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Washington Hospital Center is looking to hire 40 administrative assistants.
If you know of anyone that may be interested, please have them apply online via www.whcjobs.com
http://www.whcjobs.com
Washington Hospital Center is a Union Employer.
Please contact Gerrylyn Dickson to apply.
Gerrylyn Dickson
Senior Recruitment Assistant
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street, NW EB-1017
Washington , DC 20010
Phone: 202-877-2244
Fax: 202-877-5926
Gerrylyn.L.Dickson@medstar.net
mailto: Gerrylyn.L.Dickson@medstar.net
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a one-day event that invites college-bound students to a location near
them to receive free assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—the form required by colleges and universities, and private career schools to qualify for scholarships, grants and loans.
The event is being held February 10th from 2-4 at Trinity University at 125 Michigan Avenue, NE in Room 238 in Main Hall. There will also be a Spanish interpreter available for assistance. For more information, those who are interested can either go to www.go2goal.org or call the toll free number
1-866-GO-2-GOAL. Please let me know if this is something you are interested in.
Do You Know a High School Senior in the DC Metro Area?
Tell Them to Apply NOW for a 2008 Thursday Network I EMPOWER College Scholarship!
As part of its commitment to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan community, Thursday Network developed a scholarship program to help local high school students pursue a collegiate education at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Since 1992, the I EMPOWER Scholarship Fund (www.thursdaynetwork.org/volunteer.html) has provided more to $130,000 in scholarship funds to deserving high school seniors in Washington, D.C. and Maryland's Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.
Thursday Network is currently seeking applicants for the 2008 I EMPOWER Scholarship. An eligible applicant must: - Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0; - Be a graduating high school senior with plans to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2008; - Be a permanent resident and/or attend high school in the District of Columbia, Prince George's County (MD) or Montgomery County (MD).
To apply: - Visit www.thursdaynetwork.org/volunteer.html to obtain an electronic copy of the Thursday Network 2008 I EMPOWER Scholarship application or use the attached file. - Mail your completed application and all other required documents (postmarked no later than February 1, 2008) to Attn: 2008 Thursday Network I EMPOWER Scholarship, GWUL-Thursday Network, 2901 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
Questions & Additional Details: A listing of frequently asked questions and answers about the scholarship can be found at www.thursdaynetwork.org
Applicants can also e-mail scholarship@thursdaynetwork.org for further details or call
202.265.8200 ext. 278.
Crystal N. Davis 2008
I EMPOWER Scholarship Coordinator
Thursday Network
"Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering Young Professionals to Serve"
www.thursdaynetwork.org
Only female applicants entering 12th grade in the fall will be considered for this program.
Spelman College, a historically black college for women, is pleased to announce the 2007 Howard Hughes Biomedical Summer Science P rogram. The program is a five week residential program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in biology, biochemistry, medicine or other life-science related fields. The curriculum is designed to provide students with an integrative science education experience, while developing their laboratory, research and scientific literacy skills. Students will learn about the breadth and variety of biology disciplines by engaging in hands on projects and interacting with scientists in their "native" professional environment. The curriculum also provides students an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills by participating in group projects and scientific presentations.
*Eligibility*
Applicants must be rising 12th graders enrolled in an accredited high school program*, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have demonstrated an interest in science and mathematics.
Official transcripts must accompany applications for applicants to be considered for the program. Attendance and full participation are essential for achievement of program goals. Students may
not participate in other summer activities or programs concurrently with the five-week HHMI program.
*Recommendations*
Confidential recommendation forms from both a mathematics and a science teachers are required. (Applicants will not be considered without both recommendations.)
*Stipend*
A stipend for a six-week period, *June 17, 2007- July 20, 2007*, will be provided. This stipend is subject to federal and state taxes. Room and Board is provided for the five week program.
*Application Deadline* March 30, 2007 (Applications must be postmarked by the deadline.)
*Notification of Acceptance* - April 27, 2007
*Students outside the state of Georgia may apply.*
Applications must be completed on-line. Recommendation forms
must be downloaded and mailed.
