice.

There are many free test preparation resources. Remember, the key is to begin and be consistent in blocking at least 1 hour each day reviewing the information for the SAT. Another option is to schedule 3 hours each Saturday and Sunday. Why? Practice will help one become familiar with the type of strategies to use and the knowledge one should master.

Green Construction Training Program

STRIVE has been a recognized leader in securing jobs for the chronically unemployed for over 24 years. We currently operate one of the most comprehensive Green Construction Training programs for the hard-to-employ in New York City. Our most ambitious construction training opportunity – our third cohort this year – begins on August 7th 2009 with a newly added solar / photo voltaic installation training module.

STRIVE’s Green Construction Training Program includes the following 10 components:

1. CORE+ (Soft-Skills, Career Development, Job Readiness, Computers, Customer Service, Civics) (120 hours)

2. Intro Green Building Efficiency (10 hours)

3. Basic Construction: Electrical (45 hours)

4. Basic Construction: Carpentry (45 hours)

5. Basic Construction: Plumbing (45 hours)

6. OSHA Construction Health/Safety (10 hours)

7. HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste (40 hours)

8. OSHA - Confined Space (16 hours)

9. Asbestos Abatement (32 hours)

10. Weatherization: Building Retro-fits, Energy Audits, Air Leak Testing, Insulation (80 hours)

11. Solar / Photo Voltaic Installation (40 hours)

The program is 14 weeks in length and is for both men and women. Participants must have a strong desire to work in the construction industry and be physically fit (see below). Carfare will be provided for the entire 14 weeks and a modest stipend will be paid during the hard skills portion of the program (the last 10 weeks). All participants must complete the month long CORE+ component in order to be eligible for construction training.

In addition, applicants must:

1. Be between the ages of 18 and 35.

2. Have no physical barriers to working in the construction industry (and be able to lift at least 50 lbs.).

3. Achieve a 6th grade reading and 6th grade math level on the TABE Survey (testing will take place at STRIVE).

4. Be carefully assessed and interviewed by STRIVE staff before being accepted in the program.

Check out: STRIVE at 240 E. 123rd St. / 3rd Fl. (Manhattan)
Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm – or call (212) 360-1100 and ask for Emmanuel, Alonzo, or Katherine.

See NY1 segment on STRIVE’s Green Construction Training Program: http://www.ny1.com/Default.aspx?ArID=102558

Contact Information:

Angelo J. Rivera
Chief Operating Officer
STRIVE New York
240 E. 123 St. / 3 Fl.
New York, NY 10035
Work: 646) 335-0814
Email: arivera@striveinternational.org
Website: http://striveinternational.org

Put Yourself in the Driver's Seat

Attached is a neat opportunity for students who are 18 years of age and older. Click here to see the opportunity by Brooklyn Workforce Innovations and Sunset Park Alliance for Youth.

FREE 15 Week Training Program in Janitorial or Food Services

AHRC's Employment & Business Services department is offering a FREE 15 week training program in either janitorial or food services for young adults ages 18 to 21 who are either economically disadvantaged or have a developmental disability.

This includes:
- An internship at a NYC Hospital or University
- $50 a week stipend
- Free job readiness skills
- Guaranteed job placement after the program

If you or anyone you know is interested in this excellent opportunity please call Alexis Hines at 212-895-3380.

Job Opportunity for Youths Age 18 - 25

Just point and click on TSC for complete information and the application. The Technology Service Corps (TSC) is a unique NPower initiative that enlists and trains low-income urban youth to meet the demand for skilled technology workers in the U.S. Begun in 2002 as a small pilot program at NPower's affiliate in New York, TSC is now expanding to serve 105 local participants per year, and offer Microsoft professional certification opportunities to every student.”

TSC offers a free, 16-week immersive IT training program to low-income youth and young adults (ages 18-25), and then places graduates in full-time employment throughout New York City's nonprofit, business and public sectors. Participants practice their new skills and give back to their communities by performing service internships and volunteer work for area nonprofits.”

“Evaluation data show that TSC effectively lifts graduates out of poverty. On average, TSC graduates earn $27,595 in their first year out, compared with just $11,250 prior to joining the program.”