For WTOP listen live at 10:00 a.m. on your radio or tune in online at www.wtop.com.  Call-in at 1-877-336-1035.

Catch NewsTalk at 4:00 p.m. on News Channel 8.  You can call in to both shows.  Call-in at 703-387-1020.

For those that were unable to attend the workshop, there are online resources that can help you understand these applications for aid.  For more information about using and submitting the DC OneApp, go here.  For more information about using and submitting the FAFSA, go here.

We’d also like to extend our thanks to the fantastic guest speakers, Anwan ‘Big G’ Glover, of HBO’s The Wire and the Backyard Band and Herbert Tillery–Executive Director of DC College Success Foundation.

For more information on the workshop, please see our post about it.

For those interested in attending next year’s College Round-Up, you can register to receive more information.

Don’t forget to check out the photos below!

The free tax preparation is open to any individual DC resident who earns less than $22,000 a year, or any DC family earning less than $42,000 a year.

For further information, please call 202-231-7946.  To schedule an appointment, call 202-610-5900.

One great resource for more information about UPO programs is their facebook page.

Hat-tip to the Advoc8te and Congress Heights on the Rise for posting this information first.

The Institute offers classes from 9am-3pm daily, with the chance of obtaining an ASE certification in less than a year.

The Spring Semester begins in only 7 days, on March 15th, so interested parties should sign up immediately.

For more information, see this flyer, or check out the Excel Institute’s website.

The program, supported by the United Planning Organization, the District Department of Employment Services and ARRA Funds, includes three weeks of employability skills training, five weeks of pre-apprenticeship green construction instruction through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, and 2-week training elective options in weatherization, green advantage or smart meter installation.

To register, attend a free Intake session with Goodwill, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30am, at:

Goodwill’s Headquarters
2200 South Dakota Avenue, NE

Note that, although registration for the Intake sessions is not required, you will need to bring certain documents in order to sign up for the job training program.  A full list of the required documents can be found at the Green Pathways DC website.

For more information, see this link, call Green Pathways DC at 202-715-2627, or e-mail them at greenpathwaydc@dcgoodwill.org.

The United Planning Organization is accepting applications for its Medical Training Program. The deadline to submit is Monday, March 1, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. and applications must be turned in to the UPO office, at the following address:

Applications can be picked up at any UPO Center in DC or by contacting Bernard Belk at (202)-610–5128 or bbelk@upo.org.

The Humanities Council of Washington, DC is accepting applications to participate in its “Soul of the City” leadership program, which takes place during DCPS spring break (March 29th-April 2nd).  The deadline to submit an application is March 1, 2010. Find applications and more information on the program here.  You can submit via e-mail, or by regular mail to:

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The NAACP Professional and Executive Job Fair provides an opportunity to meet with top employers in the Washington, D.C. area.  It’s free and open to anyone with a 4-year degree.  You can find more information on the event here in a flyer, or here at their website.  The event is from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at:

The United Planning Organization, in co-ordination with the District Department of Transportation (nice new website!), is hosting an event to teach proper car seat installation.  The event is from 11:00am-3:00pm, at:

For more information, please contact Karen Gay at karen.gay@dc.gov, or at (202)-673-6835.

Wednesday, March 3th, 2010

The Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. is hosting their 2010 Spring/Summer Mini-Grant Program Cycle.  Mini-Grants will be awarded up to $3,000 for individuals or organizations, provided that they (1) attend at least one of the workshops of the Program Cycle, and (2) the program you are seeking to fund will operate in Ward 8.  There are two conference workshops.  The first is Wednesday, March 3rd, at 10:00 am, located at:

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

This is the deadline for the HSC Foundation’s 2010 Advocates in Disability Award, which carries a cash prize of $10,000.  The cash award is in part to recognize past efforts, but more importantly to fund future efforts.

Potential nominees should check out the eligibility requirements and submission process at the HSC Foundation website, here.

Also, the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. has their second conference workshop on Thursday night.  This conference will begin at 6:00 pm, at:

Please keep in mind that it is mandatory that you attend either this workshop or the workshop the day before (Wednesday) if you want to participate in the Mini-Grant Program.

