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Newly Released!!
OWL's New Video
"Voice of Women"
OWL just released a new three minute video entitled "Voice of Women" chronicling struggles and accomplishments of women throughout history and into today.
Check it out by going to OWL's website (www.owl-national.org) and clicking the link to view the video.
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President Obama Celebrates the Launch of Start-Up America
Today, President Obama kicked off the Start-Up America program which is an initiative from the White House to encourage entrepreneurship in the US. In this effort, some of the nation's best and brightest entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, and leaders team up with federal agencies to increase the prevalence and success of America's entrepreneurs. The goals of the program are to promote entrepreneurship as a core American value, stimulate economic growth and create quality jobs.
Find out more about this initiative on the White House's website.
SBA Revamps Website
The Small Business Administration launched a new and improved website with tools specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The site features social media tools and is more streamlined and easy-to-use.
Click the link to check out the new SBA.gov.
$100K Purpose Prize for Community Leaders Over 60
Encore Careers has announced a call for nominations for the 2011 Purpose Prize. This prize is awarded to community leaders who are over 60 years old and who are creating new ways to solve social issues. Past prize winners have worked to solve problems related to health care, the environment and education.
To learn more about the Purpose Prize visit Encore Career's website.
New Latino Coalition Announces Plan to Protect Social Security
Latinos for a Secure Retirement, a new coalition of prominent Latino advocates, was formed as a voice for the Latino community to fight to defend Social Security.
The coalition emerged in response to recent attacks on Social Security. Opponents to Social Security falsely claimed that the program was contributing the nation's deficit problems. The Latino community is affected by Social Security specifically as the program accounts for nearly all the income for almost half of Latino seniors. Social Security continues to keep millions of Latinos out of poverty each year.
Latinos for a Secure Retirement unveiled their plan and policy recommendations in a report, "Protecting Social Security: A Blueprint for Strengthening Social Security for All Americans." The plan makes recommendations that would ensure the sustainability and durability of Social Security without any cuts to benefits or increase in the retirement age. Read the full report at www.lulac.org/socialsecurity.
APA Releases New Family Caregiver Briefcase
The American Psychological Association has released the Family Caregiver Briefcase, an online tool that provides guidance on how to assist caregivers through research, teaching, and community service.
The Briefcase can be accessed on their website.
AARP Foundation Accepting Applications for Women's Scholarship Program
Tomorrow the AARP Foundation will begin accepting online applications for its Women's Scholarship program. The scholarship will provide funds to women age 40+ who seek additional educational opportunities, new job skills and/or training.
To apply, click here.
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