High School Internships at NY Historical Society (Deadline to apply is September 30, 2016)

Interested in a unique, hands-on experience at New York’s oldest museum? The New-York Historical Society offers two sessions of the Student Historian Internship Program each year. Application deadline is September 30 and the program runs from November 16, 2016 to June 7, 2017.  For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2c8iufH In addition, email hs.internships@nyhistory.org if you would like to be put on their Teen Programs email list.

Apollo Theater's Teen Internship Program (Application Deadline September 30, 2016)

The Apollo Theater Academy Fall Internship Program provides High School students in their senior year with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore administrative and managerial careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.  For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/1RJ3947

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) is now recruiting for the last cycle of the 2015 New York Drives program. New York Drives is an innovative program that combines driver’s education with job readiness training in order to connect low income New Yorkers to employment and educational opportunities.  To find out more about this program, visit www.bwiny.org (home site); http://bwiny.org/pages/programs/nyda.html (direct site); or call 718-237-2017.  Ages 18+

Young Adult Internship Program (Ages 17-24)

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Earn up to $2,800

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The Young Adult Internship Program (“YAIP”) provides paid work experience and training to NYC residents between the ages of 17-24 that are not enrolled in school and is unemployed.

SPACE IS LIMITED

For more info or to apply, contact

CPC Brooklyn, 4101 8^th Avenue, 4^th Floor, Brooklyn, NY  718-685-3312

  

Time Warner Cable^®

HIRING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS

For our Flushing, NY call center

JOB FAIR

Tuesday, October 13, 2015  w  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

~ Sheraton Laguardia East Hotel ~

135-20 39^th Avenue, Flushing, New York

Must apply on-line and take the assessment (requisition #170598) prior to the event at:  http://bit.ly/1FwWqFC.  Dress professionally and bring a resume.

Time Warner Cable is an equal opportunity employer-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Current Unemployed Status.

Seminar: Harlem Community Development Corporation (Harlem, NY)

Harlem Community Development Corporation

a Subsidiary of Empire State Department

 

How To Write a Business Plan

Thursday, October 15, 2015  w  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125^th Street, 2^nd Floor Art Gallery (You will need a photo ID to enter the building)

This free seminar will help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the importance of writing a business plan.

Discussion topics include:

• Why You Need a Business Plan
• How to Utilize Your Business Plan
• Your Business Path and Growth Projections
• Planning for Marketing Your Business
• Completing a Break-even Analysis
• What You Need to Sell to Cover Expenses and Show a Profit

Space is limited.  Please register for this free seminar by contacting Harlem CDC at 212‑961‑4100 or harlemcdc@esd.ny.gov.

Museum of Political Corruption National HS Essay Contest Opens

The Museum of Political Corruption, invites eligible U.S. High school students to submit an essay that addresses the question: “What is political corruption and why should we care?” The essay will be judged on its content (including persuasiveness of arguments, use of supporting data and/or quotes) and its style (including grammar, punctuation, organization, and proper citation). Any external references must be properly cited using either MLA or APA format. 

http://thebronxchronicle.com/2015/09/01/museum-of-political-corruption-national-hs-essay-contest-opens/

The Museum of Political Corruption (“Sponsor”) is hosting this contest in order to raise awareness about political corruption among those who have just begun to vote or those who will soon be eligible to vote. Consistent with its educational mission, the Museum of Political Corruption believes that an informed electorate is the best defense against political corruption!

THE PRODUCT:  a one (1) page essay using standard English (on white 8.5 X 11 paper, single spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins on all sides) on the subject “What is political corruption and why should we care?” If external sources are used, a separate bibliography or works cited page must be attached with a staple. An essay title is not necessary. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THE ESSAY (an identifying PIN will be assigned).

HOW TO ENTER:   Send your essay with a completed Essay Contest Application Form to:
The Museum of Political Corruption, 12 Halsdorf Street, Albany, NY 12208 ATTN: Essay Contest.

DEADLINE:   All entries must be postmarked no later Monday, November 2, 2015.

PRIZES:   Three prizes will be awarded:   First Prize will be $250, an official Museum of Political Corruption Coffee Mug, and publication on Huffington Post political columnist Chris Weigant’s blog; Second Prize will be $100 and an official Museum of Political Corruption Coffee Mug; and Third Prize will be $50 and an official Museum of Political Corruption Coffee Mug. In addition, all three winning essays will be posted on The Museum of Political Corruption’s website.

For additional eligibility requirements and rules, go here:  http://thebronxchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Museum-of-Political-Corruption-Essay-Contest-2015.jpg

 

African American Children's Books

African American Children’s Books by Julia R. Davis
http://www.juliardavis.com/

Creator of the “I Love Me” Series, including . . .

• I Love Me and my Wheelchair
• I Love Me and my Big Hair
• I Have Cancer and I Love Me
• I Have Autism and I Love Me (coming soon)