Friday, May 06, 2011

Fit Family "Cook it up" Healthy Recipe Contest

Send us your favorite healthy recipes!
Prizes will be given away daily and weekly!
Look at what you can win!

• Your own “Celebrity Chef For a Day!”
• An iPad!
• iTune Gift Cards!
• Exchange Movie Tickets!
• T-Shirts!

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No matter where your recipes come from, they’re all welcome.

For example, take your favorite comfort food recipe and turn it into a healthier version—
or, create one of your own. Or, give us a favorite recipe you’ve found—just let us know
where it came from!

The more you enter, the better your chance to win!

Winners will be chosen from Random Drawings. Start submitting recipes
on March 15th. Prize drawings begin April 1st and run through June 30, 2011.
Click here to learn more.

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Grant opportunities

Learn and Serve American Youth Engagement Zone (YEZ)
YEZ is designed to improve student engagement, including student attendance and behavior, and student achievement, graduation rates and college-going rates by promoting youth engagement to demostrate the value of academics, civic engagement, diversity and improved service delivery. All partnerships must include, at a minimum, at least one LEA, one community college, and one community-based entity. There is approximately $5.4 million available for 4 to 12 grants of $300,000 to $450,000 for this program. The application submission date is June 15, 2011.

Humana Foundation
The Humana Foundation promotes healthy lives and communities by supporting organizations that meet their funding priorities and are classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service. Proposals are considered from and for: nonprofit organizations classified 501(c)(3); organizations located in eligible locations; and one-year projects or annual support. The appliction submission date is June 15, 2011.

Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Grant
Two outstanding nonprofit/charitable organizations in 45 markets benefit from the Neighborhood Builders Program. Since its inception in 2004, Neighborhood Builders has helped nearly 500 nonprofits across our franchise with operating support and rigorous leadership training. Neighborhood Builders recipients are focused on local neighborhood priorities and receive $200,000 in general operating support (or local market currency equivalent) - $100,000 annually for 2 years. Click grant name above for submission information.

Grant opportunities

Earth Force Urban Environment Challenge (Deadline: April 22)

Earth Force has partnered with Staples to host the Urban Environment Challenge. The Urban Environment Challenge encourages young people in urban communities to take action on pressing local issues created by global climate change. Groups of 5th-9th graders in 10 cities to eligible to enter youth-led action projects for a chance to win a $1,000 technology package. Five regional winners will each receive a $1,000 package and ten regional winners will receive $500 packages, customized to the needs of the group. The ten participating cities are: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, New York City, and San Diego. http://bit.ly/euOciD

CNCS Service Impact Award (Deadline: April 25)
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks nominations for the Service Impact Award. Focusing on impact, the new Service Impact Award emphasizes the community and national contributions of service in addressing critical issues. Eligible nominees are current service participants and alumni, program directors or programs and initiatives funded through grants (or sub-grants) from CNCS. Service Impact Challenge recipients will be our guest attendees and honored at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New Orleans June 6-8. http://bit.ly/fuyggP

We (Heart) Action Scholarships (Deadline: April 26th)
DoSomething.org and AT&T are teaming up to offer $35,000 in college scholarships to students committed to rethinking what's possible and making a difference. Want to get in on the action? Apply online by telling us why the community action you do is awesome! http://bit.ly/hEiqTW

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Deadline: April 30)
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes invites nominations for its 2011 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,500 to support their service work or higher education. http://bit.ly/edhitj

ING Unsung Heroes (Deadline: April 30)
Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes® could help you turn great ideas into reality for students. For more than 10 years, and with $3.0 million in awarded grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. The program's "alumni" have inspired success in the classroom and impacted countless numbers of students. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. Applications for the 2011 awards are now available. http://bit.ly/eSC2sv

Target Arts & Culture in Schools Grants (Deadline: April 30)
The Target Arts & Culture in Schools grants are for nonprofits, K-12 schools, libraries, and public agencies that want to bring music, art, dance, drama, and visual arts into the classroom. There will be multiple awards of $2,000 each. http://bit.ly/glKvGr

