CA Next Resource Blast
Our Advisors with CA Next are constantly catching opportunities that may be interesting and useful for our alumni.
Keep scrolling to see what the latest picks are, and click on the links below to see what past opportunities were shared.
Our Picks for the month of January 2022
- FEATURED THIS MONTH
- Internships & Employment
- Good Reads
- College Updates
- Scholarships + Grants
- Health + Community Events
- Training + Certificates
- Past Opportunities
FEATURED THIS MONTH
RECURRING CAREER WORKSHOP WITH CA NEXT!
This may be just the opportunity for you to start building your resume and beginning the application process for summer internships. Hosted by CA Next advisors, it will be a blend of learning new things, work time and Q&A.
Fridays from 3-4 pm Central Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 967 5973 3423
LIST OF COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES DELAYING START DATES FOR SPRING 2022
- Tulane University: The first day of undergraduate classes, originally scheduled for Jan. 18, will now be Jan. 25
- Southern University New Orleans: University delays start of Spring 2022 semester until January 26.
- Classes will be held virtually beginning Tuesday, January 18-Monday, January 31, 2022.
- Employees will work remotely January 4-14, 2022. A staggered schedule will be implemented January 18-31.
- LSU: LSU to re-implement mask mandate for spring semester, allow faculty to teach remotely for two weeks
- Southern University Baton Rouge: In-person classes, originally scheduled to begin January 12, 2022 will now start on January 26, 2022. Online classes will begin as scheduled.
- Loyola University: Loyola University is keeping its Jan. 18 start for most classes and Jan. 10 at its law school but is requiring both booster shots and proof of a negative test for the coronavirus.
GET PAID TO GET TESTED!
If you are interested in getting COVID tested at a CA school, here are the testing dates/times (click the school's name for the registration link):
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OA: Mondays, 8:30-11
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LCA: Mondays, 11:30-1
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RCA: Mondays, 2-4
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ASA: Wednesdays, 1-3:30
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CBR: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30
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GWC: Thursdays, 2-4
You only need to register once for whatever location you plan to get tested at most often. When/if you get tested at another site, just let them know which school you are registered under. Anyone who participates in this testing regularly will receive $10 per test from the Louisiana Department of Health; this will come in the form of a digital gift card.
COVID-19 Modified Phase Three Guidelines
IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 3, 2022
As of December 30, 2021, the City of New Orleans has vaccinated more than 80% of all adults with the COVID-19 vaccine. However, only 64.6% of all New Orleanians and just 34.2% of the 5 to 17 year old population has been fully vaccinated. Furthermore, there are several census tracts in the City with vaccination rates below 50%. Additionally, the highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus has resulted in large increases in cases and hospitalizations in a short period of time. Therefore, the New Orleans Health Department is placing restrictions on certain activities pursuant to the Mayor’s emergency powers provided by La. R.S. 29:727(F) and the “Mayoral Proclamation to Further Promulgate Emergency Orders During the State of Emergency Due to COVID-19” filed on May 15, 2020. These restrictions will be effective as of January 3, 2022 at 6:00 A.M.
Sneak Peek: New Opportunities Coming Soon
AmeriCorps provides national and community service opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds. This summer, the AmeriCorps NCCC program is offering a unique service opportunity for young adults (ages 18-26) who want to serve a 2-3-month term and make an impact through environmental work. Stay tuned for more details soon and applications opening on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
If you or someone you know is ready to start a yearlong service term this summer, they are now accepting applications for Traditional Corps and FEMA Corps as well. Apply now to begin service in June/July.
CA NEXT HAS PARTNERED WITH CAREERSPRING! WATCH THE DEMO FROM 12/10 AND REGISTER FOR NEXT SESSION ON 1/7/2022
DEMO FOR ALUMNI
CLICK HERE to watch the recording of the webinar! Passcode: 2U=cCdKP
CareerSpring is a non-profit organization that helps first generation college students as well as Pell Grant recipients realize their greatest career potential through career information, a Network of professional contacts, and job placement services.
SEND US AN EMAIL AT CANEXT@COLLEGIATEACADEMIES.ORG to register for the session in January!
UPCOMING COHORT - APPLY NOW!
Corporate Internship Leadership Institute (CILI) is looking for students who would be great for their next cohort. READ ABOUT IT HERE!. If you have any questions, reach out to Perry Sholes at perry@internshiptalent.org.
Tips for Filing the 2022-23 FAFSA
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking financial aid for college.
Here’s what you need to know about working through the 2022-23 form.
The 2022–23 FAFSA® form is now available
The 2022–23 FAFSA cycle began on Oct. 1, 2021. The application is available until June 30, 2022. Some funds are limited, so it's a good idea to apply as soon as possible online at fafsa.gov.
