FBI Future Agents Training Program - Summer 2021

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The FBI Washington Field Office Future Agents in Training program allows high school students ages 16-18, the opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today's FBI. Traditionally a weeklong in person training, the program will be held VIRTUALLY this year from August 3 to 5, 2021. The students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, public corruption, cybercrime, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI Office. Students will hear from Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Language Specialists, and Professional Staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.

Completed applications must be emailed as one attachment to wfocop@fbi.gov by May 31. Selected applicants will be notified of their status in June/July.

The application can be found at the FBI WFO Community Outreach website.

For any questions, please email WFOCOP@fbi.gov.

 

2021 American Cyber League STEM Innovators STEM Summer Camps

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Your young innovators can dive into the hottest technology summer camps in the DMV with coding, hacking, robotics, 3D printing, drone building, and more - promoting continued education with hands on learning and projects.

2021 Summer Camp offerings include:

• Autonomous Car Camp
• 3D Printing Camp
• Drone Hacking Camp
• Build-Your-Own VR Camp

For more information or to register, please visit the CyberBytes Foundation website.

PWCS has summer employment opportunities for Trades and Construction/Custodial Helpers. Candidates must be sixteen or over. Pay ranges from $10.00 to $10.50 per hour. Please see each job description for complete information and visit http://jobs.pwcs.edu/WorkSpace/ to complete an online application.

Construction/Custodial Helper

Performs custodial duties involving cleaning all parts of the school; and will also include receiving, carrying, and arranging deliveries, to include furniture and other school items. Employees will be expected to assist school staff in organizing classrooms.

Working Hours: Monday through Friday, daily. Hours include 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Overtime or schedule changes may occasionally be required, especially at the end of the school year immediately after schools close.

Construction/Custodial Helper Job Description (PDF)

Trades Helper

Performs semi-skilled trade labor, assisting the employees in the Office of Facilities Services (OFS) employees in a variety of trades work in the following areas:

• Landscaping/Mowing
• Roofing Repair (must be at least 18 years old)
• Masonry (Brick, Block, Concrete & Asphalt work)
• Carpentry (Relocating & Restoring Trailers)
• HVAC (Changing Filters, Organizing Mechanical Rooms)
• Electrical & Plumbing
• Custodial (Gym Floor Cleaning)

Working Hours: Monday through Friday, daily. Hours include 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Trades Helper Job Description (PDF)

Come visit the new PWCS Greenhouse at Brentsville District High School and browse the 2021 Plant Sale. The sale will be held on May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,  May 10-14 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Plants will also be donated to Plant a Row for the Hungry on May 16 in partnership with Greenwich Presbyterian Church. Community members can take donated plants home, grow them, and then donate the produce to local food banks or Prince William Food Rescue. Collection boxes will be available outside the greenhouse for donations to local food bank.

The greenhouse is located behind Brentsville District High School at 12109 Aden Road, Nokesville, Virginia 20181.

Please contact Horticulture teacher, Amy Beard, with any questions at beardax@pwcs.edu.

Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is offering a free Virtual STEM Careers Exploration Session focusing on Data Center Operations and Cybersecurity. High School and current NVCC students who attend will learn about these NVCC Degrees and career pathways from experienced college faculty!

When: April 27 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Register to Attend

About the Opportunity: Equinix + NVCC

Equinix in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) and the NOVA Foundation are pleased to announce the Equinix Digital Infrastructure Scholarship Program. Find out more about how you can jump start your career in Engineering Technology in just two semesters through a full-scholarship towards NVCC’s Engineering Technology C.S.C program. 

About the Scholarship: Engineering Technology C.S.C.

Equinix wants to partner with you on your educational and career journey, starting with a scholarship to NVCC’s one-year Engineering Technology program for Data Center Operations or Mechatronics.

Eligibility

Graduating High School Seniors may apply for the scholarship and eligible candidates will have an opportunity to register for an Equinix mentorship and a paid internship.

For More Information

Visit NVCC Academic Works

 

Do you have a desire to help people? The PWCS Firefighting Program is accepting applications for new students.

The PWCS Firefighting program is accepting applications for students for the 2021-22 school year. Students will attend class at the Prince William Public Safety Academy in Nokesville, Virginia. This program is a year-long program that trains students to be firefighters with the potential to earn a firefighting certification upon completion of the program. 

In this three-credit course, students will learn all aspects of firefighting including how to fight live fires and conducting search-and-rescue operations. 

Students need to pass a medical physical over the summer to be cleared to participate in this course. 

Fill out the application to apply.

 

PWCS has partnered with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to cover summer camps registration fees ($98) and equipment fees to PWCS Middle and High School students, however, space is limited and registration is required by May 15. Please see the calendar below for sessions offered. 

Camp	June 21-25	June 28-July 2	July 12-16	July 19-23	August 2-6	August 9-13	August 16-20
Coding - Scratch (4th to 8th grade)	Level 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 1 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Level 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 2 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Level 3 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Level 2 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 1 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Coding - Micro:bit (4th to 8th grade)	Level 1 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Level 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 2 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Level 1 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 3 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Level 1 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Level 2 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
VEX IQ Robotics (4th to 8th grade)	10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.			10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.		10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
VEX Robotics (6th to 10th grade)		10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.				10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cybersecurity (9th to 12th grade)	Introduction to Cybersecurity 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	A Deeper Dive: Hacking & Forensics 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	A Deeper Dive: Encryption & Cryptography 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Introduction to Cybersecurity 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	A Deeper Dive: Network Security 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Dare to be Challenged: Capture the Flag 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Introduction to Cybersecurity 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

If you are a PWCS middle or high school student and would like to register for one of these camps (Coding - Scratch/Micro:bit, VEX IQ Robotics, VEX Robotics, or Cybersecurity), please send an email to Charlena McCuin with PWCS Career and Technical Education at mccuincg@pwcs.edu to obtain the registration fee waiver code. Please include the camp name you are interested in registering for. Sessions are expected to fill up fast.

More information about the NVCC SySTEMic camps.