The week of

August 1, 2016

Other Local Events and Workshops

Parent Congress

Educational Opportunities for Families

FREE Parent Congress event to be held on Saturday, August 6th between 9 am and 2 pm at Tabor Community Services, located at 57 East Armat Street (near Germantown and Chelten Avenues).  The purpose...

Job Fair / Resume Workshop

Office of Congressman Brendan Boyle

Job Fair / Resume Workshop PLANNER: Dennis Miller, Office of Congressman Brendan Boyle WHO: Norristown constituency WHAT: Small business resources, job resume workshop augmented by the library, small...

Summer Poster Design Workshops for Teens

National Museum of American Jewish History

Summer Poster Design Workshops for Teens August 3, 10, 17, and 24 – 1:30 to 3:30pm National Museum of American Jewish History, 5th and Market Streets In conjunction with the special exhibition,...

Creating Effective Personas

Interactive Mechanics

Creating Effective Personas Tuesday, August 16, 3-4 PM ET Free! An important part of the user-centered design process is synthesizing your user research so you can make the most of it in your...

The Recipe For A Successful Food Business

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

The Recipe For A Successful Food Business August 9, 2016, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 1500 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia To run a successful food business, it takes strong operations, tight...

New Resources

Break the Cycle Anti-Tobacco Campaign

City of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is launching a dynamic, regional tobacco industry de-normalization mass media campaign called “Break the Cycle.” We would like your assistance...

Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade

U.S. Department of Education

Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade About this practice guide The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) publishes practice guides in education...

Back-to-School Communications Toolkit

Learning First Alliance

The Learning First Alliance has prepared a communications toolkit, “Working Together for Student Success.” This toolkit helps school and district leaders create awareness about their...

Free Meals During the Summer and All Year Long

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

What are summer meals? There are more than 1,400 places in Philadelphia that serve free meals and snacks to kids and teens age 18 and under. There are no income requirements, ID, or registration in...

Partnerships Classifieds

volunteers needed, KaBOOM! playground build

ASPIRA

If you’re looking for service hours, volunteer experience or just a great way to help a North Philadelphia community of kids and families, then join us on August 20th as we build a playground at...

Reviewers needed for Pre-K provider RFPs

City of Philadelphia

Reviewers needed for Pre-K provider RFPs: The Mayor’s Office of Education is seeking volunteers to review responses to the Pre-K provider RFPs. They plan to distribute applications to reviewers...

volunteers needed, Grand Hank Back-To-School Extravaganza

Knowledge Factory Inc.

Internationally Renowned Award-Winning Master Scientist Grand Hank Has Begun Preparation For His 2nd Annual Mega Back-To-School Extravaganza “An Evening Of Science, Education And Hip-Hop.” The...

Sales Intern, Philadelphia Community Corps

Philadelphia Community Corps

Interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking motivated, versatile interns to join our team for the summer! See the listings below for...

Marketing and Communication Intern, Philadelphia Community Corps

Philadelphia Community Corps

Interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking motivated, versatile interns to join our team for the summer! See the listings below for...

Fundraising and Development Intern, Philadelphia Community Corps

Philadelphia Community Corps

Interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking motivated, versatile interns to join our team for the summer! See the listings below for...

Accounting & Budgeting Intern, Philadelphia Community Corps

Philadelphia Community Corps

Interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking motivated, versatile interns to join our team for the summer! See the listings below for...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

A Culture of Caring: Transformational approaches to urban schooling

Alliance for Community Teachers and Schools

THE PETER C. MURRELL JR., MEMORIAL SYMPOSIUM ON URBAN EDUCATION ACTS in partnership with Loyola University, are pleased to announce The Peter C. Murrell, Jr., Memorial Symposium on Urban Education- A...

Third Civic Action Planning Institute Announced

Campus Compact

University of Missouri – St. Louis to Host Civic Action Planning Institute We are excited to announce our third Civic Action Planning Institute will be held at the University of Missouri...

Grant Opportunities

Community-Based HIV/AIDS Efforts

Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation

Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation Accepting LOIs for Community-Based HIV/AIDS Efforts The Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to the fight against HIV and AIDS. The...

Environmental Studies grants

Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation

Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Seeks Applications for Environmental Studies The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation was founded in 1996 to continue the work of Melinda Gray...

Greater Mercer Grants

Princeton Area Community Foundation

Princeton Area Community Foundation Invites Applications for Greater Mercer Grants The Princeton Area Community Foundation, a public charity serving central New Jersey, works with individuals,...

