UNO LEADERSHIP RETREAT SUMMER 2023 

UNO does Privateer Camp in July - it's a 3 day overnight leadership retreat for incoming freshmen.  

• $58 if you register before June 10, but they also have an option for a fee waiver once you apply.  
• https://www.uno.edu/fyt/privateer-camp

What a great way to build their sense of belonging even before you start, especially for commuter students!

YouthForce Internships (YFI) Summer 2023

YFI provides interns with work readiness and soft-skills training, one-on-one coaching, and a paid internship with a local company in four fast-growing, high-wage industry clusters: business services, digital media/IT.   

The program offers:

• 60 hours of paid work readiness training -- focused on soft skills development, business etiquette, job seeking skills, industry exposure and more!
• 90 hours in a paid internship with a local company
• Compensation of up to $1500 (tax free!)

Students interested in apply for Summer 2023 can click here to complete the program interest form.

WIN AN AWARD! 

Are you a high school or undergraduate college student doing outstanding work to support mental health? Apply for JED's Student Voice of Mental Health Awards!

The Jed Foundation (JED) Student Voice of Mental Health Awards honor one undergraduate college student and one high school student doing outstanding work to raise awareness of mental health issues, reduce stigma, encourage their peers to reach out for help and support, and create a community of care on their campus in which mental health is valued and supported. Award winners receive a $3,000 cash scholarship, a trip to New York City to receive the award at JED’s annual gala on June 7, 2023 (COVID-19 regulations allowing), recognition on JED’s website and social media platforms, and ongoing opportunities to represent and work with JED.

Curated and presented by ESSENCE Studios, the ESSENCE Film Festival (EFF) showcases exceptional work created by storytellers across the African diaspora. Featuring original projects in film, television and new media along with panel discussions and more, EFF is the premiere destination for emerging creators and cultural curators alike to present dynamic content on our international platform.

Essence Film Festival (EFF) is a multi-day event that amplifies the voices of diverse content creators across the African diaspora. Each festival day will feature curated content across formats including narrative and documentary features, short films, series, podcasts and music videos. In addition, EFF will present specialized gatherings including spotlight screenings, invitation-only networking opportunities, and signature events such as master classes, creative workshops and artist-focused seminars, which give creators and enthusiast with a rich film/TV industry experience.

Similar to ESSENCE Music Festival, EFF is dedicated to providing a platform for programming that centers around women and people of color. EFF champions inclusive storytelling and invites both attendees and virtual viewers to actively engage in Black culture through cinema.

Earlybird Deadline: January 31, 2023
Regular Deadline: February 25, 2023
Final/ Late Deadline: March 17, 2023

Submit your film here.

Use code NOVAC23, and you’ll be able to get 50% off the submission fee!

YouthForce Internships (YFI) Summer 2023

YFI provides interns with work readiness and soft skills training, one-on-one coaching, and a paid internship with a local company in four fast-growing, high-wage industry clusters: business services, digital media/IT.

The program offers:

• 60 hours of paid work readiness training -- focused on soft skills development, business etiquette, job seeking skills, industry exposure and more!
• 90 hours in a paid internship with a local company
• Compensation of up to $1500 (tax free!)

Students interested in apply for Summer 2023 can click here to complete the program interest form.

Become a certified Patient Care Technician- applications due Dec 8

New Orleans Career Center PCT training program.  Quick hits:

- free

- approx 8 weeks long, mostly online with in person at the end

- approx 6-9pm weekday evenings (online)

- prepares participants for the PCT certification test

- helps with job placement (contingent upon passing certification test) and cost of uniforms

- great for someone currently working, but they have to commit to leaving their current job upon completion of the program (i.e. in about March). 

https://www.nolacc.org/adult-training

Serve Summer 2023

AmeriCorps NCCC is excited to announce, "Summer of Service." This special, shorter summer session returns with projects focused on climate mitigation, affordable housing, and the option to serve where the need is greatest.

Deploy to Aurora, Colo. or Vinton, Iowa for training and serve fulltime for up to three months for training. Program benefits include food, lodging, travel, and a modest stipend during service in addition to a post-service education award. Check out our FAQ for more information.

Applications to serve with the AmeriCorps NCCC Summer of Service program are now open. Discover more about upcoming opportunities, benefits, and requirements to serve. 

• Summer of Service team leader 2023 (will apply link when available)– Apply by Tuesday, Feb. 28, to begin service in July. 

• Summer of Service 2023 corps member (will apply link when available)– Apply by Friday March. 31, to begin service in July.

BEWARE - PHISHING SCAM GOING TO DCC STUDENT EMAILS

Some students at Delgado have been receiving emails about a "remote personal assistant" in their Delgado email.  It is actually a big phishing scam that Delgado has been struggling with. Here is an example of what one email might look like (looks like it comes from someone at Delgado, usually has a lot of typos). 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL LIKE THIS:

1. Know that if Delgado ever does send anything about a job it would have the Delgado logo or something in the email and would most likely come from their Career Services department. (and it won't have typos!)

2. You should forward those emails to dcchelpdesk@dcc.edu, who will submit them directly to the college’s OIT department. 

INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH COLLEGIATE AT NEXT LEVEL NOLA?

NLN is looking for Associate Success Coaches to support fellows in our program; details here: https://www.collegiateacademies.org/join-our-team/apply-now?p=job%2Fo4gqkfwO

This role is a good fit for recent college grads (2 or 4 year) who are interested in mentorship or possibly developing themselves for roles in education. If interested, fill out the application!

OPPORTUNITY WITH TURNING TABLES 

Turning Tables is a New Orleans based non profit whose vision is to cultivate leadership and advocate for equity in hospitality. We are establishing a model and standard for access to career pathways for communities of color. We use hands-on training, mentorship, and a social support system to build networks that empower each student and create opportunities for them within both local hospitality and nationally within the industry.

Our 12 week training program goes beyond bar skills. We cover bar and cocktail history, industry lifestyle maintenance, and teach to disrupt the long history of racial bias within hospitality.  Participating in the program is 100 percent free of cost and currently only applicable to residents of New Orleans and surrounding communities of Louisiana.

Here is a link to the application and website.

Contact: toure@turningtablesnola.org

(646) 872 - 5110

GET YOUR DEGREE IN HALF OF THE TIME

Trellis students on track to cut average time to graduation in half

Trellis is designed to be an accelerated college degree pathway to meet the urgent need for many working adults to earn a degree and advance their careers. We achieve this by partnering with Southern New Hampshire University's Competency Based Education (CBE) curriculum.  In the CBE curriculum, students can complete unlimited courses per term, and if they consistently complete more than 4 courses per term, they are on track to accelerate their degree.  

When compared with local and regional outcomes, Trellis students are halving the time to degree completion. The average time to complete an AA degree in Louisiana is 5.1 years.  Trellis students are currently averaging less than half that time with an average time to completion of 2.2 years.  