Citizen Writer Contest (Deadline: April 30)
Reading Rockets and AdLit.org's new writing contest, Citizen Writer, offers writing prompts with connections to civics, citizenship, and our communities. We want students to think and learn more about America's people, places, and ideals as they write. Prize winners will have their work published on ReadingRockets.org and AdLit.org and will receive a gift basket of age-appropriate books and a personalized certificate. http://bit.ly/ht9WZG

State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants (Deadline: May 2)
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is providing $5 million in service-learning grants to youth across the United States and Canada in an effort to create projects that bring about sustainable, positive change in local communities. Youth in public schools, or youth associated with a 501(c)3 organization have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from $25,000-$100,000 to help their implementation of a school-based service-learning program that ties into an existing K-12 curriculum, and relates to one of the following focus areas: Driver Safety, Environmental Responsibility, Financial Literacy, Access to Higher Education, and Natural or Societal Disaster Preparedness. http://bit.ly/ekgICe

Pepsi Refresh Project Grants (Deadline: 5th of each month)
Pepsi is excited to officially kick-start the second year of its Refresh Project. Each month, Pepsi will award over $1.2 million for the innovative ideas with the most votes. This year, ideas will be accepted for only five days – ending midnight ET, April 9 - and then 1,500 ideas will be randomly selected. Starting in May, applications will be accepted from the first of the month at 12:00:01 pm ET through 11:59:59 pm ET on the 5th of the month. http://pep.si/gp69LY

2011 100 Best Communities for Young People Competition (Deadline: May 27)
America's Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation have announced the call for submissions for this year's 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING competition. The 100 Best program recognizes communities that are doing exceptional and innovative work to help reduce high school dropout rates and provide their youth with an outstanding place to live, learn and grow. Community representatives are encouraged to download the application now to gather the information needed, which includes essays by local students. Submit your application by May 4 to be eligible for additional prizes. http://bit.ly/hQZoJ2

KaBOOM! Playful City USA Grants (Deadline: June 1)
A total of 103 grants worth $2.1 million are available to Playful City USA recognized cities and towns between 2011-13. Grants range in values of $30,000, $20,000 and $15,000 and will be awarded to existing Playful City USA communities as well as communities receiving Playful City USA recognition for the first time. Communities wishing to receive grants and apply for Playful City USA status must meet five core commitments of the program: Create a local play commission task force; Design an annual action plan for play; Conduct a playspace audit of all publicly accessible play areas; Identify current spending on capital projects and maintenance of playspaces; and Proclaim and celebrate an annual "KaBOOM! Play Day". Cities and towns can apply to become a Playful City USA community by completing the online application http://bit.ly/eM5MCz

Be Big In Your Community Contest (Deadline: June 17)
Scholastic's Be Big Fund will help bring the winning BIG Idea that helps make your community a better place to life with help from Clifford, HandsOn Network and American Family Insurance. Awards include 1 $25,000 Grand Prize honoree, 10 $2,500 first place honorees and 19 $1.315 second place honorees will be selected. Be Big Fund prizes must be used to implement the winning proposals. http://bit.ly/eSU7Om

Net Literacy Financial Connects Contest (Deadline: Rolling through June 30, 2011)
Net Literacy is a student-founded nonprofit where students comprise 50% of the board of directors. Thanks to support from State Farm, students from across the country to submit short videos that teach a lesson about the importance of financial literacy. Video entries win $100 to $500 and web-based games win $500 to $1000. We hope to give away $100,000 in prizes as students provide the content to build a national financial literacy using their words to explain the importance of being financially literate. Eligibility: all full-time or part-time students - videos and games can be developed by a student, a group of students, or a classroom project. http://bit.ly/eDkDlX

Captain Planet Environment Grants (Deadline: June 30)
These grant opportunities support hands-on environmental projects that empower children and youth around the world to solve environmental problems in their communities. There are multiple awards ranging from $250 to $2,500. http://bit.ly/e9bXNd

Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program (Deadline: October 31)
The Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program provides support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities. Proposals for the following community improvement activities will be considered: repairs, refurbishments, and modifications to low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities (schools, community centers, senior centers, etc.); weatherizing or increasing energy efficiency of low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities; planting trees or community gardens and/or landscaping community facilities; and development of community parks or green spaces. Grants of up to $5,000 are made in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. http://bit.ly/eIis5

Invitation to the Communities for Change Symposium 2011

Dear Colleague,

Communities across America are discussing how they can best achieve goals related to youth and education. A handful of cities, such as Louisville, Boston and Grand Rapids, have begun to take action and get results with the support of nFocus Software. To provide local leaders with a better understanding about how to connect and mobilize community resources to track and manage change over time, it is my pleasure to invite you to our 2nd Annual Communities for Change Symposium in Louisville August 3-5, 2011. This three-day symposium is designed to bring together community advocates, business and nonprofit leaders, policymakers, local government officials, and school administrators in a dialogue about using management information systems to create community change.

The event is being hosted by nFocus Software in partnership with Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools and the City of Louisville. nFocus is the only company in the U.S. and Canada addressing these issues through community-wide deployments that aggregate data at the individual and community levels. Our host city, Louisville, has been highlighted by national organizations like RAND, The Forum for Youth Investment, America's Promise Alliance and others for its groundbreaking work creating comprehensive support systems that link schools and community efforts.

Please join us to:

· Discover how leaders and program practitioners are using data to improve program

quality and connect support services for youth

· Learn how to apply data management to improve community services and share

progress

· Hear from distinguished experts about best practices and tools for collective impact

· Develop a community team to collaborate on how to drive efforts to improve

outcomes

As a community leader driving change, I encourage you to attend this event dedicated to celebrating our successes and better understanding the challenges before us.

For more information or to register, please visit our Communities for Change Symposium event page.

For more information about the event, you may contact Elizabeth Mistarz via email at emistarz@nfocus.com or by phone at (407) 210-3748.

We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!

Sincerely,

Ananda Roberts
President, nFocus Software

866-954-9557

12th Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers

The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management Presents

The 12th Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers

DATE: May 16-17, 2011

TIME: Registration and networking begins at 8 a.m.

LOCATION: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza

Price: $150 for Pre-Conference, $225 for Symposium, $375 for both days. A group discount is available for 2 or more people from the same organization.

Movement is afoot. New technologies, changing funding patterns, demographic shifts and other major trends are profoundly impacting the work in our sector. Through strategy-level discussions and practically-focused "mini" workshops, the 12th Annual Symposium will employ a cutting-edge approach to trend watching. Major trends will be considered from the perspective of key stakeholder groups with strategies offered at every level.

Opening Keynote Speaker: Diana Aviv, Independent Sector

Closing Keynote Speaker: Darell Hammond, KaBOOM!

A sample of the outstanding programs you'll enjoy:

Through the Labyrinth: Women as Nonprofit Leaders
with Alice Eagly, Ph.D.
Networking for Success: 10 Proven Principles
with Jimmie R. Alford, LL.D., LH.D.
Philanthropy's Horizon: Where We're Going and How to Stay Ahead

with Wesley E. Lindahl, Ph.D., Jamie Phillippe, M.A.T., Audrey Peeples, M.M., Judy Pomeranz, and Graham Grady
Bored Member or Board Member? Strategies to Build Board Engagement

with David O. Renz, Ph.D.
The Leader's Role in Improving Employee Engagement
with Michael Watson, M.S.
Crisis Communications: Smart Strategies for Tough Times
with Mary Patrick

To view the full program and register,

visit our event website.

Upcoming Events with Project NIA

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you are all well. I wanted to share several upcoming events that Project NIA will be sponsoring in May. Will you please share these with your networks? I am including links to these events as well as a couple of flyers.

