The week of

October 10, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

Call for Proposals: PHENND Conference: Immigration

PHENND

We are looking for individuals who plan on attending the “PHENND CONFERENCE: Immigration,” to be held Friday, February 24, 2017 to design and lead paper presentations and workshops. This...

College Coaches Needed, GEAR UP Info Session

PHENND

PHENND GEAR UP Info-Session Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT) Saint Joseph’s University – Campion Center...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Classroom Teacher Workshop: Create Your School Eco Plan

School District of Philadelphia

Classroom Teacher Workshop: Create Your School Eco Plan! November 3rd, 4:00-7:00pm Join Keep Philadelphia Beautiful and the School District of Philadelphia on November 3rd from 4-7pm for a...

Fall Soup feat Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

PhilaSoup

Fall Soup October 23rd 11:00am-1:00pm Join us for our Fall Soup, on Sunday, October 23, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Industrious. Come hear from four classroom teachers who have been selected to...

Higher Education Reception

Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Higher Education Reception EVENTS, INDUSTRY AND TARGETED PROGRAMS, NETWORKING Wednesday, December 7, 2016 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Program FS Investments The Navy Yard 201 Rouse Blvd Philadelphia, PA...

Sojo Groove Night

Camp Sojourner

Sojo Groove Night on Fri 10/14 to benefit Philly Girls Philly musicians perform on Friday, October 14th at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut St) to benefit Camp Sojourner, Girls’ Leadership Camp and...

Course: Integrating Museum Resources into the Classroom

University of the Arts

Curious about how to routinely integrate museum resources into your classroom, while earning graduate credits? Join us for UArts’ NEWEST course, Integrating Museum Resources into the Classroom...

Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Tax and Property Rights Workshop

Let’s See If We Can Help

​Fall Workshop Series – Free Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Tax and Property Rights Workshop All sessions 10:00 am to 12:00 pm October 15, 2016 Free Library of Philadelphia S. Philadelphia...

DIY Money Upgrade

Clarifi

DIY MONEY UPGRADE Fall Back into Savings! Summer is over and it’s time to refocus on your savings goals. Let’s fall back into action with your finances. Together, we’ll explore the importance...

Productivity Pop-Ins: Back-ups, Storage, Spreadsheets

Interactive Mechanics

We all know that productivity is key. Without it, we just sit around watching YouTube videos, contemplating life’s great mysteries. All jokes aside though, how exactly do you maximize day-to-day...

Give Kids Sight Day

Public Citizens for Children and Youth

PCCY Give Kids Sight On Saturday, October 29, PCCY will hold it’s Give Kids Sight Day at Jefferson Alumni Hall! The event is open to all children from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties...

Opening Reception, Artists for All Seasons

Project HOME

Artists for All Seasons is a collection of artwork created by Project HOME residents and Art Program participants. The Project HOME art program helps to empower formerly homeless individuals, as well...

Educating Health Professionals To Address The Social Determinants of Health

University of Pennsylvania

Educating Health Professionals To Address The Social Determinants of Health: Highlights from the Educational Component of the 2016 Institute of Medicine Report Health starts long before illness...

5th Black Male Educators Convening

The Fellowship

The Fellowship is proud to announce the 5th Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) on Saturday, October 15th at 9:30 am at Universal Audenried high school – 3301 Tasker St., Philadelphia, PA...

Arts Education Fair

City of Philadelphia

2016 ARTS EDUCATION FAIR NOVEMBER 16, 2016 3-6pm The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Broad & Spruce Streets RECEPTION 6-7 pm Hamilton Hall, Broad & Pine Streets The 2016 Arts Education...

Cocktails and Conversation with Dan Gorenstein from Marketplace’s Health Desk

University of Pennsylvania

Cocktails and Conversation with Dan Gorenstein from Marketplace’s Health Desk Tuesday, October 25 5:00-6:30 pm Perry World House 3803 Locust Walk Refreshments will be served. Dan Gorenstein is...

Need for Trauma-Informed Curricula at Institutions of Higher Learning

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

What: The Need for Trauma-Informed Curricula at Institutions of Higher Learning: A Call to Action Who: Post-secondary Leaders and Faculty (Education, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice,...

Holiday Youth Employment workshop

Montgomery County Workforce Development Board

Get started on your way to a holiday job. Attend a workshop with the Youth Empowerment Program for priority treatment at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s or Home Goods. Call to schedule a workshop for your...

23rd Annual Children’s Sabbath

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)

What unites people of all faiths? Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jew, Mormon, Buddhist… Given the troubling political climate reported by the media, you may be a little leery of reading on. As a nation...

New Resources

Parents as Teachers

Carson Valley Children's Aid

Parents as Teachers is a free home visiting program which serves all pregnant families and families who have children from 0 to kindergarten age which is usually five years old. The program is...

Learning from Summer: Effects of Voluntary Summer Learning Programs on Low-Income Urban Youth

Wallace Foundation

Tracking summer learning research is essential to design effective summer programs, which are often one of the extended education pillars of community schools across the nation. This month we...

