The Horatio Alger Association’s Career & Technical Scholarship is designed for individuals who have faced and overcome significant adversity and are working toward a career or technical education certificate or degree. This need-based award recognizes those who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, and a strong commitment to building a successful future through career-focused training.

Eligible individuals with financial need who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a career or technical program at a not-for-profit institution should consider applying. Each year, the Association awards scholarships of up to $2,500 to support tuition, tools, supplies, and other program-related expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $100,000 or less)
Be under the age of 35
Be a United States citizen

Click on this link to determine eligibility https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-scholarship-eligibility/
For more information, please contact us at cte@horatioalger.org

Get ready for NC HS All-Stars at Lenovo located in Morrisville, NC  — a high-energy, one-day STEM experience where gaming meets real-world careers! As part of The Carolina Games initiative, this event brings together students from across North Carolina to explore exciting pathways in AI, cybersecurity, esports, and cutting-edge technology.

💡 Learn directly from industry pros and corporate leaders — including featured partner Lenovo
🎤 Participate in live panels, Q&A sessions, and interactive breakouts
🧠 Test your knowledge with gaming & esports trivia
🤝 Network with professionals during a special career lunch
🎮 Discover how your passion for gaming can lead to high-growth tech careers

Don’t miss this chance to level up your future, make powerful connections, and see how YOU can be part of the next generation of innovators! 🌟

Please click on this  NC High School Gaming Technology Retreat Interest Form

Deadline to submit your completed permission forms to attend is Thursday, April 2nd.  Do not wait until the deadline to submit your Completed & Sign forms to reserve your spot. 

The 4th Annual SRMHS SENIOR EXPERIENCE is here, and you don’t want to miss this exclusive event made just for YOU! 🚀

📅 When: Thursday, April 23rd

⏰ Report Time: 8:30 AM to the Auditorium
🍕 Snack & Lunch Provided!

Your admission ticket will be given to you by your Homeroom teacher—but only if you’re in GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING by April 20th and there are no discipline infractions in the 4th quarter! Make sure you bring your ticket for entry!

🔥 WHAT’S IN STORE? 🔥
✅ Career Panel 💼rd Dance Contest 💃🕺
✅ College & Employment Expo 🎓
✅ Prize Giveaways 🎁
✅ And so much MORE!

Attendance WILL be taken, so make sure you’re there!

This event is proudly brought to you by Connecting Dots & SRMHS Alumni!

Let’s make this a day to remember, Class of 2026! 🎓

2026 North Carolina Central University Raleigh-Wake Alumni Scholarship

Wake Tech is offering a 6-week summer program (June 15 – July 27, 2026) for juniors & seniors.

Perks:

• Earn a $2,000 stipend
• 6 hours of college credits
• Registered pre-apprenticeship.
• Schedule: Mon-Wed from 8am-5pm at Wake Technical Community College-Southern Wake Campus; Thu-Fri on-the -job training at an assigned local electrical employer
• Provided instructional materials, including textbooks, safety equipment and hand tools

Eligibility Requirements

• Wake County high school senior or junior (expected to graduate in May/June 2026 or May/June 2027)
• Legally able to work in the U.S.
• Apply for the Career & College Promise dual-enrollment program Summer Term at Wake Tech (Electrical Systems Technology Pathway - C35130CH)

Students and parents should register for and attend one of the following one-hour, online information sessions:

• 6 p.m. March 19
• 6 p.m. March 24

The application deadline is March 29. 

For more information and to access the Summer Academy Application, visit Careers Electric™ High School Summer Academy.

Student Application Link: 2026 High School Summer Academy Application

Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech

This two-week residential program is for rising 11th and 12th grade high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, biotechnology or other areas of STEM.

● Hands-on lab experiments

● College & Career readiness

● Conversations with scientists

● Residential Life

● Learn about: ○ Drug Discovery/Biotechnology ○ Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurship

● $1,000 stipend

For more information, please contact Dr. Carla Oldham at biotechimmersion@nccu.edu or 919-530-7728.

