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Be Prepared to Step Into a New Job or Career,

2009-04-28T19:21:00Z

Thinking about a career change?

Recently graduated from High School or College?

Lost your job?

Now is a great time to advance your learning in pharmacy technician training, programs in healthcare (Degrees.org) and more. If you are unemployed or underemployed why not take advantage of the educational grants, loans and other federal and state government programs initiated for the purpose of stimulating the economy and making room for you in the work place. As a result you will be well prepared to step into a new job or career, when the opportunity presents itself. Stay ahead of the latest developments in your industry, expand your professional network.

You can attend the 2009 free job resource fair on May,22 from 11:00am -4:00pm at the Brooklyn central Library(www.brooklypubliclibrary.org), to get information about career opportunities and on-the-job-training, meet with representatives from employment agencies and local and national companies, attend workshops on resume writing and interviews or find out about available jobs. For more information contact the central library plaza at (718)346-9014).

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The Pursuit Of Dreams

2009-04-22T15:20:00Z

Are you a musician, actor, rap artist, producer or director?

Do you have a great imagination and a desire to express yourself?

Are you seeking to improve the basic skills needed to help you pursue your dreams?

Explore the world of movies, television, video and music, the artistic visions and imagination of entertainer's producers and directors are displayed at www.myspace.com/mycollegeresources. Access critical information, gain basic skills, and use your imagination to grow and achieve your ultimate visions. Post comments, promote your brand, seek mentors, share your profile and become a valued participant of the new mycollegeresources.com community of friends. Your explorations may help you discover knowledge, ideas, inspiration and products, which can literally change your life for the better.

Can you imagine yourself as the next American idol, as one of the great educators in America, one of the top students at a Community College or as an Ivy League University student? Your imagination is powerful and can lead you to great accomplishments, if you have the courage and desire to evaluate and act on your ideas. Express yourself, do what it is you do, feel what it is you feel, say what it is you say, be who it is you want to be and keep imagining yourself as the best person that you can be.

If you maintain your math game, writing, reading and vocabulary game, you will help perpetuate and illuminate you're ultimate game. Do not underestimate educational skills as a force to propel you past your competitors in the entertainment industry. You can master multiplication and division, study using interactive math work sheets or use online math programs to improve your math grade. Learning a new language would give you the ability to expand your music-recording career by expressing yourself in a foreign language. You can obtain a sure-fire French learning package,Learn to Speak English Fluently, and decide to Read Japanese or invest in the 77 Tips To A Better English course. You must handle your business, be passionate about maintaining your game, couple your imagination and desire to propagate your ideas and do the best for you so you can do the best for others.

The portion on education of the transcript as delivered of President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress

2009-03-05T19:46:00Z

Below is a portion of the transcript as delivered of President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24, 2009, as released by the White House and reported on
(CBS) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories
/2009/02/24/politics/main4826494.shtml

The third challenge we must address is the urgent need to expand the promise of education in America.

In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity -- it is a prerequisite.

Right now, three-quarters of the fastest-growing occupations require more than a high school diploma. And yet, just over half of our citizens have that level of education. We have one of the highest high school dropout rates of any industrialized nation. And half of the students who begin college never finish.

This is a prescription for economic decline, because we know the countries that out-teach us today will out-compete us tomorrow. That is why it will be the goal of this administration to ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive education -- from the day they are born to the day they begin a career. (Applause.) That is a promise we have to make to the children of America. (Applause.)

Already, we've made an historic investment in education through the economic recovery plan. We've dramatically expanded early childhood education and will continue to improve its quality, because we know that the most formative learning comes in those first years of life. We've made college affordable for nearly seven million more students -- seven million. (Applause.) And we have provided the resources necessary to prevent painful cuts and teacher layoffs that would set back our children's progress.

But we know that our schools don't just need more resources. They need more reform. (Applause.) That is why this budget creates new teachers -- new incentives for teacher performance; pathways for advancement, and rewards for success. We'll invest in innovative programs that are already helping schools meet high standards and close achievement gaps. And we will expand our commitment to charter schools. (Applause.)

It is our responsibility as lawmakers and as educators to make this system work. But it is the responsibility of every citizen to participate in it. So tonight, I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. This can be community college or a four-year school; vocational training or an apprenticeship. But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than a high school diploma. And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country -- and this country needs and values the talents of every American. (Applause.) That's why we will support -- we will provide the support necessary for all young Americans to complete college and meet a new goal: By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. That's is a goal we can meet. (Applause.) That's a goal we can meet.

Now, I know that the price of tuition is higher than ever, which is why if you are willing to volunteer in your neighborhood or give back to your community or serve your country, we will make sure that you can afford a higher education. (Applause.) And to encourage a renewed spirit of national service for this and future generations, I ask Congress to send me the bipartisan legislation that bears the name of Senator Orrin Hatch, as well as an American who has never stopped asking what he can do for his country -- Senator Edward Kennedy. (Applause.)