New National FAFSA Campaign

National College Access Network

A New National FAFSA Campaign Beginning September 30, NCAN launched a brand new campaign to help high school seniors from low-income households get money for college. Last year, more than $ BILLION...

Partnerships Classifieds

College Coaches Needed, GEAR UP Info Session

PHENND

PHENND GEAR UP Info-Session Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT) Saint Joseph’s University – Campion Center...

Sports Administration Internship, Black Women in Sport Foundation

Black Women in Sport Foundation

Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) provides internship opportunities for students that are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. BWSF welcomes students that are majoring in sports...

volunteers needed in Camden, My Daughter’s Kitchen

Vetri Community Partnership

CAMDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Any Camden folks who want to help our children and families eat and live healthier lives, Vetri Community Partnership is expanding its after school program known...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

General Education and Assessment: Design Thinking for Student Learning

Association of American Colleges and Universities

“General Education and Assessment: Design Thinking for Student Learning” Conference: Registration Now Open February 23–25, 2017, Phoenix, Arizona General education sits at the intersection of...

Student Activism and Liberal Education: Faculty Engagement in Turbulent Times

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Annual Meeting Symposium on January 25 Addresses Student Activism January 25, 2017, San Francisco, California The 2017 premeeting symposium, “Student Activism and Liberal Education: Faculty...

National Conference on Afterschool and Summer Learning

National Summer Learning Association

October 24-26. National Conference on Afterschool and Summer Learning: Dare to Disrupt! Discover game-changing strategies, partnerships and people as we dare to disrupt the role of afterschool and...

Math Education Regional Conference

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Great Math at Your Doorstep Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | October 31 – November 2 Plan now to attend the NCTM Regional Conference at the Philadelphia Convention Center this fall! Sharpen your...

Call for Workshops: 28th Annual National Service-Learning Conference

National Youth Leadership Council

You’re invited to Dare to Dream 28th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA March 22–24, 2017 Connect with hundreds of educators and young people...

Grant Opportunities

Hands-On Environmental Education Activities

Captain Planet Foundation

Captain Planet Foundation Offers Grants for Hands-On Environmental Education Activities The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to promote and support high-quality educational programs that...

Artist as Activist Fellowship

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

Rauschenberg Foundation Accepting Applications for Artist as Activist Fellowship The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation fosters the legacy of artist Robert Rauschenberg’s life, work, and philosophy...

Knight Cities Challenge

Knight Foundation

The Knight Cities Challenge is now open for ideas. The challenge seeks ideas that make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. Applicants can win a share of up...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

VP of Operations, Back on My Feet

Back On My Feet

Back on My Feet is run like a fast paced, innovative, corporate start-up. The organization’s senior leadership team all originate from corporate backgrounds and are relentlessly focused on...

Executive Director, Playworks

Playworks

In the role of executive director, you will report to a regional executive officer and work closely with a local board. You will be responsible for conceiving and implementing strategy for local...

Grant Writer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Grant Writer will perform grant writing and management functions that will maximize essential support from external sponsors for faculty members of two Centers of Emphasis within the Children’s...

Bilingual Writing Instructor, Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou Bilingual Writing Instructor (Spanish/English) TEMPORARY – Mighty Writers About Mighty Writers Mighty...

PT Hotline Advocate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a PT Hotline Advocate to work within its Health Promotion and Wellness division. The Part Time Hotline Advocate is...

Youth Health Educator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a Youth Health Educator to work within its Health Promotion and Wellness division. The Youth Health Educator is...

Strategy Analyst II, Opportunity Network Central Office

School District of Philadelphia

Strategy Analyst II (Opportunity Network) OPPORTUNITY NETWORK CENTRAL OFFICE Job Summary Reports, verifies and maintains operational results for the assigned department. Supports departmental...

Director of Strategic Communications, Montgomery County Comm Coll

Montgomery County Community College

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for a Director of Strategic Communications. Under the guidance of the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, the Director of...

Youth Sports Coaches, Black Women in Sport Foundation

Black Women in Sport Foundation

The Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) is currently seeking part-time Sports Coaching for morning preschool programs, after school programs, and a school-wide Fun Fitness Friday program. BWSF is...

Workforce Development Specialist, Wash Cycle Laundry

Business Outreach Center Network

I’m pleased to say that the Business Outreach Center Network (a Brooklyn-based nonprofit), in collaboration with Wash Cycle Laundry, has been awarded a major grant from the US Department of...

Civil Rights Field Researcher positions and training

Fair Housing Rights Center of PA

Please help share this opportunity. The Fair Housing Rights Center (FHRC) of PA will is holding a paid training and recruitment workshop for Civil Rights Field Researcher positions: Saturday, October...

Miscellaneous

Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence

Bruner Foundation

Bruner Foundation Accepting Submissions for Award for Urban Excellence A program of the Bruner Foundation, the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence is a national design prize that recognizes...

College and Career Readiness

U.S. Department of Education

Y4Y Showcase Webinar: College and Career Readiness How does college and career readiness fit with 21st CCLC programs? Learn more through this Showcase event on Thursday, October 13 from 1:00 –...


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