White House Summer Internship – Apply by January 22, 2012
November 29th, 2011 by Shorty
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. Although unpaid, this hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The application period for the summer 2012 White House Internship Program is now open until January 22, 2012. To learn more, and to apply, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships.
Check Out “Not Hiring: The Plight of Jobless Teens” FREE – November 2, 2011
October 31st, 2011 by Shorty
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING: “NOT HIRING: THE PLIGHT OF JOBLESS TEENS”
Why were 18,000 Chicago teens were out of work last summer? In Chicago, only 30 teens of every 100 found a job during June and July of last summer, continuing the dismal unemployment trend of 2010. The average teen employment rate was just 29.5 percent, tying 2010 for the lowest rate since the end of World War II, reports the Center for Labor Market Studies of Northeastern University in Boston. The collapse of the nation’s teen summer job market will be the topic as Columbia Links hosts a town hall meeting: “Not Hiring: The Plight of Jobless Teens.”
Panelists include education and non-profit experts as well as student reporters from Columbia Links, a journalism skills-building and leadership development program for youth and teachers in Chicago Public Schools, housed at Columbia College Chicago.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.Nov. 2
WHERE: 618 S. Wabash Ave., Stage 2
ADMISSION: This event is free and open to the public.
Laura S. Washington
Twitter @MediaDervish Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times Political Analyst, ABC 7-Chicago
Free Fireman Training for Black Applicants – Saturday, October 15, 2011
October 14th, 2011 by Shorty
The African American Firefighters & Paramedic League and SmokeBuster’s II are providing a free training program for the 6,000-applicant pool who are eligible for employment on the Chicago Fire Department on Wednesday’s 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday’s from 1 to 3 pm. at Tuley Park, 501 East. 90th Place in Chicago.
The city was fined $30 million for discriminating against African American applicants and must hire 111 black firefighters. In an effort to ensure the success of those 111 applicants, James Winbush, retired Chicago Fire Department Captain, is providing free physical abilities training needed to pass the first phase of entry into the Fire Academy. You must pass the first phase to continue the training in the Chicago Fire Academy or you will be put back into the pool of people who don’t want employment and they would get an automatic $5,000. Either you get the job or you get $5,000.
The SmokeBuster II’s training program will continue until the Chicago Fire Department starts entry testing in November.
Image: Black America Web
One of Chicago’s Secrets: Latino Technology Alliance
August 4th, 2011 by Shorty
The Latino Technology Alliance is committed to helping the growth of Latinos in technology. According to their brochure, Latinos in Illinois are significantly under-represented in technology. Even though they comprise almost 15% of the state’s population, they only represent 4.9% of its technology workers.
If you or anyone you know can use these services, visit http://www.latinotechnologyalliance.org/ for more details.