These education policies will open the doors of opportunity for our children. But it is up to us to ensure they walk through them. In the end, there is no program or policy that can substitute for a parent -- for a mother or father who will attend those parent/teacher conferences, or help with homework, or turn off the TV, put away the video games, read to their child. (Applause.) I speak to you not just as a President, but as a father, when I say that responsibility for our children's education must begin at home. That is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. That's an American issue. (Applause.)

Career Planning

2009-03-04T22:03:00Z

In a time of economic uncertainty it might be prudent to formulate a career plan and identify all of your work related transferable skills. Start setting goals, look for free career workshops, spend time at the library and do plenty of research. The NYU SCPS Office of career Management offers free career events at the Woolworth building, 15 Barclay Street, New York City. Public library branches in all boroughs also offer free workshops and training programs to help you succeed. You can do it, contact your local library or RSVP an event at www.scps.nyu.edu/freecareerworkshops.

Boys Hope Girls Hope Of New York

2009-03-04T21:54:00Z

Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York (www.bhghny.org) is a residential scholarship program for academically capable and motivated children-in-need. It provides a family-like structured home, quality parenting, and private school education to children in middle school and high school. If you have a Bachelors degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Education or a related field, are at least 21 years of age, you have the criteria to be considered for a position as a residential counselor. The position also requires a good driving record with the ability to do a live-in program. Competencies for success include creativity in presenting material and motivating Resident Scholars to pursue their education. The Residential Counselor 11 is responsible for the operations of a group residence with 6-8 adolescents. Duties include child care, tutoring, house hold management, record keeping, transporting the scholars in program vehicles, scheduling doctor and counseling appointments, maintaining contact with teachers and schools, and house hold tasks such as shopping cooking and cleaning. To apply for this full time position which offers competitive compensation and benefits contact the program director at aanyaaehie@bhgh.org or via fax to (718) 984-8496. If you have an academically capable and motivated child in need give the organization a call, it could turn out to be your blessing.

Free Language Lessons

2008-10-21T19:11:00Z

Acquire unique resources for college, discover how to write essays, locate scholarships, keep up with the popular culture and learn how to master your mind. Log on to http://www.mycollegeresources.com.

Go to www.livemocha.com and sign up for a free language lesson account. You can start learning French, Hindi, German, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. You can interact with a community of other learners and native speakers to give and receive help. Vocabulary and grammar lessons are self paced and from native speakers, with whom you can practice by E-mail or audio-chat. This information appeared in the April 15, 2008 bottom line Personal Periodical, visit them at www.BottomLineSecrets.com

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A Hot College Internship Program!

2008-10-21T19:08:00Z

Posted 12:16 PM September 23, 2008

A Hot College Internship Program!

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If you have children in the 18 -24 age group or friends with kids in this age group, or you know a young adult who could benefit from an internship program. Visit http://www.yearup.org/ for info about this paid Internship/Training Program for Youth.

Year Up is an intensive one-year training program for young adults ages 18 to 24 who provide Fortune 100 companies like Merrill Lynch, American Express, Lehman Brothers and Bank of America with Information Technology entry level talent. “We recognize that both job skills and higher education are necessary to provide a visible path to economic self-sufficiency”.

Throughout the course of one year, the students earn up to 16 college credits from Pace university learn technical and professional skills and are placed in paid internships. Students are paid an educational stipend of $150 per week while in training and $250 per week while working at their internship. Year Up is currently recruiting students for the next class of professionals. The requirements include a High School Diploma or a GED, and you must be18-24 years old.

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Cancellation of 15% of Your Perkins Loans

2008-10-21T19:06:00Z

If you haven’t decided on a career path and finances are the key cause, consider pursuing a public service career. If you are a recent college graduate you may be eligible for special assistance repaying student loans. Graduates who volunteer with the Peace Corps are eligible for student- loan deferments plus cancellation of 15% of Perkins loans for each year of service. The phone number for the Peace Corps is 860-424-8580 and the web site is www.peacecorps.gov.

If The Peace Corps is not the way you want to go to defray the cost of higher education, consider The National Health Services Corps. The NHSC offers partial student – loan repayment to health professionals working in needy communities. Contact them at 800-221-9393 or http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov. Another option is the AmeriCorps Where you may be eligible for a student loan deferment and a $4,725 education award upon completion of its program. The AmeriCorps website is www.americorps.gov the phone number is 202-606-5000. This information was gathered by and appeared in the Wall Street Journal and My favorite periodical The Bottom Line Personals (www.BottomLineSecrets.com).

Financial Aid Tips Revealed

2008-10-21T19:01:00Z

I recently received the September/October 2008 edition of the Federal Citizen Information Center's (FCIC) FEDINFO E-letter! The E-letter informed me that The Federal Citizen Information Center has a web site which provides tips to help parents make smart decisions that work for both parents and college students.

The web site (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfcollege08/focus.htm) includes tips on financial aid, money management, credit cards, changing insurance needs, taxes and other topics in the consumer focus archive. Contact them at 1-888-8 PUEBLO (1-888-878-3256).

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2008-10-21T01:56:00Z

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