01-25-10:  Summer leadership program in Washington, DC

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life long mentorship.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Exposure to congressmen, Supreme Court justices, doctors , business executives, educators, and other influential leaders Rigorous academic seminars Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development High level internships around Washington, DC Activities that promote strong bonds with each other

PROGRAM DETAILS
The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
Students must commit to two summers
Housing is paid for by the Institute
Students work at paid internships based on their career interest

You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant’s GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application can be found on the web at www.i4rc.org/application.htm You may also download the flier here. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline. Inquiries should be directed to info@i4rc.org  or (202) 659 2831.

01-23-10: Summer Positions at the USDA

http://www.da.usda.gov/employ/2010SIP.pdf


Perhaps you know of students who may have an interest. I was hoping you could forward to Chapter Presidents. So far we have openings in the following locations to start Summer 2010:

California (Los Angeles, Sun City)
Colorado (Louisville, Grand Junction)
Connecticut (Stamford)
Georgia (Atlanta)
Illinois (Chicago)
Michigan (Detroit)
New York (NYC, Syracuse)
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Tennessee (Knoxville)
Texas (Dallas, Ft. Worth)
Washington DC

01-23-10: Opportunities for PAID internships at media companies
We are looking for minority RISING high school seniors and RISING college freshmen to work in PAID internships at media companies throughout the United States. These are multi-summer internships that will last throughout their undergraduate college years.

Qualified students should have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a 4-year college, and have an interest in media/communication s. Selected recipients are PAID and receive a matching scholarship each summer to help pay for college expenses. For a more detailed description of our program and the application please visit our website at www.emmabowenfoundation.com

Please have all interested students complete the attached application and return with all corresponding materials (transcripts, photos, resume, etc) to our NYC office by the Friday, February 26 deadline.

I have also attached our 30sec PSA. Please let me know if you have any problems with opening it.

Thanks so much for your help and please contact me should you have any additional questions.

Happy New Year!

Sandra D. Rice
VP, Eastern Region
Emma Bowen Foundation"

01-15-10: US Census is hiring now !!!!

"Hi Nigerians, Thanks for your effort in helping all Nigerians network with one another. kindly inform all Nigerians that have work permit that the US census is hiring now, call 1-866-861-2010 to schedule for a job test or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov 

If there is anyone interested in bringing their loved ones to USA from Nigeria click www.consulateinterviews.com  for visa preparatory questions and answers. For more details reach me through my email address.
Gabriel"

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01-14-10: Various Scholarship opportunities for our children

1. All 9-12th grade students are invited to apply for the Best Buy Scholarship. One thousand scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded. Students need solid grades and should be involved in volunteer community service or have work experience. Visit their website to apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships  or www.at15.com
    

2. The Georgia Department of Education is sponsoring the 4th Annual Art & Essay Contest for 2009-2010 "Who"s My Neighbor?" . High School and Middle school students in Georgia are invited to submit an original work or art or written composition on the them of 'Who's My Neighbor". The essay contest entries are due Jan 22 and the art contest entries are due Feb 1. For more information, contact contest@istanbulcenter.org  or 678-990-1717.
    

3. The sixth annual Bezos Scholars Program at the Aspen Institute will take place July 5-11, 2010 in Aspen Colorado . Twelve high school will be selected for this prestigious, all expense paid scholarship. The application deadline is February 12, 2010. Please visit www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/scholars  for more information.

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01-10-10: From: U.S. Department of State <careers@state.gov>

Subject: Now accepting applications for Office Management Specialists
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 10:38 AM

"Hello:
We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for Foreign Service Office Management Specialist positions. Click Foreign Service Officer careers at the U.S. Department of State for more information, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is February 5, 2010.
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position, and that they fully understand the special circumstances involving a career in the Foreign Service before applying.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. "

12-03-2009: => Expedited path to American Citizenship - MAVNI

Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest Pilot Recruiting Program

The US Army is  looking for linguists in specific languages; the applicants don't need to have a green card or a U.S citizenship to apply for this program. The name of the program is: MILITARY ACCESSIONS VITAL TO THE NATIONAL INTEREST (MAVNI) PILOT PROGRAM. If the applicants are fully qualified for this program they will be accepted into the U.S. Navy to serve this country , and they will receive U.S. Citizenship immediately upon acceptance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Age : 17 - 34(male or female) with a high school diploma either from original country or the U.S

2. With a valid Visa : Visas issued to asylees, refugees, aliens admitted under temporary protected   status, or for non- immigrant categories of E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, O, P, Q, R, S, T, TC, TD, TN, U or V.

3. Must have maintained residency in the United States in an eligible visa status for a minimum of three years.

4. Must have a social security card.

5. Physically and mentally qualified.
   
   The languages that the US Army is  requesting are:
   -    Arabic
   -    Igbo
   -    Pashtu/Pashto
   -    Persian Afghan (Dari)
   -    Somali
   -    Swahili
   -    Urdu
   -    Yoruba
   
   The benefits of this program are that the applicant will get full U.S. Citizenship right away and receive the same benefits as all U.S. military personnel. 
   
   The program seeks to recruit up to 333 people with the needed medical/dental skills and up to 557 people with critical foreign language and culture skills. The program is scheduled to end Dec. 31, 2009, unless the Secretary of Defense extends the cutoff date. The program's results and the Army's needs will determine whether it continues or is expanded.
   
   Resources
   To find more information and/or apply go to Army Web sites for the MAVNI program or other references show below, for your review.