Annual college fair at AACC
Representatives from more than 125 colleges and universities will be in attendance at "Reaching for Success," being held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 7 at AACC's David S. Jenkins Gymnasium, 101 College Parkway in Arnold. Free event, co-sponsored by AACC and Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will help students explore higher education options, gather and compare data and visit with university representatives. Parking is free. Information: 410-777-1999 or aacc.edu.
AACC spring classes
Registration for spring session classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College is under way at the seven senior activity centers operated by the Department of Aging and Disabilities. Classes begin April 2. For a schedule, visit the center you wish to attend or go to aacounty.org/aging and click on a center for its list of courses. There is an $80 fee for all students. Also, students younger than 60 pay $40 per course. Some classes have additional fees for supplies or textbooks. To register, go to myaacc.aacc.edu or call 410-777-2241.
Internship participation
Anne Arundel Community College invites employers to participate in its internship program. Students from a broad range of disciplines want real-world experience and mentoring from leaders in business, industry, government, and nonprofit agencies and organizations. For information on how the internships work or to offer an internship opportunity, contact the college's internship office at internships@aacc.edu or aacc.edu/internships.
Nursing scholarships
Through 2014, three Anne Arundel Community College nursing students will receive $3,000 scholarships through a program set up by Johns Hopkins HealthCare. The scholarships will benefit county residents enrolled in the college's registered nursing associate's degree program who demonstrate financial need as established by the AACC financial aid office. Information: 410-777-2515 or aacc.edu.
Engineering scholarships
Anne Arundel Community College has been awarded a $598,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help support the college's Engineering Scholars Program. The grant will provide scholarships of up to $4,000 annually to financially needy, academically talented students to help them graduate from the school's engineering programs, transfer to a four-year institution and enter the workforce. Information: 410-777-2222.