The application is now open at the Bezos Academy on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Bezos is a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool serving children in income-eligible families starting at age 3.  If you or you know of any families that might need access to early education services, please share the information in this email with them.

• This brochure includes all the information families need to apply today, or they can visit our website at Bezos Academy Eligibility. The 2022-23 school year lottery will be conducted on January 10, and we will notify families on January 12. If you apply after January 10, 2023, you will be added to the waitlist.

• Links to the information session sign-ups is available at Boca Raton, FL – Bezos Academy. An in-person Application Support Session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 3 – 7 p.m., at the school site, 777 Glades Road, Building 45, Boca Raton, FL, 33431. Please continue to visit the website for further updates.

If families have questions or need help applying, they can email us at enroll@bezosacademy.org or bocaraton@bezosacademy.org.

The FAU Career Expo is happening this week – in person on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, (in Campus Recreation at the Boca Raton campus), and then virtually on Thursday, November 3, 2022!

This all-majors career fair is open to all FAU students and alumni and provides an outstanding opportunity to connect and network with over 100 dynamic employers and learn about potential full-time/part-time jobs, as well as, internships in a variety of industries. Just a few of the companies who are attending, include Carnival Cruise Lines, Charles Schwab & Company, the FBI, Miami Heat, Next Era Energy Inc., The Hershey Company, and many more.

For more information about the event and for the full list of companies participating in our Career Expo, please register in Handshake before the event. Also, appropriate business attire is expected and the FAU Career Centers Professional Clothes Closet has many options to help you look your best!

Register (in-person fair): fau.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/32717

Register (virtual fair): fau.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/32741

Florida Atlantic University’s Office of First-Generation Student Success proudly brings you First & Proud Week 2022, kicking off on November 7^th and running until November 10^th. We celebrate National First-Generation Day (November 8^th) with a full week of engaging programming that can only be made more robust with the contributions of our owl community. With a third of Florida Atlantic’s student population identifying as first-generation, we are encouraging departments/organizations throughout the university to celebrate our first-gen students and their success.

If your department/organization is providing any specific programming for First & Proud Week from 11/7 through 11/10, please provide the event details on the form below by October 27^th, 2022 at 12 p.m. so it can be finalized:

Add Your Event

If you have any questions about First & Proud Week, please feel free to reach out to Patricia Forshaw at pforshaw2018@fau.edu or call our office at 561-297-4941.  

Thursday, October 20, 2022
5 – 6 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom at linktr.ee/faubrowardcl
Join on your commute to learn the different ways to help close the financial literacy gap in this workshop series on homeownership, budget, credit, insurance, student loans, investing, and more. All are welcome, including BIPOC, First-Generation and International students.

Workshop via Zoom at linktr.ee/faubrowardcl. Sponsored by Broward Campus Life, Broward Student Government and the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Interested in working in the health care field?

Pre-Health Continuing Education Courses: EKG-12 and Basic Clinical Skills

Get certified to serve as an EKG technician and learn basic clinical skills that will ensure meaningful medical experiences prior to entering a health-related graduate program. No previous healthcare experience is required.

Learn more and Register

Pre-Health Continuing Education Courses: EKG-12 and Basic Clinical Skills

The Department of Biological Sciences DNA Forensics and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Fall 2022 courses are available: Oct. 18-Nov. 17. 

The ART certificate course is for professionals or current students seeking a career in human reproductive medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, biomedical science and other allied life science programs. 

The DNA Forensics certificate course is for professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in biotech, forensic science, criminal justice and other allied life science programs.

Learn more and Register

The College of Nursing is offering the Telehealth certificate course to current FAU students in the health field at a discounted rate of $247.50 (50% OFF). Only a limited number of spots are available at this rate.
 Use code NURSE50 to take advantage of this offer. Z number will be required to confirm current student status.
 
*Some exceptions may apply.

Learn more here.