Identity theft is a real threat. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Don’t be tricked by identity thieves; take the proper precautions. If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity thief, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866-653-4261. Or you go to www.idtheft.gov and click on the link for “Report Identity Theft.”
With such an excellent addition to the Ashburn/Auburn Gresham community, let’s embrace the Human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the work of nature. That in its self is Artistic Expression. It is the byproduct of Art. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the sense of beauty, specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic form.
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Chances are, if you receive Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or any federal payment, you receive it electronically. More than 90 percent of people getting monthly Social Security … Read more
https://actionnowdotorg.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/first-south-side-big-meeting-about-rebuild-chicago/ http://www.newstips.org/2012/10/rebuild-neighborhoods-by-rehabbing-vacant-homes/ Rebuild neighborhoods by rehabbing vacant homes West Side residents will meet Thursday night to discuss a proposal from Action Now to establish a Chicago Housing Trust that would … Read more
On October 15, Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins attended an event in Gary, Indiana, honoring Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Gabrielle Douglas.
The deadline for the Violence Stops Here contest has been extended. Participating youth have until midnight October 31st to submit their video entries to ViolenceStops.com.
These days it is more common than ever for a person to travel across the globe – either for vacation or to live in another country permanently. If you are … Read more
About Year Up
Year Up is an intensive, one year training program for 18-24 year olds that focuses on computer and professional skills. It’s free, and students can earn up to 18 college credits. Students are paid a weekly stipend of up to $153 during the first six months and up to $225 per week during the second six months of the program.
The year is divided into two parts—the classroom phase and the internship phase. During the classroom phase students take classes onsite in Information Technology. This includes learning about computer software and hardware, becoming familiar with the internal components of a computer and the common software programs used in a corporate setting. Students also take classes in Business Communications and Professional Skills learning skills like meeting leadership, appropriate corporate email, and networking introductions.
During the internship phase, students are placed in internships at corporations like Google, Bank of America, and Chase. Ongoing evaluation occurs throughout the Corporate Internship, so that students can complete the Year Up program poised for success in the corporate world.
A strong Year Up applicant will:
– Be motivated and have a positive attitude
– Have an interest in technology
– Be able to handle a college level class (community college English 100 or 101)
– Be able to commute downtown every day and commit to the entire year of the program
– Be able to meet high expectations regarding punctuality, attendance, completing assignments
