The week of
August 20, 2019
Other Local Events and Workshops
Skills Workshop: Artistic Journaling, Sept. 27or 28
BuildaBridge
Learn how to infuse BuildaBridge pedagogy into a hands-on participatory journaling process workshop on September 27 or 28, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Location: Tabernacle United Church, 3700...
Arts, Creativity & Human Development, Sept. 28
BuildaBridge
Arts, Creativity & Human Development Introduces students to the nature of art as a creative process, the role of art in human development, the concept of art skill acquisition from a...
Foundations in Trauma-Informed Art-making, Sept. 27
BuildaBridge
Through both didactic and experiential learning, this full-day (8 hour) course on September 27, 2019, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, reviews the key elements of the BuildaBridge trauma-informed,...
Mochas & Mentoring: Conversations on Masculinity, Sept. 18
MENTOR Independence Region
Join MENTOR Independence Region for this FREE lively discussion on September 18, 2019,8:30-10:00 AM on how mentors and mentoring programs can support all youth, and particularly young men of color,...
Back to School with Dr. William Hite, Sept. 12
Philadelphia Education Fund
Join us September 12th to kick off a new season of the Philadelphia Education Fund’s monthly speaker series Education First Compact, 7:45-10:00 AM, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch...
Train the Trainers Workshop, Sept. 13
Nonprofit Learning Lab
The Nonprofit Learning Lab is hosting a Train the Trainers workshop in Philadelphia. This is a great training for those that train or facilitate adult learners. Details about the training and...
Get Involved Happy Hour: Back To School
Young Involved Philadelphia
This Back to School Edition of Young Involved Philly’s Get Involved Happy Hour is focused on bringing you organizations that support education and serve students. If you are interested in...
2019 Arts Education Fair, Aug. 27
Global Philadelphia Association
Date and Time: August 27, 2019, 3-5 PM Location: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Hamilton Building, 128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 In its 4th year, and at a new location, the...
Back to School Barbecue, Sept. 6
Honickman Learning Center
Project Home’s Honickman Learning Center & Comcast Technology Labs welcome you to its Back to School Barbecue for the K-8 and teen after school programs. Please join us on Friday,...
First Listening: Free Writing Workshop, August 28
Drexel University
A free writing workshop for adults 18+ Drexel University’s Writers Room will lead you through deep-listening activities to write untold stories about “Home” in this writing workshop on...
CCP: Civic Education Workshop Series
Community College of Philadelphia
Civics Education: So, you think you know your Government at Community College of Philadelphia In this noncredit, ten-week program, you will gain firsthand knowledge about our constitution, the court...
New Resources
Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts
Excelencia in Education
Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating Latino student success in higher education, held a briefing on Capitol Hill to share key findings from their recently released report,...
Place Matters: A Closer Look at Education Deserts
Third Way
It is a common misconception that most college-bound students travel out of state, or even across the country, to attend the institution of their choice. In fact, students are more likely to attend a...
Public Higher Education’s Declining Affordability for Low-Income Students
National College Access Network
There is, and has been, a tension in higher education between the public’s understanding of the benefits (financial and otherwise) of post-secondary attainment and their lack of ability to afford...
The 1619 Project: Curricular Resources for Reframing U.S. History and Identity
Pulitzer Center for Education
The 1619 Project, inaugurated with a special issue of The New York Times Magazine, challenges us to reframe history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer Positions for College Students: College Access Coach
Let's Get Ready
The weather is cooling down and that means our fall programs are getting ready to launch! College student volunteers are needed to make our fall programs a success! We are looking for over 100...
Free ESL Civics & Workforce Classes
District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund
The next cycle of ESL/EL Civics classes begins October 28, 2019. Applications are being accepted now for assessment test appointments in September. CLASSES ARE 6 HOURS EACH WEEK FOR 16 WEEKS....
Volunteer Mentors Needed
All Hands on Deck 4 Philly
All Hands on Deck 4 Philly is a mentoring program for adolescent parents in Philadelphia. We are a Non-Profit group in Philadelphia, that exists with the efforts to provide life-long connections and...
Volunteers Needed for Refugee Education Program
Southeast by Southeast
Southeast by Southeast has a very urgent need for after school home work help volunteers with refugee and migrant/language learning youth this fall. The program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
The NEXT Institute on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 9
Community Works Institute
The Next Institute on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: From Classroom to Community, Moving Toward Social Justice is on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 8:30am-4pm. This event is limited to 35...
CUMU 25th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, October 21-23
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
This year’s conference theme, All In: The Urban Mission, is perfect for Philadelphia. Our local member institutions are national leaders in fully adopting and integrating the urban mission. To...
Grant Opportunities
Science Student Civic Engagement Projects – Sep 20
Research!America
Research!America Announces Call for Proposals for Science Student Civic Engagement Projects Supported in part by a grant from the Rita Allen Foundation, Research!America has announced a request for...
Immigrant Communities Safe & Thriving – Sep 16
Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation
Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation Invites Applications From Grassroots Organizations The mission of the Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation is to support grassroots organizations and movements working to...
Education Dissertation Fellowships – Oct 3
National Academy of Education
National Academy of Education Invites Applications for Dissertation Fellowships The National Academy of Education is inviting applications for its NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program. The...