LGBTQ Safe Spaces

Stonewall Community Foundation

Stonewall Community Foundation Issues RFP for LGBTQ Safe Spaces The Stonewall Community Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for its 2016 Quarter Share Grant Cycle. Coordinated by the...

Early Childhood initiatives

Caplan Foundation

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Invites Letters of Intent The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports innovative, creative projects and programs with the potential to significantly...

Youth Athletic Programs and Camps

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Finish Line Youth Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Athletic Programs and Camps The Finish Line Youth Foundation, the charitable arm of athletic products retailer Finish Line, provides...

WorkReady Summer Programs

Philadelphia Youth Network

JUST RELEASED: Requests for Proposals for WorkReady Summer Programs WorkReady Summer Programs Release of WorkReady Summer Request for Proposals To implement WorkReady Summer Programs, the...

E3 Power Centers

Philadelphia Youth Network

JUST RELEASED: Requests for Proposals for E3 Power Centers E3E3 Power Centers Release of E3 Power Centers Request for Proposals With the support of Philadelphia Works, Inc. and the Philadelphia...

Business Stabilization Grants

Merchants Fund

Fall Grant Deadline: Thursday, September 15, 2016 The next grant deadline for The Merchants Fund (TMF) is Thursday, September 15, 2016 (postmarked or completed online). Grants are competitive and...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Adult Education Services Coordinator, Mayor’s Commission on Literacy

City of Philadelphia

Adult Education Services Coordinator (Grant-funded) The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy has created a system that engages all adults in Philadelphia in lifelong learning for their economic...

Content Creator, ASPIRA

ASPIRA

Job Opening: Content Creator 16 hours weekly (flexible schedule) Start date: August 22nd Pay rate: $12 hourly As the new content creator for ASPIRA of PA and ASPIRA Schools, you will be helping share...

Medical Case Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a Medical Case Manager for the Esfuerzo Program within the Health Promotion and Wellness Division at Congreso. The Medical Case Manager will...

Adult Education Math Instructor, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Adult Education Math Instructor to work within its Education and Workforce Services division. The ideal candidate is responsible...

Part Time Intake / Data Entry Specialist, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a Part Time Intake / Data Entry Specialist to work with Family Social Services. The Part-time Intake/Data Specialist responsibilities will...

Career Coach, National Able Network

National Able Network

SOCIAL SERVICES – CAREER COACH National Able Network, a dynamic and growing nonprofit agency specializing in the provision of innovative employment and training programs, has an immediate...

Associate Director, Event and Conference Services, Drexel University

Drexel University

The Associate Director of Drexel Event & Conference Services is a key contributor to the effective operations and services of the department. Event Services books over 14,000 events annually for...

High School Teachers, YESPhilly Accelerated High School

YESPhilly

High School Teachers The YESPhilly Accelerated High School is a small school serving youth who have previously dropped out of Philadelphia area Public Schools. YESPhilly has a strong youth...

Instructor, Mathnasium

Mathnasium of Andorra

Instructor Job Description A Math Learning Center in Philadelphia, Mathnasium of Andorra (just north of Manayunk and Roxborough in the Andorra Shopping Center), has part-time openings for highly...

Admissions Officer, The Philadelphia Center

Philadelphia Center

Admissions Officer Reports to: Executive director Purpose: to promote The Philadelphia Center (TPC) at participating campuses, recruit students, and provide general administrative support. Travel:...

various positions, Bridge Way School

Bridge Way School

The Bridge Way School is seeking educators passionate about their content and working with students in recovery. Below is a link to positions open for 2016-17 academic year: Language arts, social...

Miscellaneous

TeenSHARP College Prep and Youth Leadership program is accepting applications

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP College Prep and Youth Leadership program is accepting applications Deadline: August 20th TeenSHARP is looking for intellectually curious and passionate students in grades 7th through 11th...

Civic Tech in Higher Ed Webinar

TurboVote

What: Civic Tech in Higher Ed Webinar When: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 1:30 EDT Who: Hosted by icitizen and TurboVote Why: We’ll share strategies on how to deploy civic tech effectively at...

The Public View of Affirmative Action

Inside Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed Webinar: The Public View of Affirmative Action AAC&U is pleased to share this announcement on behalf of one of our sponsors, Inside Higher Ed. The Public View of Affirmative...


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