VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR !
Make a Difference in a Young Person's
Life
“Treat a child as though he already is
the person he’s capable of becoming.”
-Haim Ginott
Southwest Community Enrichment
Center
(1341 S. 46th Street, Philadelphia, PA
19143)
IS SEEKING MENTORS FOR IT’S
TEENS ‘N TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
NO TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY!
Empower high school juniors from the
Southwest area of Philadelphia to
reach their fullest potential
Expose students to cultural,
educational, and enriching
opportunities
Help students focus on the future
Guide students in exploring realistic
goals
Develop students’ self-esteem
Please contact Khadija Shariff,
Program Director, at (215)386-0641 or
kashariff@gmail.com to learn more
about becoming a mentor.
Make a Difference in a Young Person's
Life
“Treat a child as though he already is
the person he’s capable of becoming.”
-Haim Ginott
Southwest Community Enrichment
Center
(1341 S. 46th Street, Philadelphia, PA
19143)
IS SEEKING MENTORS FOR IT’S
TEENS ‘N TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
NO TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY!
Empower high school juniors from the
Southwest area of Philadelphia to
reach their fullest potential
Expose students to cultural,
educational, and enriching
opportunities
Help students focus on the future
Guide students in exploring realistic
goals
Develop students’ self-esteem
Please contact Khadija Shariff,
Program Director, at (215)386-0641 or
kashariff@gmail.com to learn more
about becoming a mentor.
Peoples' Festival Committee
If you have opportunities
you would like to share
send your announcements
to us and we'll post it.
DISCLAIMER:
The content of the
opportunities posted are
the sole responsibility of
the submitting entities. The
Peoples' Festival
Committee and its' web
designers urge all
respondents to use caution
when making contact with
any one listing contact
information on this or any
other website or their
affiliates.
The content of the
opportunities posted are
the sole responsibility of
the submitting entities. The
Peoples' Festival
Committee and its' web
designers urge all
respondents to use caution
when making contact with
any one listing contact
information on this or any
other website or their
affiliates.
Contact us
info@peoplesfestival.org
info@peoplesfestival.org
| Opportunities |
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The Ellis Trust still has a large pot of money to spend on young ladies in
grades 9 to 12. They can give up to $6,500 per student, per year. They give
money for special school supplies such as graphing calculators, lab equipment,
books, tutoring (must be recommended by counselor), college visits- group and
individual sports equipment and team participation fees music, dance, theater
and art lessons, college courses, after-school programs, $100 toward senior
dues, college application fees, ACT/SAT's and transcript fees and more.
For more information go to http://www.wwscholars.org/ellis/.
.
grades 9 to 12. They can give up to $6,500 per student, per year. They give
money for special school supplies such as graphing calculators, lab equipment,
books, tutoring (must be recommended by counselor), college visits- group and
individual sports equipment and team participation fees music, dance, theater
and art lessons, college courses, after-school programs, $100 toward senior
dues, college application fees, ACT/SAT's and transcript fees and more.
For more information go to http://www.wwscholars.org/ellis/.
.
PleaseTouch Museum
With the anticipated completion of PleaseTouch Museum’s expansion
and relocation to Memorial Hall, in Fairmount Park, the Museum seeks
a Director of Operations to manage the Museum’s greatly expanded
facility, physical plant and surrounding grounds resulting from this
transformation. The restoration of Memorial Hall increases the size of
Please Touch Museumto 140,000 square feet, nearly quadrupling the
footprint of the current location.
The Director of Operations is responsible for all aspects of Please
Touch Museum’s daily operation including but not limited to: Building
Maintenance, Custodial, Receiving & Shipping, Security and
Transportation. The Director must ensure maximum performance of all
Museum facilities. Additionally, the Director must ensure that all
maintenance is appropriate for the Museum’s audience and in line with
the Museum’s mission and objectives.
BA is preferred or equivalent related building experience. A minimum
of six years of experience in Operations is required as well as a
minimum of three years of senior management experience. Experience
with EMS and Lighting Control systems is required. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekend and on-call
status. Certification in HVAC or Class A electrical license is preferred.
Knowledgeable in all areas of building mechanical systems is required.
Must be proficient in general office software as well as computerized
Energy Management Systems. A minimum of six years of experience in
a building trade is required.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to: Human Resources Department, Please Touch
Museum®, 210 N. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 215-963-0667;
Fax to: (215)-963-9645 or e-mail to:
employment@pleasetouchmuseum.org
With the anticipated completion of PleaseTouch Museum’s expansion
and relocation to Memorial Hall, in Fairmount Park, the Museum seeks
a Director of Operations to manage the Museum’s greatly expanded
facility, physical plant and surrounding grounds resulting from this
transformation. The restoration of Memorial Hall increases the size of
Please Touch Museumto 140,000 square feet, nearly quadrupling the
footprint of the current location.
