Young Men of Color Summit

3RD ANNUAL YOUNG MEN OF COLOR SUMMIT 

Kennedy King College

March 11, 2016 from 8:30am – 3:00pm 

New Leaders, 21st Century Voices!  

 We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Young Men of Color Summit on March 11, 2016 at Kennedy King College from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  This year’s Summit is a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools' Office of College and Career Success (OCCS), School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising, the Chicago GEAR-UP Alliance, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy King College and theMorehouse College Alternative Spring Break Group.

The Summit continues to promote male achievements and positive pathways to success. The theme, New Leaders, 21st Century Voices, highlights the ongoing urgency to expose our young men to positive experiences, relevant opportunities - and allows space to foster their individual self-efficacy. The Summit also expands on the OCCS mission to close the college enrollment gap among young men of color. 

Over 300 young men will participate in a series of workshops that will focus on: How to Succeed at a 4Yr and 2Yr College, Construction Management, Culinary Hospitality, Construction Management, The Benefit of Mentoring and Youth Rights!

The workshops will be delivered by a volunteer core of student peers, college students, college professors and career professionals. There will be a special presentation to address conflict resolution and youth rights!  

We look forward to having you participate at this year’s Summit. Additional details are forthcoming, but registration is open via chooseyourfuture.cps.edu. You will be asked to complete a brief survey to determine additional program content. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Patrick Milton at pwmilton@cps.edu, Eric Williams at ezwilliams@cps.edu or Yvonne Hall at yahall@cps.edu if you have additional questions or comments. Space for this event is limited!

 

Money for College

The Palumbo Family Foundation scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degreed students or incoming college or professional degree students who can verify they meet the following requirements:

• High School Senior
• US Citizen
• Annual adjusted gross family income of $48,500 or less
• 3.0 GPA or greater
• Resided a minimum of six months prior to the application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, or Will counties

Application is Due March 31^st so apply now!

Scholarship Opportunity

2016 Cesar'sScholarship Fund

In Honor of Cesar Castellanos

The Scholarship
Up to $3000 each towards tuition to a college or university.

The Criteria

• You must be of Latino heritage
• You must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation
• You must be accepted to the college or university that you plan on attending by the time the scholarship is awarded
• You must have participated in extracurricular activities while in high school
• You must have been, or be currently involved in community service
• You must have a household income that is below $50,000 a year

THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

• We will begin accepting applications on January 4, 2016
• Application and all required materials are due March 11, 2016
• You must include a copy of your most recent high school transcripts. The transcripts must show the semester and year.
• You must include one (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher or volunteer
• Submit completed application all required materials to

Cesar's Scholarship Fund
2924 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

 

Each applicant will be scored. The highest score you can receive for the entire application process is 100 points. Buena Suerte!

Apply Here

Scholarship opportunities!

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship

Description: For full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying health-related fields.

Amount: $2,000 (1 recipient per CBC district)

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Have a minimum 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Be a full-time student

·         Be pursuing/completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in health-related field

·         Be attending/planning to attend U.S. accredited college/university located in the U.S.

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/316

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

Description: The performing arts include drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles.

Amount: CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

Eligibility: To be eligible applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the performing arts

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·        Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/324

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

Description: The visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other visual arts.

Amount: CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/320

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Description: For all full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/321

Summer Program In DC and It's FREE!

R2L NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for high school students currently in 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades. CHCI will bring 40-50 Latino high school students to D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government works, meet key leaders, visit historic sites and develop a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation.

The program, which will take place July 10-July 15, 2016, is completely FREE of charge to all selected student participants. Student must reside in Cook County in order to be eligible to apply. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found here.

Applications are now available online and must be submitted by Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Applications are also available in other cities. Click here.

Internship Opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors

Attention sophomores and juniors interested in a career in business!