May 2011: Project NIA at Mess Hall - http://niastories.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/project-nia-at-mess-hall/

May 12th -- Juvenile Justice Zine Release Party - http://niastories.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/juvenile-justice-zine-release-party-may-12/

Thanks in advance,

MK

Mariame

Mariame Kaba
Founder and Director
Project NIA
www.project-nia.org

Our mission is to dramatically reduce the reliance on arrest, detention, and incarceration for addressing youth crime and to instead promote the use of restorative and transformative practices, a concept that relies on community-based alternatives.

Visit our new resource -- Chicago Youth Justice Project -- http://www.chicagoyouthjustice.com/

Changing Worlds’ Summer Institute

Changing Worlds Summer Institute

Scholarships at NLU

Greetings to all,

Enclosed please find information on the $50,000 NLU Harrison Fellows Scholarship. The deadline on this form says April 4, 2011, but there are still a few slots open for worthy candidates.

This is a wonderful opportunity for minority students to receive a substantial scholarship along with financial aid for college in a supportive, caring, and nurturing environment.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Thanks for helping your students!

Traci Dennard
Undergraduate Initiatives Manager
National Louis University
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
P&F: 312-261-3845
Traci.Dennard@NL.EDU

Harrison Fellows Information

Externship Opportunity

Hello everyone:

Here are great externship opportunities for someone with a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree, and who is specifically interested in pursuing further graduate studies in health disparities with Latinos for research training opportunities and experiences offered at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Pending grant funding, this opportunity would provide exceptional training for an individual who would like to pursue a graduate degree in the future, particularly in psychology, medicine, public health or related fields, and specialize in health disparities. See below for additional information about some of the training opportunities and experiences that may be offered if this grant is funded.

Interested persons should email their resume and cover letter to: Dr. Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen at lsanchez@psych.uic.edu Please type “Research Fellowship” in the subject line of the email.

Description: Engage in research training activities and provide research support for a Latino health study focusing on culture, obesity, diet, physical activity, and body image in Latino men. Activities may include: community-based recruitment, conducting quantitative and qualitative interviews, study management, assembling study materials, database entry/verification, literature searches, assisting with manuscript and grant preparation. Work with the database manager to ensure quality control of the data collected for health studies with ethnic minorities.

Training Opportunities:

Pending a grant application and funding, raining opportunities may exist in the following areas:

Culturally competent assessments and interviews with Latinos
Community based participatory research
Ethnic Minority Health Promotion in obesity, diet, physical activity, body image in Latino men and women
Cancer Prevention in Latinos
Ethnic Minority Mental Health
Culturally competent translations
Process of community engagement in health research
Depending on level of experience, supervision of trainees in the above areas.
Didactics in obesity, cancer prevention, and mental health, as relevant
Opportunities to participate in grant preparation
Opportunities to participate in conference presentations or papers, as relevant

Lisa Sánchez-Johnsen, Ph.D.

Visiting Associate Professor

Department of Psychiatry

University of Illinois at Chicago

1747 West Roosevelt Road, MC 747, Room #147

Chicago, Illinois 60608

Email: lsanchez@psych.uic.edu

Phone: (312) 996-1827

Fax: (312) 413-1036

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2011 Summer School Program Options

Help Our Students Learn and Succeed This Summer!

This year, CPS will offer a variety of summer programs designed to help students of all grade levels learn and succeed. If you are interested in contributing to the educational success of students this summer, we encourage you to apply.

Attached is a copy of the 2011 Summer School Program Options, which provides more information regarding the available programs this summer. You can apply online for those programs in which you are interested by accessing and completing the application here:

https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us

Please refer to the attached 2011 Summer School Online Application Instructions for step-by-step instructions on the online application. Additional information regarding the application process is available at the link above. Please be sure to check back frequently for updates regarding available summer employment opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Workforce Planning at 773-553-1045 or email teacherrecruitment@cps.k12.il.us.