*To Apply click on this link:* Application Instructions and Checklist<http://rrped.spelman.edu/checklist.asp?user_id=2006&category_type=hhmisummer>-
*(PLEASE READ)*
Recommendation Form (pdf)
http://rrped.spelman.edu/recommendation.pdf> -
(You will need to print two copies of this form and mail to the address below in
order to complete your application)
*Mail recommendations and official transcript to:*
Ms. Tokiwa Smith
Program Coordinator
The Spelman College/Howard Hughes Summer Science Program
Spelman College, Department of Biology
P.O. Box 1183
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
Bethel AME Scholarships at Syracuse
Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five-year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Latino enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's harder to attract Blacks.
Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.
Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean
School of Architecture
315 443- 2255
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR PG COUNTY YOUTH
This is the application for the Youth Employment Summer Jobs with Prince George's County Government. They want you to complete the application on-line, keep in mind before you submit it on-line print out a copy it will have to be signed and go to your child school for the guidance counselor to complete the school part and get the school seal in order for it to go through. Once you have done that you can mail it or take it to the address listed on the application.
Please follow these instructions to take you to another site that will allow you to pull up the application and complete it on-line.
1. Go to: www.co.pg.md.us
2. Select Employment
3. Keyword: Summer Youth
4. Scroll down and select link to: Summer Youth Initiative
5. Complete the application on-line
6. Follow instructions for completion
EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Website
The EPA Summer Opportunities Website is now up and running. The site provides a central Web portal through which students may enter to learn about EPA offices and summer employment opportunities. Having a central portal makes it easier for students to find information about specific areas in which they would like to work. They also will be able to submit a job application directly to the EPA location that has a vacancy.
The EPA Jobs Website is located at: http://www.epa.gov/careers. The direct link to the Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website is http://www.epa.gov/ohr/student.
The Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website will be available until May 18, 2007. The Office of Human Resources will provide supporting services by maintaining the Website, collecting applicant and hiring data, and evaluating the process at the end of each summer. The EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Website is a hiring tool that will be useful for students looking for summer work and for EPA offices that have summer vacancies to fill.
If you have any questions about our summer hiring program, please call JoAnn Brant at (202) 564-0375
or brant.joann@epa.gov.
Opportunities from the Federal Government for High School and
College Students
1. Scholarships
http://www.feddesk.com/scholarships.htm
2. Internships
http://www.feddesk.com/internships.htm
3. Apprenticeships
http://www.feddesk.com/apprenticeships.htm
4. Fellowships
http://www.feddesk.com/fellowships.htm
5. Cooperative Programs
http://www.feddesk.com/programs.htm
Full Medical Scholarships for African-Americans
MSI's Internship Program
MSI (www.msiworldwide.com) offers part-time semester and full-time summer paid Internships (not for graduates looking for fulltime jobs) for undergraduate, graduate and high school, students in the
Our goal is to allow students to learn and grow professionally during their internship and provide each student with opportunities to use and refine their own skills. MSI takes great care to ensure that interns are well engaged in the work community. Upon arrival at MSI, interns are given a brief orientation introducing them to some of the tools that they will need for their internship. Project Management interns are assigned to work on specific MSI projects as well as support tasks. As often as possible, we match interns with projects that best suit both their skills and interests.
If interested and presently a student enrolled in a school in the
Anyone you know interested in nursing?
University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is offering FREE tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as a nurse at
Intern Program with the Government
For more information, go to www.studentjobs.gov.
The Emma Bowen Foundation Internships
Download application online or click here
The Emma Bowen Foundation is recruiting minority high school students (juniors, seniors) and college freshman for several PAID summer internships at media (television, radio, cable) companies throughout the
Criteria
Eligible candidates must have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan or attend a 4-year college, and have an interest in the media. Selected students will be paid an hourly salary and earn matching scholarship dollars to help pay for college expenses.
Please visit our website at www.emmabowenfoundation.com for more information.
