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Claire Goulet , VP Operations Shannon Sullivan, VP Education. Lexington-Concord Chapter. Student Fellowship Program. Background. Established in1961: 730 Students; $750,000 Scholarships
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Claire Goulet, VP Operations Shannon Sullivan, VP Education Lexington-Concord Chapter Student Fellowship Program
Background • Established in1961: 730 Students; $750,000 Scholarships • Graduating seniors receive a 10-week summer internship and $1000-$1500 award. Sponsors pay $450/week minimum. • Approximately half of recipients return in following summers to continue internships and are potentially hired after graduation
Operations • Nov: 40+ companies solicited for sponsorship • Jan: Letters sent to over 80 high schools to Boston N.E. Metro Region • Jan-Apr: Pestering schools and companies • Apr: Student draft • May: Banquet for students, parents, sponsors, leadership • Jun-Aug: Ten week internship • Aug: Student tour & picnic at LL • Sep: Thank you letters The Draft MA Secretary of Education
Results 1961 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Approximately half of the yearly total return
It’s All About Focus • Most difficult part is finding sponsors and helping them see value • A core group will always be there for you • 70% of Counseling offices will lose their intro letter