Trellis enrolls new students every two months. To refer a student, have them complete the “Get Started” form, OR you can connect them with our admissions team, who will follow up with prospective students to provide more information—email admissions@trellisnola.org. 

1 YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AT BRCC

 Technical Diploma (TD) and a

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) programs at BRCC.

These pathways take 30 credits (2 semesters) or less and don't require any general education requirements. 

Date: December 10, 2022
Location: Celtic Media Centre, 10252 Mayfair Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Time: 9am-5pm

The Locations Department of a film production is responsible for finding and securing locations to be used by a production, coordinating the logistics, securing and managing the costs. The Locations Department works closely with the New Orleans Film Office and other city departments to secure permits, manage the filming locations and address the concerns of neighbors and businesses. In this training, participants will review and practice skills associated with working in roles in the Locations Department.

Apply Here
Applications are due by November 21, 2022

Need a summer job?

New Orleans officials add funding, hold job fairs for youth positions
https://www.nola.com/news/new-orleans-summer-jobs-open-for-teens/article_b0998cda-b6e9-11ed-94aa-b7c4895bb884.html

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH CAREERSPRING

Lunch and Learns for Job Candidates Live webinars led by real HR professionals from our Advisor Network (12:30 - 1:30 pm CST every 1st and 3rd Thursday) - Thurs, Feb 16: Behavioral Interviews - What to Expect & How to Prepare - Thurs, March 2: ‘How They Got Hired’ - Apps, Video Interviews, Live Interviews, and More Email jobplacement@careerspring.org to RSVP Job Search Do’s and Don’ts from our ‘Real Access’ Live Webinar Series, featuring Real Experts, Real Advisees, and Real Stories Wed, Feb 22, 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST Register Virtual Job Fair An interactive webinar for candidates actively seeking internships and/or jobs, led by our Job Placement Team Tues, Feb 28, 6 - 7 pm CST Register March Madness is on the Horizon! Within the next month, thousands of bright, FGLI college students will be looking for the summer internship or first job of their dreams through CareerSpring. That’s why CareerSpring's Job Placement Team is gearing up for its peak season of screening and referring qualified candidates to fill positions with participating Employers. Don’t wait to get involved!  Employers hiring through CareerSpring include: Check out their recent Job Flash for incredible opportunities with these companies and more!

2018 CAMP participants with mentors Ashley Hite, MD '19 and Emeka Okafor, MD '19

RESOURCES

Summer Pathway Programs

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.

Program Outcomes
PSOMER and CAMP participants have gone on to attend medical school at institutions such as: Baylor University, Emory University, Indiana University, Loyola University, Meharry Medical College, The University of Chicago, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, Wright State University.

Program Contacts
Nikeela Davis, Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Administrator

Now Hiring!

Development Director:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking an experienced fundraiser with the poise, passion, and skills to close successfully on budgetary funding requirements that will ensure NOFS’s success as the presenter of an Oscar-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival with a national reach, as well as other programs focused on filmmaker professional development and bringing quality film experiences to local audiences in New Orleans. The Development Director plans and implements strategies and activities to ensure the attainment of fundraising campaign goals focusing on individual donors and members, in-kind and cash corporate sponsorships, and foundation and government grants. To learn more and apply, click here.

Film and Conference Coordinator:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking a Film and Conference Programmer who can program films for the New Orleans Film Festival, coordinate the planning and execution of the annual South Summit conference and NOFF panels, and conduct Q&As during NOFF. You need to thrive in a fast-paced and live events environment and be prepared for any issues or obstacles that arise. You need to be able to make quick decisions and be flexible to adjust the plan as needed. To learn more and apply, click here.

Marketing & Communications Director:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Director who can successfully ensure that all NOFS programs and needs are promoted through all marketing and communication channels and serve as the primary contact for media outlets. You need to thrive in a fast-paced and live events environment and be prepared for any issues or obstacles that arise. You need to be able to make quick decisions and be flexible to adjust the plan as needed. To learn more and apply, click here.

Programming Coordinator:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking a Programming Coordinator to handle administrative and coordinating responsibilities spanning multiple programmatic endeavors, film festival submissions, and filmmaker development programs/labs (i.e., Southern Producers Lab, Emerging Voices Directors Lab, and South Pitch).  You need to thrive in a fast-paced and live events environment and be prepared for any issues or obstacles that arise. You need to be able to make quick decisions and be flexible to adjust the plan as needed. To learn more and apply, click here.

Staff Accountant:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking to hire a staff accountant on a part-time basis to assist the Managing Director and Business Manager with day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and payroll. The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of Quickbooks online and previous experience handling non-profit accounting. This person needs to have exceptional attention to detail, patience, and be well-organized. To learn more and apply, click here.

Looking to gain leadership skills while serving communities across the country? Look no further than the AmeriCorps team leader position in the AmeriCorps NCCC program. Prior service experience is not required, which makes this a great opportunity for future leaders.

Team leaders guide and support a team of 8-12 members throughout the service term. They conduct team activities and serve as the liaison between the team, project sponsors, and AmeriCorps NCCC staff.  

 JED is now accepting applications for the 2023 summer internship program!

If you or someone you know is passionate about mental health and suicide prevention, interested in learning more about the nonprofit field, and want to work collaboratively with a team dedicated to building communities of care, a summer internship with JED may be the right fit!

The internship is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain experience at a nonprofit that focuses on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. Learn more and consider sharing with others who may be interested.

Job Postings

Office of Youth & Families- Program Manager

FILM INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES

NOVAC's next two training sessions will be Production Assistant Intensive training (Baton Rouge) on January 28th and Production Coordinator (Virtual) January 21-22.

NOVAC is looking for eager and energetic participants to attend their training and learn specific crafts film training. Once participants apply, they must turn in a resume and provide proof of residency in the application.  

Application Link: https://novac.submittable.com/submit

BLACK GIRL VENTURES IS ACTIVATING HBCU STUDENT VISIONARIES THROUGH BGV NEXTGEN PROGRAM 

Black Girl Ventures has launched The BGV NextGen Program, an 8-week accelerator program created for the next generation of Black and Brown entrepreneurs attending HBCUs nationally.  Black Girl Ventures (BGV), is a nonprofit social enterprise that helps provide female founders of color with access to social and financial capital. Within the BGV NextGen Program, participants gain access to capital, capacity, and community through training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.  The program seeks to develop the entrepreneurial mindset of HBCU students and prepare them for the competitive workforce. 

During the 8-week accelerator training, student visionaries will:

• Be matched with a group of peers across the country.
• Access culturally-centered entrepreneurial education through BGV's 8-week JetPack Accelerator program.
• Develop money management and business development skills.
• Gain the opportunity to pitch for access to capital to grow their businesses. 
• Gain the opportunity to get mentorship and feedback on your business.

According to the website, the top 7 Student Visionaries will work through a curated curriculum in preparation for a demo day to show off their business acumen. Next, they will move into a tournament-style BGV Pitch Competition, giving them a chance to win additional capital and rep their HBCUs. Additionally, they will also have access to Supplier Diversity opportunities to increase the visibility of their businesses. 