Office of Human Capital

Workforce Planning

Summer Programs for youth and teens

FYI this was forwarded to me:

Attached, please find information that may benefit our young adults.
> Feel free to pass on to others who may benefit from this information.
> >
> > Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP)
> > REAP encourages high school students to pursue careers in math, science
> and technology through hands-on experience in research and development.
> Participating apprentices spend an allotted time, between 5-8 weeks,
> during the summer at such university laboratories (research facilities)
> in their area, gaining hands-on experience doing actual university
> research and engineering projects under the daily direction of faculty
> mentors. The objective of REAP is to provide a cooperative education
> (work/study) program which will afford hands-on experience in research
> and development activities to high school students who may choose to
> enter and complete basic education in science and engineering.
> > Locations: Loyola University , Chicago and University of Illinois at
> Urbana , Urbana
> > Deadline: March
> > For more information: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/REAP/index.htm
> > Contact Ms. Renie O'Mara at 603-228-0121 renie@aas-world.org
> >
> > UIC Engineering High School Institute
> > This is a summer program designed to ensure that minority students gain
> exposure to principles of mathematics and the basic sciences and to
> encourage them to pursue an undergraduate education in engineering,
> math, and the sciences. This is a four week summer program beginning of
> half-day classroom instruction in simple circuit board design and
> digital logic. The program and materials are free of charged and public
> transportation is provided.
> > For Information:
> http://www.uops.uillinois.edu/ui-service/display.asp?ProgID=205
> > Denise R. Hayman Director of Minority Affairs 312-996-2201
> > Email: dhayman@uic.edu
> >
> > The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI)
> > 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 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 ;
> > · Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or
> less
> > · A parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income
> Verification form
> > When June - August
> > Deadline: March
> > For information or to apply: www.cityofchicago.org/CSBI
> > Contact Debra Carson, Program Director at 312-545-7855 csbi1999@comcast.net
> >
> > Pritzker School of Medicine (YSTP)
> > The Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Multicultural Affairs is now
> accepting applications for their summer Young Scientists Training
> Program (YSTP). This is a 10-week summer program for up to ten
> outstanding minority high school students to gain experience in
> research, medicine, and the biological sciences. Students work in the
> laboratories of University of Chicago faculty where they learn basic or
> clinical research in the areas of diabetes, endocrinology, nutrition,
> obesity, digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, or blood disorders.
> > When June – August
> > Deadline March
> > Information and apply:
> http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/ysp.shtml
> >
> > Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities
> > To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following:
> > · Must be between 14 and 24 at the time of the application
> > · Must live in the City of Chicago with a valid mailing address
> > · Must have a social security number or a number that is legally
> allowed to replace a social security number for the purposes of
> employment
> > · Must provide a guardian's signature for applicants under the
> age of 18 at the time of application.
> > To Apply: www.youthreadychicago.org
> > Parents/guardians with questions about summer opportunities may call the
> > Jobs Hotline at (877) 587-WORK
> >
> > Cornell University , College of Engineering CURIE and CATALYST Academy
> > The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high
> school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on sophomores
> and juniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore
> engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in
> engineering in an interactive atmosphere.
> >
> > The CATALYST Academy ’s mission is to advance diversity in engineering
> and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications from students from
> backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically
> underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and
> math are especially encouraged.
> > Cost $1450 and includes room, board, and research supplies
> > When: JULY
> > Deadline CURIE Academy March
> > Deadline: CATALYST Academy March
> > For info and Application:
> > http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/
> > Contact Debbie Moss at dlm45@cornell.edu
> >
> > April Deadlines
> >
> > MOREHOUSE SUMMER PROGRAM Project Identity
> > 10th & 11th Grade HS males, Morehouse College in Atlanta , GA -will be
> offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for African-American
> males entering the 10th and 11th grades. This 3 week residential program
> replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and
