Middle and high school students are invited to explore hobbies and future careers through 黑料正能量鈥檚 Junior Bison Summer Camps.
鈥淥ur Junior Bison Summer Camps are a great way for middle and high school students to have some fun and to begin exploring their career interests,鈥� said WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 never too early to begin thinking about the future of our children, and 黑料正能量 would love to play a part in developing their gifts and talents.鈥�
This year鈥檚 camps are:
Allied Health Career Exploration 鈥� June 15鈥�18: 9 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising sixth鈥揺ighth graders and 1鈥�4 p.m. for rising ninth鈥�12th graders. This camp will introduce campers to various career fields in allied health, and the week will end with basic first aid & CPR training. Cost: $60.
Business Career Exploration 鈥� June 22鈥�25: 9 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising ninth鈥�12th graders and 1鈥�4 p.m. for rising sixth鈥揺ighth graders. Campers will learn how money works and what it takes to work in business. They will also get hands-on experience with a chance to create their own business and design a logo. Cost: $60.
Let鈥檚 Go LEGO庐 Leadership 鈥� June 15鈥�18: 9 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising sixth鈥揺ighth graders. Campers will learn leadership skills through creative LEGO庐 activities. They will get experience working in teams and leading business projects using LEGO庐 bricks. The campers will learn what leadership style they have and how it works in teams. Cost: $60.
Truck Driver Career Exploration 鈥� July 7鈥�10: 10 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising ninth鈥�12th graders. This interactive camp will introduce the truck driver training industry. The campers will learn the steps of obtaining the credentials to become a truck driver and explore their day-to-day responsibilities. Cost: $60.
Video Game Academy 鈥� June 15鈥�18 from 10 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising sixth鈥揺ighth graders and July 6鈥�9 from 10 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. for rising ninth鈥�12th graders. This camp introduces various aspects of simulation and game development. Campers will engage in the process of 3D modeling, creating video games, and programming, gaining hands-on experience designing and producing game artifacts to share with family and friends. Cost: $80.
Registration forms and more information on how to sign up can be found on WCC鈥檚 website.
WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.