Free IT Training for 18-24 year olds who live in the DC, MD, or VA.
If you know any one with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 yrs old and have an interest in IT. Refer them to this site http://www.yearup.org/ to learn more about this free program. This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few.
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship.
100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships
83% student retention
90% of apprentices meet or exceed apprenticeship partner expectations
87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions within 4 months of graduation
$15/hr average wage at placement
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
ZONTA CLUB OF WASHINGTON - 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce funding for its 2010-2011 scholarships. Applicants for these scholarships should be women pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited District of Columbia colleges and universities who demonstrate competency in handling academic studies along with an interest in serving the community. We are particularly interested in non-traditional women students who have returned to college to complete their undergraduate degrees. The scholarships typically range between $5000 and $8000.
Minimum applicant qualifications include: *Female *Enrollment in a accredited District of Columbia college or university toward an undergraduate degree.
Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than May 30, 2010, to be accepted for consideration. Unless the student is considered for funding, we may not contact the student after receipt of the application.
For more information about the scholarship program, please contact Sonya Baskerville, 503-241-9343, 202-253-7352, or s_baskerville@yahoo.com, or Dianne Hampton, 202-746-3317 or dhampt@aol.com.
http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/
Minimum applicant qualifications include: *Female *Enrollment in a accredited District of Columbia college or university toward an undergraduate degree.
Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than May 30, 2010, to be accepted for consideration. Unless the student is considered for funding, we may not contact the student after receipt of the application.
For more information about the scholarship program, please contact Sonya Baskerville, 503-241-9343, 202-253-7352, or s_baskerville@yahoo.com, or Dianne Hampton, 202-746-3317 or dhampt@aol.com.
http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT WITH ICF INTERNATIONAL
ICF in Fairfax is looking to bring in 25 consultants for a six month project (time could be extended) . Candidates need to be good with Excel, be intelligent, work independently with little supervision but follow directions from their team leads on what needs to get done. Hiring starts around March 1 for training period then processing begins in mid March. Work should continue till at least September.
Applicants have to be able to work 50 hours + (not required but available). Positions will pay between $35 -$50/hr.
Contact:
Teresa Buchholz
Partner/Managing Director
Capital Search Group, LLC
KenRay Partners, LLC
1934 Old Gallows Rd, Suite 520
Vienna, VA 22182
703.288.6612 - office
703.283-3071 - cell
703.288.3644 - fax
teresa@capitalsearch.com
Applicants have to be able to work 50 hours + (not required but available). Positions will pay between $35 -$50/hr.
Contact:
Teresa Buchholz
Partner/Managing Director
Capital Search Group, LLC
KenRay Partners, LLC
1934 Old Gallows Rd, Suite 520
Vienna, VA 22182
703.288.6612 - office
703.283-3071 - cell
703.288.3644 - fax
teresa@capitalsearch.com
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) - LEON BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program is established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the teaching profession. AASPA believes that it is of benefit for all students to experience diversity among the teachers who serve as role models for our students. Thus, the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) will annually award two scholarships to assist a minority college student seeking their initial teaching certification and/or endorsement. One scholarship will be for $2000 granted for the student's final year, which includes student teaching. The second scholarship will be for $1000 granted for a minority paraprofessional career-changer in his/her final year of teacher preparation. These scholarships will be awarded to a student graduating in May or August 2011.
* Any monies not used for tuition can be applied to any other university-based expenses the student may incur.
* Application materials will be posted on the AASPA website on February 1, 2010 and must be submitted by mail, fax or electronically to AASPA by April 15, 2010.
* A letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative, a letter from a character reference and a transcript should be sent separately no later than the application deadline, April 15, 2010.
Application: http://www.aaspa.org/index.php/scholarship/application
General Criteria - applicants must meet each criterion.
* Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
* Be a high school graduate or equivalent status.
* Submit a letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative that the applicant has:
* Attained at least junior standing as defined by the institution.
* Met the required grade point average at the time of application to be eligible for admittance into the teacher education program.
* Successfully completed all entrance examinations as required by the State and the institution.
