The week of
October 30, 2018
PHENND Events/Activities
College Success Matters
PHENND
A significant number of Philadelphians do not have a degree from a postsecondary institution. Only of the city’s population have received a 4-yr degree and even less have obtained an associate’s...
Other Local Events and Workshops
A Conversation with Ted Dintersmith
Revolution School
Date: October 30th Time: 6pm to 7:30pm Location: Plays and Players 1714 Delancey Place This a free event, intended to open this wave of change to the community for others to join. The amazing Nydia...
Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
Introducing Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity! Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE) is a partnership between the Economy League, the City of Philadelphia and leading hospitals...
Speaker Series: The Art of Friendship
The Quaker School
Join Mike Fogel, Founder and Clinical Director of Child and Family Art Therapy Center as well as Camp Pegasus, as he discusses the Art of Friendship. For some children, navigating social interactions...
ApprenticeshipPHL Launch Event
ApprenticeshipPHL
Please join us for the ApprenticeshipPHL Launch Event during National Apprenticeship Week on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 8:30am to 10:30am at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Elaine...
Examining Nature as Medicine: Designing Landscapes that Improve Quality of Life
Ecological Landscapes Alliance
November 15: Examining Nature as Medicine: Designing Landscapes that Improve Quality of Life and the Human Psyche Join ELA to explore the intersection of ecological landscape design and human health...
Let’s Circle Up Restorative Justice Workshop
Haverford College
Saturday and Sunday, November 10 & 11, 10am-3pm at Haverford House (in West Philadelphia) The Haverford College Center for Peace & Global Citizenship invites members of the Greater...
Event: Obaatan: Mobilization Against Poverty
OBAATAN
💞OUT OF COMPASSION & CARING OF ONE 💞 join fashion designer, Naana Kittoe OBAATAN, Mobilization Against Poverty a non-profit organization serving woman and children providing...
FAFSA Training
Philadelplhia College Prep Roundtable
On Monday November 5th 2018,The School District of Philadelphia presents this Financial Aid Training with special guest Fred Stennis from the US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid to assist...
A Conversation with Governor James J. Florio
Rutgers University
Thursday, November 8, 2018 Rutgers University – Camden Campus Center Join us to celebrate the release of a new book by former New Jersey Governor and Rutgers Law-Camden alumnus James J. Florio....
FREE Networking and Professional Development for Adults that Work with Youth
Sandbox Collective
“Not your same old, same old professional development”. The Goals of The Sandbox are to: create a forum for networking, professional development, resource sharing and collaboration for...
Free ESL Home Health Aide Training
District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund is accepting applicants for a FREE Home Health Aide training class for English as a Second Language (ESL) students at the high intermediate and advanced...
The Essentials: A Curriculum for People Who Mentor Young Black & Latino Men
MENTOR Independence Region
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Register today for our training The Essentials! This two-day training will take place on Monday, November 5th and Thursday, November 8th from 8:45 am-1 pm at Temple University...
Poverty and the Justice System: A Public Forum with Adam Foss
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Please join United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for a special event, hosted by Arch Street Presbyterian. United Way is excited to welcome national expert Adam Foss from...
New Resources
Shared Beliefs And Practices For Putting Purpose First In American Higher Education
Complete College America
This document represents a shared vision for incorporating early career exploration and academic planning into the student onboarding experience. Alignment with student success efforts and research...
Report: English-Learners Often Denied Full Access to STEM Education
National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine
New Report Provides Guidance on How to Improve Learning Outcomes in STEM for English Learners A shift is needed in how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects are taught to...
Evaluating Philadelphia’s Community Schools Initiative
Research for Action
RFA was selected as the external evaluator for Philadelphia’s Community Schools initiative, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education agenda. The initiative provides a comprehensive set of...
Digital College Access Tools May Leave Low-Income Students Behind
University of Southern California
By David Childers, Assistant Manager of College Access Content and Guidance at Get Schooled At NCAN’s 2018 national conference, the session “Is EduTech Helping Or Hurting College Access?”...
GreenLight Fund 17-18 Annual Portfolio Report
GreenLight Fund
Each year, there’s one phone call our executive directors love to make. It’s the call to let an organization know we’ve picked them to join our portfolio in a GreenLight Fund...
Podcast: Who gets to go to college?
Campus Compact
On the latest episode of #CompactNationPod, we discuss access to higher education, including non-traditional students, “free” college plans and student veterans. Listen now and join the...
Philadelphia third worst U.S. city for income inequality
Daily Pennsylvanian
Philadelphia ranked third worst city for income inequality in recent report Philadelphia was ranked the third worst city for income inequality in the United States this year, according to a recent...
Reconceptualizing Faculty Development in Service-Learning/Community Engagement
Stylus Publishing
Exploring Intersections, Frameworks, and Models of Practice Edited by Becca Berkey, Cara Meixner, Patrick M. Green, Emily A. Eddins Foreword by L. Dee Fink The role of educational developer in the...
Podcast: Connecting Latinx Communities and Higher Eduction
Campus Compact
Compact Nation Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 Connecting Latinx Communities and Higher Education: Tune in to this episode of Compact Nation Podcast for an engaging conversation as part of Hispanic...
Partnerships Classifieds
IARSLCE: Call for Conference Committee Members
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Recently International Association for Research in Service-Learning & Community Engagement (IARSLCE) announced that our 2019 research conference is going to be held in beautiful New Mexico (Oct....