- Updated FAFSA® Resources: StudentAid.gov/fafsa for FAFSA information.
- myStudentAid Mobile App: The 2022–23 FAFSA form is also available on the myStudentAid mobile app. Applicants can download the app on Google Play or the App Store.
Collegiate Academies - Hurricane Ida Relief Resource List
List of resources by school, for shelters, COVID-19 testing, food/water distribution, and more.
Internships & Employment
Now open: 2022 NOYA Youth Leadership Fellowship
NOYA is recruiting young people ages 17-24 who are interested in developing their leadership skills and enacting change in their community to participate in our 10-month leadership fellowship.
DETAILS
- Annual stipend of $2,000
- Requires a weekly commitment for workshops and other learning activities These young people will
- You serve on boards and as consultants to programs, nonprofits and systems-level initiatives impacting young people
- You influencing the design and decision making process of these entities
The application deadline for the Fellowship is 11:59pm on Friday, January 14th.
Learn more by visiting the website.
ON YOUR MARK Fellowship Application open
OnYourMark is an early literacy tutoring service providing virtual 1:1 individualized instruction in the foundations of literacy to Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders.
Becoming an OnYourMark fellow is perfect for college students, college-aged students taking gap years, recent high school and college graduates, and retired and part time educators. It is ideal for those who love working with children and are interested in learning more about a career in education.
The stipend for new fellows with a standard tutoring load (four daily sessions) in Spring 2022 is $2,000.
HBCU Startup Internship
GNO, Inc. has initiated, in partnership with Xavier, Dillard, and SUNO, The HBCU Startup Internship. The goal of this program is to increase startup activity of HBCU students in our region by providing real time experience to foster entrepreneurial ideation and development.
This 8-week internship experience will start on June 6, 2022 and end on July 29, 2022. The interns will be paid $15/hour.
CARPENTER APPRENTICE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Established in 2009, Picardie specializes in historic preservation, historic millwork, custom new millwork, timber framing, residential and commercial contracting. Our goal is to bring sustainable methods to all of our work while using traditional construction techniques. We are a fast paced, growing company working on high end, high profile historic projects. Our team is tight knit, energetic and hardworking - join us in improving some of the most beautiful buildings in Louisiana. This is a 6 month position, but for the right candidate, this could turn into long term employment.
The Youth Advisory Board of CYPB is recruiting new members to join in 2022!
All 14 to 24 year-old’s who live, work, or go to school in Orleans Parish are welcome & encouraged to apply.
Applications close on Monday, January 31 at 11:59pm.
OPPORTUNITY ALERT
Applications Open for 2022 HBCU Summer News Fellowships
Students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are invited to apply for the HBCU Summer News Fellowship, sponsored by the Meta Journalism Project. Twenty-five students will be selected to work alongside national and local news organizations over the summer. Deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2022.
CRESCENT CITY CARD PROGRAM + CA NEXT SPECIAL GUESTS
New Orleans is one of seven cities in Mastercard’s “In Solidarity” initiative, a $500 million commitment to closing the racial wealth and opportunity gap for Black Americans. Along with this new partnership, Mastercard is hosting programming across New Orleans touching on empowering small businesses, increasing financial literacy, lifting up HBCUs and collaborating with City leaders to use data to drive inclusive economic growth.
The card is expected to be launched in Spring/Summer 2022, interested participants can visit mocafi.com for more information.
Check out Mr. J! Is that the Mayor and various city leaders nodding thoughtfully as he represents CA? Is Mr. J making clear how all-in he, CA Next, and all of CA are for our students and alums? Are dozens of CA alums now signed up to receive $350 per month for the next 10 months, with no strings attached? The answer is yes!
Shout-out to Ms. Rhodes and ALAS for their role in this as well! Many of the families they support (who are often also CA alums) also participating.
Want to learn more? Here's the press release from the Mayor's office.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION CORPS OPPORTUNITY
Limitless Vistas, Inc. (LVI) is now recruiting for all programs. You can read more about each program at: https://www.limitlessvistas.
Reach out to Sherry Callaway, P.G., Executive Director of Limitless Vistas, Inc., for more information:
- Office Phone: 504-529-4301
- Website: www.limitlessvistas.org
- Email: scallaway@limitlessvistas.org
WHAT ARE AMERICORPS MEMBERS DOING NOW?
Click here to read the AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps Deployment Report.
This weekly report details where AmeriCorps NCCC teams are serving across the country, as well as which organizations, efforts, and initiatives they are supporting. Reviewing this report will give you up-to-date information about how AmeriCorps members in the NCCC program are bringing out the best in America.
