UAC Celebrates National
Financial Literacy Month
In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the Community and Economic Development Division of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) is hosting workshops in April to teach Philadelphians - young and old - how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. The presentations cover an array of topics, highlighting the importance of financial capability and equipping participants with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions. Click here to view a full calendar of events. To inquire about having UAC come to your organization to provide financial education, contact Shayna Lear, Program Manager, UAC at 215-851-1740 or slear@uac.org.
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Tune into Financial Voices Radio every Thursday this month 9-10AM as UAC President Sharmain Matlock-Turner and co-host Steve Sanders, StoneRidge Investments, celebrate Financial Literacy Month with an exciting line up of guests! This Thursday, April 4th, William Smith, UAC Board Member and Sr. Vice President of Community Investments at Citizens Banks, will kick off the celebration sharing millions of dollars of information on FREE workshops Citizens Bank is offering! Listen to 900AM, online at www.900amwurd.com or download the WURD mobile app to your phone!
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Youth Summer Employment Opportunities!!!
UAC's Youth Division offers paid summer job opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14-21 that provide career exposure, resume and interview preparation, wardrobe-outfitting services, on-the-job mentoring, 21st century workforce skills training and a practical understanding of the working world. Applicants must reside in the City of Philadelphia. The Coalition's recruitment and selection process begins on or after April 10, 2013, Mondays-Fridays from 9:30am- 4:00pm. For more information contact the citywide WorkReady Philadelphia Hotline at 267-502-3742 or via email to youth@workreadyphila.org or call UAC's Summer WorkReady hotline at 215-851-1800.
SAVE SUMMER JOBS -- Last summer UAC placed 535 young people through WorkReady Philadelphia, the city's youth employment and career preparation program managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), and an additional 165 young people in UAC internships. This year without your help, UAC will have only 421 jobs and internships available for Philadelphia's teens. Visit www.uac.org to make a donation to our summer employment programs.
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UAC President on 6abc's
Inside Story
Don't miss UAC President, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, on Channel 6abc's popular Sunday morning show Inside Story on Sunday, April 7th at 11:30am! Inside Story is an award-winning, top-rated public affairs & political discussion program that airs on Sundays. Sharmain Matlock-Turner is a reccurring panelist on the show lending her expertise to various topics.
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Women in Leadership Speaker Series at Peirce College
On April 16th from 5:30-8pm, Peirce College will host their annual Women in Leadership Speaker Series. Have you ever met a highly successful woman who appeared to have it all and wondered how she did it? Get the answers to these questions and more at this FREE event which will feature local executives who will answer your questions about leadership's role in achieving personal and professional success. Last year, UAC President Sharmain Matlock-Turner was a distinguished panelist! This year featured panelists include Jill Michal, President & CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Stacy Holland, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) and Allison Pokras, Executive Director of Operation Understanding. You must RSVP by April 9th at www.peirce.edu/wurd or call 215-670-9202.
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