(NAME-MCE) Microsoft Summer Internships - DigiGirlz Summer Camps

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Great opportunity for young girls:

It's FREE and they provide breakfast and lunch for participants.
Applications are due May 30, 2008 acceptance will be announced by June 13,
2008. Eligible applicants for the metro area camp would be in grades 10-12.
there is a URL at the end of this page that allows you to view scenes from
previous camps and videos created by participants promoting camps.

This is a great opportunity for our young ladies. Microsoft is once again
requesting our assistance in getting young women to apply for the DigiGirlz
Summer Camps.

Camps will be held this year in the following eight locations:

Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Fargo, ND
Irvine, CA
Las Colinas, TX
Redmond, WA (Corporate)
Stony Brook, NY
Washington, DC

We are now accepting applications to Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech camps.
We are requesting your assistance in promoting this learning opportunity for
high school girls. The camp was developed to provide girls with a better
understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This exciting
three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers
in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences,
and enjoy hand-on computer and technology workshops.

What Participants can expect:

Hands-on learning sessions to educate
Keynote Speaker series to inspire
Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
Resume and interview workshops to prepare
Employee panels to answer questions

Application Details:

To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is
available at:

https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx

In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked to
answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, they will
receive a packet of information with additional forms for completions. they
will also be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or
counselor. the documents must be completed and returned in order to be fully
registered for the camp. Girls must currently be in 9th - 12th grade to be
eligible. This camp is free of charge to participants.