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Dupont Circle Citizen’s Association will be holding their March meeting at 7:00 PM, at:

The guest speaker will be Ms. Colleen Hawkinson, a Transportation Planner with DDOT.  For more information, please visit www.dupont-circle.org.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

There is an ANC 4C Monthly Meeting from 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm.  For future reference, this event repeats every month on the second Tuesday.

Location: Roosevelt Senior High School
Street: Rear of 4400 Iowa Avenue NW
Phone: 202-723-6670

Please note, the entrance is down the driveway between MacFarland Middle School and the Petworth Library. MacFarland is at 4400 Iowa Avenue NW.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Dr. Ludy Green, a long time women’s advocate, will speak to State Department-sponsored Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women.  From the Press Release:

“The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women” event will bring together participants from around the United States and 75 delegates from 15 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, in order to facilitate the creation of global partnerships and sustainable networks to advance the fight to end violence against women.  Each of the 15 countries present at the event will be focusing their work on one of the following three issues: domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.  Participants can anticipate learning more about Dr.Green’s innovative solutions for combating domestic violence and human trafficking.”

Read more here.

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

The Prisons Foundation, a DC-based nonprofit that promotes arts and education in the prisons, is setting up shop at the north entrance of the Dupont Circle Metro station both Saturday and Sunday.  The Foundation will showcase the most recent prisoner-made art, but also present will be multi-talented artist Jahi Foster-Bey, an ex-prisoner who has performed at the Kennedy Center and been featured in Spin magazine.

Foster Bey, as well as the prisoner-made artwork, will be at the north entrance to the Dupont Metro station from 10am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

If you’re interested in owning prisoner-made art but can’t make it to Dupont this weekend, check the Prison Art showcase on the Prisons Foundation website.

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

The Historical Society of Washington, as part of its Author and Lecture series, is hosting Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, author of That Which Awakens Me, her poetic memoir of self-discovery.  The event, which is free, will be held from 2:30pm-4:00pm, at:

The Morehouse College Glee Club, a nationally distinguished Glee Club with a 90-year tradition of excellence, will perform their annual free performance honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday the 19th.  The performance begins at 12 noon, and is located at:

The library is easily accessible from either the Metro Center or Gallery Place stations.  For more information on the concert, please call 202-727-1291.

April 9th, 2010

The Shepherd’s Park Civic Association is holding elections!  Now is your big chance to represent your block, your street,and your family on the SPCA Board of Directors.  Nominations are open for the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary. The Board also consists of three delegates to the Federation of Civic Associations and three delegates to the Federation of Citizens Association. That’s six more opportunities to serve one of the best communities on the planet. We are interested in making sure that the Colonial Village and North Portal Estates communities are represented on the SPCA Board. If you are interested in running for a position on the Board, or know of someone who is interested, please send an email to Rosalyn Coates (rwil730@aol.com) or Ed Savoir (easavoir@sol.com). You may also call Rosalyn at 829-6860. Please consult with the person you intend to nominate prior to submitting their name and contact information to me or Ed. Please submit nominations by or before April 9, 2010.

We’d love to post information about your event as well–just e-mail us with the relevant information at TellKwameBrown@gmail.com

]]> http://www.thewedistrict.com/march-community-events/feed/ 2 http://www.thewedistrict.com/summer-2010-employment-opportunities-with-dpr/ http://www.thewedistrict.com/summer-2010-employment-opportunities-with-dpr/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:03:48 +0000 Charles Mason http://www.thewedistrict.com/?p=2702 **PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2010**

DPR is seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals to be part of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Summer 2010 staff. DPR will accept applications for Summer 2010 employment until May 1, 2010.

Summer 2010 positions include one week of paid, mandatory training, and 8 weeks of summer programs.