THE FUTURE IS GREEN - INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Gain valuable practical experience working with a team of students from across the world in the development, execution and assessment of a social media campaign in support of a global climate education project, The WorldWide Teach-In on Climate and Justice, set for March 30, 2022. This is a VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP. You can participate from anywhere on the planet. You must be available for group strategy meetings, presentations and on-line discussion Monday every week for 90 minutes, either from 8 PM - 9:30 PM ET or from 11 AM - 12:30 PM ET (New York time). In addition, you must commit to an additional three hours of group and individual work each week. The internship begins on January 24, 2022 and runs through April 4, 2022 for a total of 10 weeks. The internship is not paid. English language proficiency is required. APPLY HERE NOW.
Corporate Internship Leadership Institute - Applications are Open
CILI is actively recruiting for its 2nd Cohort for Internships for Summer 2022.
We are looking for students across a number of different majors for development. Some of our industries of focus are the following but not limited:
- Insurance
- Banking
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Medical Services
Criteria for Application:
- Louisiana Resident
- Enrolled in 4-year institution in USA
- 2.5+ GPA
- Motivated for college & career success
- Coachable
Corporate Internship Leadership Institute - Become A Tenth Fellow (internshiptalent.org)
Good Reads
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?
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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
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Skills are important when thinking about who to hire. The most sought after skills are actually less technical than you might think. We like to think about skills in three different categories, Human Skills, Technical Skills, and Hybrid Skills. (Hybrid skills meaning a mix of both.) |
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Leadership (a Human Skill) is the No. 1 sought-after skill in the work force right now. Credits: Emsi Burning Glass |
College Updates
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS WITH COALITION FOR COLLEGE
Click on any of the following links to register for the webinar!
Navigating Transfer Admissions
- Ask Us Anything: College Admissions
Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer
April Virtual College Fair Day 1
April Virtual College Fair Day 2
Ask Us Anything: College Admissions
Click HERE to see the list of schools participating in the virtual college fair, and register to join a session!
COLLEGE BEYOND STUDENT PANEL
You can check the replay for the Facebook Live: Supporting Students in the College Admissions Process.
Delgado Scholarships + Preview Days
Delgado will begin awarding Fall 2022 scholarships in February and continue to offer scholarships until all scholarships are
awarded.
Register HERE for Preview Days
• Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. (virtual)
• Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. (in person)
• Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. (virtual)
• Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. (in person)
FAFSA E-Fest at Delgado
• Tuesday, February 15, 2022
• Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Sign Up coming soon!
Trellis is Enrolling!
Trellis enrolls new students every two months! If you are looking to start college or need to transfer, see below on how to complete a degree that is affordable and can fit around their schedule with Trellis.
- Complete the “Get Started” form, OR
- Connect them with our admissions team via email admissions@
trellisnola.org.
University of Holy Cross Announces New Program to Match TOPS Scholarships for Students Starting Fall 2022 Semester
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The University of Holy Cross (UHC) has announced a brand-new program to match all TOPS scholarship awards for its entire class of incoming first-year students who qualify beginning next academic year in Fall 2022. UHC will match the students’ TOPS award each year for up to four consecutive years as long as the students remain enrolled in UHC and qualify for TOPS.
Scholarships + Grants
Applications Open for 2022 HBCU Summer News Fellowships
Students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are invited to apply for the HBCU Summer News Fellowship, sponsored by the Meta Journalism Project. Twenty-five students will be selected to work alongside national and local news organizations over the summer. Deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2022.
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
The chapter provides a $2,000 scholarship to a male student who plans to attend a university. Both male high school seniors and males up to their junior year can apply.
Applications can be submitted to the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tUTJKfqpfQpZRFeliVr6Mt2Z1FNVyZXoEecX17mPvJI/edit
Important 2021-2022 Scholarship Information:
- Application deadline is March 1st - Must be submitted by the deadline to be accepted.
- The Achievement Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1st.
COMPLETERS GRANT OPPORTUNITY
To be eligible for a Completers Grant, students must
- be a Louisiana resident,
- complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year in which the award will be received,
- meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) benchmarks for credit programs,
- successfully and sufficiently complete courses to continue in the selected course of study for non-credit programs,
- be enrolled through the 14th day of classes, and
- meet one of the priority guidelines.
Priority selection criteria for recipients are as follows:
- First, those students who are expected to complete their program of study/graduate in the fall who have significantly depleted or have no other source of financial aid;
- Second, those students who are expected to complete their program of study/graduate in spring who have significantly depleted or have no other source of financial aid;
- Third, those students who are expected to complete their program of study/graduate in summer who have significantly depleted or have no other source of financial aid.