Two Sessions: June 14–26 / July 12–24, 2026 For rising 11th and 12th grade students 

NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation SUMMER IMMERSION EXPERIENCE IN BIOTECH TO APPLY:

Complete the online application along with the most recent transcript.

Please have your teacher email the letter of recommendation to biotechimmersion@nccu.edu.

Deadline: March 30, 2026. Click on the link below to apply: https://bit.ly/47Xqevg

The N.C. Department of Transportation offers a year-round, paid internship program for high school students across North Carolina. Interns work part-time for one or more semesters and gain hands-on experience in various NCDOT roles.

This program provides participants with the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable hands-on work experience
• Learn about various employment positions at NCDOT
• Make future career choices within NCDOT
• Work directly with NCDOT hiring managers to customize the internship experience.
• Participate in meetings, educational tours and other activities
• Broaden perspective of public service and state government employment
  
  

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current NC high school student

At least 16 years old at time of employment

Minimum 2.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

GPA transcript required with application

📍 Multiple positions available statewide across NCDOT divisions.

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

Apply now and explore your future career in public service!
NCDOT High School Internship

🎉 SENIORS, GET READY! 🎉

The 3rd Annual SRMHS SENIOR EXPERIENCE is here, and you don’t want to miss this exclusive event made just for YOU! 🚀

📅 When: Thursday, April 24^th

⏰ Report Time: 8:30 AM to the Auditorium
🍕 Snack & Lunch Provided!

Your admission ticket will be given to you by your Homeroom teacher—but only if you’re in GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING by April 21^st and no discipline infractions in 4^th quarter! Make sure you bring your ticket for entry!

🔥 WHAT’S IN STORE? 🔥
✅ Career Panel 💼
✅ Dance Contest 💃🕺
✅ College & Employment Expo 🎓
✅ Prize Giveaways 🎁
✅ And so much MORE!

Attendance WILL be taken, so make sure you’re there!

This event is proudly brought to you by Connecting Dots & SRMHS Alumni!

Let’s make this a day to remember, Class of 2025! 🎓✨

Attention Bulldogs!  Mobile Music & Education for kids is hosting a FREE Career Readiness & College Prep Workshop!

When:  Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM-2:00pm

Where:  Method Rd Community Center Gym

Mark your calendar to attend this great opportunity to help assist you in meeting your post-secondary goal(s). 

The scholarships are valued at $2,500 a year, renewable for up to two years, and include a one-time tool stipend of $600. Students will train in the brand-new Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus. This will essentially pay for their entire cost of the program.

Wake Tech Auto Scholarship

Please contact Ms. Manning, the Career Development Counselor located in Student Services, Office 107P. 

• NCTAP is an apprenticeship program
• Hands-on approach to develop skills across a wide range of
  disciplines
• Alternative to a four-year traditional college
•  Focuses on integrated basic training which develops
  technical, methodological, and social skills

NCTAP

NC College Application Week is October 16th-20th. 

NC Participating Colleges/Universities

Raleigh Students: Become A Digital Connector 

Want to serve your community and gain leadership and technical skills? Apply to become a Raleigh Digital Connector! 

The City of Raleigh's Digital Connectors Program  provides technology and leadership training for Raleigh youth 9th to 12th grade. By participating as a Digital Connector, you can expand your leadership and technical skills while serving your community! 

The upcoming Fall cohort will be active from August 20 to December 12. Program benefits include developing a deeper understanding of the digital divide, building leadership skills and a stipend. 

Click the link below to learn more about the program and to apply

 Digital Connectors Program 

The deadline to complete and submit the application is Sunday, July 14.

Questions? Reach out to us at hn-di@raleighncgov.onmicrosoft.com or 919-996-5524

YMCA Of THE Triangle Area Employment Opportunities

This annual event for SRMHS Seniors is sponsored by the Alumni to provide our bulldogs career-related sessions, such as a Career Panel/College & Career Expo/Financial Literacy sessions & more.  More information will be provided closer to this wonderful event.

2024 The SRMHS SENIOR EXPERIENCE