The Director of Operations is responsible for all aspects of Please
Touch Museum’s daily operation including but not limited to: Building
Maintenance, Custodial, Receiving & Shipping, Security and
Transportation. The Director must ensure maximum performance of all
Museum facilities. Additionally, the Director must ensure that all
maintenance is appropriate for the Museum’s audience and in line with
the Museum’s mission and objectives.
BA is preferred or equivalent related building experience. A minimum
of six years of experience in Operations is required as well as a
minimum of three years of senior management experience. Experience
with EMS and Lighting Control systems is required. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekend and on-call
status. Certification in HVAC or Class A electrical license is preferred.
Knowledgeable in all areas of building mechanical systems is required.
Must be proficient in general office software as well as computerized
Energy Management Systems. A minimum of six years of experience in
a building trade is required.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to: Human Resources Department, Please Touch
Museum®, 210 N. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 215-963-0667;
Fax to: (215)-963-9645 or e-mail to:
employment@pleasetouchmuseum.org
Paid Internship/Training
Program for Youth
"Year Up" is an intensive one-year
training program for young
adults ages 18 - 24 who provide
Fortune 100 companies like Merrill
Lynch, American Express, Lehman
Brothers and Bank of America with
Information Technology entry level
talent. We recognize that both job
skills and higher education are
necessary to provide a viable path to
economic self-sufficiency. Throughout
the course of one year, our
students earn up to 16 college credits
from Pace University , learn
technical and professional skills, and
are placed in paid internships.
Students are paid an educational
stipend of $150 per week while in
training and $250 per week while
working at their internship.
"Year Up" is currently recruiting
students for our next class of
young professionals. We are looking
for High School graduates or GED
recipients, ages 18 - 24, who may not
know what to do next - attend
college or work full-time. For more
information on "Year Up," please
visit our Web site, www.yearup.org
<http://www.yearup.org/>. Or to
speak to admissions specialist, Wil
Velazquez, please call 212-785-3340,
ext. 1304 or e-mail:
wvelazquez@yearup. org
Program for Youth
"Year Up" is an intensive one-year
training program for young
adults ages 18 - 24 who provide
Fortune 100 companies like Merrill
Lynch, American Express, Lehman
Brothers and Bank of America with
Information Technology entry level
talent. We recognize that both job
skills and higher education are
necessary to provide a viable path to
economic self-sufficiency. Throughout
the course of one year, our
students earn up to 16 college credits
from Pace University , learn
technical and professional skills, and
are placed in paid internships.
Students are paid an educational
stipend of $150 per week while in
training and $250 per week while
working at their internship.
"Year Up" is currently recruiting
students for our next class of
young professionals. We are looking
for High School graduates or GED
recipients, ages 18 - 24, who may not
know what to do next - attend
college or work full-time. For more
information on "Year Up," please
visit our Web site, www.yearup.org
<http://www.yearup.org/>. Or to
speak to admissions specialist, Wil
Velazquez, please call 212-785-3340,
ext. 1304 or e-mail:
wvelazquez@yearup. org
The Federal Aviation Association
If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma;
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller
school. They need to go to
thewww.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/
for details and to fill out the application immediately - even if they don't know if
they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal government and it may take
them months to call.
If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma;
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller
school. They need to go to
thewww.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/
for details and to fill out the application immediately - even if they don't know if
they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal government and it may take
them months to call.
FREE EX-OFFENDER
TRAINING IN GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION
Forklift, Electrical, Plumbing,
Carpentry, Landscaping, Roofing,
OSHA,
Scaffold erection, Stucco and
Computers
Qualifications: Recently released,
Non-Violent Crimes, Committed to
Change
Where: CONNECTION TRAINING
SERVICES
2243 W. Allegheny Avenue, Phila., PA
19132
When: Monday through Fridays
10:00AM to 12:00PM ONLY
TRAINING IN GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION
Forklift, Electrical, Plumbing,
Carpentry, Landscaping, Roofing,
OSHA,
Scaffold erection, Stucco and
Computers
Qualifications: Recently released,
Non-Violent Crimes, Committed to
Change
Where: CONNECTION TRAINING
SERVICES
2243 W. Allegheny Avenue, Phila., PA
19132
When: Monday through Fridays
10:00AM to 12:00PM ONLY
Teamchildren is the only non
profit orgaization providing low
cost refurbished computers to families,
schools and organizations throughout
our region.
