Education
From children to teens to lifelong learners – it’s all here. Explore what the Quad Cities has to offer and find your passion!
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Career Exploration
secme: southeastern consortium for minorities in engineering
Illinois: 7-8th at Washington & Edison Jr. High Schools
Contact: Alicia Sanders, Curriculum Admin
309-793-5900 ext. 256
Iowa: K-6th in the Davenport Community School District
Contact: Aaron Roome, SECME Program Director
563-336-7700
Vocational Training
Apprenticeships
Carpenters
The trade of carpentry includes milling, fashioning, joining, assembly, erecting, fastening, or dismantling of all structural materials.
Cement Masons
The principal work of Cement Masons is finishing the exposed concrete surfaces on many types of construction projects.
Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers
IronWorkers
Operating Engineers
Painters
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Operating Plumbers & Pipefitters are craftsmen who install pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases needed for sanitation, industrial production, or other uses.
Roofers
Roofers use spray on, roll on, glue on, and mop on products ranging from hot asphalt to sheet rubber to waterproof foundations, walls, and under floors.
For a complete list of apprenticeships visit:
Business Training Center
Black Colleges and Universities
Alabama
Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
Concordia College
J.F. Drake Technical College
Lawson State Community College
Miles College
Oakwood College
Selma University
Shelton State Community College
Stillman College
Talladega College
Tuskegee University
Trenholm State Technical College
Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist College
Shorter College
Philander Smith College
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
California
Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science
Delaware
Delaware State University
District of Columbia
Howard University
University of the District of Columbia
Florida
Bethune-Cookman College
Edward Waters College
Florida A&M University
Florida Memorial College
Georgia
Albany State College
Clark Atlanta University
Fort Valley State College
Interdenominational Theological Center
Morehouse College
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morris Brown College
Paine College
Savannah State College
Spelman College
Kentucky
Kentucky State University
Simmons University Bible College
Louisiana
Dillard University
Grambling State University
Southern University at Baton Rouge
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Xavier University
Maryland
Bowie State College
Coppin State College
Morgan State University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Michigan
Lewis College of Business
Mississippi
Alcorn State University
Coahoma Community College
Hinds University
Jackson State University
Mary Holmes College
Mississippi Valley State College
Rust College
Tougaloo College
North Carolina
Barber Scotia College
Bennett College
Elizabeth City State University
Johnson C. Smith University
Livingstone College
North Carolina A&T University
North Carolina Central University
St. Augustine’s College
Shaw University
Ohio
Central State University
Wilberforce University
Oklahoma
Langston University
Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University (PA)
South Carolina
Allen University
Benedict College
Claflin College
Clinton Junior College
Denmark Tech
Morris College
South Carolina State College
Voorhees College
Tennessee
Fisk University
Knoxville College
Lane College
LeMoyne-Owen College
Meharry Medical College
Tennessee State University
Local Scholarships
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Contact: asjleyrene1908@gmail.com
Requirements: African American female, HS Senior with 3.0GPA
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Contact: Jamie Walker-Sallis davenportalumnaechapterdst@gmail.com
Requirements: Graduating senior in the QC. Min of 2.5 GPA
eastern Star - Naomi Chapter #1
Contact: Adah Chapter #10 Worthy Matron | MLK Center, 630 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Requirements: Minority Female, 2.75 GPA, intends to attend 4yr college
Hiram Lodge #19
Contact: Andrew Richardson PO BOX 5108 Davenport, IA 52808
OR Wendell_Terry1999@yahoo.com
Requirements: Graduating senior, 2.75 GPA, intends to attend 4yr college
kappa alpha psi fraternity
Contact: Kermit Thomas |404-394-0046
Requirements: Minority Student
qc nsbe professional chapter (nat’l society of black engineers)
Contact: Imani Bynum | 254-768-7997 | qcnsbe.secretary@gmail.com
Requirements: Graduating HS Senior or current college student, 2.5 GPA, Pursuing STEM
Local Churches
Check with your local churches to see if there are scholarships available.
Tri Cities Assembly
Contact: Loyal Lady Ruler | MLK Center 630 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Requirements: Minority female. 2.75 GPA, intends to attend 4yr college
links - quad cities chapter
Contact: Vickie Schwass | schwass63@gmail.com
Requirements: African American heritage, graduating senior in the QC area, at least a 2.75 GPA or equivalent
MLK Scholarship
Contact: MLK Center | www.mlkcenter.org/events
MLK Center, 630 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Requirements: Minority Rock Island student, 2.75 GPA, intends to attend a 4yr college.
Masquat Temple #141
Contact: Illustrious Commandress | MLK Center 630 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
Requirements: Minority female, 2.75 GPA, intends to attend a 4yr college
delta beta beta chapter omega psi phi franternity inc.
Contact:deltabetabetabasileus@oppf.org
Requirements: 2.75 GPA, intends to attend a 4yr college
quad city negro heritage society
Contact:qcnhscotillion@gmail.com
Requirements: Minority female, 2.5 GPA, intends to attend a 4yr college.
wildcat bowling guild
Contact: QCwildcats@gmail.com
Requirements: 2.75 GPA, intends to attend 4yr college or an approved post-secondary apprentice program
