The week of
August 28, 2017
Other Local Events and Workshops
Youth Development Professionals Meeting
Sandbox Collective
It’s back to school time, which provides an opportunity for new beginnings. At the September Sandbox () gathering, we are going to be asking & discussing SIX CRITICAL questions including:...
Networking & Advocacy Happy Hour
AmeriCorps Alums Philadelphia Chapter
The Professional Development & Networking Committee of the AmeriCorps Alums Philadelphia Chapter invites you to attend a Networking & Advocacy Happy Hour. We will have opportunities to...
Higher Education-Community Partnerships for Democracy and Social Change
University of Pennsylvania
Registration is now open for the Netter Center’s 25th Anniversary International Conference, “Higher Education-Community Partnerships for Democracy and Social Change,” November 16-17,...
Request for Proposals for Tutor Institute
Office of Adult Education
Things are great here at the Office of Adult Education! We are excited to get started planning and promoting our annual Tutor Institute, which provide tutors, mentors, teachers and practitioners with...
Health and Human Services Innovation in Bucks County
Social Innovations Lab
SOCIAL INNOVATION WITHIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: THE BUCKS COUNTY STORY by Social Innovations Journal, Institute, and Lab “Health and human serving system leaders are discarding the old ways of...
Citywide launch of Monument Lab
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Monument Lab Launches Citywide, September 16 Only one month to go until Monument Lab begins! Our citywide public art and history project opens in 10 different locations on September 16—with a...
Minority Enterprise Development Week
City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is hosting their annual Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) starting October 2, 2017. In...
Call for presenters: Teacher Symposium event
School District of Philadelphia
I am one of the co-planners of the Teacher Symposium event, which is a mini-conference for K-12 teachers across the district, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning each spring. The feedback...
Job Search Boot Camp
Lutheran Settlement House
JOB SEARCH BOOT CAMP FREE three-session crash course covering everything participants need to get a job Tuesday, September 19 to September 21 10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day Resume Development |...
WE Listen, You Prosper Financial Workshop for teachers
Caucus of Working Educators (WE)
When: Saturday, September 30th Sunday, October 29th, 1-4pm Where: 1315 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA The WE Listen,You Prosper financial workshop will offer sessions on financial literacy that...
Around the Globe in Your City: A World Heritage Teacher Workshop
University of Pennsylvania
Name: Around the Globe in Your City: A World Heritage Teacher Workshop Presenter: Penn Museum and the Global Philadelphia Association Date: September 16, 2017, 8:45am – 12:00pm Location: Penn...
New Resources
Free and Civil Discourse: Challenges and Imperatives
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Diversity & Democracy, Spring/Summer 2017Vol. 20, No. 2/3 What is the relationship between free speech and civil discourse? Which voices are heard in what contexts? And what are the implications...
New Report: Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2017
Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education
In 2004 and 2005, the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education (Pell Institute), sponsored by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), published two editions of...
Navigating the Path to a Successful Career: Barriers for Youth in Foster Care and the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Law Center
Navigating the Path to a Successful Career: New Juvenile Law Center Report Addresses Barriers for Youth in Foster Care and the Juvenile Justice System As summer comes to a close, many teens around...
Clarifi Annual Report: A Day in the Life of Changing Lives
Clarifi
Clarifi Annual Report: A Day in the Life of Changing Lives WE’RE CLARIFI AND WE HOPE TO EARN YOUR TRUST. We’ve been around for a bit more than 50 years, about as long as credit cards, and...
Partnerships Classifieds
Southeast by Southeast Homework Help Volunteers Needed
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Southeast by Southeast Homework Help Volunteers Needed Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM Location: 2106 South 8th Street Southeast by Southeast is seeking...
volunteers needed, 2017 High School fair
Philadelphia Schools Partnership
GreatPhillySchools is looking for volunteers for the 2017 High School Fair! GreatPhillySchools is looking for volunteers to help out at the 2017 Philly High School Fair! This is huge event that takes...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2017 Annual Conference on Citizenship: Strengthening Civic Life in America
National Conference on Citizenship
When: October 19-20, 2017 The Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is dedicated to strengthening civic life in America. We...