Participants will also receive a $5,000 stipend, entrepreneurship skills development training, an opportunity to showcase their business to funders, and a lifetime membership to the BGV Connect platform, Black Girl Ventures' online incubator for Black/Brown founders. 

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

• be 18-24 years old.

• be enrolled at an HBCU.

• must identify as Black or Brown.

• have a business or viable business idea.

• have the ability to commit to approximately 3 hours per week for 8 weeks.

• have an interest in growing your network and being a part of a community of student entrepreneurs across the country.

BGV’s vision is to democratize entrepreneurship for the next generation of business leaders and to help change the playing field for women of color founders. They are looking to close the generational wealth gap, strengthen families, and create a more equitable society.

Applications are open now to full-time students (women or men) till December 16. Once students apply they will be required to submit a short video introduction of themselves and their business/business idea.

Registration is open for our After School Video Production & Editing class! 
Register here.

NOVAC is offering online youth digital media for Spring 2023.In NOVAC's semester-long courses students can earn high school credit and an Adobe Certified Associate credential in relevant software. Middle school students can apply, but will not earn credit.   

Who: 7th-12th grade students
When: Spring 2023
Schedule: TBD
Where: Online

The class is free open to 7th-12th grade students in Louisiana. It will be held virtually over Zoom, Google Classroom, and our own online platform. Students will learn: Introduction to Working in the Film Industry, Visual Storytelling, Video Production, and Video Editing in Adobe Premiere. 

The Born Digital Youth Media Program at NOVAC develops young future creatives, ages 8 to 24, from diverse backgrounds in South Louisiana who can use digital media training opportunities to develop high wage and low barrier entry to careers. 

New Orleans Film Festival is looking for volunteers to join their team for this year's festival!

Click here to learn more and sign up!

Call for Films | Deadline is coming soon!
The call for films for the 2023 edition of the Jean Rouch International Festival!  is open until 15 November 2022 on the FilmFreeway platform. 

https://filmfreeway.com/JeanRouchInternationalFilmFestival
It is open to documentary films produced after December 1st, 2021.
Please submit your films as soon as possible.

Dance Instructor, YEP Enriches

Position Summary - APPLY HERE! 

The YEP Enriches Dance Instructor is a primary member of the YEP Enriches team, leading the planning and instruction of dance and other movement based art within YEP’s enrichment  programming.  The Dance instructor leads regular and recurring dance classes across YEP’s enrichment programming sites in Central City and New Orleans East.  During the school year the Dance instructor delivers instruction during the afterschool program for youth who are generally interested in dance as well as YEP’s performance team/ dance teams.  During the summer months the Dance Instructor provides more general dance instruction to youth engaged in YEP’s summer camp. In addition to managing classes of young people, the Dance Instructor will also play a key role with managing the preparation (with young people as well as materials) for Mardi Gras Parades and other external performance opportunities. 

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

To learn more about NORDC job opportunities, follow this link. For more information about employment opportunities, contact Brianne Hart at NORD 504-658-3052 or bchart@nolagov.

New Orleans Public Libraries

Visit NOPL's website to learn more about employment opportunities.

Grow Dat is hiring!

PART TIME CREW LEADER 2022-2023

VAYLA is hiring for our 2022 GOTV season!

VAYLA is hiring people who are committed to unlearning white supremacy while helping grow their mission to build movement and uplift AAPI communities here in New Orleans. QTBIPOC are encouraged to apply!

All current positions are seasonal and remote. Work schedules are flexible!

Various Ochsner Training Opportunities and Healthcare Fairs (NOLA AND BR)

Review all of the upcoming event HERE! 

YEP WORKS OPPORTUNITY

YEP has a customer service-focused training program.  It's for 16-24 year olds who are disconnected from traditional school/employment pathways.  

https://www.youthempowermentproject.org/yepworks

JOB BLAST

T.R.E.E. is Hiring Earth Educators
Looking for a teaching position that connects children and adults to the beauty and life science of our planet, and puts its audience at the center of professionally developed, hands-on programs and experiences? Then consider applying for a position at T.R.E.E. today!

TOOLS FOR CAREER BOOSTING

Educate to Career Job Future Caster Tool

Educate to Career Modules

Educate to Career Investment Tool Simulator

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

To learn more about NORDC job opportunities, follow this link. For more information about employment opportunities, contact Brianne Hart at NORD 504-658-3052 or bchart@nolagov.

New Orleans Public Libraries

Visit NOPL's website to learn more about employment opportunities.

New Orleans Public Schools (NOLAPS)

NOLA Public Schools is seeking a Director of Early Childhood Opportunities. The Director of Early Childhood will be responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of NOLA Public Schools’ vision by ensuring a comprehensive early childhood strategy exists for the city of New Orleans. Visit NOLA-PS to learn more information.

Delgado is looking for a part-time academic mentorship/tutoring gig with Delgado’s Opportunity Youth Initiative (OYI).  They can pay for tutors on an as-needed basis, for the 17-24 year olds in the OYI program - tutoring will take place via zoom primarily, hours are flex – and it’ll be making a great difference for the students in the program.

The minimum qualifications are status as an outstanding college junior with GPA 3.5 and above in subject that the candidate is looking to tutor in. However, teaching experience or similar professional experience would be wonderful – as would a background in social work, coaching, adjunct professorship etc.

At present they are looking for English, Math, Anatomy & Physiology and Biology.  

StudentAcademicMentor.pdf

NEW TRAINING WITH NOVAC FOR 2022-2023 (NOLA, BR, AND OTHER)

NOVAC's goal is to help a diverse ground of residents across the state have access to this learning opportunity and then provide job referrals to productions in hopes of getting as many jobs landed as possible. The film industry continues to expand in Louisiana, and we believe local people deserve the training to help secure jobs. 

The first training will be Production Assistant Intensive training on August 7. (now open for all applicants.) 

https://novac.submittable.com/submit/226517/novac-production-assistant-intensive-application

Upcoming Trainings:

• Production Accounting (Virtual): September 24, 2022
• Production Assistant Intensive (Baton Rouge): September 10, 2022
• Production Assistant Intensive (Lafayette): November 19, 2022
• Locations (Baton Rouge): December TBD 
• Costumes (NOLA): TBD

For any questions, reach out to: 

Shantrell M. Green 

shantrell@novacvideo.org

FULLY REMOTE PAID INTERNSHIPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CA GRADS

CareerSpring is a non-profit organization that helps first generation and Pell Grant-eligible college students realize their greatest career potential through career information, a Network of professional contacts, and job placement services. You can take advantage of CareerSpring’s free resources starting today!

