Monday, February 17, 2014

WorldofMoney.org Financial Institute ~ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Founded in 2005, the WorldofMoney.org is a New York City based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower youth with a sound financial foundation. Now more than ever this organization is needed to break a generational cycle and to change the way youth,, view money by equipping them with five tenets for a financially responsible and philanthropic life: learn, earn, save, invest and donate.  WorldofMoney.org sections include  Young Moguls (ages 7 - 9); Rising Moguls (ages 10 - 12) and Moguls (ages 13 - 18).


WorldofMoney.org's Financial Institute is a one week intensive which takes place during the month of July.   Having basic financial planning tools encourages youth to become family team players, maximize their longer-term financial well-being and to balance consumer and investor behaviors. The curriculum includes basic Mandarin Chinese, Excel, community service and year round alumni activities, including a Parent "Money Matters' Forum.  Registration is now open for the summer of 2014.  To register your child, go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WorldofMoneyorg#/selectSessions/87204  and register today! 

2014 College Awareness Symbolizes Hope (C.A.S.H.) Program

Registration has been extended through the month of February!

The National Black MBA Association Metro New York Chapter has officially commenced the 2014 College Awareness Symbolizes Hope (C.A.S.H.) Program, with a wonderful new host who has become a good friend of the program. The 2014 program will be fully hosted at the prestigious Columbia University.  C.A.S.H. will be held in Uris Hall, the same building which hosts the top ranked Columbia Business School.
Orientation was held on Friday, January 3, but students as well as Mentors, are still being accepted at least through the month of January.  The next meeting will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM, Uris Hall, Room 142.  Prior to coming, if you have not already done so, please make sure you visit the National Black MBA Association Metro New York Chapter website (www.nyblackmba.org/cashprogram.php) to register for this year's program so that you can officially be listed on the roster.  This applies to ALL students and mentors whether you were in the program before or not.  Also tell your friends to not hesitate to register.Registration is ongoing through February 28, 2014.  
This is a FREE college awareness program for high school students.  Don’t delay, register today!  While on the website, make sure to print out the 2014 Schedule as well.

Mentors are always needed and welcomed!  Likewise, go to the link above to register to learn about what it means to be a Mentor, and to register to be a Mentor.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 
NEW YORK STATE 
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 
ANNOUNCES AN
OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

TITLE: COURT OFFICE ASSISTANT                                  EXAMINATION NUMBER: 45-782

An examination for the title of Senior Court Office Assistant (#45-783) will also be held on the same date. The examinations for Court Office Assistant and Senior Court Office Assistant have been designed to allow candidates to participate in both examinations on the same day in a single testing administration session. Candidates may apply for both examinations by filing separate applications and paying the required application fee with each filing.

STARTING SALARY
The title of Court Office Assistant is graded at JG-8. As of the date of this announcement, the statewide hiring rate is $28,234. In addition, appointees in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Nassau and Westchester Counties receive $3,697 in annual location pay. Appointees in Orange, Dutchess and Putnam Counties receive $1,848 in annual location pay.

APPLICATION 
$30 NON-REFUNDABLE application fee is being charged to file for this examination. Application and fee must be ELECTRONICALLY filed at www.nycourts.gov/careers/. An e-mail address and credit card or reloadable debit card are required for successful filing.


Examination is scheduled to be 
held May 31, 2014.

Applications must be ELECTRONICALLY 
filed no later than March 26, 2014.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Cover Design Competition - NYC Public HS Students


The New York City Department of Education in collaboration with Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum present the 2014 COVER DESIGN COMPETITION.  Your Design could be next!!!!

What is the Cover Design Competition?
The competition encourages participants to reflect on their lives as public school students in New York City and express their ideas artistically in the form of a cover design.

Who is eligible to participate?
The 2014 Cover Design Competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a New York City public high school.
 
What will I learn?
Serving as an exploration of the design profession, this exciting opportunity extends beyond the classroom and gives students a taste of the design world from the perspective of a graphic designer serving a client. Finalists of the Cover Design Competition will have the opportunity to work with a real-world client (the Department of Education), develop their design with professional designers, and gain practical experience they can take with them after high school.
 
What is the impact?
The grand prize winner’s design will be featured as the cover of the Department of Education's annual Directory of New York City Public High Schools and used for related materials – including signs, bags, and t-shirts – for the 2014-2015 school year.

Calendar
Open for Submissions ............. January 27
All Submissions Due................ February 14
Workshop Winners Notified..... February 24 – February 28
Workshops for Finalists........... March 5; March 12; March 19; March 26; April 2
Public Vote.............................. April 7 – April 14
Winners Announced................ April 22

Sunday, February 2, 2014

FBI Hiring Interns ~ January 29, 2014 - February 4, 2014!

The FBI's 2014 Honors Internship Program application will be open from January 29, 2014 to February 4, 2014 until 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.  Interested candidates are encouraged to read the 2014 Honors Internship Program webpage for qualifications and all required documents needed for the application.
Interested students (both undergraduate and graduate) should apply online using the following link:  https://www.fbijobs.gov/index.asp
 
Apply to the 2014 Honors Internship Program Today! .