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The Latinos Progresando College Bound Youth Group kicks off its monthly college visit series this Monday, February 18th with tours of the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Parkland College.
To join the tours or find out more, please email cbyg@latinospro.org or call Melissa at (312) 850-9376 | |
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Presented by SALUD, a partnership of Latinos Progresando, Radio Arte, and the National Museum of Mexican Art
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Congratulations to Our Community Partner Radio Arte
2008 Studs Terkel Media Award Winner
Presented annually by the Community Media Workshop, the Studs Terkel Media Awards honor outstanding media professionals for excellence in covering and reflecting Chicago's diverse communities. Terkel Awards highlight reporters who take risks in covering social issues by offering new or unusual perspectives on topics of general concern, from housing to neighborhood safety and beyond. The awards honor journalists for going the extra mile in sourcing stories and thoughtful treatment of context.
For more information about the awards and the presentation ceremony on April 9th, please visit the Community Media Workshop website here.
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Community Partner Announcements
Scholarships for Latino Students
The SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) Chicago Chapter and ComEd are offering scholarships of $2,000 each. Undergraduate and graduate Hispanic students from all majors and whose primary residence is in Illinois qualify. The application and eligibility criteria can be downloaded from http://www.shpechicago.org. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2008.
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The CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a two-four year accredited college or university. Students pursing an associate's degree may apply for a grant in the amount of $1,000; $2,500 for bachelors candidates; $5,000 for graduate students. The Scholarship Program application deadline is April 16, 2008. To apply, visit http://www.chci.org.
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Proyecto Latina: More than Poetry Open Mic
February 18, 2008 at 7:00pm
Radio Arte
1401 W. 18th Street (18th and Blue Island)
Proyecto Latina celebrated its second anniversary this past January, and is kicking off its third year by featuring writer and performer Elizabeth Sandoval in its new and spacious Radio Arte location.
Proyecto Latina is held on the third Monday of each month. For more inforamtion, visit www.tianguis.biz
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Community Partner Job Announcements
Fellowships with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
CHCIʼs Public Policy Fellowship Program, conducted from September to May,
provides college graduates with national, hands-on public policy experience in a
congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit sector, or corporate setting. Travel,
healthcare and $2,200 monthly stipend provided.
The Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship Program offers exceptional Latino graduates and young professionals unparalleledexposure to experience in the underserved public policy areas of Health, Housing, Law,and International Affairs. This competitive program is comprised of a nine-month fellowshipincluding a substantive work placement at a legislative subcommittee office, federalagency, national non-profit advocacy organization, or corporate office. The InternationalAffairs Fellowship includes three months abroad in Mexico or Spain from May to July.Travel, health insurance and $2,700 monthly stipend provided.
The application deadline for both of these programs is March 1, 2008. For more information or to apply, visit www.chci.org.
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Youth Care Workers - Boys Town
Start a rewarding career today that will impact a child tomorrow. Learn how to teach and counsel high-risk youth on appropriate skills and behaviors. Teach our youth social, academic, and independent living skills that will better equip them to be successful in life.
MUST BE BI-LINGUAL-SPANISH/ENGLISH. Requirements include being at least 21 years of age, having a valid driver's license with a good driving record, and having a high school diploma. Various schedules available, including nights and weekends. Boys Town offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical and dental, and training. Salary starting at $13.00/hr.
To apply, Go to our website www.boystown.org, go to careers, than site location, than Chicago and apply online. Any questions contact Josette Heredia-Carmona at 773-247-7725 x105.
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Casa de Carina is Growing
Casa de Carina has an excellent opportunity for an energetic, bilingual, "people person" who enjoys sales and is independent, creative, motivated and positive. If you are that person, send your resume to Carina today at CasaDeCarina@aol.com.
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Recruiters - Media Communication Department, Kennedy-King College
In an effort to build awarness of the brand new Media Communication Program at Kennedy-King's new facility on 63rd and Halsted, as well as to diversify the student population, the Media Communication Program is hiring recruiters to go out to high schools, community centers, churches, etc. to promote the department.
In addition to being enthusiastic, vibrant young adults, it is required that recruiters are bilinguial and have a college degree.
To apply, e-mail a resume to Kiana L. Battle, director of the Media Communication Program, at kbattle7@ccc.edu.
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Su Realidad Exhibition and Benefit
Su Realidad Exhibit runs January 19 to February 29
Expresiones-Artísticas Gallery
8714 S. Commercial
Chicago, IL 60617
expresiones-artísticas gallery is an evolution of a five year history connecting the world to undiscovered Mexican art and culture by promoting local and international artists through exhibition and community art engagement.
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Casa Central Announces Programs for Children and Seniors
Casa Central seeks bilingual participants for its "Over 55" Senior Work Assignment Program, sponsored by the Chicago Department on Aging. You may qualify for an assignment within Casa Central for 20 hours a week. Applicants must have a Chicago address and meet income criteria, among other guidelines. If you're an active senior, 55 or better, come to Casa Central at 1335 North California Avenue, call (773) 645-2431 or visit www.casacentral.org.
The School Age Program at Casa Central welcomes your child to its childcare winter session. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to enroll. Hours of care run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with meals provided. Payment for this school age program is income-based and subsidized for families that qualify through IDHS or a child care certificate. For more information, call the School Age Program at Casa Central at (773) 782-8756 or visit www.casacentral.org.
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Illinois Hispanic Nurses Association Networking Gathering
Calling all Hispanic Nurses, Nursing Students! LPNs, CNAs, CMAs, and MAs are all welcome to our network gathering.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Gilda's Club Chicago
537 N. Wells
(Between Ohio and Grand Ave.)
(312) 464-9900
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About Latinos Progresando
Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit organization based in Pilsen and Little Village, serves immigrants through the highest-quality, low-cost legal immigration services, community education and engagement, and advocacy/organizing around just immigration policy. |
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Visit Latinos Progresando online to learn more
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