The week of
May 2, 2023
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships June Institute: Partnerships for High School Success – Jun 1
PHENND
Join PHENND’s K-16 Partnership Network, in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, as we explore ways in which school-based partners are providing support to high school students...
Other Local Events and Workshops
One-Stop Shop for High School and College Students: National Service Opportunity Fair – May 6
Congressman Dwight Evans
The Office of Congressman Dwight Evan will host its annual National Service Opportunity Fair on Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Imhotep Institute Charter High School, 6201 N. 21st St.,...
Parent & Youth Resource Fair – May 6
City of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia’s Office of the Mayor, City Council, the Office of Children & Families, Managing Director’s Office, and 211 are joining to host an all-hands-on-deck Parent & Youth...
School Counselors Computer Science for All Summit 2023 – Jun 13-15
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
School Counselors are invited to a concurrent training during the statewide Computer Science for All conference in Harrisburg from June 13th-15th. School counselors are eligible for a $150...
6th Annual PA Computer Science For All Summit (Virtual or In-person) – Jun 14&15
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
The Sixth Annual Pennsylvania Computer Science for All (CSforAllPA) Summit theme will be All Together Now, representing core tenants of CSinPA: There’s a seat for everyone, we’re stronger...
Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge – May 4-23
Remake Learning
Career Ready PA is excited to uplift Remake Learning Days events and provide a seamless opportunity for students to obtain artifacts for their career portfolio by participating in festival events....
Computer Science Principles Workshop/Showcase and Teacher Awards Ceremony – May 20
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Showcase is sponsored by the Jumpstart Philadelphia CS for All Researcher – Practitioner Partnership (RPP) and the Ecosystem’s CS Workgroup. It highlights the work of K12 teachers who...
Looking for a STEM Event or Opportunities? Or Have One to share?
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) website offers a variety of STEM opportunities and resources in the Greater Philadelphia area related to STEM employment, internships and...
Free Virtual Technology Summit for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – Jun 15
Networks for Training and Development
Come learn how people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are using new technology to gain independence and self-determination. Everyone uses technology and so can you! Sessions include:...
PCPR Virtual Network Meeting – Is College Worth It? – May 18
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
“Is College Worth It?” This question has created more and more discussion, debate and angst in various educational and economic circles in recent years. But do you know the factors that...
Building Generational Wealth: Home Ownership Edition – May 20
Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is excited to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement & the Young Professionals Network on an important conversation about...
PHEAA Public Service Webinar: Life Cycle of a Private Education Loan – May 11 & 25
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
As balances are identified and the decision to use a private education loan is made, questions that need answers are “when should I apply and in what amount, what information is needed, what is the...
PHEAA Public Service Webinar: Deep Dive into Credit related to Education Funding – May 9 & 23
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
For most families, borrowing for education is part of the equation and can be confusing as they look for the best options to fit their needs. Join Dan Wray and Linda Pacewicz of Pennsylvania Higher...
Zoom Event: Chat GPT: Friend or Foe? Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI to Enhance Your Writing – May 4
Write Away
Join us on May 4th at 7 PM EST for an engaging and informative Empower Hour titled “Chat GPT: Friend or Foe? Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI to Enhance Your Writing”, hosted by...
Observational Illustration: For More Than Art! (Penn Museum) – May 16
Penn Museum
Looking for ways to keep your students engaged during those last few weeks of school? Join us on Election Day to explore the importance of drawing and illustration to the sciences and take back some...
Workshop: Introduction to Finding Grants – May 16
Free Library of Philadelphia
This workshop will be held in person at the Parkway Central Library. Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. During this workshop you will learn: Who funds nonprofits...
Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference (Virtual) – Jun 21-22
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Join educators, students, and individuals as we navigate how to advance education for climate action in the Mid-Atlantic at the 4th annual virtual conference on June 21 and 22, 2023. On June 21st, we...
New Resources
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Free Library of Philadelphia
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and it’s a wonderful time to celebrate this rich and varied cultural heritage with the whole family! The acronym stands in for a...
Looking for a STEM Event or Opportunities? Or Have One to share?
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) website offers a variety of STEM opportunities and resources in the Greater Philadelphia area related to STEM employment, internships and...
Civics For Change: Issues Young People Care About
Andrew Goodman Foundation
We know that young people are passionate about supporting solutions to climate change, but what other issues are driving them to the polls? According to The Center for Information & Research on...
Webinar Recording: Exploring On Campus Childcare Solutions, Head Start and Community College Partnerships
ECMC Foundation
A chronic shortage of affordable on-campus childcare often leaves student parents ― especially single mothers ― struggling to stay connected to their learning and complete their education. A...
Aspen Policy Acceleration Partnership Program (increasing family prosperity and well-being for student parents): An Evaluation Study
Aspen Institute
In 2021, Ascend announced six recipients of the Aspen Policy Acceleration Partnership grants, an effort to support cities, counties, and states committed to increasing family prosperity and...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Registration Open: 2023 CUMU Annual Conference: Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. – Oct 15-18
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Join the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) for its 2023 annual conference—Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities.—in Washington This year we ask presenters and attendees to...
