Aurora Central High School student Liliana Castro-Lopez receives her scholarship from Executive Internship Program Advisory Board Members Dr. Nelson Joo, left, and Dale Mingilton.
The Executive Internship Program recently honored all in attendance at their Spring 2014 Sponsor Appreciation Ceremony at the Professional Learning & Conference Center. Students Irving Peralta, of Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, and Denisee Sierra, of Aurora Central High School, hosted the evening's celebration. Among the guests were APS Board of Education President JulieMarie A. Shepherd, school personnel, advisory board members and community members who sponsored students at their businesses this semester. Proud family members supported the Executive Internship Program students who spoke to the audience about their internship experiences and what it means for their future.
Several students earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Bronze and Silver levels for completing community service. The Bronze Award requires 100-plus hours of service and the Silver Award requires 175-plus hours. Gold Awards were presented to Gateway High School students Amanda DiMarino, Samuel Feldman and Savannah Lester as well as Rangeview students Rachel Bates and Jessica Brown for completing 250 hours of community service.
The Executive Internship Program Advisory Committee presented two scholarships to Aurora Central's Liliana Castro-Lopez and Rangeview's Ye Ji Choi.
If you interested in sponsoring a high school senior for an unpaid internship at your workplace, please call Kim Wisneski at 303-344-4910, ext. 27745.
Rangeview High School student Ye Ji Choi receives her scholarship.
Executive Internship Program students lined up on stage to honor their sponsors.