The Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education will deliver the same inspiring content, engaging networking opportunities, and thought-provoking keynote speakers and presenters we celebrate each year in person – now virtually produced with the opportunity for an even larger global audience of innovative professionals committed to a more sustainable future.

#GCSHE Theme
Humanity faces a series of intensifying and interrelated social and ecological crises. Solving these crises requires a holistic transformation: a shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. With a theme of “Mobilizing for a Just Transition,” this year’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education will focus on centering justice within this transformation and ensuring that it leaves no one behind. We seek to encourage higher education sustainability leaders to reflect and act on the Just Transition Principles articulated by the Climate Justice Alliance and to spotlight inspirational examples of institutions championing this work.

October 20-22, 2020

Learn more and register here: https://www.aashe.org/conference/

Proposed concepts should include a plan to recruit and select diverse program participants, offer innovative programming to build a community of practice among participants, and provide ongoing support for professionals seeking to advance in their career and/or refine their skills. The ideal program will engage participants throughout their involvement, allow for the exchange of ideas, and offer mentorship opportunities. Proposals should be sector agnostic and national in scope. Applicants should indicate the number and size of cohort(s) they will assemble and the experience level appropriate for the program participants.

ECMC Foundation is releasing this RFP as part of the CTE Leadership Collaborative (LC), an initiative focused on bringing together diverse perspectives and equipping leaders with the tools, resources and skills needed to advance postsecondary CTE.

Read the RFP: https://ecmcfoundation.org/informed/2019/rfp-postsecondary-cte-system-reform

As we all navigate through the unknowns of virtual learning, we must continue to build positive relationships and a loving school community. During our Creating Cohesive Culture virtual event, Zuri Stone, YouthBuild Philly’s Director of Student Life, will share tools and techniques to successfully create and maintain a restorative culture in your organization.

Participants will be able to:
– Define Culture in Own Organizations
– Understand the Rules of Building Relationships – Internally & Externally
– Understand the Importance of Community Agreements
– Recognize Relationship Building as a Method to Decrease Traditional Punitive Responses to Disruption

Link to Registration Form: http://bit.ly/LX-CCC1

GED/HiSET preparation is done nine hours per week with a master’s level teacher from the Community Learning Center who is the literacy partner for the program. The teacher will tutor participants in Math, Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Office hours will also be available for additional support.

Participants will also earn a weekly stipend by completing a virtual work experience in Customer Service, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, or Construction. Our program partner BuildED will also offer a virtual work experience opportunity in Entrepreneurship and provide financial literacy through their “CEO of Your Own Career” series.

Additionally, participants will receive career readiness training, complete a resume, participate in mock interviews, learn about the college admissions process, learn about and complete the FAFSA, learn about training programs that lead to an industry recognized credential, and receive support from career advisors.

Once participants have earned their GED/HiSET and completed the paid work experience our career advisors will help them transition to post-secondary options, enroll in a registered apprenticeship, or enter employment. Support services and incentives are available to encourage the completion of program goals.

For more information, contact:

JoVon Hill
Program Manager
jhill@edsisolutions.com
215 564 0197

Live until January 2021

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2020 Virtual High School Fair Flyer (English)

2020 Virtual High School Fair Flyer (Spanish)

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in an academic discipline represented within the Division is required. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.

• Seven (7) years progressively responsible relevant experience in higher education required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management capacity within higher education, with demonstrated successful experience in personnel management and budget development required.

• Teaching experience required.

• Experience in academic assessment work at the course, program, and institutional levels required.

• Knowledge of nationally recognized reform efforts in the areas of instructional and curricular innovation practices, developmental education, as well as practices in retention and enrollment development, required.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to higher education required.

• Experience with regional and program-specific accreditation issues and processes required.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in working with faculty, staff, students, and community groups of diverse backgrounds, as well as a deep commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion required.

• An innovative, solution-oriented thinker who understands complex systems and has strong relationship-building skill sets that lead to high-quality organizational practices and results.