Call for Manuscripts: Productive Tensions and Uncomfortable Conversations, Metropolitan Universities Journal – Jun 15
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal is pleased to announce an upcoming special issue in collaboration with the Place Based Justice Network (PBJN). The issue, “Productive Tensions and Uncomfortable...
Grant Opportunities
Racial Equity grantmaking program – May 12
Allstate Foundation
Allstate Foundation invites applications for Racial Equity grantmaking program The Allstate Foundation adopted Racial Equity as a core funding pillar in 2020. It aims to address racialized inequities...
Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program for Faculty – May 5
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Conducting scholarship that is mutually beneficial for the university scholar and for the community is a topic of great interest to members of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC). The ESC...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Instructors: English Composition Anatomy/Physiology, and Trades Exploration, Phila. Education Fund – May 12
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund is seeking three energetic instructors for Scholars Advantage, our high school summer program. It will be held in person at Temple University Center City from July...
Girls High Program Coordinator (10-month)
School District of Philadelphia
Job Summary Program Coordinator oversees the implementation of the programmatic activities at schools. Oversees the program operations and assures that the programmatic operations are in compliance...
Parks and Recs Now Hiring for Summer Lifeguards – May 15
City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Working on the pool deck is the hottest summer job in Philly. One of the best-paying teen jobs around, Parks & Rec lifeguards earn up to $18 per hour, with starting pay set at $16 per hour. New...
Philadelphia Youth Network Work Ready Program for Teens and Young Adults
Philadelphia Youth Network
The Philadelphia Youth Network’s Work Ready program offers valuable work experience for teens and young adults in Philadelphia. If YOU ARE 12-24 YEARS OLD AND LOOKING TO GET PAID UP TO $1,000+ FOR...
Community Organizer, Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition
Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition
We are looking for someone who has the skills, vision, and enthusiasm to expand and maintain resident participation in the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition (HEC) and related community groups such as...
Green Space Director, Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill is a nonprofit that stewards a 5 acre site, supports community revitalization projects, and serves as a school partner in the School District of Philadelphia. We are seeking a...
Membership & Program Coordinator, Kol Tzedek
Kol Tzedek
About you: You love creating opportunities for connection. You’re organized: you get joy from planning events, updating spreadsheets, and refining systems. You enjoy being the behind-the-scenes...
Manager, Social Services, African Family Health Organization – May 11
African Family Health Organization
The African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) provides health, social and educational services and programs to the African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Philadelphia...
Digital Project and Content Manager, PhillyGoes2College – May 12
Philadelphia Education Fund
Founded in 1985, for more than 30 years, the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) has been opening pathways to college and career success for Philadelphia students. We offer students, educators, and...
Miscellaneous
Free Educational Partnerships for Innovations in Communities Network Virtual Conference – Jun 12-14
EPIC-Network
Please register for the free Educational Partnerships for Innovations in Communities Network virtual conference June 12 – 14, 2023. You can register here. Join colleagues from universities...
PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Accepting Applications
PA Department of Revenue
The Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now accepting applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2022. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible...
2023 STEM Camp EDU for Teachers – Jul 24 & 25
STEM Camp EDU
Here is a great opportunity for your teachers to engage in a fun and exciting professional learning event THIS SUMMER @FLUXspace! STEM CAMP EDU is a powerful professional learning event that provides...
Virtual Training – The Road to 2024: Voter Integration Strategies to Start Now – May 10
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
Join this training, hosted by the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition’s Ask Every Student initiative, and learn how you can simultaneously prepare for 2024 – by laying the...
Webinar: Sustaining Basic Needs Services at Postsecondary Institutions – May 4
ECMC Foundation
This presentation will feature findings from the ECMC Foundation Basic Needs Initiative evaluation report. This report provides lessons for implementing comprehensive, student-centered basic needs...
Democratic Engagement
Civics For Change: Issues Young People Care About
Andrew Goodman Foundation
We know that young people are passionate about supporting solutions to climate change, but what other issues are driving them to the polls? According to The Center for Information & Research on...
Virtual Training – The Road to 2024: Voter Integration Strategies to Start Now – May 10
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
Join this training, hosted by the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition’s Ask Every Student initiative, and learn how you can simultaneously prepare for 2024 – by laying the...
Faculty Updates
Registration Open: 2023 CUMU Annual Conference: Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. – Oct 15-18
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Join the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) for its 2023 annual conference—Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities.—in Washington This year we ask presenters and attendees to...
Free Educational Partnerships for Innovations in Communities Network Virtual Conference – Jun 12-14
EPIC-Network
Please register for the free Educational Partnerships for Innovations in Communities Network virtual conference June 12 – 14, 2023. You can register here. Join colleagues from universities...
Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program for Faculty – May 5
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Conducting scholarship that is mutually beneficial for the university scholar and for the community is a topic of great interest to members of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC). The ESC...
Call for Manuscripts: Productive Tensions and Uncomfortable Conversations, Metropolitan Universities Journal – Jun 15
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal is pleased to announce an upcoming special issue in collaboration with the Place Based Justice Network (PBJN). The issue, “Productive Tensions and Uncomfortable...
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