Thursday, February 18, 2016

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR in 20 minutes.


Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR in 20 minutes. Visit the DC FEMS Hands on Hearts campaign at http://handsonhearts.dc.gov to sign up for existing classes or email hands.onhearts@dc.gov to schedule a class for your office or organization.

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR  in 20 minutes. Visit the DC FEMS Hands on Hearts campaign at http://handsonhearts.dc.gov to sign up for existing classes or email hands.onhearts@dc.gov to schedule a class for your office or organization.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Internship Opportunity. 2016. Apply for National Urban League Summer Internship Program


PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Take ActionApply for National Urban League Summer Internship Program 

The National Urban League Summer Internship Program provides an insight into the world of non-profit management for college students, from the New York City metropolitan area and in Washington, DC. The National Urban League is looking for candidates interested in a career in the not-for-profit sector, or in understanding the connection between non-profits, corporations, and government in the work of our nation. This internship is open to undergrads only.

This is an eight week paid program that runs from June 20 to August 12, 2016. We are interested in students from a variety of academic backgrounds and majors.

Deadline to apply: February 29, 2016

Event. March 13, 2016. Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball.

https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/

                                        


Event Info
Location
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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Hotel valet parking for a fee (self-parking unavailable). Click here for additional parking details.
Date and Time
Sunday, March 13, 2016
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Come out and join the Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball. We’ll be back at the fabulous Marriott Marquis Hotel – in downtown Washington, DC. This historically sold-out event is “blue jeans” fashionable and will feature over 40 savory, spicy and sweet tasting stations, fabulous auction items as well as live music.
We are excited to welcome Chef Chairs Jeff Buben, Sherry Yard and Ruth Gresser and announce there will be new and exciting surprises making this year a real – BASH!
So get ready to rock your favorite denim while helping take hunger off the map.
Entertainment provided by DJ’s John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.

New This Year

Our participating restaurants and suppliers will create dishes in the spirit of wellness, in recognition of the CAFB’s commitment to offering a nutritious menu of ingredients to the 540,000 neighbors it serves.



Thursday, February 4, 2016

Veterans Business Conference. March 24, 2016


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Thursday, March 24, 2016
When
Thursday March 24, 2016 from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
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The Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202

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Every year, the Veterans in Business Conference strives to provide not only the best speakers and networking opportunities in the industry, but also to bring you relevant, useful workshops featuring expert panelists whose experience and insight will help you start and grow your business. And this year, I am truly proud to feature the following workshops:
New for 2016! The Reconnaissance Track has been re-designed for all Veteran-owned small businesses. This track offers a broad range of topics from experienced professionals on the various aspects of creating and growing a successful Veteran-owned small business. Workshops include:

  •  Running a Successful Non-profit
  •  Veterans' Benefits for Small Business
  •  Options for Funding Your Small Business
The Deployment Track is designed for Veterans interested in starting and growing their businesses in the government contracting marketplace. This track brings seasoned Veteran owned contractors, prime contractors and agency representatives together as presenters to inform and inspire others as they seek to grow their government procurement businesses. Workshops include:
  •  City, County & State Government Contracts
  •  Contracting Challenges in the 21st Century
  •  Federal Government Forecast - OSDBU Panel

I look forward to seeing you on March 24th.
Best regards,
Charles 
Charles McCaffrey 
Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center
Community Business Partnership
charles@cbponline.org


A new direction. A time for a change. District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) will extend the school year for ten schools in the 2016/2017 school year.

Is it the days, or meeting testing requirements? 

Take it to a new level.  Additional days for practical additions such as:  resume building, interviewing skills, additional days to meet volunteer requirements, free emergency management training from FEMA (training.fema.gov).  Time for a change.   2016 the Year for Change.

BEMA




February

February 3, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 4

Washingtonians,
We all know that the pathway to the middle class begins with a great education.  Here in the District, our public schools are on the up and up.  High school graduation rates are increasing, student satisfaction is improving, and enrollment is growing.

As your Mayor, I am committed to building on our progress – ramping up education reform.  All this week, I have been highlighting new programs and policies that will strengthen our schools.  We are retaining top-notch principals and teachers. We are giving parents and students the ability to find the best school for them through the My School DC lottery. We are launching new academies to prepare our students for the good-paying jobs of the future. We are giving families resources to help their youngest children get a jump start, through ‘Books from Birth.’  And we are recruiting mentors to help our young men of color, who are most at risk of falling behind. 

We are also making sure that every minute students spend in school counts.  This morning, I announced that District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) will extend the school year for ten schools in the 2016/2017 school year. Research suggests that the ‘summer slide’ contributes to the achievement gap – when disadvantaged kids tend to lose the gains they made during the school year.  With this extended year, we will take another big step toward reducing the achievement gap.

Together, we will ensure that children in all 8 wards have a fair shot to live up to their enormous potential.

Sincerely,


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Muriel Bowser
Mayor

2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Yesterday, Mayor Bowser and Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey S. DeWitt released the District’s 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This is the 19th consecutive year in which the District received a clean audit opinion. For the first time, the audit found no Material Weaknesses or Significant Deficiencies in the central government. This report confirms that the District’s finances are strong – and are getting stronger. Read more here.

