The week of
May 23, 2016
Other Local Events and Workshops
Bring Philly HOME: 9th Annual Young Leaders Event
Project H.O.M.E.
Bring Philly HOME The 9th Annual Young Leaders Event Be part of the solution to end and prevent chronic street homelessness in Philadelphia. Network and make new connections with professionals from...
Free SAT Prep
Let's Get Ready
Free SAT Prep Let’s Get Ready expands access to college in America by mobilizing, equipping, and empowering a movement of college students helping high school students get to college. Through a...
Afterschool and Summer Camp Staff Recruitment Fair
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso is currently hiring staff to work part time in our afterschool programs and summer camps. We are looking for awesome adults who want to make an impact on the lives of our young people...
Young Leaders Program Board Recruitment Fair
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way invites you to attend the Young Leaders Program Board Recruitment Fair! Join United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey at the board recruitment fair to meet the 2016...
Youth Entrepreneurship Camp Open House
The Business Center
This free informational session is to introduce you to the summer camp program in entrepreneurship to prepare our youth for productive lives. A one week session will culminate in a presentation of...
NEWBio BBEP Renewable Energy Teacher Summer Workshop
Penn State University
NEWBio BBEP Renewable Energy Teacher Summer Workshop July 11-15, 2016 Penn State University Application Deadline: May 31, 2016 Meet STEM Research Experts Spend a week at University Park learning...
Best Buy’s Geek Squad Summer Academy
New Foundations Charter School
New Foundations Charter School is excited to host Best Buy’s Geek Squad Summer Academy on July 20th and 21st. GSSA is a 2-day STEM based program for students entering 5th -12th grade. Program...
Citizenship & Civics and ESL Classes for English Language Learners
1199C Training Fund
In addition to the classes listed here, a new HHA-ESL class will begin in October. This class offers certification for Home Healthcare Aides and is limited to ESL learners with 5th grade or higher...
Teacher PD: Introduction to Engineering Workshop
Widener University
Dear Philadelphia School District Teachers, Counselors and Administrators, As we near the end of our spring semester, the Widener University School of Engineering has started planning for this...
Call for Proposals: Reflective STEM Practitioner: Looking Back, Moving Forward Stronger
Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership
The Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership will host a STEM Educator Professional Development Day The Reflective STEM Practitioner: Looking Back, Moving Forward Stronger Saturday, June 18, 2016 ~...
Out-of-School Time Career Ladders and Professional Development
Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Next OSTRC Peer Networking Meeting: Register today! Out-of-School Time Career Ladders and Professional Development Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Location: School District of...
Free Jet Tech Summer Aviation Maintenance Camp
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
FREE JET TECH SUMMER AVATION MAINTENANCE CAMP INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS STUDENTS. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, YOU’LL SPEND TIME IN AIM’S HANGER AND CLASSROOM LABS LEARNING ABOUT...
New Resources
Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Food Insecurity
Drexel University
Drexel Studies Show Intergenerational Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Food Insecurity New research from Drexel University’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities has added evidence on the...
Early Awareness Strategies for College Access and Success
National College Access Network
What Does the Research Say about Early Awareness Strategies for College Access and Success? Postsecondary early awareness strategies are a fast-growing component of college access to attainment...
Open Arms of Nicetown II
Open Arms of Nicetown II
Open Arms of Nicetown II is a Transitional /Emergency Housing for Veteran Men and is located in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Pa. OAON II focus is to reduce homelessness among the veteran...
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The 2016 Hurricane Season begins on June 1. In a Presidential Proclamation, President Obama designated this week as National Hurricane Preparedness Week and called upon government agencies, private...
First Report of the National Evaluation of RSVP Volunteers
Corporation for National & Community Service
To celebrate Senior Corps Week, check out our newly released research! The first report, which focuses on the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, looked at program reach and service terms and...
New Issue: Metropolitan Universities Vol. 27.1
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The inaugural online issue of Metropolitan Universities Vol. is published and ready for your review! In this online format, the journal’s reach to audiences interested in the impact and...
2016 Building a Grad Nation Report
America's Promise Alliance
2016 Building a Grad Nation Report PROGRESS AND CHALLENGE IN RAISING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES Written annually by Civic Enterprises and the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University,...
Strategizing Better Outcomes for Boys and Young Men of Color
Urban Institute
Black, Latino, Native American Boys Face Barriers From Birth, Report Argues Black, Latino, and Native American males face a complex web of circumstances that can explain why they are overrepresented...
Partnerships Classifieds
Summer Cycling Day Camp Volunteers, Neighborhood Bike Works
Neighborhood Bike Works
Summer Cycling Day Camp Volunteers! Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) offers a full-day Summer Cycling Day Camp to youth ages 8-14, with the mission to empower Philly’s youth through cycling....
Study participants needed, Building Wealth and Health Network
Drexel University
BUILDING WEALTH AND HEALTH NETWORK ATTENTION: The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is conducting a participatory research study that includes: · $1 for $1 matched savings up...
