Chicago Summer Business Institute for High School Students
March 10th, 2010 by Shorty
Summer Employment for High School Students
The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer. These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering and law firms firms throughout the Loop and business districts. In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
- Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
- Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
- Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form.
JOB READINESS WORKSHOP ON MARCH 20, 2010 – Registration is required.
Applications are due on March 31, 2010
Visit the Chicago Business Institute for more details.
For more information about participating in the Chicago Summer Business Institute Program, please contact:
Debra Carson
Program Director
Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, Illinois 60664
Phone: 312-545-7855
Fax: Phone: 312-252-3099
csbi1999@comcast.net
Free Concert for Youth at The Bronzeville Community Club House
March 8th, 2010 by Shorty
All students interested in writing music are encouraged to attend this free concert provided by the University of Chicago students. The concert will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse at 3847 S. Giles Avenue.
Refreshments will be served!!
Our Daughters, Our Duty Discussion on HPV
March 8th, 2010 by Shorty
Dr. Rick Kittles, Associate Director for Diversity and Community Outreach, and Dr. Kenneth Alexander, noted HPV researcher and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, will help us understand the role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cancer and how we can protect our families and friends.
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Kennedy-King College
6301 and S. Halsted
Please call Healthlink (773-702-9200) to RSVP
smARTkids @ the Library – March 13th
March 6th, 2010 by Shorty
10 am–12 pm, Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd Street
2–4 pm, Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue
Drop by your local library for some free family fun. This Saturday, see artists’ recreations of famous places, design your own postcard of your favorite site in Chicago, and hear a girl’s story about her trip to Chicago in The Journey by Sarah Stewart.
All ages are welcome, though activities are designed for children 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Silas Purnell Destination College Fair – March 6th
March 5th, 2010 by Shorty
Silas Purnell Destination College Fair for 6th- through 12th-grade Students
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Black Star Project
3509 S. King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois
These colleges have confirmed their participation in the Silas Purnell College Fair:
Chicago State University
City Colleges of Chicago
De Paul University
Eastern Illinois University
East-West University
Governor’s State University
Illinois College of Optometry
Illinois Institute of Technology
Northeastern Illinois University
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Marines
Westwood College
Xavier University in New Orleans
The purpose of this college resource fair is to offer students the opportunity to:
- Learn about various college options and opportunities
- Gather information about course listings, life on campus, and financial aid at colleges and universities
- Talk with staff or current students about life on their college campuses
For more information or to RSVP, please call Ivory Harris at 773.285.9600 or email smp@blackstarproject.org.
Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago Accepting Applications
March 5th, 2010 by Shorty
Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program connects young people, ages 14 – 24, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Each opportunity offers youth hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain marketable skills, supporting a successful transition from school into the workforce. Application deadline is June 4, 2010.
Visit Youth Ready Chicago for more details.
Kids Eat Free Every Monday at Park 52
March 2nd, 2010 by Shorty
Paint Yourself Silly Art Class – February 24th
February 19th, 2010 by Shorty
Paint Yourself Silly Art Class will be held at Hegewisch Public Library from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24th. Hegewisch is located at
3048 E. 130th Street.
To Be Young, Gifted & Black Creativity Series at Brainerd Library
February 15th, 2010 by Shorty
Toddler Story Time at Hegewisch Public Library – February 22nd
February 15th, 2010 by Shorty
Toddler Story Time is held at Hegewisch Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010. Ages 3 – 5.
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