To register, click this link and enter the Passcode CAGRAD – you’ll answer a few questions and be able to start creating your personalized profile!  They also have hundreds of paid summer internships and full time jobs available across the US.  Many of them are fully remote.  Once you’ve logged into the CareerSpring platform, click the “Jobs” tab and search by company name to view the full job posting. 
Check out a few great opportunities below.
Fully remote internships:

• Community Loyalty & Partnership Internship, General Ops Internship, People Ops Internship, and Talent Supply Internship at top marketing firm We Are Rosie
• Healthcare Administration Internship at medical billing services firm Surgical Notes
• Strategic Sales Internship at cloud, digital and AI technology firm Genesys 
• Internships in Business Operations, Corporate Communications, Compensation, Sales Operations (Grad Students), Business Operations (MBA Students), Product Management/Machine Learning, Employer Growth Product Management, Marketing, User Research, and Employer Brand at insight and technology company Glassdoor 
• Communications/Special Projects, Growth Strategy

New Data: Female College Enrollment Drops at Twice the Rate of Male Students

Study Shows Small Emergency Grants Can Help College Students Stay in School

LIVING WAGE CALCULATOR FOR LOUISIANA 

Curious to know how much you should be earning? Check out the living wage calculator

For BR: if you are single adult, to have a liveable wage you need to make $16.36/hr FT - see this link for a breakdown 

For NOLA: you need to make $16.32/hr FT - see this link for what you need to make with a child (it's a lot - see below)

Brothers Empowered to Teach: 'Planting seeds for that next generation'
https://www.nola.com/louisiana_inspired/article_91e32c32-1d8e-11ed-9b16-53ad883f1553.html

A New Orleans school gave students $50 a week. Then researchers watched how they spent it.
https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_5a9ec78e-edc0-11ec-af9f-cf4470190e56.html

• Red beans & rice: In perfecting this humble dish, a local food bank chef re-learns the power of humility and love in feeding others.
• Finding balance: In New Orleans, the complexity of food and family and a Black woman's journey toward a health and wellness. 
• Market talk: Encountering food, history and neighbors at the local farmers market.
• Growing power: For Jonshell Johnson-Whitten, Black motherhood and local agriculture are intertwined.

A fake online university pretending to be UNO is scamming potential students out of thousands of dollars

The Data Point: Beginning College Students Who Change Their Majors Within 3 Years of Enrollment

SUNY stops withholding transcripts from students with debt | Higher Ed Dive

More than 1 million fewer students are in college. Here's how that impacts the economy

What are the root causes preventing students from getting a degree? 

OneGoal designed and executed a year-long qualitative study to identify the root causes behind our students withdrawing from their postsecondary pathway, otherwise known as “stopping out.” They focused on two research questions: 

• What is the root cause of student stop out?

• Why do students who stop out return to complete their degree/ credential?

College enrollment plummeted during the pandemic. This fall, it's even worse

Enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities is on track to fall by another nearly 500,000 undergraduate students this fall, continuing the historic drops that began with the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data out Tuesday.

An answer to the "Why COLLEGE?" if someone asks: 

"The unemployment rate for all workers with a college degree stood at 2.5 percent in September, compared with 5.8 percent for high school graduates with no college. Among workers 22 to 27, the jobless rate in June was 6.2 percent for those with at least a bachelor’s degree and 9.6 percent for those without one, according to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
“We’ve seen a bifurcation in the labor market recovery,” said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. “College graduates were less affected by job losses and have seen a faster rebound while people with high school diplomas or less witnessed a much more serious decline in employment opportunities during the Covid crisis.”

Full article here 

‘Will I ever get this time back?’ A student musician in New Orleans plays through pandemic quiet

Preparing for college in a pandemic

In Metairie, a high school senior navigates online school and college prep amid COVID-19

• Educational Equity Isn’t All or Nothing: The Case for Incremental Change, by Ronald S. Thomas of EducationWeek
• For America’s Children, Screen Time is Here to Stay, by Cari Spencer of The 74 Million
• More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance. by Rebecca Koenig of EdSurge
• Public trust in colleges lags among Gen Z, by Laura Spitalniak of Higher Ed Dive
• Report: Most Students Start Too Slowly To Finish A College Degree In Five Years, by Michael T. Nietzel of Forbes
• Schools need tutors and mentors. Can a new federal initiative find 250,000? by Jessica Blake of Chalkbeat
• Teachers Need Our Support, what educators say they need now, by Elizabeth Christopher of Harvard Graduate School of Education Magazine
• To Stop the Rise in School Segregation, Empower Leaders of Color, by Mike Bland of The 74 Million
• What to know about Opportunity Insights’ new economic mobility data, by Laura Spitalniak of Higher Ed Dive
• What You Need to Know About Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, by Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard of The New York Times

DELGADO OPEN HOUSE DATES

CA NEXT'S ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDE TO GETTING READY FOR CLASSES AT DELGADO! 

Curated by our own Ms. Alison

If you are started classes at Delgado for the first time, you should have gotten emails from Delgado recently that have a lot of this information.  Delgado also has a great checklist here.  Please read them!

IDs:

You will need your Delgado ID to pick up your books.  Here is when you can get them: 

City Park Campus: Building 1 Annex, Room 123W  Summer: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.  

West Bank Campus: Building 6, Student Life Center, Room 104 Year Round: Monday–Thursday, 12 noon–2 p.m. and 3 p.m.–4 p.m.

Bring a state ID or school ID if you have one.

COURSE COMPLETE

Delgado has a program called "Course Complete" that automatically provides you with rental books for all of your courses.  Most of them will be digital, though professors can elect to have you receive a physical book.  You can write in them during the semester and then you return them at the end.  Read info here. 

- Reasons to do it: discounted textbooks, automatically does the order for you (through your Delgado email, directions below).

- To opt out of Course Complete - ONLY do this if you actually want to BUY physical copies of your books instead.  

Can I opt-out Delgado Course Complete?

While it is NOT recommended, students have the option to opt-out of this program in LoLA through the 100% Tuition Adjustment Period for the term. Opting out means you will not receive access to your required course materials in a convenient package at a discounted rate.

                To Opt-Out through LoLA

• Log into LoLA (Delgado’s online student portal)
• Select “Student” under Self Service Banner.
• Select “Course Complete Opt-Out” under My Account
• Follow the prompts

IF YOU OPT OUT OF COURSE COMPLETE OR NEED OTHER SUPPLIES:

*You do NOT have to have your books before the first day of school.  You can get them the first week as well.  It's up to you!

      You can go to the bookstore (City Park campus) in person every day from 8am - 4pm.  

      OR

      You can order your books online and choose to pick them up on campus or have them delivered.  Here's the link for that.

     ***Definitely choose to rent books if you can.  You will NOT need to keep them after the semester is over and renting is MUCH cheaper!

SCHOOL EMAIL:

Here are instructions to set it up.  You MUST set it up to get your books through Course Complete.  Be aware that Delgado will sometimes only send information to this email, so set it up & start checking it!  Some professors will only use this as well.

Also, here's how to set it to forward your Delgado email to your personal email (AFTER you have set up your Delgado account!).

COMPUTERS:

You will need a computer to be successful this semester, since even in person classes will have online work.  

