Hello Carver E&S Community,

Welcome to the second Enrichment Blast of the 2026-2027 school year! Here, you'll find more opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom from community partners throughout the Philadelphia region. Several have events or deadlines this week, so check the list at the top first. There will be more to come!

Please take a look at these opportunities and feel free to reach out to our support staff, Shanique Williams (shwilliams@heights.org) from Heights Collaboration, if you need some assistance with registration. You can also come to Room 127!

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U.S. Navy

Spend eight weeks of summer 2027 in a Navy research lab working on real Naval research with top scientists and engineers. For sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM.

UPenn Society of Women Engineers

High school girls spend a couple of hours at Penn shadowing a Penn Engineering student through a typical school day. Shadowing runs Nov 16 to 20.

Mathnasium of Center City

Get hired as a paid instructor while you are still in high school. They want strong communicators and problem solvers, not only math stars.

Junior Achievement

Start and run a real startup with your cohort, coached by business professionals, through this after-school internship. Starts Nov 2.

Temple University Fox School of Business

A morning on campus with the chair of Temple's Accounting Department for a look at accounting careers and college life, lunch included. Nov 6, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Learn what physical therapists do on a healthcare team, see the degree pathways, and try a hands-on PT activity at Jefferson's Center City Campus. Light dinner provided. Nov 4, 5:30 to 7 PM.

University of Pennsylvania

For juniors interested in nursing: interactive experiences inside Penn Medicine, a $500 stipend, and a full scholarship to La Salle University.

ACE Mentor Program of Philadelphia

After-school mentoring from architects, engineers, and construction pros for anyone curious about how buildings get designed and built.

Office of U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Paid, residential program working inside the U.S. Senate chamber during the spring session, with classes at the Senate Page School on Capitol Hill. Juniors only. Jan 24 to Jun 4, 2027.

NACAC

Hundreds of colleges in one hall. Meet admissions counselors face to face and ask about financial aid. Saturday, Oct 10, 11 AM to 3 PM, Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair

Many HBCUs offer on-site acceptances at this fair, so bring an unofficial transcript. Workshops on scholarships and fee waivers too. Nov 18, 6100 Stenton Ave.

Let's Get Ready

Stressed about college applications? Sign up for guidance and direct support from now through March 2027. Seniors.

University of Pennsylvania

Take real Penn courses during the fall and spring semesters while you are still in high school, with virtual options available. Juniors and seniors.

CIEE

Three to four weeks studying abroad in one of 40+ destinations, with programs in languages, STEM, business, arts, social change, and leadership, alongside students from across the U.S. Scholarships available.

Asian Americans United

Meet new people, talk about what you can do together this fall, and make your voice heard. The program is in Mandarin and open to Chinese immigrant youth. Friday, Oct 9, 4 to 6 PM, 1023 Callowhill St, 3rd Floor Common Room.

Project HOME

After-school program on life skills, professional development, and career exploration, with cash incentives for showing up all year. Apply anytime.

Puentes de Salud

After-school program for Latinx high school students built around leadership, academic support, and planning what comes after graduation. 1700 South St.

Philadelphia City Rowing

Free after-school rowing for School District of Philadelphia students, paired with academic mentorship and wellness education. Grades 5 to 12.

Spark Philadelphia

Career-connected learning and social-emotional workshops held at Carver for 7th and 8th graders. A good one to share with a younger sibling or neighbor.

COMING SOON

An app to explore the latest and greatest opportunities across Philadelphia, all in one place. Internships, programs, scholarships, and events, updated as they open.

Be on the lookout for new updates every week.