The week of

August 15, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

Fall PHENND Meeting: Incarceration & Re-entry

PHENND

The Fall PHENND Meeting featuring Incarceration & Re-entry Wednesday, September 28 9:00AM – 12:00 PM Location: Alvernia University – Philadelphia Center Room 101 & 102 1355 W...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation Training

Real Talk Dialogues

Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation Training August 25-26, 2016 OR September 29-30, 2016 9:30-4:30pm each day The goal is for participants to be able to: Experience how transformational...

Staff Recruitment Fair

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso is currently hiring staff to work part time in our elementary, middle and high school afterschool programs. We are looking for awesome adults who want to make an impact on the lives of our...

NEW Middle and High School STEM Teachers Get Ready for School

Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership

NEW Middle and High School STEM Teachers Get Ready for School! Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) La Salle University...

Adult College Fair

Graduate! Philadelphia

Adult College Fair Graduate! Philadelphia Wednesday, September 7 3:00 pm — 7:00 pm Free Library of Philadelphia Main Branch 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia FREE advising, guidance, coaching, and...

Business Card Exchange

Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)

Universal Copy and Print powered by CADCOM is hosting a Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange on August 18, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 at 114 East Main St. Norristown, PA. Light...

Net Impact Pitch Competition

Net Impact

Pitch Your Venture at the 2016 Net Impact Conference Net Impact, a nonprofit that empowers the next generation of leaders to use their careers for social and environmental good, is putting together...

FREE Vocational ESL & Citizenship Classes

1199C Training Fund

Registration is open now for FREE Vocational ESL and English Literacy & Civics/Citizenship classes starting October 3rd & 4th at District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund’s convenient...

New Resources

Building Wealth and Health Network

Drexel University

Hey there! Parents or caregivers of a child 0-5 years old and currently receiving public benefits This Program is for you! In the Network, you will: Discuss how to fix/build your credit Practice best...

Well-Being and Higher Education: A Strategy for Change and the Realization of Education’s Greater Purposes

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Well-Being and Higher Education: A Strategy for Change and the Realization of Education’s Greater Purposes Edited by Donald W. Harward The newest release from Bringing Theory to Practice,...

Free E-Book: Creating Legacies Through Art

Art Sphere

Creating Legacies Through Art – a lesson plan book for teachers, parents and young artists everywhere! Translations include: Creando legados a través del arte (Spanish)...

Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success

Wiley

Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success, published by Jossey-Bass in partnership with AAC&U, is now available for purchase. By prompting readers to ask...

New Philadelphia Education Website

City of Philadelphia

Thanks to an awesome partnership between the office of Open Data & Digital Transformation and the Mayor’s Office of Education, today the City of Philadelphia launched a new website devoted to...

How High Schools and College Can Share Data for Student Success

Jobs for the Future

New Report Wants Data to Connect High School, Higher Ed As many NCAN members are unfortunately aware, the secondary and postsecondary education environments are often disconnected, partially or...

New Dimensions of College and Career Readiness

GE Foundation

The GE Foundation released a new report this week – “New Dimensions of College and Career Readiness” – that identifies five strategies to help ensure low-income students are successful in the...

The Evolving Role of Faculty in Student Success

Education Advisory Board

Report on Faculty Role in Student Success Efforts August 4, 2016 Faculty members are critical agents in student success but are surprisingly underemployed in that effort, according to a new paper...

Partnerships Classifieds

Fall Intern, Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers Fall Intern Mighty Writers is seeking a fall intern for our South Philadelphia location. We are a nonprofit organization committed to teaching children ages 7-17 to think and write...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Community Schools Fundamentals 2016

Children’s Aid Society

Community Schools Fundamentals 2016 We are pleased to invite you to CAS National Center for Community Schools Fundamentals Conference , October 13-14, 2016, in New York City. Please share with other...

Call for Proposals: Diversity, Learning, and Student Success: Voices Leading Change

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Diversity, Learning, and Student Success: Voices Leading Change A Network for Academic Renewal Conference March 16–18, 2017 Jacksonville, Florida Proposals due Monday, September 12 The Association...

4th International Service-Learning Summit

Global Service-Learning Pedagogy & Partnership

The 4th International Service-Learning Summit Staley School of Leadership Studies at Kansas State University October 23-25, 2016 Since 2011, the International Service-Learning (ISL) Summit has worked...

Global Learning and the College Curriculum Conference

American Association of Colleges and Universities

Global Learning and the College Curriculum Conference: Registration Now Open October 6–8, 2016, Denver, Colorado AAC&U invites you to join with colleagues at “Global Learning and the College...

Grant Opportunities

2017 AmeriCorps State & National grant competition

Corporation for National and Community Service

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for 2017 AmeriCorps State & National grant funding is now available here. The Notice page also includes a variety of resources available to assist you in...

American Fellowships Program

American Association of University Women

AAUW Accepting Applications for American Fellowships The American Association of University Women is accepting applications for its American Fellowships program. The annual program supports women...

NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

National Academy of Education

National Academy of Education Invites Applications for Research Fellowships The National Academy of Education advances high-quality education research and its use in policy formation and practice....

Yelp Foundation Gives Local contest

Yelp Foundation

Yelp Foundation Issues Call for Nominations for Local Grant Competition The Yelp Foundation has issued a Call for Nominations for its Yelp Foundation Gives Local contest. Through the contest, the...

2017 Art & Culture Grant Program

Philadelphia Cultural Fund

2017 Art & Culture Grant Program Eligibility & Guidelines Applications are now available DEADLINE: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5:00 pm About the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and the Art &...

Good Data Grants

Markets for Good

OVERVIEW Markets for Good improves the data infrastructure for social good. We share ideas and support innovation to advance the safe, ethical, and effective use of digital data in, about, and for a...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Pt-time Office Manager, Dragonfly Partners

Dragonfly Partners

Dragonfly Partners is hiring! Office Manager (P/T) | Job Posting Part-time: 20 hours/week JOB DESCRIPTION This is an exciting opportunity to provide critical support for a growing social justice...

Project U-Turn Fellowships

Philadelphia Youth Network

Project U-Turn is glad to announce two Fellowship projects that Project U-Turn collaborative members will lead, beginning this Fall. Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) and the Opportunity...

Coordinator, Family and Community Engagement, School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia Title: Coordinator, Family and Community Engagement Department: Office of Family and Community Engagement Reports To: Director, Family Outreach and Education The...

Director, Family Outreach and Education, School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia Title: Director, Family Outreach and Education Department: Family and Community Engagement Reports To: Executive Director, Family and Community Engagement The School...

Pt-time Instructors, TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP is looking for instructors! TeenSHARP was founded to eliminate barriers to access to highly selective colleges among the talented high school students of color. To achieve this goal...

Health Programs and Partnerships Project Manager, Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

Health Programs and Partnerships Project Manager Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation The Free Library recently launched the Community Health and Literacy Center (CHLC) in South Philadelphia,...

Senior Manager for Institutional Giving, Project HOME

Project HOME

Senior Manager for Institutional Giving Project HOME – A Great Place to Work and Make A Difference! The mission of Project HOME is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle...

Director, Penn Center for Community Health Workers

University of Pennsylvania

Job description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of...

Call for Artists: Arts and Artists Outdoors Artist-in-Residence Program

Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

CALL FOR ARTISTS Arts and Artists Outdoors Artist-in-Residence Program Deadline: August 19, 2016 Program Description A2O: Art and Artists Outdoors is a youth-focused artist residency based in...

Spring Youth Gardener, Norris Square Neighborhood Project

Norris Square Neighborhood Project

Spring Youth Gardener with Norris Square Neighborhood Project! We are currently accepting applications for 3 Spring Youth Gardeners in NSNP’s Raíces de Cambio Program. • Join our unique...

Health Insurance Navigator, Health Federation of Philadelphia

Health Federation of Philadelphia

To facilitate consumer enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through the Federal Marketplace and/or other health insurance programs such as Medicaid and CHIP by providing fair, impartial, and...

Community Outreach Manager, Philadelphia School Partnership

Philadelphia Schools Partnership

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) works to give every child in America’s fifth largest city the opportunity to attend a great school. We invest philanthropic funds in...

Administrative Assistant, Leadership, Innovation and the Liberal Arts Center (LILAC)

Bryn Mawr College

Administrative Assistant, Bryn Mawr College Reports to: Associate Dean, LILAC Department: Leadership, Innovation, and the Liberal Arts Center (LILAC) Status: 12 months POSITION OBJECTIVE: The...

On-Call Bus Driver, Honickman Learning Center

Project HOME

On-Call Bus Driver The Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs is looking for a bus driver with an active CDL license who is willing to be on call to pick up and drop off students that...

Addictions Recovery Counselor, Project HOME

Project HOME

Addictions Recovery Counselor Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work cooperatively with staff to interview and assess new residential applicants with substance use history. Assist in completing...

Manager, Development and Communication, Teach for America Delaware

Teach for America

Manager, Development and Communication Teach for America Delaware The Role Teach For America – Delaware (TFA DE) is seeking a Manager of Development and Communication who will actively and...

Miscellaneous

Youth Work Courses Available

Community College of Philadelphia

Youth Development Professionals: Register for Youth Work Courses today! Complete three courses and you’ll earn your Certificate in Youth Work. Learn principles of youth development, how to engage...

Pre-Kindergarten seats available in Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia and its partners still have seats available in high quality preK programs for three- and four-year-olds for the 2016-17 school year. Please help spread the word by...

Financial Aid and Scholarship Train the Trainers Webinar

U.S. Department of Education

Webinar: The 2017-18 National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) Train the Trainers Webinar, sponsored by the Department of Education, will take place Aug. 18. Register online for the...

Online Course: Essentials of Service-Learning

National Youth Leadership Council

Online Course: Essentials of Service-Learning In this course you will: Define service-learning Explore the research Learn best practices Build your own project Eight weeks, on your schedule, for only...


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