The District weathered a historic storm – with nearly 3.5 billion cubic feet of snow falling on our city.  That’s roughly the weight of 163 Washington Monuments and 2,109 U.S. Capitol domes! I want to thank all of our residents who really stepped up to the plate to help us with the big ‘dig out.’ It was an ‘all hands on deck’ effort, but we did it!
While this was this winter’s first major snowfall, it’s likely not the last. Next time it snows, we’ll need your help clearing sidewalks and curb-cuts for elderly and disabled residents. Will you volunteer with the District’s Resident Snow Team? Visit serve.dc.gov to sign up. 
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One Resident’s Story
We’ve been inspired by the messages that have come in from across the city during last week’s storm, about neighbors helping neighbors. Thanks to Judy and Gary Kopff for sharing the following story, and thank you so much to “B” and the 3,000+ volunteers who volunteered their time and muscle to help their neighbors.  #DCProud
More than a year ago, my husband, Gary, and I enrolled in the DC Office on Aging’s program to receive free snow shoveling help for seniors and people with disabilities. Although we did not receive any offers of assistance during last year’s snow storms, we were surprised and thrilled early this afternoon when a young woman in her late 30s rang our bell and said that she was here to shovel our walkways for free.
Our wonderful volunteer from the DC Resident Snow Team was Biljana (known as “B”) Milenkovic, who told me that she lives one block away from us. “B” also works for Marion Wright Edelman (our neighbor) as Manager of Social Media and Video Production of the Children’s Defense Fund.
“B” told me that she has volunteered often for various DC Government programs since she arrived here from Serbia a few years ago. When I asked why she signed up to help seniors and disabled people with their snow shoveling and snow removal needs, she said something to the effect of, “How could I NOT sign up?” We need more people like “B” in this world!
“B” spent more than 90 minutes shoveling our walkways in the front and back of our house and spreading our ice melt on our back patio. She was enthusiastic, industrious, and happy to help. I gave her in return a container of my homemade lentil soup, plus a big hug.
Because I learned on LinkedIn that “B” is a seasoned storyteller in addition to her other talents, I asked if she would be willing to join Gary and me some time in our volunteer performances as clowns at local hospitals and for various non-profits, and of course, she answered yes.
Many thanks to “B” Milenkovic and the DC Office on Aging for a job well done.
If you’re feeling inspired and want to sign-up for the next time it snows, call Serve DC at 202-727-7925.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Black History Month\Ancestry Remembrance. Event. Chicago, Feb 25-27, 2016

Remembering the past, to know the present, and make changes for our future.

BEMA



Come, Let Us Build A New World Together: Fifty Years after the Mississippi Summer Project

Join us for a three day conference that will focus on the creation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and lessons from the Mississippi Summer Project for youth activists today. Speakers include Freedom Rider and SNCC staff member John Hardy, “Faces of Freedom Summer” photographer Herbert Randall, and Bree Newsome, the young African American woman who removed the confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina State House last June. The interactive conference also includes panels, discussion circles, films, and musical performances by the SNCC Freedom Singers, the Mark Durham Trio and others.

When: February 25-27, 2016

Where: Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois (Thursday)

Roosevelt University, Chicago (Friday & Saturday)

Register today

Sunday, January 31, 2016

2016. Computer Science For All

Growing up in Buffalo, New York, I was lucky to have teachers in my local public school who found creative and exciting ways to introduce me to all of the STEM (science, tech, engineering and math) disciplines. Hands-on experiences with innovative technology built my confidence and skills for the future and helped me understand that STEM, especially computer science, could be used to make the world a better place.

And now, we have the chance to work together to expand that hands-on learning experience to all children across America, with President Obama's new Computer Science for All (#CSforAll) initiative.

The President's bold new proposal will empower students from kindergarten through high school to learn computer science, equipping them with the analytical skills they need to be creators in the digital economy, not just consumers, and to apply their passion and enthusiasm to solving problems using technology.

The United States has been home to so many amazing digital inventions -- from Silicon Valley to its counterparts like Austin, Boston, Eastern Kentucky, Louisville, Boise, Salt Lake, Atlanta, and more. Last year, there were more than 600,000 high-paying jobs across a variety of industries in the United States that were unfilled, and by 2018, 51 percent of all STEM jobs are projected to be in CS-related fields.

Our economy and our children's futures can't afford to wait.

Elementary students in Baltimore, Maryland with the author.

We’ve made real progress, but we have a lot of work left to do. In 22 states, computer science still doesn’t count toward high school graduation requirements for math or science, and 75% of schools don’t yet offer a single high-quality computer science course. Plus, stereotypes perpetuated by media portrayals, unconscious bias, the unsung history of CS heroes like Grace Hopper, and outdated classroom materials often discourage many from taking these courses -- they often 'opt-out' of CS even when it is offered.

The good news is innovators in education are already solving these challenges and leading the way all over the country. We recently recognized just a handful of these Americans at the White House Champions of Change for Computer Science Education event. These students, teachers, and community leaders are proving what’s possible, like the Spanish teacher in Queens who co-created a “Digital Dance” experience, bringing code into school dances. Or the high school and college students who tutor their younger peers in these skills, solidifying their own knowledge through mentoring.

As a kid, I was lucky to be exposed to CS -- but a lot of my generation didn’t get that chance. Let’s get all-hands-on-deck to make sure every child is learning to code as a new 'basic' skill ­-- so they can all be part of the next generation of American ingenuity, problem solving, adventure, and deep economic impact.

Find out how you can get involved today, whether you are a student, teacher, techie or an interested citizen. There's something we all can do.

Megan Smith
U.S. Chief Technology Officer
@USCTO
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