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (“CSBI”) offers:

• PAID summer internships for Chicago high school students in the 10th and 11th grades
• Internships at various firms and organizations located in the downtown Loop
• Participation in entrepreneurial, economic and financial literacy empowerment workshops
• Transportation stipend for daily travel

This program is available to students who meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:

1. Students must be a resident of the City of Chicago;
2. Students must currently be a sophomore or junior (ages 15 and under will need a valid work permit)
3. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale);
4. Students must attend either a public, charter, parochial or private high school;
5. Students must have a valid social security card; and
6. Annual household income must not exceed $60,000 a year

For more info visit our website at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com

IL DREAM Fund Scholarship

 

Attention DREAMers here is yet another scholarship for you to apply for.

In order to qualify for the Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship 2016, all applicants must:

•Be eligible under the Illinois Dream Act; The Illinois Dream Fund scholarship is only open to undocumented (or DACAmented) students who are ineligible for federal financial aid.

•Grade point average (GPA): 2.5/4.0

•Attended an accredited community college or four year institution in or outside of Illinois. Scholarship funds will not be awarded to for profit (proprietary) institutions. The scholarship is not currently open to Graduate students, or those seeking a second undergraduate degree.

•Submit one letter of recommendation which cannot be from a relative or family member.

•Submit the Application Essay.

www.illinoisdreamfund.org 

For questions, please contact info@illinoisdreamfund.org

 

 

Experience College for FREE

Wheaton College B.R.I.D.G.E. Program

Wheaton College's B.R.I.D.G.E. program is an entirely free four-week intensive and residential, academic and leadership program for first-generation college-bound, low-income, and African-American and Latino students.The program is a two-summer commitment for participants, totaling 8 weeks of experience with college curriculum.

The two-year summer program allows high school sophomores and juniors to participate in a curriculum that engages and develops their intellectual capacity, leadership ability, and Christian faith. 

Application deadline is March 1

If you have questions, please contact Alaina Berg at alaina.berg@wheaton.edu.

Visit the Program Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/WheatonCollegeBRIDGE, or view videos of the program at http://vimeo.com/101097225 and at http://vimeo.com/92964791.

 

For more information about applying to the program click here

NG Gives Back (Clothing Drive)

Casa Central and North-Grand Clothing Drive

Have some gently worn clothes around the house that you no longer wear? If so, bring to school and donated for a good cause.

 

When:  Now through Friday, Feb. 12th

Where:  Donation boxes will be located in the main office and Ms. Courtney's Classroom

Need Service Hours for Graduation?

Casa Central is teaming up with North-Grand for a Service Learning Opportunity

 

When:  Thursday, Feb. 18th after school (library)

What will I be doing:  Making fleece blankets for an animal shelter

 

 Open to all students who need service hours

 

 

 

NGHS FAFSA Workshop

Need help completing your FAFSA? If so, please join us at the North-Grand Library on Thursday, Feb. 4th from 5-7 PM for a FAFSA Worskhop.

Below is a list of required documents that are needed in order for the student to complete their application:

• A copy of the student’s social security card
• A copy of the parents’ social security card, if applicable
• Parents’ and students’ completed income taxes and W2 forms from 2014
• Any other documents that show proof of income
• Total amount of money in all bank accounts
• Total amount of investments, if applicable (example; business or property that is rented)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 773-534-8520 ext. 63556. Once again, thank you for your cooperation.

Electricians' Union Accepting Registrations for Apprentice Program

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association invite interested applicants 17 years or older to register for electrical apprenticeships.

The apprenticeship program is being offered through theElectrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust. Registration will take place every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. until further notice.

Apprenticeship candidates must register in person at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute, 6201 W. 115th St., Alsip, and bring the following documents:

• A valid driver’s license
• Original Social Security Card

Also, applicants should bring copies of the following documents that will be kept by EJATT (no documents may be copied in the EJATT office and none will be returned):

1. A $25 non-refundable registration fee (money order only made payable to EJATT).
2. Proof of employment eligibility (copy of U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, certificate of U.S. citizenship or naturalization, or permanent alien card).
3. Proof of high school graduation, such as official or unofficial high school transcript, copy of high school diploma or GED certificate. Current high school seniors may register with acceptance contingent upon graduation.
4. Copy of transcript showing proof of one full year of high school level algebra with a “C” grade or better, or one post-high school level algebra course of higher level course with a grade of at least “C” or better. Please note that the GED math certification does not satisfy this requirement.

Visit EJATT for more information about registering for electrical apprenticeships.