• Ability to articulate complex higher education issues in a manner that can clearly be understood by a variety of audiences.

• Skilled in strategic thinking, planning, and execution, change management, and system thinking, with knowledge of strategy development and implementation, performance management systems of goals, targets, and monitoring process.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills including engaging verbal and written communication and ability to influence a wide range of individuals from different backgrounds and at different levels.

• Effective decision-making skills and ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities in a highly dynamic environment, while providing continual attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and leverage relationships with business, education, government, and other constituencies.

• Understanding of the specific needs of a large, complex, and diverse campus community.

• Experience in a role requiring advanced collaboration and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy, particularly as part of a team effort.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.

Learn more and apply: https://jobs.ccp.edu/postings/4349

• Insurance Coverage
• Employment Issues
• Commercial Leases

Panelists:

• Tara Humma & Douglas Christian of Ballard Spahr LLP
• Jeffrey Maynard of PNC Bank

Moderator:

• Evy Cruz, Nonprofit & Small Business Coordinator, Philadelphia VIP

Wed, October 28th
12 – 1:30pm
Panel to be followed by a brief Q&A session.

To attend this event, register at:
https://www.phillyvip.org/events/maintaining-your-business-pandemic/

Questions? Contact Evy Cruz at icruz@phillyvip.org

During the 2020-21 school year, more than 200,000 students across the United States will participate in the NBA Math Hoops experience in their classrooms.

The program engages 4-8th grade students in fundamental math and social-emotional learning through the game of basketball! Working with real NBA and WNBA player stats, students and educators complete a 10-lesson curriculum, while competing in NBA Math Hoops games. Community experiences that extend the learning include virtual educator trainings (Sept-Oct), special online program events (Nov-Jan), Regional Championship events (Feb-Apr), and the National Championship!

Sixers Math Hoops Trainings

Date: October 13-15, 2020

Time: October 13 at 10am ET; October 14 at 5pm ET; October 15 at 10am ET

Location: Online via Zoom

RSVP directly via this link:

10/13 @ 10 am – https://mylfca.com/event/419/pre-register

10/14 @ 5 pm – https://mylfca.com/event/420/pre-register

10/15 @ 10 am – https://mylfca.com/event/421/pre-register

Educators and students will be able to access a digital edition of the NBA Math Hoops board game for the first time! Features of the digital game include the following:
– Students can unlock new NBA and WNBA players for their lineup!
– Custom schedule and standings for each educator’s class.
– Student usage/achievement data easily accessible for educators.
– Customizable rules to support scaffolded learning.
– Multilingual functionality in English and Spanish.

Educators may also access the physical NBA Math Hoops board game, if needed for their learning spaces.

Register here: https://events.temple.edu/ppl-policy-roundtable-series-2020-election

Through the program, grants of at least $5,000 will be awarded in support of teacher-led projects with the potential to provide students with opportunities to incorporate science in ways that increase their engagement with the subject matter and improve their learning. The foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. The foundation supports project-based learning and does not consider requests for computers, laptops, or tablets.

Learn more and apply: http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp11694-toshiba-america-invites-applications-for-grade-6-12-science-projects?utm_medium=email&utm_source=PND%20RFP%20-%20All%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=rfp20201002

Last year, after analyzing historical records of shelter admissions in three major American cities, a team of researchers led by Dennis P. Culhane, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the country’s leading authorities on homelessness, published a sobering projection: In the next 10 years, the number of elderly people experiencing homelessness in the United States will nearly triple as a wave of baby boomers who have historically made up the largest share of the homeless population ages. And that was before a pandemic arrived to stretch what remains of the social safety net to the breaking point.

