Outside of the typical school day and building, there are many events that can help students gain valuable skills, experiences, and awards. This page is divided into several categories that provide those events. Academic Opportunities are typically camps, event weekends, or special enrollments related to a student’s academic area of interest or leadership skills. Contests are themed contests related to the sponsoring program’s interests (brand product, art, music, speech, faith, writing, etc.). These contests are generally open to all teenagers, but be sure to read the requirements carefully. Volunteer Opportunities are listings for area businesses or non-profit organizations that regularly work with high school students. Similarly, Job Opportunities can be a great place to look for summer or part-time employment options. Lastly, the Diocese of Greensburg offers a program for young men who would like to prayerfully discern God’s call for Vocations.
Academic Opportunities
- American Legion Boys & Girls State
- American Legion State Police Youth Week
- Cal U High School Early Admit Program
- Girls Exploring Engineering
- Governor’s School for Global and International Students
- HOBY Youth Leadership
- March 2 Success – U.S. Army High School Prep Program
- NYU High School Programs
- Oxbridge Academic Summer Programs
- Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University
- Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Engineering and Technology at Lehigh University
- Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University
- Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
- Pratt Precollege Program
- Summer Health Careers Academy
- Waynesburg University Academic Camps
- United States Senate Youth Program
- UPMC Sports Medicine Student Aide Workshop
Contests
- Albert Gallatin Regatta Queen Contest
- American Legion Essay Contest
- American Legion Oratorical Contest
- The Challenge Program Student of the Year
- Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Contest
- Celebrating Art
- Coal Queen (Open to female Juniors)
- Doodles for Google
- Design-a-Bag
- Congressional Art Competition
- Young Arts Competition
- Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest
- Oprelle Publications Short Story Contest
- Catholic Literary Arts
- Knights of Columbus: Faith in Action Essay Contest
- Atkins Center for Ethics at Carlow University
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- Pennsylvania Invention Convention
Service Hour / Volunteer Opportunities:
As a reminder, all students are required to turn in a minimum of 24 service hours each year. If you know of places that are in need of volunteers, please let us know & we will place it in the newsletter. Thanks!
Summer Parish Festivals that are looking for student volunteers:
- The Parishes will gladly welcome all help! Please remember that if you are over the age of 18, you will need clearances in order to volunteer. All needed clearances can be found at the following: https://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/youth-protection/clearances/
- Special Olympics
- WVU-Uniontown Hospital
- United Way Community Opportunities
Jobs
High School & Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group
The Melchizedek Project is designed for high school and young adult-aged men who would like to grow in their understanding of how to discern a vocation and learn more about the priesthood. Each gathering involves prayer, discussion on a specific topic related to priesthood, and dinner. Visit greensburgpriest.org for information, dates, and registration. Please note that groups are age-specific.
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