> enrichment activities to assist in developing their academic, social and
> leadership skills.
> > · Creative Writing -
> > · SAT Prep -
> > · Debate -
> > · Pre-Calculus -
> > · Leadership development -
> > · Enrichment activities -
> > Program Fee: $1,900 (includes meals, housing and activities).
> > When: Session A: June, Session B: July
> > Application Deadline: April
> > For info or apply: http://www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity/summer.html
> >
> > CDC Disease Detective Camp
> > The CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) is a 5 day academic day camp for
> high school juniors and seniors during the upcoming school year. Campers
> will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC
> safeguards the nation's health.
> > When: June session and July session
> > Deadline: April
> > For more info and to apply to go http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/index.htm
> >
> > The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA)
> > We are looking for high school sophomores interested in public safety,
> fire science, law enforcement, and criminal justice careers. The Chicago
> Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) program provides
> training for students interested in careers in public safety, law
> enforcement, criminal justice, and fire science. The 2-year program was
> developed jointly by the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of Career
> and Technical Education (CTE), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the
> Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).
> The program recruits and trains up to 250 public and non-public high
> school students each year. In addition to high school and college
> training, students have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer
> internship between junior and senior year to promote a better
> understanding of all aspects of careers in public safety.
> > Cost: Free
> > February to April for recruitment information visit the website at
> www.cpfta.com
> > Contact Sandra C. Castillo 773-553-2485 CPFTA@cps.k12.il.us
> > Program Manager Department of College and Career Preparation
> >
> > Try Scuba Diving
> > At the Kennedy King pool this coming Saturday, May 8th
> > The Windy City Seals will offer you the opportunity to TRY Scuba Diving.
> > http://www.windycityseals.org/index.html
> > For more information, email us at: secretary@windycityseals.org
> >
> > FAA Summer Employment Initiative
> > This is designed to attract talented students to the workforce for
> summer employment opportunities into entry-level positions and provide
> positive work and developmental experience.
> > Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following
> requirements:
> > · United States Citizen
> > · Enrolled or accepted in a half-time or full-time course schedule;
> > · Age 16 or older (by the closing date of the announcement); and
> > · Possess a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a scale of 4.0.
> > Appointment Type: Temporary appointment
> > Duration: Not to exceed 6 months (April through September)
> > Work Schedules: Full-Time or Part-Time
> > How to Apply: All students must apply through the ASAP online system.
> > · Go to Career Opportunities
> > · Type the following words "Summer", in the Keyword Search
> > Open an ASAP account and apply online.
> > · If you have additional questions contact the local Human
> Resource Management office.
> >
> > NBA Crump Law Camp
> > The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established to provide
> students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of
> 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system. Campers
> will be housed on the campus of Howard University and live in a
> protected campus environment. The inaugural two-week camp was held at
> Howard University School of Law. The camp provides students with an
> exciting academic and social agenda, which includes field trips in the
> Washington , DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett
> L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition
> are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. Washington , DC .
> > Cost: varies Free-$1400 (sliding scale)
> > When: July
> > Deadline: April
> > Information or apply: http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml
> 301-249-8355
> >
> > Project Exploration’s Discover Your Summer Guide
> > Discover Your Summer is a guide to summer science opportunities. It is
> filled with information on more than 175 programs in Chicago , the
> Midwest , and beyond.
> > All of our youth programs are free, eliminating the cost barrier that
> prevents low-income students from accessing dynamic out-of-school time
> science programs.
> > For information or to apply: http://www.projectexploration.org/dys/
> > Contact 773.834.7614 or email dys@projectexploration.org
> >
> > IRS Student Temporary Experience Program (STEP)
> > STEP is a flexible program that provides students with exposure to
> government service, enhances educational experience, and offers students
> an opportunity to earn money and continue their education at the same
> time. STEP employees are on temporary appointments that may last up to
> one (1) year. An extension may be granted at the discretion of the