Social and Environmental Justice Projects – Oct 16
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Seeks Applications for Social and Environmental Justice Projects The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation is inviting applications for its Grassroots Organizing for Social...
Energize the Environment Program – Oct 30
Quadratec
Quadratec Invites Applications for ‘Energize the Environment’ Program Quadratec is inviting applications for its Energize the Environment Grant Program. Through the program a single grant of...
Youth conservation grants – Oct 1
Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation
Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation Invites Applications for Youth, Applied Conservation Grants The Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation in Del Mar, California, is unique in that it focuses...
Spark Justice Fund – Sep 9
Borealis Philanthropy
Borealis Philanthropy Invites Applications for the Spark Justice Fund The Spark Justice Fund is a donor collaborative at Borealis Philanthropy that supports grassroots organizing and advocacy groups...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
JEVS – Grant Writer
JEVS Human Services
JEVS Human Services helps people from all walks of life including the under and unemployed as well as the elderly and individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges. We are...
Community Engagement Staff Attorney (Full-time)
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (“LASP”) seeks an attorney to staff a newly created Community Engagement Unit. LASP provides civil legal services to eligible clients in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and...
Service Platoon Leader
Mission Continues
The Mission Continues for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is recruiting a veteran to serve as the Philly Platoon Leader who will start at the end of this year. For all the details on what is expected,...
Paid Internship: College Access Site Director
Let's Get Ready
The weather is cooling down and that means our fall programs are getting ready to launch! Know any amazing college students looking for work for the fall? We’re currently hiring for Site...
Delaware Valley Community Health VISTA
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium
The primary focus of the Delaware Valley Community Health service project will be access to Health Care. The VISTA member will split their time between Maria de los Santos Health Center (MdlS) and...
Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network Community Host
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium
The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to start in September for the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network Community Host (PIHN). The PIHN program...
Netter Center: Classroom Instructor, Part-time
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Project Elevate program. Project Elevate will launch in September...
Upward Bound Counselor
University of Pennsylvania
To apply: University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy...
STEAM Scholars Project Coordinator, Application Deadline Sept. 3
District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund
General Overview of Position: The STEAM Scholars project, based within Roxborough High School’s Academy of Health Sciences & Research, is a pilot initiative funded by the US Department of...
Train for Construction Jobs with The HOW Group and the Skills Initiative
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Who should apply? Hard-working, attentive, and reliable individuals who have experience working in construction, labor, demolition, facilities maintenance, or related fields. Are you eligible? All...
Alliance for Decision Education: Instructional Designer (Math)
Alliance for Decision Education
The Alliance for Decision Education (formerly How I Decide Foundation) is dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by...
Alliance for Decision Education: Director of Learning
Alliance for Decision Education
The Alliance for Decision Education (formerly How I Decide Foundation) is dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by...
Alliance for Decision Education: Partnerships & Investment Manager
Alliance for Decision Education
The Alliance for Decision Education (formerly How I Decide Foundation) is dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by...
Independence Mission Schools Openings
Independence Mission Schools
Independence Mission Schools help underserved students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 15 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative...
Senior Business Partner Specialist (Full-time)
Philadelphia Youth Network
The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults....
Project manager, Summer (Full-time)
Philadelphia Youth Network
The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults....
Web Application Developer (Full-time)
Philadelphia Youth Network
The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults....
Miscellaneous
Merrimack College Online Master’s Degree in Community Engagement
Merrimack College
The Merrimack College Master’s degree in Community Engagement is officially launching an online degree option. Three four-credit courses will be available this fall. For more information, to...
Fall SAT and College Prep Programs
Let's Get Ready
The weather is cooling down and that means our fall programs are getting ready to launch! Applications are live for our programs. We invite rising seniors who are going to be the first in their...
Campus Compact 2019-2020 National Webinar Series
Campus Compact
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2019-2020 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education...
TESOL Essentials: Getting Started, Register for Fall 2019
Penn GSE
Fall 2019 TESOL Essentials: Getting Started, September 10 – November 12, 2019 Registration deadline: Friday, September 6, 2019 Registration: $1260 The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School...
2019 Philadelphia Resident Survey
City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia needs to hear from you! We would like to have as many individuals as possible complete the 2019 Philadelphia Resident Survey. It would be extremely helpful if any of your...
College Success Network
Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts
Excelencia in Education
Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating Latino student success in higher education, held a briefing on Capitol Hill to share key findings from their recently released report,...
Place Matters: A Closer Look at Education Deserts
Third Way
It is a common misconception that most college-bound students travel out of state, or even across the country, to attend the institution of their choice. In fact, students are more likely to attend a...
Public Higher Education’s Declining Affordability for Low-Income Students
National College Access Network
There is, and has been, a tension in higher education between the public’s understanding of the benefits (financial and otherwise) of post-secondary attainment and their lack of ability to afford...
Faculty Updates
Merrimack College Online Master’s Degree in Community Engagement
Merrimack College
The Merrimack College Master’s degree in Community Engagement is officially launching an online degree option. Three four-credit courses will be available this fall. For more information, to...
Campus Compact 2019-2020 National Webinar Series
Campus Compact
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2019-2020 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education...
CUMU 25th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, October 21-23
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
This year’s conference theme, All In: The Urban Mission, is perfect for Philadelphia. Our local member institutions are national leaders in fully adopting and integrating the urban mission. To...
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