posted by admin on Jan 19
“Youth Entrepreneurship as a Tool in Workforce Development”
Non-profits that work with youth, should sign up to hear senior staff from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, (South Bronx -NYC), Ms. Amy Rosen, Ms. McKinney and Ms. Horn. They will co-host the webinar with Asst. Secretary Oates and will provide specific examples of what works “in the field” of entrepreneurship education.
They plan to describe and demonstrate best practices in entrepreneurship education for young people (ages 11-22) from low-income communities. The hosts are hoping to spark discussion about how these practices have been implemented, evaluated, and revised, and how to use them in new settings. Suggestions will be made on ways in which entrepreneurship as taught in schools, can be better connected with workforce development initiatives in other settings.
This event took place on January 22; the presentation slides used for the Webinar are posted. click here
posted by admin on Jan 15
Sprint has launched the 2010 application period for its Character Education Grant Program. Now in its third year, the program makes awards to school districts and individual schools to facilitate character education among K-12 students. Applications will be accepted for programs that address youth leadership, youth volunteerism, a positive school culture, and dropout prevention.
Eligible applicants: All U.S. public schools (K-12) and U.S. public school districts
Sprint Character Education Grant
posted by admin on Jan 14
Meet Sister Matilda – Saint Francis Catholic Church
One of my favorite things to do is to listen to persons older than me, especially relatives tell stories of times when things were very different. The stories and descriptions that I have heard give dimension to those time periods and bring to life some of that past…if only for a short time.
When the Waco Community formed the non-profit, the Waco History Project whose Mission is to “Connect people of all ages to the community by telling the story of Waco’s diverse past,” it gave me the opportunity to interview some of my relatives and tell their stories at different local forums.
Recently I had the privilege to interview my relatives, Helen Duron Hurtado, Alicia Duron Yglecias and Carol Duron. I also interviewed five other individuals that did not want their names mentioned. Through the interviews I was introduced to one of the most inspirational individuals that lived in Waco that I have never met – Sister Matilda.
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posted by admin on Jan 13
Bank of America’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative recognizes nonprofit organizations and individuals working to improve their communities. It focuses on areas such as education, community development/neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, and health and human services.
Applications are sought in two categories:
1. Neighborhood Builders: Grants of $200,000 each to two nonprofit organizations that are focused on local neighborhood priorities in each of the Bank’s 45 markets
2. Local Heroes: Grants of $5,000 each to nonprofit organizations selected by five recognized individuals in the targeted markets.
Bank of America Foundation Grant Notice
| Deadline |
June 1, 2010 |
| Link |
Bank of America |
| Estimated Funding |
$200,000 each to two nonprofit organizations that are focused on local neighborhood priorities in each of the Bank's 45 markets |
posted by admin on Jan 12
A “Shout Out” to some of my favorite contractor web-sites…If you have never visited -
Elance, and want to work at home as a contractor – then this is a great place to visit -companies advertise everyday for virtual assistants and all kinds of contractor positions. Elance collects from the companies and then pays the contractors. This website is one of many that is transforming the way businesses will get some of their work done…it is the way of the future. They will send you a notice, via e-mail that tells if any of the type of contractor services you are interested in seeing are soliciting bids.
Free Lance Writing Gigs has a daily listing of opportunities for writing gigs and advice for free lance writers. They have a wealth of information and share tips and advice for landing freelance writing opportunities.
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posted by admin on Jan 11
He Didn’t Start the Fire…
When I close my eyes and think 2009, I see a panorama of events beginning with the inauguration of our first minority President of the United States of America…
then…the transition…like the first rent house I lived in, newly inaugurated President Barack Obama moved into a house full of “stuff “left by the previous owners …and not good stuff.
Today it seems the public is having a hard time remembering pre-Obama…let me remind you – this man inherited this mess – our country has been spiraling out of control for the last 9 years and one more makes it a decade. Our public discourse seems to be taking on a likeness to a major football game…the Democrats versus the Republicans – each side trying to score points by any means possible. And now, only the middle of January and we are starting to have a memory lapse…maybe Obama did start the war…we did not have any terrorists acts under the previous administration…ok stop, when I heard that one you know I screamed…HELLO…remember September 11…2001!!! Come on let’s take a walk down the 2009 memory lane…
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