> hiring manager.
> > Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following
> requirements:
> > · United States Citizen
> > · Enrolled or accepted in a half-time or full-time course schedule;
> > · Age 16 or older (by the closing date of the announcement); and
> > · Possess a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a scale of 4.0.
> > Contact Pat Nielsen at 631-447-4271
> > To apply for this vacancy visit:
> https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/fcip/
> >
> > Fermilab TARGET Program
> > The TARGET Science and Engineering Program is a non residential summer
> experience focused on the sciences, engineering and mathematics, the
> opportunity incorporates both classroom and work experiences five days
> per week for a six week period. The program is held on the FERMILAB
> campus in Batavia .
> > Who: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors
> > When: June to July
> > Application deadline iApril
> > Information and application: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/eeo/target.html
> >
> > Experiment in Architecture at IIT
> > Students will tour the city of Chicago , complete a series of design
> projects, and attend lectures by IIT faculty. The program is intended to
> inform students about the study and practice of architecture, and will
> assist participants in making an informed decision about pursuing an
> architectural education and career. All individuals interested in
> pursuing a career in the design and building professions are encouraged
> to attend.
> > Cost $875
> > This covers all studio materials, readings, lunches, CTA passes, and
> museum admission. Financial aid is limited and is available on the basis
> of demonstrated need.
> > When: July from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
> > Deadline iApril
> > Information or apply: http://www.iit.edu/arch/programs/summer_program.shtml
> > Contact: Sarah Pariseau Coordinator for Academic Affairs (312) 567-3231
> > sparisea@iit.edu
> >
> > May Deadlines
> >
> > Just the Beginning Foundation HS Summer Law Program
> > Just the Beginning Foundation (JBF) will host its ten-day Summer Legal
> Institute (SLI) for sixty-five diverse high school students at the
> DePaul University College of Law. The students will meet with a myriad
> of legal professionals, hear from guest speakers, visit federal court,
> learn networking skills, prepare and present an oral argument, and
> practice critical reasoning skills. Over the course of the program, the
> students will be introduced to different areas of the law.
> > The SLI is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors
> or seniors next fall. Enrollment is limited to forty students. In
> addition, students and their parents/ guardians /mentors receive college
> preparatory advice on topics such as preparing for standardized tests,
> completing applications and securing financial aid.
> > Cost Free, JTBF will provide breakfast and lunch each day of the program.
> > When: August
> > Deadline: May
> > http://www.jtbf.org/index.php?submenu=ChicagoSLI&src=gendocs&ref=ChicagoSLI&category=Summer_Legal_Institute
> >
> > Exploring Careers in Business Summer Program
> > Southern Illinois University Carbondale College has a program designed
> to expose underrepresented minority high school students to the many
> opportunities available to them within the business profession. Topics
> to be covered include an in- depth look at management, marketing,
> finance, and accounting. Students will participate in variety of
> workshops on leadership, team building, personal development, business
> networking, ACT testing preparation, and etiquettes.
> > Cost: Free
> > When: June
> > Application due: May
> > http://www.business.siuc.edu/minorityaffairs/programs.htm
> > Contact: Michael Haywood (618) 453-7498 haywood@cba.siu.edu
> > Director of Minority Affairs College of Business Southern Illinois
> University Carbondale
> >
> > Psychology Summer Program
> > This summer, IIT Institute of Psychology is offering "Psychology in
> Everyday Life" to introduce high school students to the profession of
> psychology. The one week workshop will be a rich learning experience
> designed to help students make the connection between psychological
> principles and human behavior in everyday life. Students will acquire a
> broad array of facts about the developing child, the aging adult and
> everything else that occurs across the lifespan.
> > Cost $485 (some scholarships available)
> > When: June
> > Applications are due: May
> > http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/psychology_summer.htm
> > Contact: Kristin Moriarty 312.567.3502 kmoriar2@iit.edu
> >
> > Goodman Theater General Theater Studies
> > A FREE six-week theater intensive for students 14 to 19-year-old in the
> Chicago metropolitan area, General Theater Studies gives students the
> opportunity to learn skills from local theater professionals that are
> instantly applicable not only to the world of theater, but also their
> world at large. This summer program is designed to validate the voices
> of its participants, get them to examine their own potential for
> creativity and introduce them to all elements of the creation of
> theater, both on stage and behind the scenes. GTS will culminate in
