Young People: Apply for One Summer Chicago Today!
April 27th, 2012 by Shorty
The City of Chicago, Cook County and other partners have teamed up to provide summer jobs for young people. I have not seen the ages reported, but I’m going to assume that you have to be at least 16 years old to apply. This program will provide 17,000 summer jobs and 168,000 recreational opportunities. Go to One Summer Chicago to apply now. All the information you need is on that site.
Please report back if you get a position.
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Equal Pay Day Rally in Chicago – April 17, 2012
April 13th, 2012 by ShortyIn this year of 2012, it is amazing that women working in similar jobs as men earn 77 cents to their dollar. That’s a watered down way of putting that, but women are still grossly underpaid – on so many levels. Even more amazing is the fact that women earned 69 cents for each dollar their male counterparts earned in 1963 when the Equal Pay Act was passed. So, it’s 49 years later and they have only gained 8 cents more. Ok, that’s not amazing; that’s disgusting. But, that’s life in the good ol’ U.S. of A.
Anyway, join the Equal Pay Day Rally at 12 noon at the Daley Center Plaza on Tuesday, April 27, 2012. Contact Barb Yong at (312) 969-2034 or Blyong@golanchristie.com for more information. Hope you care enough about equal pay for women to show up.
Have You Been Unemployed for Longer Than a Month?
February 29th, 2012 by Shorty
If you have, International TV station, Swiss TV, from Switzerland, wants to speak with you. They will be coming to Chicago the second week of March working on a story about the economy. Specifically, they want to interview a person who is trying to find a job and has been unemployed for a while. If this is you, contact Vicky Baftiri at vbaftiri@hotmail.com.
Please call me so I can give you more details. 312-505-7770
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
