Opportunity: Intern. State Climate Policy Network

 WE'RE HIRING: STATE CLIMATE POLICY NETWORK INTERN

As our State Climate Policy Network Intern, you will work closely with our SCPN Manager and take on a wide array of responsibilities. You will support our regular programming work, produce articles and blog posts on climate policy, and play a critical role in bringing new people into the state climate policy movement. | APPLY NOW

Black History Month. Honors with the Chief.

 

Honors w/ the Chief

 

The Public Safety Consortium Presents   In 1790, Maryland and Virginia ceded portions of their land in order to establish the Federal City. After the creation of the Federal City, for 10 years, DC had constables who were named and appointed by Maryland and Virginia. In 1802, DC was given the authority to police itself. In 1861 the Metropolitan Police Department was created and supported by President Abraham Lincoln. Attorney William B. Webb was appointed the first Superintendent of the Police for Washington, DC. From the first Police Chief in 1861 to 1977, twenty-two Chiefs later, the first African American Police Chief, the late Burtell M. Jefferson was appointed in January 1978 by the late Marion Barry, Jr. Who: Chief Robert Contee, III, one of the youngest police chiefs in the history of DC, and a major City in America, and an African American.

 

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U.S. Commercial Service U.S. Caribbean Business Conference April 12-13, 2022

 

U.S. Commercial Service   U.S. Caribbean Business Conference

Please join the U.S. Caribbean Business Conference 2022 in Miami, Florida.  The Caribbean represents a large $23 billion export market for U.S. firms. The South Florida District Export Council in collaboration with Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service is organizing the conference to help your company access opportunities across this important region. U.S. Caribbean Business Conference 2022 participants will receive up-to-date market intelligence and help developing practical strategies for winning procurements and for exporting their goods and services. The program will include U.S. diplomats, industry professionals, trade experts, international business experts, high-level government officials and seasoned exporters – with plenty of opportunity for networking. EXPLORING THE MARKETS OF THE CARIBBEAN Topics discussed in the presentation will include:    What are the best markets for your product across the Caribbean? What are the infrastructure development opportunities? What U.S. government resources are available to help win government tenders? What are today’s and tomorrow’s opportunities? What challenges do these dynamic markets present to U.S. companies? Date:       April 12 - 13, 2022 Where:    Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon  Cost:       $395 Contact:  Eduardo.Torres@trade.gov Flyer

There is still time..... 6-month pilot program begins on January 29th

 

We must act as if we answer to, and only answer to, our ancestors, our children, and the unborn. — Amilcar Cabra

January 29^th deadline date is still not too late.

WOLCF U.S. Foreign Service Initiative Program Dates: January-June 2022 (monthly Saturday meetings) Application Deadline: Immediately   The William O. Lockridge Community Foundation (WOLCF)'s new U.S. Foreign Service Initiative is designed to introduce students to careers in international affairs.   This 6-month pilot program begins on January 29th and will meet one Saturday each month until June 25th.   Students will be exposed to international trade; Africa fashion; tourism (Benin Embassy); diplomacy (New York); media, exposure, language, and culture; and land resources and science.   The program is for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders in Wards 7 and 8. The deadline has just been extended until available slots are filled. Interested students should sign up right away at https://tinyurl.com/ForeignServices. Questions? Contact Austin Cooper at austincooper@hotmail.com or 202-550-1149.

HOPE. Washington, D.C. 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

We must act as if we answer to, and only answer to, our ancestors, our children, and the unborn. — Amilcar Cabra

Is anything like this in your city or town for our next generation leaders?

Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, LA, San Francisco?

HOPE

 

2022 Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

Today the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program started accepting applications from DC residents ages 14-24. The program is set to serve 14,000 this year, so be sure to share the application with the young people in your life who need a job for the summer! The program will run from June 27 through August 5, and there are both virtual and in-person options within the program.  

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 28.

 

 

 

 

 

Black Emergency Managers Association International Washington, D.C.
bEMA International Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)   A 501 (c) 3 organization

We must act as if we answer to, and only answer to, our ancestors, our children, and the unborn. — Amilcar Cabra