Carol R Bloom Contest
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June 7 - August 2, 2008 - Georgetown University, Washington, DC
The Priority Deadline for scholarship funding is quickly approaching for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a dynamic summer program for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.
**Students who complete their application between December 5th and January 5th will be entered into a drawing for a $250.00 travel voucher to Washington, DC to attend the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service. **
A substantial amount of scholarship funding is still available and over half of all students accepted to the program receive a scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of January 25th as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions are made on a rolling basis. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership ability and financial need. The final deadline is February 25, 2008.
This fast-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience, academic learning and service projects that will provide students with an unparalleled experience in the nation's capital.
*Internships - Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
*Classes - Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University
*Housing - Furnished on-campus apartments
*Service - Variety of hands-on community projects
*Guest Lectures - With Washington's top nonprofit executives and scholars
*Leadership Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
*Scholarships - Over half of all students receive full or partial funding
*Networking - With hundreds of other top student and nonprofit leaders from around the world
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please visit the website at <http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs> or contact Ms. Patty Gentry, Program Coordinator, by phone at 1-800-741-6964 or via email at <mailto:pgentry@tfas.org> pgentry@tfas.org.
This was a $1200 annual award last year and the association gave out three $1200 awards for 2007-08. It is a great scholarship and I wanted to make sure that we got this out to as many qualified students that met the awarding criteria as spelled out within the application. Note the deadline date of March 11th, 2008.
Anne Robinson is the contact this year for the Club and as you or students have questions, please send to me and I will make sure that Anne or I address their questions.
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Tony A. Sutphin
Coordinator of Scholarships and Federal Work Study
EMBA Coordinator
University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
200 Student Services Building
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540 231 5179 phone, 540 231 9139 fax number
Email: <mailto:sutphint@vt.edu> sutphint@vt.edu
Applications are now available for the 2008 Nonprofit Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program. The six week summer program is Virginia's premier statewide opportunity for exceptional students to obtain the knowledge, skills and relationships required for their roles as the Commonwealth's next generation of social entrepreneurs. The program includes an intensive two week academic session that prepares students to tackle projects during four weeks of fieldwork in the community. Admission is highly competitive and the class is limited to thirty students. The early application deadline is January 7, 2008. The program is open to current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Applications are available here http://www.phoenixproject.org/nlp/apply/
Projects completed by our students last summer ranged from organizing a dental clinic for low-income residents to creating an external marketing and communications plan for the Petersburg Public Schools. Students worked with various nonprofits such as the American Red Cross, the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity. They also conducted research on education, healthcare, employment, the arts, and various city policies.
The Phoenix Project, a statewide nonprofit organization, seeks to build a sustainable partnership between Virginia's colleges and universities and its most distressed communities that adds civic capacity to communities, strengthens the mission of universities, and provides a powerful context in which to train students to become nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs who can assume leadership roles across Virginia. For more information visit www.phoenixproject.org/nlp or contact us at nlp@phoenixproject.org or 703-425-3532.
A quick introduction, my name is Tracie McCord, College Recruiting Coordinator with Parsons.
Parsons is one of the largest 100% employee-owned engineering and construction companies in the United States, with revenues exceeding $3 billion in 2005. Parsons provides facility and infrastructure solutions through superior program management and technology-based approaches. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied both government and industrial clients' needs for over 60 years. <http://www.parsons.com/>
Currently we are looking for graduates/alumni to fill several Associate Planner positions. If you have anY recent graduates or alumni looking to begin their careers with our results-oriented and collaborative team that encourages the development of creative solutions to the most challenging
engineering, scientific, logistics, and construction issues please direct them to our web site to review the available positions.
http://www.parsonsjobs.com/ job numbers 3849, 5747 & 5748
May 25, 2007
NOTIFICATION OF VACANCY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST/ POSITION #00287
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT
(Program Administration Specialist I)
LOCATION: DHCD
501 N. 2ND STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23219
HIRING RANGE: $30,146 - $40,000 Annually
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
If you enjoy working with people, assisting folks with their housing needs and working in a dynamic office this is the job for you! The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking an individual to serve as the main point of contact for local government and non-profit sub-recipients of the Virginia Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Loan Program (IPR) and to serve as administrative program support to the Project Management Office (PMO) in the Division of Community Development. The selected individual will assure that assigned aspects of the IPR Program are implemented in a high quality manner which complies with federal and state regulations and which maximizes customer service. This individual will track obligations and payments under contracts to sub-recipients of the program funds through a financial management system. This also entails tracking and reporting on performance of the sub-recipients progress through an electronic data base system; technical assistance regarding set up and payment of funds and providing customer service. This position is also responsible for providing administrative program support for implementation of office Programs – the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), IPR Program, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Program, the Southern Rivers Program and others. This individual will provide administrative and secretarial support, including but not limited to, receptionist duties, copying and faxing materials, maintaining files and mailing lists, assisting with travel vouchers, and other general clerical support to staff and upper management within PMO. Collaboration in working with other offices in the Division will be stressed.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Candidate must possess general knowledge of office administrative support functions, office operations and have familiarity with state fiscal policies and procedures, strong organizational, communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and other data and reach logical and legally sound conclusions; to create and maintain complex spreadsheets and track funds is essential; to use a PC with a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, and data base applications and to produce reports and correspondence is essential. Ability to work somewhat independently is critical. Knowledge and experience with the IPR Program, or other federally funded housing loan programs, and ability to establish project set-ups and work with the drawdown system helpful. Prefer some college or university training in finance, accounting, business, public administration or related field.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION THROUGH THE ON-LINE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM. THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
For additional information contact our Human Resource Office, at (804) 371-7000
An Equal Opportunity Employer
These are websites that provide information for Jobs, Internships and Graduate Programs all over the United States and Canada:
Job Postings: Helping Students Find Jobs - Helping Employers Recruit Students
Graduate Guide: Your Graduate Destination Portal
Internship USA: We Offer More Than Others
Just a few Graduate Schools to look over:
University of Miami; Virginia Commonwealth University; The George Washington University
The College of William and Mary; Purdue University; St. George's University
Here are a few study abroad opportunities:
Intern Abroad: Opportunities Around the Globe!
The School for Field Studies: Environment Field Studies Abroad
Make sure you contact Virginia Tech's Career Services to assist you in making decisions about your career options. Set up an appointment with Claire Childress (childrec@vt.edu). She is there to specifically help UAP students!