Young People to Mobilize Against Failed Abstinence-Only Programs
Advocates for Youth is launching two new campaigns to mobilize young people across the country in opposition to ineffective and dangerous programs that censor information about condoms. The Rights.Respect.Responsibility - Keep It REAL campaign and the Rights.Respect.Responsibility - Fix the Gap campaign both build upon Advocates' Youth Activist Network (YAN), a group comprised of more than 15,000 youth from communities across the country. These young people work together to fight for accurate sexual health information and services so that they can prevent unintended pregnancy and STDs, including HIV. http://weeklydigest.c.topica.com/maaevlDabonK3bb6LTKbafpKjv/
Historically Black Knoxville College, in East Tennessee, has reduced its Tuition from $5,000 to $1,400 per student including room, board, and books! All you need is $600 for
the enrollment deposit and $800 can be paid in four monthly installments of $200 each.
The program is funded by corporate sponsors and guarantees a college education where students graduate debt free.
Enrollment requirements include a high school diploma and a 2.0/4.0 scale. If your student has below a 2.0, but you know they are college material, they may be considered provided they get three letters of recommendation.
For educators who will support their potential. All interested students must immediately contact the admissions office at Knoxville College by dialing 1-800-743-5669 or by applying online at:
www.knoxvillecollege.edu
College Scholarships for Individuals with Parents with Disabilities
In recognition of the more than nine million parents with disabilities in the U.S. and their families, Through the Looking Glass(TLG), non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the 2006 College Scholarship Fund specifically for graduating high school seniors who have parents with disabilities.
Scholarships funds are available to graduating high school students who:
1. demonstrate academic and personal achievement; 2. have grown up with at least one parent with a disability; and 3. will be a high school graduate or graduating senior by Summer 2006.
Up to ten separate $1,000 awards will be given out in Summer 2006. These awards are one of several projects of Through the Looking Glass'National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities. This National Center is funded by the National Institute on Disability Research and Rehabilitation (NIDRR), U.S. Department of Education.
More information and application forms are available on Through the Looking Glass' website: www.lookingglass.org Forms may also be requested by calling 1-800-644-2666.
New Black Students Scholarship Opportunities
General Motors Scholarship Programs General Motors contributes funding to various organizations that provide scholarship support. They're scholarships provide financial awards to outstanding minority students enrolled as full-time students in an engineering or science program of interest to General Motors. In addition, summer internships at a General Motors facility may be available to scholarship recipients. Current college students already traveling down the university highway will discover GM offers both Intern and Co-op programs to prepare you for a career with us.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Website/Contact Info: www.gm.com/company/careers/student/stu_scholar.html
Wells Fargo Collegesteps Scholarship Program - Offers high school seniors the chance to win one of a hundred $1,000 tuition scholarships to be given away. All winners are chosen through random drawings. High school students can join the CollegeSTEPS Program to take a definite step in the right direction. Sweepstakes is open to any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2004-2005 school year, who graduates from high school in 2005 and who is actively enrolled in the CollegeSTEPS Program.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Continuous
Website/Contact Info: www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
collegesteps@wellsfargoefs.com
Field and Non-Field Jobs At Nielsen Media -
No matter what your job is at Nielsen Media Research– from entry level to executive– you want to keep growing and be challenged. It’s important to stay knowledgeable, marketable and on the leading edge of your profession. Here at Nielsen Media Research, we encourage learning and professional growth, through development planning as well as through formal and informal monitoring and feedback. There are also programs in place– such as job-specific training programs, technical training programs, management development classes and Company-paid educational assistance that can help you stay sharp.
Locations: All States
Website/Contact Info: www.nielsenmedia.com/employment_opportunities.htm
Internships @ MTV Networks - An MTV Networks Internship allows college students to work in an innovative, progressive, fast paced and professional environment. Students are exposed to all levels of MTV Networks, which has proven to be an invaluable experience to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. MTV Networks is committed to diversifying our organization. Embracing differences is an integral part of our culture and a key element for our success is creating and maintaining an inclusive environment.
Locations: California, Florida, New York, Tennessee
Website/Contact Info: https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/internships.asp