* Be a minority or person of color in one of the following categories:
o American Indian (Native American) or Alaskan Native (A person having origin in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.)
o Asian or Pacific Islander (A person having origin in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.)
o Black (A person, not of Hispanic origin, who has origin in any of the black racial groups of the original peoples of Africa.)
o Hispanic (A person, regardless of race, who is of Spanish culture or origin. This includes, for example, persons from Mexico, Central or South America, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.)
Applicant must reside in these states/provinces or be currently matriculating at a college or university within these states/provinces: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Weighted Criteria - applicants do not have to meet each criterion:
* Work experience that has been applied to college expenses.
* Other scholarship or financial aid support.
* Seeking initial certification and/or endorsement in a state-identified critical area.
Maintenance Criteria - recipient must meet all requirements.
* Verified enrollment as a full-time student (as defined by the university) during the semesters receiving the scholarship.
* Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better each semester.
* Continue to be enrolled in a teacher education program and be in good standing with the university as verified by a letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative.
* Any monies not used for tuition can be applied to any other university-based expenses the student may incur.
* Application materials will be posted on the AASPA website on February 1, 2010 and must be submitted by mail, fax or electronically to AASPA by April 15, 2010.
* A letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative, a letter from a character reference and a transcript should be sent separately no later than the application deadline, April 15, 2010.
Application: http://www.aaspa.org/index.php/scholarship/application
General Criteria - applicants must meet each criterion.
* Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
* Be a high school graduate or equivalent status.
* Submit a letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative that the applicant has:
* Attained at least junior standing as defined by the institution.
* Met the required grade point average at the time of application to be eligible for admittance into the teacher education program.
* Successfully completed all entrance examinations as required by the State and the institution.
* Be a minority or person of color in one of the following categories:
o American Indian (Native American) or Alaskan Native (A person having origin in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.)
o Asian or Pacific Islander (A person having origin in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.)
o Black (A person, not of Hispanic origin, who has origin in any of the black racial groups of the original peoples of Africa.)
o Hispanic (A person, regardless of race, who is of Spanish culture or origin. This includes, for example, persons from Mexico, Central or South America, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.)
Applicant must reside in these states/provinces or be currently matriculating at a college or university within these states/provinces: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Weighted Criteria - applicants do not have to meet each criterion:
* Work experience that has been applied to college expenses.
* Other scholarship or financial aid support.
* Seeking initial certification and/or endorsement in a state-identified critical area.
Maintenance Criteria - recipient must meet all requirements.
* Verified enrollment as a full-time student (as defined by the university) during the semesters receiving the scholarship.
* Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better each semester.
* Continue to be enrolled in a teacher education program and be in good standing with the university as verified by a letter from the Dean of Education or designated representative.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
JOB FAIR - MOUNT VERNON ATHLETIC CLUB
WHEN:
March 26, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Mount Vernon Athletic Club
7950 Audubon Ave
Alexandria Virginia 22306
You'll have the chance to meet with NUMEROUS local companies. On the spot interviews will occur as well. Come prepared to distribute your resumes, and meet face to face with potential employers.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS - in appropriate business attire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (703) 360-7300
March 26, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Mount Vernon Athletic Club
7950 Audubon Ave
Alexandria Virginia 22306
You'll have the chance to meet with NUMEROUS local companies. On the spot interviews will occur as well. Come prepared to distribute your resumes, and meet face to face with potential employers.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS - in appropriate business attire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (703) 360-7300
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
U.S. SENATE SUMMER PROGRAM
Office of the Sergeant at Arms Doorkeeper
Application: http://www.senate.gov/employment/saa/pdf/MODSAA_Summer_Intern_Program.pdf
* Interns must have completed at least one year of college and must be enrolled in school for the coming fall semester
* 10-week work commitment requirement
* $11.50 per hour salary
* Deadline for applications: 3/31/2010
* Send cover letter and resume to resumes@saa.senate.gov
* Applications can be filled out in person in Senate Hart Building-142
Application: http://www.senate.gov/employment/saa/pdf/MODSAA_Summer_Intern_Program.pdf
* Interns must have completed at least one year of college and must be enrolled in school for the coming fall semester
* 10-week work commitment requirement
* $11.50 per hour salary
* Deadline for applications: 3/31/2010
* Send cover letter and resume to resumes@saa.senate.gov
* Applications can be filled out in person in Senate Hart Building-142
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