"I was given a real
education meeting The Opportunity Network students. These talented and vibrant kids
are full of ideas and aspirations, with a real sense of passion and
desire to achieve and explore. Their maturity and understanding of the
world was a real eye-opener. I look forward to working with them in
the future."
-- Jake Abraham, Producing Partner, InDigEnt Films
"I greatly respect what you are doing by getting the kids involved
in The Opportunity Network. I think the whole program and all of the kids are amazing! I
am proud to be a part of it and happy to help in any way I can in the
future."
-- Amie Freedland, Designer,
G-III Apparel Group
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OppNet Prep
OppNet Prep is a fun and exciting ten-week career development and college preparation program looking for dedicated and engaged ninth grade students to apply! OppNet Prep students will get the opportunity to:
- Get exposure to new and exciting careers
- Make connections with influential executives and professionals
- Explore how to get into college
- Discover how to apply to apply to fun internships, cool summer opportunities and the OppNet Fellows program
Apply online at http://tinyurl.com/OppNetPrep2012App
- Applicants must currently be enrolled in ninth grade at a New York City public high school.
- Applicants should be able to attend all ten scheduled Saturday program dates.
- Applicants should be interested in excelling in the classroom.
- Applicants should not otherwise have access to the kinds of opportunities we offer-- connections to companies and internships, intensive college counseling and application assistance, professional networks that can open doors to successful careers, etc.
Please be aware that while these criteria are the most important factors we consider, we will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis if a student demonstrates unique potential in other tangible ways or has faced particularly difficult circumstances limiting his or her ability to excel in one of these areas.
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