Claire Goulet, VP OperationsShannon Sullivan, VP Education

LEXINGTON-CONCORDCHAPTER

Student Fellowship Program

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BACKGROUND

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• 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

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OPERATIONS

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• 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

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RESULTS

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STUDENTSCOMPANIES

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Approximately half of the yearly total return

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IT’S ALL ABOUT FOCUS

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• 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