> public presentations of an original performance created by the
> participants!
> > Cost: Free
> > When June – July
> > Applications http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Education/Programs/Theatre.aspx
> > Contact 312.443.5581 or email education@goodmantheatre.org
> >
> > National Association of Black Accountants ACAP
> > The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) was created to provide
> minority high school students with early exposure to career
> opportunities within the business and accounting professions. The
> primary objective of ACAP is to increase the number of minority students
> pursuing careers in accounting and related business areas.
> > ACAP is a summer residency program giving students the opportunity to
> reside in college dorms at the University of Illinois at Chicago ’s
> campus for five days and four nights. The students attend classes on
> accounting and college preparation. Classroom topics are enhanced
> through team building activities, professional office tours, field
> trips, as well as other activities.
> > Eligibility: Applicant must be a student who meets all the following
> requirements:
> > · High school students
> > · Possess a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a scale of 4.0
> > Cost: Free
> > Applications due: May
> > For more information about the ACAP program, please visit www.nabainc.org
> > Contact: Phillip Davis at pdavis157@hotmail.com
> >
> > African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute (AAAMSLI)
> > The African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute helps
> connect young black males to literacy as a possible way out of violence
> and poverty. Students read and write about their plight and issues
> affecting their generation, while learning valuable life skills. "The
> institute focuses on using a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts as
> tools to support African-American adolescent males to write about the
> multiple contexts that shape their lives". The institute features
> reading, writing, spoken word and mentoring to help nurture the next
> generation of socially conscious readers and writers. Five young males
> will be selected for a two-day trip to Harlem in August, and have their
> writings critiqued by Walter Dean Myers.
> > Cost: Free (students paid a $150 stipend)
> > When: July, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
> > Where: UIC Reading Clinic, 1040 W. Harrison St. (L268 - level)
> > For more information about UIC, please visit www.uic.edu
> > http://aaamsli.blogspot.com/
> > Contact: Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D. Director of the UIC Reading
> Clinic/Associate Professor (312) 413-3883 atatum1@uic.edu
> >
> > African American Adolescent Female Summer Literacy Institute (AAAFSLI)
> > See above, but for females 11-17 yo
> > Contact: Lynette Danley ldanley@uic.edu at 312-996-4508 (office)
> >
> > June Deadlines
> >
> > The summer academy at DePaul
> > This is a week long program held at DePaul University 's Loop campus for
> High school students. They will receive hands-on instruction using the
> latest equipment and technology and will be taught by faculty from
> DePaul's School of Cinema and Interactive Media with real world
> experience. Areas of focus will include digital cinema production, 3D
> computer modeling and animation for games and cinema and computer game
> development. This intensive week-long session will provide motivated
> students with a valuable educational experience as well as an advantage
> in today's competitive world of college admission.
> > Cost $750
> > Deadline: June 1st
> > When: July
> > http://www.cim.depaul.edu/summeracademy/
> > Information contact: gocdm@cdm.depaul.edu
> >
> > The High School Summer Institute at Columbia College
> > This is an intensive non-residential 5-week program for creative high
> school students that have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior
> year of study who want to immerse themselves in the visual, media, and
> communication arts.
> >
> > Students spend the summer exploring their ideas, developing the
> technical skills that bring their ideas to life, and earning college
> credit while they’re at it. High School Summer Institute students study
> with the same working professionals and scholars who teach Columbia ’s
> undergraduates. Students also hone their craft in Columbia’s
> state-of-the-art facilities—film and video production and
> post-production studios, photography labs, animation labs, graphic
> design labs, dance studios, concert halls, theater stages, radio
> station, recording facilities, art studios, performance spaces,
> television studios, and more.
> > When: July – August
> > Application Deadline: June
> > http://www.colum.edu/Admissions/hssi.php
> >
> > University of Missouri-College of Engineering (Diversity Scholars Summer
> Camp)
> > The Diversity Scholars Program provides full scholarships for minority
> high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with interests in math and
> science to attend the College of Engineering 's week long residential
> engineering camp. Students are introduced to engineering's various
> disciplines through hands-on activities, team design competitions and
> engineering related
> >

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