• Review Summer 2010 Positions With DPR
• Online Application – Complete the DPR Summer 2010 – Preliminary Employment Application Online
  • Complete the application form online; submit the completed form by using the “Go” button on the last page of the application.
• Download and Print the DPR Summer 2010 – Preliminary Employment Application*
• DC Employment Application (DC 2000) and other DC Department of Human Resources forms

Applicant Requirements for DPR Summer Employment Positions

• Applicants must be 16 years of age (15 years for lifeguards) or older.  For Camp Riverview (residential camp), applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Except for Lifeguards, applicants must possess 200 applicable hours working with children (i.e. after-school tutoring, teaching, mentoring etc.)
• If applying for a position in a therapeutic camp, applicants must possess at least 100 hours working with children, youth and/or young adults who have special needs (have developmental disabilities).
• You will be required to submit a copy of your government or school/university/college photo identification card.
• All positions require a criminal background check in accordance with the Child Youth and Safety Omnibus Act before an offer of employment can be made.
• Some positions may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

For more information contact:

DC Department of Parks and Recreation

Human Resources Division
Email: DPR.Summer@dc.gov

Cardozo High School students holding acceptance letters with Councilmember Brown

At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is inviting all District high school students, parents and guidance counselors to attend his Higher Education Kickoff Breakfast and Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  The event is a precursor to Councilmember Brown’s annual trip to Tarboro, North Carolina with an anticipated 200 District high school students for the College Round-Up.

WHAT: Higher Education Kickoff Breakfast and Financial Aid Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: John A Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 412
WHO: High school seniors, parents, and guidance counselors
SPEAKERS: Willie Jolley–Successful Entrepreneur, Author and Motivational Speaker; Anwan ‘Big G’ Glover, of HBO’s The Wire and the Backyard Band; Herbert Tillery–Executive Director of DC College Success Foundation; Office of the State Superintendent for Education
PARTNERS: Reach 4 Success, DC College Success Foundation, College & Career Connections

Willie Jolley - An Inspiration

The goal of Saturday’s workshop is to educate participants on the methods of applying for financial aid both locally (DC OneApp) and nationally (FAFSA).  Participants will hear from college prep experts, advocates and college graduates to help students navigate the financial application process.

In addition, all students who are registered for the annual College Round-Up tour are invited to attend.  Each year, Councilmember Brown hosts a free bus trip to North Carolina for high school seniors to apply to historical black colleges and universities.  Saturday’s financial aid workshop will help students understand what steps are needed to pay for college upon acceptance to an institution.  Participating students, parents and guidance counselors will have an opportunity to address any questions and concerns about the trip. College Round-Up participants are strongly encouraged to to bring a signed copy of the parental permission form to the workshop.

Click here to download and print the parental consent form.

NOTE: Registration for the 2010 College Round-Up is closed.  If you would like be on a list to receive information about next year’s trip, please register at the following website address:

http://www.kwamebrownatlarge.com/college-round-up-trip-2011/

To register for Saturday’s financial aid workshop, please complete the following form:

For the full story, click here.  You can also visit her web page at www.socialsightings.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2010

Contact: Ashley White at aew@nataliecofield.com

$1500 Business Plan Competition for DC Area Entrepreneurs
9-Week Entrepreneurship Course Offers Chance to Win Startup Capital for Business Ventures

Washington, DC— On March 20, 2010, NMC Consulting Group will commence the inaugural class of PROSPECTUS, a nine-week entrepreneurship and business development program. Designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners with the support needed to sustain successful business enterprises, the program blends a business school model, national faculty, and original curriculum.

PROSPECTUS will conclude with a graduation ceremony that, in addition to keynote remarks from Ephren Taylor – entrepreneur, multi-millionaire and best-selling author- the program will also include an opportunity for participants to present their business plans and concepts to an audience of potential investors. Also notable, the winner of this competition will receive a $1,500 cash prize from the NMC Consulting Group.

Though there are no required industries, the PROSPECTUS program encourages entrepreneurs and business owners in the industries of IT, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Green and Healthcare. These industries have been selected due to their high growth potential.

For more information or to apply for the Spring 2010 cohort PROSPECTUS please click here.

What: PROSPECTUS unveils $1500 business plan competition and 9-week entrepreneurship program
Where: The Historic Charles Sumner Museum, 1201 Seventeenth St., NW, Washington, DC
When: March 20-May 20, 2010
Who: NMC Consulting Group, Inc.