Come, See and Enjoy One of our very Own "Jasmine Thomas" at Joffrey Ballet

Dear Community Families,

The Youth Final Presentation tickets are now open for all families to reserve. To save your seat for this performance, please visithttp://finalpres2013youth.eventbrite.com.

 

On the Performance Day

· Please print your tickets and bring them with you on the day of the performance.

· If attendees have not reserved tickets in advance, they are still able to reserve tickets at the door if the presentation is not sold out. Tickets will be provided at the door on a first come, first serve basis.

· There is a $10 suggested donation per person, which will be collected at Joffrey Tower on the day of the performance.

· Seating for presentations is general admission on a first come first serve basis.

We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks for your student’s Final Presentation Performance. Please emailcmang@joffrey.org with any questions.

Joffrey Academy Reception
The Joffrey Ballet
Joffrey Tower | 10 East Randolph Street | Chicago, IL 60601
telephone 312.784.4600 | facsimile 312-784-4683 | reception@joffrey.org | joffrey.org

Chicago HS Jrs/Srs: Earn, Learn and Explore a new Career Path this Summer!

Earn, Learn and Explore a new Career Path this Summer!

One of a kind opportunity on the South Side of Chicago...

TheYouth Conservation Conference (YCC) primary mission is to expose youth to the world of Environmental Science through quality conservation class room and field experiences. Environmental Science covers a broad area of issues such as conservation, climate change, bio diversity, water quality, soil contamination, ground water contamination, use of natural resources, water & air quality, green space, sustainable development and the list goes on.

Students participate in an intense 4 week conservation internship; 2 week Conservation "Boot Camp" & 2 week paid Internship.

The students gain an understanding of what conservation is and why it is so important. The YCC provides a continuous professional environment in which youth learn science techniques, land management, team work and leadership skills.

These skills are necessary to identify, reclaim and protect precious and limited urban recreational waters, wetlands, and parklands.

Students that successfully complete the "Boot Camp" portion of the program earn the life long designation of "YCC Ambassador." In addition, YCC Ambassadors earn a 2 week follow up training internship and a monetary stipend award of $640.00. More importantly, YCC Ambassadors receive a portfolio of certified college endorsement letters from Supervisors and Managers of the Sponsoring Environmental Agencies; The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, US Fish & Wildlife Service, IL Department of Natural Resources, IL Conservation Foundation, Chicago Wilderness and the Field Museum.

The Program is for High School Juniors & Seniors and Starts June 17, 2013 and runs through July 15, 2013.

Students are required to meet Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm at the Fishin' Buddies Headquarters: 9946 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60628 (Some Saturday Sessions will be necessary to complete this program) May 25th is the Application Deadline....

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Fore More information email info@fishin-buddies.net

Want to teach at this year's Learnapalooza?

Share your talents! Teach at Learnapalooza 2013! Ready to share your skills with the rest of the world? Our teacher application is officially open! This year Learnapalooza will be taking place across 3 Chicago neighborhoods: Wicker Park - June 15th Lakeview -  July 20nd Logan Square - September 22nd The deadline to sign-up to teach a class for Learnapalooza Wicker Park is June 1, but you can sign up for any of the locations now. If you share our passion for free learning and teaching, we'd love to have you participate in our festival by teaching a class. Social media? Writing? Juggling? Cooking? Astronomy? All that and more would be great additions to our summer festival of learning. If you’re game to teach, please fill out the form and share it with your equally skillful friends. Want to help out but not sure how? Just hit reply and we'll help you brainstorm! Thanks again for all your support - we are excited to see you at Learnapalooza!  Sincerely,  The Learnapalooza Team

Learnapalooza 3037 West Logan Blvd 3 Chicago, IL 60647

Paid Summer Journalism Program for CPS HS Students

Dear Teachers, Counselors, Principals and Friends of Columbia Links:

 

We are recruiting for the Columbia Links Summer 2013 high school journalism academy and seeking student applicants from grades 9 to 12. 

