The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is an effort that is committed to helping young adults who are not in school find jobs and get connected to employment services and resources. In the Chicagoland area, at least 1,000 young adults will be hired over the next 18 months. #StartSomewhere First Opportunity Fair & Forum Coming to Chicago on Aug. 13, Hosted by Common!
Crystal Sowemimo, the Community Outreach and Development VISTA with Holsten Human Capital Development, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 10, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 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. The podcast will be archived on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
Dan Bassill, President and CEO of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 3, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 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. The podcast will be archived on BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
Monday’s episode will provide an overview of how the Tutor/Mentor Institute LLC is creating tutor/mentoring hubs to “transport” low income children from poverty to careers. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals, and educators are encouraged to call in and share their stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
July 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, sparking a new era of civil rights for people with disabilities in the U.S. In Chicago, a network of organizations is committing to new programs and initiatives, under ADA 25 Chicago, to fulfill the promise of the ADA, particularly in the areas of education, employment, community inclusion and technology.
Carolina Gaete and Cecile Carroll DeMello, Co-Directors of Blocks Together, will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit “U” is a 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.
Monday’s episode will provide an explanation of what TIF’s are; look at ways TIFs have been used traditionally in Chicago; and show ways they can be used to better benefit people who live in communities undergoing change. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals and community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their TIF stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
This summer, ComEd is hiring more than 250 students through its annual summer internship program.
Greater West Town’s Wood Products Manufacturing Training prepares individuals in 15 weeks for entry-level positions as skilled cabinetmaker apprentices, bench carpenters, machine operators, CNC operators, assemblers, solid surface counter fabricators. M-F, full time. Next class starts late June. Job Placement Services Included. Great careers start here!!! Call 312-563-9570.
One Million Degrees Partners with Allstate to Launch New Summer Academic and Professional Acceleration Program Summer Ramp-Up Program will jumpstart success for more than 150 low-income students at Kennedy-King College. Students can apply online at www.onemilliondegrees.org/the-program/apply.
Applications still oprn for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Summer Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships with After School Matters®. Teens can search and apply for Summer programs online at www.afterschoolmatters.org. Search for MAPSCorps @ Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, to apply for a local STEM internship program right here in your community. All After School Matters programs are free and open to Chicago teen residents who are at least 14 years of age (16 years of age for internships) and who are entering or currently enrolled in high school.
Graduate of Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Program meets success on the job and in life!