Option 1: Use/buy your own (recommendation: avoid buying a Chromebook)

Option 2: Delgado has a laptop loan program (including a hotspot for wifi).  You return it at the end of the semester or have to pay for it. You can apply here. 

Option 3: You CAN purchase a computer in the bookstore using your financial aid, which means you wouldn't have to pay out of pocket.  The cheapest options range from $260-$300.  If you get a full Pell Grant, you have enough money in your account to do this.  Be aware that they cannot deliver computers, so if you plan to buy one, you have to choose "store pickup" for your order or go to the bookstore to buy.  

CANVAS:

Delgado uses Canvas for all online classes and many in person classes (the work outside of class).  The best way to be prepared for the start of classes is to check Canvas daily (same login as LOLA) and check your Delgado email daily.  Here is the link to access Canvas if you've never logged on (you can get there through LOLA or Delgado's website (under Quick Links)).

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM:

Each college has one to let you know about closures & other important announcements.  Signing up will make sure you don't show up on a day they have canceled classes for flooding, for example!  Sign up here.

PARKING (if driving your own car to campus):

Parking is free (included in your tuition & fees), but you must register your vehicle and get a parking pass.  Register here and then you will pick it up at the Bursar's Office (Building 2).

DOWNLOAD THE DELGADO APP & CANVAS APP

Instructions on this checklist.  Both are super useful and will provide notifications/reminders about assignments, events, grades, etc. 

READING YOUR SCHEDULE:

Before your first day, you need to check your schedule and make sure you know three things: what TIME your class starts, WHERE it is, and the FORMAT (in person or virtual).  You can find your schedule in LOLA by clicking on "Student", then "My Schedule".

The important columns are "Campus" (this student has both online & in-person classes), "Schedule" (TR is Tuesday/Thursday, MW is Monday/Wednesday), and "Location" (E/W means "East" or "West").  When you attend Convocation, you can walk around campus and find your classes!

If you want a weekly view of your schedule, go to Student, then "Registration" then "Register for Classes."  EXAMPLE: if you select Fall 2022 and then towards the bottom you will see this:

*NEW* PROCESS FOR ESTHETICS PROGRAM AT DELGADO

• New students are accepted into the program each Fall and Spring semester.
• Classes this Spring 2023 will begin on January 17, 2023.
• In order to be admitted to the Esthetics program, students must be accepted by the Louisiana Board of Cosmetology. 

To start this process, students must submit a completed application packet to the Esthetics department. Applicants cannot be considered for admission to the program until the completed application packet has been received. Completed applications will be processed in the order they are received as space is limited for the Spring 2023 semester.

Completed application packets must be submitted in person to the Cosmetology department located at:

Delgado Sidney Collier

3727 Louisa Street

New Orleans, LA 70126

Building 2, Room 238

A completed application packet includes:

1. Completed LA State Board of Cosmetology(Esthetics) application (attached)
2. Birth certificate or driver’s license*
3. Social Security card*
4. Two photographs measuring approximately 2” x 2” inches
5. $10 money order
6. Official high school or GED transcript, official HiSET scores, or high school diploma.* 

*Please note that you must bring in the original documents and the staff will make a copy. They must be able to verify to the LA Board of Cosmetology that they have seen the original documents.

**Due to reduced capacity restrictions, only the applicant will be allowed to enter the premises.

Before enrolling, all students must attend a mandatory Orientation Session. The next Orientation Session will be announced at a later date.

IMPORTANT CONTACT

Tenisha T. Slaughter, Assistant Professor/Assistant Department Chair for Cosmetology/Esthetics

P: (504) 941-8519 / (504) 941-8555

C: (504) 383-4740

tslaug@dcc.edu 

To schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/tslaug-technical-clockhours 

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship - OPENING SOON

• The 2023 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application will open October 6, 2022 and close on January 12, 2023.
   

• The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is for community college students aiming to transfer to a four-year institution next fall. The application can be found exclusively on Common App for Transfer Students. 

Trellis is Enrolling! 

Trellis enrolls new students every two months. If someone you know or work with is looking to start college, we would love to speak with them about how they can complete a degree that is affordable and can fit around their schedule with Trellis. 

Complete the “Get Started” form, OR connect with the admissions team, who will follow up with prospective students to provide more information—email admissions@trellisnola.org. 

Important Dates

September 12: Start of Academic Onboarding for the September cohort

October 17: Last day to complete an application for the November cohort

November 10: Life After High School Convening

November 14: Start of Academic Onboarding for the November cohort

December 10: Trellis Graduation Ceremony! 

Exciting new opportunity for CNA & PCT

CNA and PCT training at New Orleans East Hospital in a partnership with Delgado.  Info sessions coming up on Aug 31 & Sept 7.  Program will start October 3 and will be a 10-week program that allows students to start making $16 per hour and be hired by LCMC upon completion & passing their exams.  

Delgado Vet Tech Open House 9/14 @ 12 PM CST

Option to join virtually as well! 

https://www.dcc.edu/events/calendar.aspx#event-details/2c14749a-e7a8-49e5-a8bf-f606aeb2b899

Federal Student Loan Payment Pause Extended Through Aug. 31, 2022

On April 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the pause on student loan payments, interest, and collections has been extended through Aug. 31, 2022.

Federal student loan borrowers can find the most up-to-date information at StudentAid.gov/coronavirus, where ED's office of Federal Student Aid provides a host of information—including recently updated questions and answers—about COVID-19 emergency relief for federal student loans.

HYBRID COLLEGE ALTERNATIVE

Circl.  Circl is a free two-way Leadership Program for 18-26 year olds-- they earn coaching and leadership skills alongside managers from top businesses such as Facebook, Google, Pepsi, Mckinsey, Hello Fresh, Zurich Insurance, eBay, Uber and more. 

Students are treated as complete equals to the professionals in the program and they both coach each other.  At the end they receive a certification that's awarded by the Association for Coaching. 

Here's a short 90 second summary video.

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE TITLE IV FORM

This is the form that will be listed as "unsatisfied requirements" for all students at Delgado.  Filling it out allows financial aid to cover their books. Unfortunately, in LOLA, it only links you to the paper form. 

Here is the digital version!  Students need to click "I authorize" for both questions. 

UNO REGISTRATION UPDATES FOR FALL 2022

If you want to attend UNO and if they plan on enrolling in Privateer Pledge, you will need your financial aid to be fully cleared (meaning no verification steps) and be registered for fall classes before June 1st! 

As of now, the ONLY registration event before the June 1st deadline is April 23rd. This is the only way first-time freshmen can register for classes (unless UNO adds another registration event before June 1st) so it is IMPERATIVE that you attend this registration event. Here is the link to the UNO registration page. 

Tutoring Support

Matriculate Class of 2023 Application is now open. Matriculate is a FREE virtual college advising program that connects high-achieving low-income high school juniors with a near-peer college mentor who works one-on-one with their small cohort of students throughout the college and financial aid processes. 