Philadelphia VIP – Community Economic Development Intern, Spring 2019
Philadelphia VIP
Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to low-income clients. POSITION SUMMARY: LawWorks is the...
Philadelphia VIP – Donor and Volunteer Engagement Intern, Spring 2019
Philadelphia VIP
VIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to low-income clients. POSITION SUMMARY: Philadelphia VIP seeks a highly...
Philadelphia VIP – Operations Intern, Spring 2019
Philadelphia VIP
Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to low-income clients. POSITION SUMMARY: Philadelphia VIP...
Volunteer at the Philadelphia Marathon, November 17-18
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
HELP MAKE THE MARATHON ZERO WASTE! Large public events like festivals, parades, athletic events, and concerts attract and entertain Philadelphia’s visitors and residents, but these events also...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Summer course: Post-Secondary Success: In Schools, Communities, and Families
Harvard University
June 23-26, 2019 Harvard University While students are presented with many options after completing high school, the path to post-secondary success is filled with uncertainty and challenges. How do...
Eastern Region Campus Compact Bi-Annual Conference – Call for Proposals & Registration is Now Open
Eastern Region Campus Compact
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2019 Eastern Region Campus Compact (ERCC) biennial conference. This year’s theme is Education for Democracy: Innovating in Complex Times, taking place March 25-27,...
Grant Opportunities
Education Grants
Fleishhacker Foundation
Fleishhacker Foundation Accepting LOIs for Literacy Programs The Fleishhacker Foundation is accepting applications for its Education Grants program. The program focuses on funding literacy, a core...
Climate Crisis, Inequality Fellowships
Nathan Cummings Foundation
Nathan Cummings Foundation Accepting Applications for Climate Crisis, Inequality Fellowships Rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, the Nathan Cummings Foundation focuses on finding...
$50,000 in Grants To Be Awarded Through On the Table Philly
Philadelphia Foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation will award up to $50,000 in grants to help transform ideas generated during November 8th’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that improve the Greater...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
National Director Of Development, Children’s Literacy Initiative
Children's Literacy Initiative
Award-winning, national nonprofit Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) seeks a National Director of Development to help build the systems, processes and partnerships that will financially support...
Program Specialist, SpeakUp!
SpeakUp!
SpeakUp! is a leading nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in the Philadelphia area dedicated to empowering teens to thrive by strengthening communication, relationships and help seeking among...
21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator, Oxford Circle Christian Comm. Dev. Assoc.
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
SUPERVISOR: Program Director POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Group Leaders, instructors, and volunteers in out of school time programs SUMMARY: The 21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator is responsible for...
Project Manager, Research & Evaluation Group
Public Health Management Corporation
The Research & Evaluation Group at Public Health Management Corporation (R&E Group) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join its team. R&E Group conducts applied research and...
Green Woods Charter School CEO Search
Green Woods Charter School
We are excited to kick off our CEO search and bring Green Woods Charter School into the future with an exciting and innovative curriculum and leader. Green Woods Charter School (GWCS) provides...
Seeking FAB youth workers!
Fab Youth Philly
Join our Team We are hiring! People who work at Fab Youth Philly: Are passionate about partnering with youth to meet their moral, social, cognitive and emotional development. Use a positive youth...
Miscellaneous
Chat with the Chair of IARSLCE
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
IARSLCE Board Chair Monica Kowal will be hosting virtual discussions on Oct. 26, November 9 & 26, and December 7 & 10. Share your ideas and help us explore future directions for our...
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America accepting applications
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) program: LEDA is accepting applications for the LEDA Scholars Program. Scholars will attend a seven-week residential program at Princeton...
Campus Compact Webinar – Community Colleges as Civic Power Plants: Generating, harnessing, and spreading civic power
Campus Compact
November 13, 2018, 3 PM ET Inspired by Eric Liu’s You Are More Powerful Than You Think and his notion of civic power, this webinar will introduce the concept of community colleges as “Civic Power...
Faculty Updates
IARSLCE: Call for Conference Committee Members
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Recently International Association for Research in Service-Learning & Community Engagement (IARSLCE) announced that our 2019 research conference is going to be held in beautiful New Mexico (Oct....
Reconceptualizing Faculty Development in Service-Learning/Community Engagement
Stylus Publishing
Exploring Intersections, Frameworks, and Models of Practice Edited by Becca Berkey, Cara Meixner, Patrick M. Green, Emily A. Eddins Foreword by L. Dee Fink The role of educational developer in the...
Campus Compact Webinar – Community Colleges as Civic Power Plants: Generating, harnessing, and spreading civic power
Campus Compact
November 13, 2018, 3 PM ET Inspired by Eric Liu’s You Are More Powerful Than You Think and his notion of civic power, this webinar will introduce the concept of community colleges as “Civic Power...
Podcast: Connecting Latinx Communities and Higher Eduction
Campus Compact
Compact Nation Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 Connecting Latinx Communities and Higher Education: Tune in to this episode of Compact Nation Podcast for an engaging conversation as part of Hispanic...
Eastern Region Campus Compact Bi-Annual Conference – Call for Proposals & Registration is Now Open
Eastern Region Campus Compact
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2019 Eastern Region Campus Compact (ERCC) biennial conference. This year’s theme is Education for Democracy: Innovating in Complex Times, taking place March 25-27,...
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