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BLACKS AT MICROSOFT MINORITY STUDENT DAY 2023 (Program Overview)

REDEFINING OUR FUTURE AND MAKING EVERY ACT COUNT

Blacks at Microsoft Minority Student Day is our premier STEM event designed to close the digital divide. Our goal is to expose students to careers in STEM, empower them to achieve more by utilizing Microsoft technologies, and engage in career readiness with Microsoft employees.

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A field trip has been approved to attend the Microsoft Minority Student Day at the Parr Center at CPCC Central Campus on Thursday, March 24th from 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM.

FIELD TRIP ELIGIBILITY & COSTS

Students should meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the field trip: 

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  • Must be a high school Junior or Senior.

  • Must have an interest in learning more about tools, resources and career opportunities available to them in information technology

  • Hold a minimum weighted 3.0 GPA

  • Must have no disciplinary infractions for the academic year

  • Good attendance (No attendance concerns)

  • Be one of the first 10 qualified students to submit the online application and field trip permission form

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Program Costs

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  • Transportation costs will be covered my Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

  • Lunch will be provided for free by Microsoft.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 2:45 p.m.

 

Step 1: Review Field Trip Program Overview & Eligibility & Costs section of this webpage. 

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Step 2: Complete the Online Application. 

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Step 3: Submit field trip Permission Form to Mr. Webb in Student Services. 

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Accepted Students will be notified via e-mail  by Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. 

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