College Application Guide for HBCU Students

Read to learn more about

• What Is the Common Black College Application?
• How to Complete the Common Black College Application
• Factors to Consider When Choosing an HBCU

Scholarships for African American and Black Students

Read to learn more about:

• Different parts of a scholarship
• External Scholarship Resources
• Tips and tricks
• Specific scholarships available

¡FELIZ MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA!

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latino, Latinx and Hispanic communities. This celebration, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates the achievements of our community in this country!

One way we are celebrating is by opening scholarship opportunities for any student of Hispanic heritage who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution or technical school with a GPA of 2.8 or above to help with tuition and academic expenses by awarding $1,000 to ten students.

Students committed and interested, who meet the eligibility requirements, may fill the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetd2GcmDNuLUxuc2lMVkbqbyGRr52T1I1PkLVxSttAcVmCLA/viewform

The application is opened during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). The scholarships will be awarded at our Holiday Social in December.

JACK COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN

The Cooke College Scholarship Program application opens today. 

College Scholarship Program

• The College Scholarship application launches today in the Common App. Students can access the application here starting at noon ET. The deadline for this year's application is Thursday, November 17, 2022. 

• High school juniors can sign up here to receive notifications about the application for next year.

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

• The 2022-2023 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application will open Thursday, October 6, 2022 and close on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

• To receive a notification when the application launches, click here.

Young Scholars Program

• The 2022 cohort of Cooke Young Scholars will be notified in September.

• The 2022-2023 application will open on Thursday, February 9, 2023 and close on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Receive notifications about the application here. 

ECCO Scholarship for Latino Students 

ECCO will grant 6 scholarships of $1,000 to Latino Students who will attend college this 2022. 

https://bit.ly/eccobecas

NOYA'S COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Community Bulletin

The community bulletin includes events, news, and information for resources and events for our youth!

NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

The Butterfly Hug  

Somatic healing practices can be a low-cost way to help ground yourself and improve mental well-being. One practice to try is known as the “butterfly tap” or “butterfly hugs.” Butterfly hugs are a type of bi-lateral stimulation of the brain that can help you calm your body and mind when feeling anxious, overwhelmed or triggered. Click here to watch a quick video on how to use The Butterfly Hug technique.

Soundtrack 2 My Life: Navigating Stigma in Hip-Hop and Mental Health Care

In this episode of The Lede Lounge, Community Reporting Fellow Kila Moore explores the role of hip-hop in treating mental health needs. Can hip-hop be used as a mental health resource? Is that the artists’ intention when creating their work? And what are some of the challenges that artists face when using non-traditional methods? 

This clip features Mac Phipps–a local, world-renowned hip-hop artist–who spoke about his experience growing up in the 3rd Ward of New Orleans, and how watching his neighborhood change impacted his music. Click here to listen

The Barber Shop, Black Men & Mental Health

How do barber shops help Black men talk about mental health? We sat in on a conversation between barber David Rankin and his long-term friend turned client Keith Bryant to hear more. The two New Orleans natives talked about how their barber shop talks help support both of their mental health and what New Orleans needs when it comes to mental health support. David Rankin owns and runs Revelationary, a local barber shop, and has also worked as an educator and coach in the city. Bryant, who attended Eleanor McMain with Rankin, shared how he navigates raising his son and his own personal growth.

Office of Youth and Families Opens Applications for Summer Success Providers

NEW ORLEANS — The Office of Youth and Families (OYF), in partnership with JOB1, today announced the release of its Request for Provider Applications for the Summer Success program.

The Summer Success program provides workforce readiness opportunities for New Orleans youth. The program intentionally connects youth who have either interacted with the juvenile justice system or who have been chronically absent from school with a five-week, paid work-readiness experience with community-based organizations.

Last year, the program served 98 youth. OYF is seeking partners who have experience providing workforce development training and soft skills development to system-involved and vulnerable youth. Selected partners will receive a $500 stipend per youth enrolled in their program. Organizations interested in participating can access the application online or by emailing summersuccess@nola.gov. 

All applications are due by Friday, Jan. 13. Interested applicants can learn more and ask questions by attending a virtual information on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Residents should visit nola.gov/summersuccess to register.

The New Orleans Health Department and Community Partners Come Together to Host a Community Flu Vaccine Event in Preparation for an Active Flu Season 

The Flu Ready NOLA vaccination events will offer walk-up options for everyone ages seven and older, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Members from the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), Flu Ready Team, Xavier School of Pharmacy, and Dr. Avegno will be administering the shots at this weekend's event.

Saturday, December 10

 10 AM - 2 PM

 New Orleans East Hospital -5620 Read Blvd

Vaccines will be available to all who are eligible and meet the requirements.

• Flu shots are available for adults and children ages seven and older
• The new COVID-19 Pfizer booster will be available for individuals 12+
• Minors under the age 18 require parental/caregiver consent to get the shot
• Individuals who get a vaccine will get a $20 gift card
• Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves.
• Residents can schedule an appointment by going to sankofanola.org or calling 504-592-0347

New Orleans Public Library Partners with Planned Parenthood to Present "Starting Early Conversations"

The New Orleans Public Library has teamed up with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast to present “Starting Early Conversations,” a 4-part workshop series for families with early elementary students to discuss age-appropriate sex education resources. This program is designed for children ages 5-8 and their caregivers and will focus on conversations around healthy bodies, families, birth, and celebrations.  The workshops will be held every Thursday in October from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Algiers Regional Library. Space is limited. Register at events.nolalibrary.org.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• Check out this resource for challenging negative thoughts.
• Check out this resource for challenging anxious thoughts.
• Check out this resource if you're interested in learning about cognitive distortions.

9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Hotline Launched in July 

9-8-8 is the new three digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) and launched nationally on July 16th. VIA LINK will be answering 9-8-8 for the 225, 504, and 985 area codes. VIA LINK specialists will be available 24/7 to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. Callers can also receive referrals to local behavioral health agencies/facilities. The public can still dial 800-273-TALK (the previous NSPL number) to access these services. https://vialink.org/

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, SCHOOL PARTNERS LAUNCH TEACHER HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Approved applicants will receive up to $65,000 for down payment assistance and up to $5,000 in closing costs. The exact loan amount a homebuyer will be eligible to receive will depend on the household income, family size and need. More information, including how to apply, can be found at nola.gov/community-development/ or by calling OCD at (504) 658-4200.

Morning Ritual Resources

If you're in the mood for healing and need some inspiration, here are a few resources. Hey, Girl Live podcast celebrates the culmination of Alex Elle’s podcast and includes a rich discussion around personal healing and growth. It ends with a beautiful performance by Natalie Lauren. God Morning  

You can use these affirmations to meditate. Try it out if it serves you. 

Roe v. Wade + youth mental health

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, reversing nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for reproductive rights. JED has been working for over two decades to prevent suicide and protect the mental health of the nation's teens and young adults, and we believe that this ruling directly undermines those efforts and puts youth at greater risk.