Please help us spread the word. Our
new gaol to insure that every child has
the tool and opportunities to achieve
their full potential and to not be
disadvantaged because of their
families economic challenges.
www.TeamChildren.com
Contact:Robert Toporek
610-666-1795
teamchidren@aol.com
NOW HIRING Transportation Security Officers (Screeners)
for Philadelphia International Airport
Part-time starting at $14.06 per hour Plus Benefits
(INCLUDES 20.14% Locality Pay)
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
TSA will pay the maximum government contribution for health benefits under
the TSA
Health Benefit Incentive for part-time TSOs. All part-time TSOs will pay the
same lower
cost for federal health benefits as full-time employees.
Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National High school
diploma, GED or
equivalent, OR one year of security or aviation screening experience English
proficiency
Pre-employment medical evaluation Pass a background/credit check
Apply online: http://tsajobs.com
Or apply by phone: 1-800-887-1895
TTY: 1-800-887-5506
TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
for Philadelphia International Airport
Part-time starting at $14.06 per hour Plus Benefits
(INCLUDES 20.14% Locality Pay)
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
TSA will pay the maximum government contribution for health benefits under
the TSA
Health Benefit Incentive for part-time TSOs. All part-time TSOs will pay the
same lower
cost for federal health benefits as full-time employees.
Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National High school
diploma, GED or
equivalent, OR one year of security or aviation screening experience English
proficiency
Pre-employment medical evaluation Pass a background/credit check
Apply online: http://tsajobs.com
Or apply by phone: 1-800-887-1895
TTY: 1-800-887-5506
TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Event Intern for The 31th Annual Peoples' Festival
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Description: Looking for an energetic individual that enjoys event planning.
Must be excellent with details, follow up and organization. Will utilize Word,
Excel and Publisher programs. Must be a team player and excellent with
people. The Peoples' Festival draws 7,000 to 10,000 people for the 2 days.
This events features, entertainment, crafts, great food and unique children's
activities to name a few.
Internship will run from April through August, 2009.
CONTACT:
Ahlia Love
President
The Peoples' Festival Committee
P.O. Box 27028
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: 215-248-3544
E-Mail: ahlia@peoplesfestival.org
Website: www.peoplesfestival.org
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Description: Looking for an energetic individual that enjoys event planning.
Must be excellent with details, follow up and organization. Will utilize Word,
Excel and Publisher programs. Must be a team player and excellent with
people. The Peoples' Festival draws 7,000 to 10,000 people for the 2 days.
This events features, entertainment, crafts, great food and unique children's
activities to name a few.
Internship will run from April through August, 2009.
CONTACT:
Ahlia Love
President
The Peoples' Festival Committee
P.O. Box 27028
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: 215-248-3544
E-Mail: ahlia@peoplesfestival.org
Website: www.peoplesfestival.org
Marketing Reps Wanted!!
Stepping Stones, Inc. is hiring Marketing Representatives to market our credit
consulting and debt management services. Experience is not necessary. We
are willing to train motivated people. For more information about the position or
to send your resume, send an e-mail to: shanistepstone@aol.com.
Stepping Stones, Inc. is hiring Marketing Representatives to market our credit
consulting and debt management services. Experience is not necessary. We
are willing to train motivated people. For more information about the position or
to send your resume, send an e-mail to: shanistepstone@aol.com.
Temple University Basketball
is hosting the 2008 Fran Dunphy
Basketball Camp August 4-8 at Temple University. Temple
players and coaches will teach kids the fundamentals of
basketball in a fun and competitive environment. Kids will
participate in daily skills and drill stations along with a
competitive 5-on-5 team competition. Camp will be open to
boys and girls ages 7-17.
For more information, please contact Jeff Wilson at 215-204-
3148 or jrwilson@temple.edu.
Ron Brown Scholarship--DEADLINE NOV 1
Subject: Ron Brown Scholars Program If you know child that is about to
graduate from High School this year you may know someone who can use a
little help in this arena. The Ron Brown Scholars Program seeks
African-American high school seniors to receive $10,000 annually for
four (4) years to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the
US. Deadlines: November 1, 2008 and January 9, 2009. Mail application
(attached), transcripts and recommendation letters in one package. For
information, contact Ron Brown Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206,
Charlottesville, Va. 22901; 434-964-1588; .
Subject: Ron Brown Scholars Program If you know child that is about to
graduate from High School this year you may know someone who can use a
little help in this arena. The Ron Brown Scholars Program seeks
African-American high school seniors to receive $10,000 annually for
four (4) years to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the
US. Deadlines: November 1, 2008 and January 9, 2009. Mail application
(attached), transcripts and recommendation letters in one package. For
information, contact Ron Brown Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206,
Charlottesville, Va. 22901; 434-964-1588; .