Grant Opportunities
2018 Culture of Health Prize
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces 2018 Culture of Health Prize The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Call for Applications for its 2018 Culture of Health Prize, an annual program...
School Garden Grant Program
Whole Kids Foundation
Whole Kids Foundation Accepting Applications for School Garden Grant Program The Whole Kids Foundation, in partnership with FoodCorps, is accepting applications for its School Garden Grant Program....
Learning and Leadership Grants
NEA Foundation
NEA Foundation Invites Applications for Learning and Leadership Grants The NEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Education Association, is a public charity supported by contributions...
Arts Research Fellowships
James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Invites Applications for Arts Research Fellowships Since 1989 the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation has been in the vanguard of historic preservation...
Request for Proposals for WorkReady Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot
Philadelphia Youth Network
JUST RELEASED: Request for Proposals for WorkReady Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSTo implement pre-apprenticeship programs that strengthen access to registered...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Truancy Case Manager, SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC, INC. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE: Truancy Case Manager DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Truancy Case Management Program REPORTS TO: Truancy Case Management Program Supervisor JOB...
Corridor Manager, North 5th Street Revitalization Project
Korean Community Development Services Center
Organization and Program Description KCDSC is a social services and community development corporation that has served Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood since 1984. Its community economic...
Development Associate, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
JOB TITLE: Development Associate COMPENSATION: $31,000 – $34,000 BENEFITS: Health Insurance, vacation, sick & personal leave, bike benefit START DATE: October 2017 ABOUT THE BICYCLE...
Youth Engagement Coordinator, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Job Description: Youth Engagement Coordinator 35 Hours per Week (Full Time) Position Summary: The Youth Engagement Coordinator plays a leadership role in framing, articulating and championing a...
2017-18 Fruit Stand Afterschool Instructor, Netter Center for Community Partnerships
University of Pennsylvania
Fruit Stand () is a real-world problem solving and entrepreneurship afterschool program that takes place in the school snack marketplace, driven by the energy of the young people. Directed through...
12 PLUS Fellow
12+
At 12+, we believe in every student’s potential for success. We believe in the power of people to inspire and motivate each other. This is why we take pride in our team, which is available to all...
Director of BSW Field Education, Philadelphia Campus
West Chester University
Undergraduate Social Work Department (SUA 3) Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites...
Hospitality Business Specialist, Philadelphia Academies
Philadelphia Academies
Philadelphia Academies INC: We’re different. We are not a school. As a nonprofit youth development provider, we use our 45+ years of programming expertise and implementation best practices to...
College and Career Readiness Specialist, Philadelphia Academies
Philadelphia Academies
Philadelphia Academies INC: We’re different. We are not a school. As a nonprofit youth development provider, we use our 45+ years of programming expertise and implementation best practices to...
Partnership Coordinator, Science Leadership Academy
School District of Philadelphia
JOB SUMMARY This is administrative development work coordinating the fundraising activities for the Science Leadership Academy. The employee in this class is responsible for researching funding...
Teaching Assistants, TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is looking for teaching assistants to support students’ scholarly and leadership growth TeenSHARP is on a mission to prepare talented youth of color to attend and to thrive at our...
Intellectual Heritage instructor, TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is looking for a college instructor to teach Intellectual Heritage course TeenSHARP is on a mission to prepare talented youth of color to attend and to thrive at our nation’s top...
Miscellaneous
Returning to Learning: Helping Corps Members Enter the Classroom
Service Year Alliance
Returning to Learning: Helping Corps Members Enter the Classroom: Wednesday, October 4 @ 2:00PM EST Join our webinar co-hosted with CAEL to discuss how we can help service year corps members as they...
More info sessions for Nonprofit Ascending Leadership Certificate
Bryn Mawr College
Want To Land Your Next Promotion? Join NELI’s Ascending Leadership Certificate Program! Develop the leadership skills that will make you stand out in the crowd! The Nonprofit Ascending Leadership...
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