As of today, abortion is banned in seven states—and more than half of cisgender women of reproductive age live in states where it is expected to be banned, according to The New York Times. Frank C. Worrell, President of the American Psychological Association (APA), says it is a situation that will begin "deliberately pushing people into a psychological crisis."

This comes at a time when youth mental health is already in a state of "crisis," according to the U.S. Surgeon General. One in three young adults between ages 18 and 25 has experienced a mental, emotional, or behavioral health issue in the past year, while suicide is the third-leading cause of death for those ages 15 to 24. It is important to note that, according to the Guttmacher Institute, the majority of people having abortions in the United States are in their 20s.

To help start conversations and manage additional stress at this time, please explore our Resource Center.

If you or someone you know needs help immediately, text "START" to 741-741, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Find more information and resources at jedfoundation.org/help.

RESOURCES TO COPE AFTER SCHOOL VIOLENCE

Here are a few ideas about how to help your school community cope and heal:

• Normalize and acknowledge a range of emotional responses. Be sure to emphasize the message that there’s no one right way to feel or respond to a tragedy like this.
   
• Prioritize connection and caring for staff and students. Emphasize the importance of extending compassion to all members of your community. Remind students of the ways that they can seek support from one another and from caring adults at your school. Focus on activities that foster supportive connections.
   
• Be prepared to address feelings of unsafety and vulnerability. Emphasize the fact that everyone in the community is working to keep students safe, and—as needed and where appropriate—reissue specific information about school safety procedures.
   
• Facilitate active and positive coping for students. Keep school routines as normal as possible, while recognizing that some staff and students may need more active support and ways to take breaks. Help everyone prioritize self-care, and build in mindful breaks, stress management strategies, support centers, and movement across the day.
   
• Identify positive and meaningful actions students can take. Help students plan and implement group discussions, campus events, spiritual activity, or positive community action that directly supports those affected by the incident or helps others who are in need. 
   
• Pay special attention to those who have experienced loss and trauma. Staff and students with histories of trauma may have especially intense emotions and may need extra help and attention in the coming weeks. 
   
• Avoid polarizing conversations and ideological debate. Young people need to focus on healing. Avoid topics that reinforce feelings of anger and helplessness or hopelessness, and focus on what can be done to help and heal.
   
• Share available resources and support to the entire community. Communicate with teachers, parents, and students about how helpful it can be to seek help from a professional at any time when feelings or thoughts about a tragedy like this come up. Provide information about school counseling and emotional support resources, community mental health resources, and all emergency and crisis text and phone lines.

For more ideas, please read How to Cope With Traumatic Events.

Here are some resources that can help as we work to support and build resilience in our school communities:

• The National Association of School Psychologists has created a very helpful guide to supporting students.
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has Tips for Coping with Traumatic Events.
• The American School Counselor Association maintains updated Resources to Support Students after a school shooting.
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers searchable resources that focus on how adults can identify and respond to traumatic responses in young people.
• Facing History and Ourselves created Teaching in the Wake of Violence, a guide for teachers to navigate conversations with their students after news of a mass shooting, terrorist attack, or other violent event.
• JED’s Mental Health Resource Center provides tools to help teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges.
• Seize The Awkward has tips and resources for maintaining mental health and fostering stronger connections with friends and family during challenging moments.
• JED’s and MTV’s Press Pause includes animated PSAs and an online hub with simple mindfulness techniques — like breathing exercises, meditation, perspective checks, music, and movement — to deal with common stresses and challenges that can make young adults feel overwhelmed or hopeless.

We can help every school community cope with these challenging moments in healthy ways, and remind each other that we are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs help immediately, text “START” to 741-741, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Find more information and resources at jedfoundation.org/help.

FDA authorizes vaccine for the youngest kids

The Food and Drug Administration authorized coronavirus vaccines for the youngest children on Friday, clearing the way for shots to be available as early as next week. The agency authorized two vaccines, a three-dose regimen from Pfizer-BioNTech and a two-dose regimen from Moderna. One more hurdle remains for the pediatric vaccines: advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet this weekend. They are expected to give favorable recommendations, leaving the final decision to the CDC director.  

For many families, a vaccine for infants, toddlers and young kids has been a long time coming. Post Reports talked with Anita Patel, a critical care pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital in the District about why the pediatric vaccines took so long to develop and why the youngest children had to wait so much longer than everyone else.  

The White House has been requesting additional funding to prepare for possible coronavirus surges for months, but a deal to provide billions of additional dollars appears to be dead. Republicans have accused the Biden administration of misleading them about the need for more funds after the White House shifted money away from testing and other programs to buy more vaccines and treatments.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know that stress goes up as the school year winds down. So we have put together ready-to-use resources to help educators, caregivers, and young adults connect, find support, and experience joy right now.

MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE 

The Reengagement Center exists to support young people in New Orleans who are figuring out their next step in life. Young people who are interested in getting connected to their next opportunity may apply directly by filling out the online Application Form. Feel free to write with any questions at info@reengagementcenternola.org!

Hurricane Ida left hundreds of thousands in and around New Orleans without electricity for a week. Many are still in need of food, cash and other critical resources. Local mutual aid networks, most of which existed before the storm, have played a central role in meeting community needs, gathering and distributing resources for direct, immediate relief for individuals and families.

Southern Solidarity
Distributes aid, meals and water to unhoused people. 
Website: southernsolidarity.org/donate

Bvlbancha Collective 
Provides mutual aid and info for Indigenous peoples. 
Website: bvlbanchacollective.com/shop/hurricane-ida-mutual-aid

NOLA Black Youth Fund
Supports Black youth, age 14-25, in New Orleans.
Venmo: @nolablackyouthfund
Cash App: $nolablackyouthfund1

Black New Orleans Mom Fund
This fund was set up to benefit Black mothers and families in New Orleans impacted by Hurricane Ida.
PayPal: blackneworleansmom
Cash App: $blackneworleansmom

El Pueblo NOLA
Mutual aid for and by Latinx migrants in New Orleans East.
Venmo: @christiane-rosalesfajardo
Cash App: $cristinola

Alas
Supports undocumented youth impacted by Ida. 
Website: secure.actblue.com/donate/alasida

House of Tulip
Supports trans and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) people impacted by Ida.
Venmo: @houseoftulip

Ida Relief for Small Black Neighborhoods
Provides mutual aid for small, predominantly Black towns in southeast Louisiana.
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ad10138b

Culture Aid NOLA
Provides fresh food for people in and around New Orleans.
Website: cultureaidnola.org/support

Feed the Second Line 
Provides mutual aid for culture bearers in and around New Orleans. 
Website: feedthesecondline.org/donate

Resources/support for students interested in starting & growing their own businesses. 

• Free seminars and a lot of online resources
• Free mentoring program for small business owners/entrepreneurs

https://www.score.org/neworleans

Making a short documentary that later evolves into a feature, intentionally or unintentionally, can be a valuable experience. This iterative process can help us refine our creative vision, lower the barrier in fundraising efforts, and provide valuable experience that we can apply to the feature. 