 

Columbia Links is a skills-building and news literacy development program for youth and teachers in Chicago Public Schools and Chicago-area schools, housed at Columbia College Chicago. Through workshops, mentoring and the creation of youth-produced media, Links works to build expertise, advance news literacy and develop opportunities that connect students, teachers, parents and volunteers through journalism.

 

This summer session begins July 9, 2013 and runs for six weeks, three days a week, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Thursdays. 

 

Students receive a pay rate of $50 a week and bus cards each week to get to and from the college.

 

The classroom is turned into a teaching and working newsroom. Students will have access to computers, Flip videos, recorders and digital cameras. Students are also paired with a mentor who is professional journalist or a journalism graduate student. 

 

The only qualification for the reporting academies is that the students attend a CPS school, Chicago-area school or alternative school, commit to doing the work and attend the workshops and mentoring sessions. Students must apply online at http://www.columbialinks.org/; see the link to the Summer 2013 program application on the left-hand side or at the APPLY HERE in the top bar.

 

The deadline for applying is May 31, 2013. 

 

Here is a video featuring one of our high school students promoting the program.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtgYZXXKXi4&list=UUZC-3bk8iI0FZHWKQ9ZNnYA&index=1&feature=plcp

 

Feel free to call or e-mail Brenda Butler (see contact info below) with questions.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Brenda Butler

Executive Director

Columbia Links

www.columbialinks.org

Columbia College Chicago

bbutler@colum.edu

312-369-8993 

Facebook: facebook.com/columbialinks

Services for Elwin Tate

Please keep President Keith Tate & Family in prayer on the passing of his father.

Services is as follows:

Elwin Tate

St. Dorothy Church
450 E. 78th Street
Chicago, Il 60619

Monday, May 20, 2013

Visitation             10:00am.
Funeral                 11:00am.

Repast following

Help stop the handouts for big corporations

Staci,

It seems like every week we hear more threats of budget cuts from the politicians in Springfield. But they can't seem to get their priorities straight: Instead of closing the loopholes that big corporations use to duck their fair share of taxes, the politicians push to cut the things that matter instead, like money for schools, care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, health care and good jobs.

Click here to tell your state senator and representative that there's a better way: Close Loopholes Now!

A bill pending in the Illinois General Assembly would close three of the worst loopholes, including those that reward big corporations for creating jobs in other states -- and even overseas! Eliminating these wasteful loopholes would save nearly half a billion dollars each year.

Visit CloseLoopholesNow.org to learn more and send a message to your legislators.

Tax loopholes for big corporations are wasteful and inefficient. If you want your tax dollars to support priorities like schools and public safety -- not Big Business profits and CEO pay -- take a moment to send a message to your legislators at CloseLoopholesNow.org.

Sincerely,

William McNary
Co-Director
Citizen Action/Illinois

Chicago: CHA Housing Specialist

Please feel free to pass along the attached job opportunity at the CHA.

POSITION: Housing Specialist

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The position duties include a wide range of activities related to determining and documenting applicant and/or participant eligibility, income, rent and contractual relationships with property owners. Interviews Housing Choice Voucher Program Participants on a weekly basis. The position requires full accountability for an assigned case load including accurate and complete files, resolution of special cases, and responsiveness to stakeholder inquires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct annual and bi-annual re-examinations within required time frames

• Complete interim re-examinations as required

• Conduct participant briefings and interviews

• Determine housing assistance payment and tenant rent calculation

• Educate participants on program requirements and family obligations

• Resolve concerns between owners, tenants and the Housing Authority

• Process all transactions within required CHA systems including Yardi

• Provide excellent customer service to participants, landlords, co-workers, clients and vendors

• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist Certification required within 120 days of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education equivalent to a four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution in Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field; a minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience for a public agency, or related work in the social service or community service field preferred. Ability to apply regulations pertaining to the program. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must have excellent interpersonal skills necessary for conducting HCVP Participant interviews. Must possess strong computer and organizational skills required to prioritize tasks and demands and consistently deliver work product on time.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: charesumes@nanmckay.com.