Read more: https://www.aisp.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Emerging-Crisis-of-Aged-Homelessness-1.pdf

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-28/ways-city-budgets-can-prioritize-racial-equity?sref=iwSCf8Wa

Join us live on Inquirer.com Friday, October 23 at 11 AM ET for an engaging discussion, plus a chance to ask Trudy and Dr. Emanuel a question during the Q&A session. The link to watch will be shared with registrants the morning of the event.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inquirer-live-worldview-with-trudy-rubin-and-dr-ezekiel-emanuel-registration-119108236943?aff=Print

]]> https://phennd.org/update/family-empowerment-program-fep/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:03:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=70775 UESF has been in operation for over 35 years, our focus has always been to provide services to Philadelphia residents to keep them stable in housing.  The Family Empowerment Program (FEP) focuses on families of those who have school aged children in K-12^th grade, who are looking to stabilize their housing.  Of course it can be done in different ways as every family is not faced with the same situation.  These families are partnered with a Family Advocate that works with them on budgeting, goal setting and planning.  Then holding them accountable and providing positive counseling to help them achieve their goals.  There is some financial assistance provided as needed.

Learn more here: https://uesfacts.org/our-programs/siemer-program-family-housing-stabilization/

For the College Saving Account Program (CSA) we enroll senior high school or college freshman students to begin saving for postsecondary education goals. Working in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southeastern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), we ask the student and families to save $500 towards the contribution. UWGPSNJ will match $3 for every $1 saved up. Giving the student $1500 in addition to their $500, totaling $2000 total towards tuition and fees, books and supplies or test prep courses (If still in high school).

QUALIFIED USES OF THE COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT:

• Tuition & Fees required for enrollment or attendance
• Books & Supplies required for courses
• Test Prep courses (if still in high school)

QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS:

• Senior in high school
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Planning to attend a 4 year college or university OR Freshman enrolled in a 4 year degree program at a college or university

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a resident of Philadelphia, Delaware or Montgomery counties in PA or Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Cape May counties in NJ
• Have a household net worth of less than $10,000
• Have a household income at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
• Attend 3 hours of financial literacy – savings, budgeting and credit
• All savers must make minimum deposits and participate in the program for at least six months before funds will be matched

Learn more here: https://uesfacts.org/our-programs/collegesavingsaccount/

To enroll contact Syreeta Stanley at syreetastanley@uesfacts.org or 215.814.6830.

As a Gender Affirming Care (GAC) Services Coordinator you would provide administrative oversight and serve as key point person for GAC Services within the Patient Services Department. The Coordinator works with Patient Services leadership, Marketing and Outreach, Billing, and other departments as appropriate to promote and advocate for the program and the patients seeking gender-affirming care. The Coordinator works with the clinical staff in the provision of clinical care and serves as administrative support in communications with patients (key contact for patients).

Learn more and apply: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southeastern-pennsylvania/careers-ppsp

THESE SITES DO NOT INCLUDE VOTING MACHINES. Their purpose is to facilitate obtaining, filling out, and submitting mail-in ballots. More details on the City Commissioners website: https://www.philadelphiavotes.com/en/home/item/1845-open_satellite_election_offices_on_a_rolling_basis (scroll down for complete list of satellite offices)

Tune in on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Learn more here: https://votingmattersdisinformation.splashthat.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=retention&utm_campaign=wp_pw_ret_WPLive_100420&wpisrc=pw_ret_WPLive_100420

In addition to the immense challenges faced by homeless people, COVID-related resource shortages have further prevented vulnerable populations from receiving the meals and aid they need. Job insecurity has also caused more people to lose their homes. Shelters are in dire need of support to meet these rising demands.

We at SHOP Penn are looking to establish sustainable relationships with community organizations to better help serve the needs of our shelters and the homeless community. Our partnerships with nonprofits and organizations in our community are integral to our continued success. We are currently partnered with three active homeless shelters in Philadelphia. Our partner shelters have reached out to us with increased need in monetary support and material goods, including food partners, hygiene products, and many other categories.

We are able to accept monetary or product donations, and facilitate their allocation to shelters around Philadelphia. If you would like to collaborate further with us, we would also be open to meeting virtually and answering any questions.

Contact Information: shopupenn@gmail.com or Julie Elfishawy jelfisha@sas.upenn.edu