This workshop will cover:

• The value of shorts in refining your creative vision
• Making a short as a proof of concept for the feature
• Differentiating the short from the feature when you plan an iterative work
• Demystifying relevant financial aspects of the indie filmmaking hustle

Register here.

What to know:

• 2 day, 2 weekend class -  1 weekend grip and 1 weekend lighting
• 2 instructors per weekend – current working professionals
• Preferred but not required, ideal participant will be available to attend both weekends
• Check in 8:30AM, Class time 9:00AM – 5:00PM / 6:00 PM
• MBS Equipment at Second Line Stages | 800 Richard St. | New Orleans, LA | 70130

What to expect:
 
GRIP BASICS: 
A customized production grip program focusing on the core skills required to work as a beginner Grip. A detailed discussion of the roles within the Grip department (Key Grip, BBG, Dolly Grip, Company Grip, etc.) will be explored. Foundational Grip techniques will be taught including basic knots, setting flags, cutting light and diffusion, scene docking, teamwork and proper etiquette, etc. Participants will use tools essential to grip work. All discussions will reinforce the safety aspect and protocols of responsibilities within the grip department.

SET ELECTRIC BASICS
A customized production set lighting program focusing on the core skills required to work as a beginner Set Lighting Technician, (SLT). A detailed discussion of the roles within the set lighting department (Gaffer, BBE, SLTs, Generator Op, etc.) will be explored and how to create simple lighting for a film and television production. Participants in the course will learn basic knot tying, essential equipment, distro, different types of lights and processes for safe operation with electrical systems used on film and television sets. Teamwork and fundamental communication will be stressed for safe work environment.

These will be hands-on courses taught by industry professionals.

Sponsored by:
NOVAC and The MBS Group’s Illumination Training

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Venue Volunteers

-This position requires excellent customer service skills and knowledge of the festival

-Scan patron’s tickets at the entrance to the Theater, monitor and track attendance, plus line management

-Checking sound levels and visual quality from inside the theater

-Keep venues clean and looking great

-Other venue operations duties as needed

Patron Party Volunteers

-Help with the setup and break-down of the patron party (may require heavy lifting)

– Check passes as patrons enter

– Serve food and beverages, keeping areas stocked and organized

– Keep party space clean and looking great

– Other duties as needed

Click here to sign up. 

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

SHPEP is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. 

Corporate Internship Leadership Institute workshops

Searching for opportunities in your new career can be exciting, but we know interview stress isn't too far behind. Wanna be ready to hit your big interview out of the park?  In this session with Corporate Internship Leadership Institute Coach and Mentor, Gretchen McKinney SHRM-CP, SPHR, you will gain some techniques that will help in the interview process.  

Join on Monday, September 19th starting at 5:30 pm cst for this virtual session.

After registration you will receive a link to the Zoom session in your confirmation email and the day prior to the event. Please ensure that your email is entered correctly so we may contact you. 

Looking for resume help? Register for CILI Resume Writing - Virtual Workshop starting Monday, September 26th at 5:30 pm cst.

Resume Writing Registration - https://www.internshiptalent.org/event-4954587/Registration

The Black School: Design Apprenticeship

About TBS:Design Apprenticeship:
The Design Apprenticeship is paid 6 month training program where young creatives will be taught graphic design through real-world learning with an interdisciplinary approach (which may include communication design, creative entrepreneurship, fashion design, architecture, fine arts, agriculture, and design activism). The purpose of the program is to produce a Black self-directed, civically engaged, hybrid design professional with the ability to identify problems in their own community and present design solutions.

Program Requirements: (Please read before applying)
- Must be age 14-21
- Must be New Orleans based
- Must have reliable transportation to Xavier University
- Must commit to be in attendance in-person and on time for entire 6 months
- Must be a creator or maker (any medium)

Program Details:
Who [Young creatives from ages 14-21]
When [M-TH, 4:00-6:30pm, Nov 14, 2022 - May 15, 2023, 6 Months]

Where [Xavier University]

Deadline: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Email contact@theblack.school if you have any questions. 

Internships with Degrees of Change

They offer both fully remote and hybrid (working remotely and onsite in Tacoma) positions and offer a great way to earn your Work Study dollars while gaining valuable career experience.

In order to apply, would you please send a cover letter and a resume to Mindy Nash. Please be sure to list the positions you would like to apply for in your cover letter. 

·        Act Six Program Intern: support student recruitment + selection with Darwin Paet

·         Seed Program Intern: support intern recruitment + selection with Melissa Atienza

·         Communications Intern: support the development of social media content with Sharon Ho Chang

·         Grant Writing Intern: support grant research, writing + management with Lynnie McIlvain

·         Events & Engagement Intern: support fundraising efforts related to events, sponsorship + donors with Nicole Stephens

·         Operations Intern: support the development of email recruitment + social media content with Francis Chau

ProFellows is hiring a student Editorial Intern - apply by Tuesday, September 20!

Editorial Intern (Freelance, Remote)
Duration: 4 months (October to January)

Stipend: $600 for the semester, 10 hour commitment per month (flexible hours)

Seeking a U.S. undergraduate or graduate student; U.S. work authorization required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an organized and motivated undergraduate or graduate student to be an editorial intern to support content production for our social enterprise. This is a remote, freelance opportunity (10 hours per month).

During a typical week, you will coordinate content production and copy-edit about 2-5 articles. Coordinating content production includes contacting fellowship recipients to prepare interview feature articles and assign content production tasks to other writers and team members. Copy editing for articles includes fixing typos and grammatical errors, creating engaging titles, adding introductory paragraphs, adding relevant internal and external links, ensuring target keywords are included and appropriately placed throughout an article, and ensuring content is published on time and included in our weekly newsletter.

Our Editorial Intern will also have the opportunity to receive mentorship on media and publication operations. You will learn the full life cycle of our media work, from content ideation to production and publication and will have the opportunity to participate in team trainings on subjects like Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social media.

This is a great role for an undergraduate or graduate student.

UPCOMING COHORT FOR CDL TRAINING

Thrive will be having a cohort for CDL class B this fall. Date TBA. 
You can apply at thrivenola.org 
1. You will need to get a DOT physical before the course starts. This is paid out of pocket. Concentra offers them for about $50 depending on your insurance. Click the link for locations nearest you.
2. **You must have a clean driving record.
3.  Pick up a CDL class B workbook from Thrive 9th Ward @ 3600 Desire Pkwy AND download an app if you have a smartphone. 

Cinematography 101 Workshop

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Casino Building at New Orleans City Park (56 Dreyfous Dr, by the Café du Monde)

In this 2-hour workshop, filmmaker and Lede New Orleans Program Director Ejaaz Mason will show you how professionals capture quality video and coach you through hands-on practice. This workshop is open to the public, age 16+. All you need to participate is a camera, an interest in videography and a willingness to learn. Camera rentals are available for this workshop. Click the registration link below for more details.