Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Year Up is looking for ...
...motivated young adults who have a true interest in technology to fill the 45 seats in our upcoming class that starts March 2012.
Year Up is:
· A one year intensive education and training program for 18-24 year-old young adults
· A free opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits and an educational stipend
· 6 months of course work in Business Communications, Information Technology and Professional Skills
· 6 months of a corporate internship position
Deadlines for admission:
· Final deadline: January 3rd
Open House
December 19 at 3:00pm at 203 North Lasalle Suite M18 (Clark & Lake exit)
Year Up - Chicago
203 N. LaSalle St.
Suite M-18
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-726-5300 ext. 4507
Fax: 312-726-5320
Email: acheng@yearup.org
Empowering urban talent to reach their potential!
Survey on Mentoring Services for High-Risk Youth
Participants Sought for Survey on Mentoring Services for High-Risk Youth
The National Mentoring Partnership, Global Youth Justice, and the National Partnership for Juvenile Services are conducting a survey to improve the design and delivery of mentoring services for youth at risk for delinquency, alcohol and drug abuse, truancy, and other problem behaviors. Results will be included in a research report and in training and technical assistance materials, which will be free and available online.
The survey is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Mentoring and juvenile justice professionals working in detention, corrections, probation, dependency courts, delinquency courts, and teen court/youth court diversion programs are encouraged to participate.
The survey is available online, and takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Resources:
Take the survey online at, www.surveymonkey.com/s/
Monday, December 12, 2011
Center For Working Families
Center For Working Families (CWF) is open for business in Englewood! Stop by the Center For Working Families which is operated by by Jane Addams Hull House Association located at Kennedy King College, 747 West 63rd Street, Room V-106. (CWF) is a career and personal financial service center directly on the campus. Everyone is encouraged to use this program! All CWF services are provided FREE of charge.
Core Services provided are:
* Employment Services - job readiness training, job placement assistance, job retention support, career advancement services, and enhanced access to education and training opportunities through Kennedy-King College and the City Colleges of Chicago.
* Financial Literacy Services - one-on-one financial coaching
* Income Support Services - assistance accessing all benefits to which clients are entitled, such as Food Stamps, Child Care Subsidies, Utilities Assistance, and Housing.
* Family Net Center Technology --resources are available in the on-site Family Net Center (FNC). The FNC provides computer training an open access resource room, and is a community-based hub for technology learning, education access, and information sharing.
CWF Hours: Family Net Center Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
First & Third Saturday of the Month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Evening orientations and classes available.
Call to reserve your spot at the next orientation:
773.487.3723 and Fax 773.488.9252
Core Services provided are:
* Employment Services - job readiness training, job placement assistance, job retention support, career advancement services, and enhanced access to education and training opportunities through Kennedy-King College and the City Colleges of Chicago.
* Financial Literacy Services - one-on-one financial coaching
* Income Support Services - assistance accessing all benefits to which clients are entitled, such as Food Stamps, Child Care Subsidies, Utilities Assistance, and Housing.
* Family Net Center Technology --resources are available in the on-site Family Net Center (FNC). The FNC provides computer training an open access resource room, and is a community-based hub for technology learning, education access, and information sharing.
CWF Hours: Family Net Center Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
First & Third Saturday of the Month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Evening orientations and classes available.
Call to reserve your spot at the next orientation:
773.487.3723 and Fax 773.488.9252
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy Open Houses
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy
Open Houses
12/15 @ Big City Swing
Thursday, December 8, 2011
ALDERMAN SAWYER VOTES TO APPROVE 2012 CHICAGO BUDGET
For Immediate Release
For More Info Contact:
Lesley Chinn lrchinn33@gmail.com
773-746-9044
Today Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer of the 6th Ward voted to approve the 2012 City of Chicago Budget. This is the first budget proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and sought to address a more than $600 million budget shortfall.
“I do not agree with everything in this budget but the reality is that the city is in a difficult economic situation,” Alderman Sawyer said, “I appreciate the fact that the Mayor has sought to address some major issues such as the structural deficit and replacing our crumbling sewer system.”
Alderman Sawyer publicly opposed the cuts to the library and the reduction of frontline staff and worked diligently with fellow concerned alderman to reduce some of the cuts though more work is necessary to be done. As a signer of an open letter with 28 other aldermen, Alderman Sawyer did help secure some reductions in proposed service cuts.
“In the end, budgets are about bringing results for my constituents and setting priorities for the city. Ever since I started my campaign I have argued for public safety and the importance of small things in providing that sense of security.” Alderman Sawyer said, “My time in office has confirmed that one of the most important issues to my constituents has been the lack of working lights in our community. It has been a major deliverable that I have worked to achieve through this process. The fact that the city has committed to funding the Bureau of Electricity to have enough work staff to once again reduce wait times for light repairs is a necessary victory for the quality of life of my residents. “
“There is more work that needs to be done, I hope to continue to work with the Mayor on going further on addressing the major challenges still facing out neighborhoods moving forward.”
For More Info Contact:
Lesley Chinn lrchinn33@gmail.com
773-746-9044
ALDERMAN SAWYER VOTES TO APPROVE 2012 CHICAGO BUDGET
“I do not agree with everything in this budget but the reality is that the city is in a difficult economic situation,” Alderman Sawyer said, “I appreciate the fact that the Mayor has sought to address some major issues such as the structural deficit and replacing our crumbling sewer system.”
Alderman Sawyer publicly opposed the cuts to the library and the reduction of frontline staff and worked diligently with fellow concerned alderman to reduce some of the cuts though more work is necessary to be done. As a signer of an open letter with 28 other aldermen, Alderman Sawyer did help secure some reductions in proposed service cuts.
“In the end, budgets are about bringing results for my constituents and setting priorities for the city. Ever since I started my campaign I have argued for public safety and the importance of small things in providing that sense of security.” Alderman Sawyer said, “My time in office has confirmed that one of the most important issues to my constituents has been the lack of working lights in our community. It has been a major deliverable that I have worked to achieve through this process. The fact that the city has committed to funding the Bureau of Electricity to have enough work staff to once again reduce wait times for light repairs is a necessary victory for the quality of life of my residents. “
“There is more work that needs to be done, I hope to continue to work with the Mayor on going further on addressing the major challenges still facing out neighborhoods moving forward.”
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