Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 9, 2017 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Be sure to celebrate teachers at your youth’s school and/or Principals and their staffs in schools in our community.
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ComEd Hosts Celebration for Students’ Completion of Job Training Program
ComEd, together with 31 construction industry companies, two local utilities, and seven social service agencies, today held a special ceremony for more than 90 participants who have successfully completed CONSTRUCT, a 9-week job training program that offers participants the information and guidance needed to compete for entry-level jobs in construction and energy-related fields.
APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS
One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now accepting applications for its volunteer coaches. OMD Coaches work with scholars in a one-on-one and small group setting to provide professional and personal support throughout the academic year, while helping to broaden scholars’ horizons of career aspirations and possibilities. Coaches are supported with ongoing training by OMD to ensure a positive and productive volunteer experience, and also have opportunities to connect with fellow coaches to expand their own professional networks.
The Black Star Project’s Parent Revolution WVON Radio Show May 6th, Focus on the Wealth Divide
The Black Star Project’s Parent Revolution Show with Bill Emmons and Ray Boshara of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, Saturday, May 6th, 6:00pm CST. listen on WVON 1690AM.
Empowering Youth to Speak Up and Speak Out!
Calling all TEEN groups and organizations supporting TEENS Come and have your VOICES HEARD and discuss issues that are important to YOU! May 18, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm, Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside. Register at http://communitygrandroundsmay2017.eventbrite.com
For the 8th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College
For the 8th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College; Urban Prep Shares Why 100% Matters as Students Announce College Selections at Annual Signing Day Event, Thursday, April 27, 2017, media 11:45am; Assembly and Speaking Program: Noon – 1:00 p.m., at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, Chicago.
Activist Opening Youth Center To Empower Community In Auburn Gresham
Activist Ja’Mal Green is hoping to turn a newly bought Auburn Gresham building into a youth center by the end of this year.
How I was changed by my Spring Break Trip
Gary Comer College Prep Middle School students toured 4 Historically Black College and Universities over Spring Break. Here is what they learned.
4 Steps 2 College
JP Paulus, President of Do-Gooder Consulting, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, April 24, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nonprofit “U” is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals, community advocates, developers and other community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.
Orland Square Mall Receives $167,000 Energy Efficiency Incentive from ComEd for Upgrades
Orland Square Mall energy efficient upgrades results in 1,114,033 kWh savings, enough to power 121 homes with electricity for a year.