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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