2. AFCEA Education Summit May 2012 2 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

3. AFCEA Education Summit May 2012 3 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

4. AFCEA Education Summit May 2012 4 1961 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Approximately half of the yearly total return

5. AFCEA Education Summit May 2012 5 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