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Special Summer 2010 Opportunity for High School Students in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota

Why are trains called the “green transportation alternative”? How do products find their way from China to the shelves at Wal-Mart? How fast can high-speed passenger trains move? This exploration introduces you to the wide world of rail and intermodal transportation, touching both passenger and freight traffic. You get to ride a train, see a massive locomotive in action, and learn how companies use trucks, trains and ships to transport products from all over the world to the U.S. You will also find out how fast passenger trains can run in different parts of the world, why railroads are so energy-efficient and why rail transit is used to move masses of people in large metropolitan areas. Notes: exploration is open to students entering grades 10-12.Live-in participants only. This exploration will travel to various locations throughout the week, including Duluth, MN, with a night’s stay in Superior, WI.

Dates: July 11 through July 17, 2010

Prerequisites: Partial Scholarships available ($375). Must provide a teacher recommendation and transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA) as part of your application.

Cost: $750.00. Partial scholarships available.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY [PDF]

 

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The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) was established in 1987 to support young professionals pursuing a career in public transportation in order to sustain growth and improvement in the industry.  The APTF’s mission of sustaining and growing a talented, dedicated and diverse workforce is more critical to our industry’s success than ever before.  To date, the APTF has awarded more than 130 scholarships, successfully retaining more than 56% of awardees in various positions throughout the industry.

Student Advantage: program that offers high school and college students discounts on many goods and services, including a 15% discount on Amtrak.  The Student Advantage discount is also good on Amtrak Express shipments, the best way to send your stuff to school!

International Student Travel Confederation: ISTC’s mission is to, “Increas(e) international understanding through the promotion of travel and exchange opportunities among students, young people and the academic community” and offers a 10% discount on Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada travel.

Teen Association of Model Railroaders: organization focused on developing model railroading as a hobby amongst youth.

Adventures of a College Freshman: The First Weekend Home: an excellent newspaper column from college student Leticia Cheng recounting her first experience traveling home on Amtrak!

All About Railroading, by William Vantuono: Bill is the editor of Railway Age magazine and has written an excellent “Railroading 101” publication.

 

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