Communications and Community Outreach Internship, AccessMatters
AccessMatters
Communications and Community Outreach Internship Description AccessMatters is the catalyst for providing access to sexual and reproductive health care for teens and adults in need reaching over...
Grant Opportunities
Sheltering Animals and Families Together
RedRover
RedRover Seeks Applications From Emergency Shelter Organizations Founded in 1987, the mission of RedRover is to bring animals out of crisis and strengthen the bond between people and animals through...
Innovative Information Science Research Projects
OCLC Research
OCLC Research Invites Applications for Innovative Information Science Research Projects OCLC Research, in partnership with the Association for Library and Information Science Education, is accepting...
Projects That Address Homelessness
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Issues Request for Proposals for Projects That Address Homelessness To honor the legacy of William G. McGowan, who believed that every person has the potential to...
Community Access to Child Health
American Academy of Pediatrics
Community Access to Child Health Seeks Applications for Community Health Programs Community Access to Child Health, a program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides support to pediatricians...
Healthcare Management Research Projects
National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation
NIHCM Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Healthcare Management Research Projects The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational...
Connecting Mathematics to Other 9-12 Grade Subject Areas
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Accepting Applications for Projects Connecting Mathematics to Other 9-12 Grade Subject Areas The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supports teachers working to ensure equitable...
Midcareer Grant Program, Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation Seeks Applications From Midcareer Scholars The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications from academic midcareer scholars for its Midcareer Grant Program. The program provides...
Capacity-Building Grants for Bereavement Programs
National Alliance for Grieving Children
National Alliance for Grieving Children Announces Capacity-Building Grants Program The National Alliance for Grieving Children promotes awareness of the needs of children and teens grieving a death...
Grants in Music Research and Preservation Projects
Grammy Foundation
Grammy Foundation Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Grants in Music Research and Preservation Projects Funded by the Recording Academy, the Grammy Foundation’s grant program provides support for...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator VISTA, Read by 4th Campaign
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator VISTA to work on initiatives for the Read by 4th campaign. Read by 4th is a citywide campaign working through aligned...
Partner Support Coordinator VISTA, Read by 4th Campaign
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia is looking for a Partner Support Coordinator VISTA to work on initiatives for the Read by 4th campaign. Read by 4th is a citywide campaign working through aligned...
Education Programs Assistant, Sayre Health Center
Sayre Health Center
Position Description: Education Programs Assistant Reports to: Associate Director of Education FLSA: Non-Exempt Directly Supervises: Volunteer Mentors Position Summary: The Education Program...
Philadelphia World Heritage Lesson Plan Project – stipend for teachers
Global Philadelphia Association
Philadelphia World Heritage Lesson Plan Project- Fostering Global Citizenry & Civic Pride in Philadelphia Youth July 11 – July 22 The Philadelphia World Heritage Lesson Plan Project is...
Afterschool and Summer Camp Staff Recruitment Fair
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso is currently hiring staff to work part time in our afterschool programs and summer camps. We are looking for awesome adults who want to make an impact on the lives of our young people...
AmeriCorps members, College Possible
College Possible
IN SERVICE OF BETTER FUTURES College Possible is now accepting applications for AmeriCorps service members. COLLEGE POSSIBLE is a growing nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income students get to and...
Summer AmeriCorps positions for students, PowerCorpsPHL
EducationWorks
Are you a college student in search of a meaningful summer experience? Are you interested in: Serving Philadelphia communities? Learning from other young adults? Sharing your experiences in higher...
Outreach Specialist, Delaware Division of Social Services
State of Delaware
Outreach Specialist The Delaware Division of Social Services is seeking candidates able to perform specialized social service work primarily in client homes and in community settings. The position...
WorkReady Program Manager, Summer Youth Employment Program
Urban Affairs Coalition
Organization: Summer Youth Employment program Position Summary: This position is part of a seasonal team responsible for the Urban Affairs Coalition’s Summer Youth Employment program, which...
Miscellaneous
Food & Math Camp
Hungry Education
Hungry Education is offering it’s first food math camp this summer. Food: The Common Denominator is four day, half-day camp in Germantown. Campers learn fractions, ratios, and measurements...
PA 529 Day Contest and Financial Aid Webinars
Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Please join the Pennsylvania Treasury Department in celebrating “529 Day” on May 29, a day dedicated to raising awareness and educating families about how to make a plan to save for college. To...
Generocity reader survey
Generocity
Take the Generocity reader survey to make us better (and maybe win 50 bucks) On Wednesday, April 26, the “new” Generocity hit its six-month mark. When Generocity was adopted by local publisher...
Temple’s Let’s Get Ready program seeking students
Let's Get Ready
Temple’s Let’s Get Ready program We are a non-profit organization that provides FREE SAT prep and college readiness classes to high school students of low income and/or first-generation...
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