Health + Community Events
2021 Governor's Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities (GOLD) Awards & Inclusive Art Contest
The Governor's Office of Disability Affairs was proud to continue its rich tradition of hosting both the Governor's Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities (GOLD) Awards and the Inclusive Art Contest. The 2021 GOLD Awards and Inclusive Arts Ceremony took place on December 8, 2021 at the Old State Capitol. We were proud to honor the following artists and disability advocates for their work:
2021 GOLD Award Recipients
Distinguished Merit Award
Opportunities Academy
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.
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/
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
Training + Certificates
NEW COHORT AT CAFE RECONCILE
Reconcile hopes to welcome 120 new Interns this year. Must be 16 – 24. Reconcile’s customized job training program is FREE.
Reconcile will host two upcoming Open House events for prospective new Interns -- Tuesday, January 11 and Monday, January 24 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Café Reconcile.
Participants must preregister and are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result within 72 hours to attend. Email grow@cafereconcile.org to learn more or to pre-register.
Liberty’s Kitchen is recruiting for their next cohort
Liberty’s Kitchen is career preparation for 16 -24 years old that provides training in professional, culinary and service skills while supporting the personal career goals of young people. If you are ready to “LEVEL UP”, Liberty’s Kitchen is hosting an orientation on January 10, 2022 at 9:00 am .
Training Highlights:
- Training stipend
- Access to employers
- Hands on experience
- Professional skills
- Daily Meals y
- Childcare support
- Wrap around services
- Transportation & more
Text “LEVEL UP” 504.684.5474 to learn more or sign up at our website Become a Participant – Liberty's Kitchen
CDL Course Application (Thrive Works) - Cohort 3
40-hour CDL course, which consists of 30 classroom hours and 10 hours of behind the wheel training. This course includes General Knowledge, Passenger, Air brake, and School Bus sections of the Commercial Driver’s Guide. Upon completion of the CDL course, the student will receive a Class B license with the airbrake, passenger, and school bus endorsements. This course does not guarantee the security of a CDL license, but will set you up for success in receiving one. APPLY HERE
LOOKING FOR A FUTURE IN IT?
Skillz Academy is a 12-week software sales training program that trains and places its fellows in business-oriented roles in technology companies.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
- The application deadline: Jan 24th, 2022.
- Students receive a stipend for parking and traveling.
- They also receive MIFI (wifi hotspots) and a laptop.
- This program may be a bit hard for students with jobs.
- Now 12 weeks instead of 8 weeks
- Hybrid Model - Mon-Thursday: virtual, synchronous, evening classes (roughly 6-9 pm) & every Saturday in-person learning sessions at their offices on Canal St from 9-4ish
- Can use WIOA funding or complete an income share agreement to pay for program costs
- Skillz Academy works with Job1 to get your WIOA eligibility
- Income Share Agreement: only goes into effect if you have a job offer that pays at least 40k
Past Opportunities
Review past resources
December 2021
18th Ward Sports hiring coaches for Jan/Feb
The Application for Coaches is open for January-February 2022! Looking for basketball and track with availability on Saturdays and Sundays.
Here is the link to the application.
New Orleans Fire Department is recruiting!
- See here for more info/details
OPPORTUNITY IN FILM MAKING
Do you have an idea for a short film about your community? Want to learn about documentary filmmaking? NOVAC is taking applications for two cohorts of filmmakers to learn and produce films over the course of six months, January to June, 2022.
Two groups (made of three filmmakers each) will be selected for the cohorts with two different focuses. One cohort will be story-driven. The second cohort will be filmmaker-driven. Both cohorts will produce 8-minute short films and each participant will receive a stipend of $800. Cohorts will be led and supported by mentors and have assistance from professional filmmakers. PRE-APPLY HERE!
NBA HBCU FELLOWSHIP
Submit your information and stay tuned for more news from their team.
Interested in becoming certified for a career in healthcare?
5 Week Patient Care Technician training at New Orleans Career Center
This program is for people 18+ who are interested in starting their career in healthcare ASAP. This program is only 6-9 weeks long and provides the opportunity to get hired when you are done. Their team will train you for free and support you in the job search process.
- It's a growing career field
- It's fast
- It's full of long-term potential
- Pay usually starts around $14/hr
- APPLY BY THIS SUNDAY
SPARK FUND APPLICATION IS OPEN
The Spark Fund offers support to established independent documentary filmmakers who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) and whose work on humanities-themed projects was disrupted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities for High School and Pre-Nursing Students
This guide provides information and state-by-state listings of healthcare and nursing programs for high school and pre-nursing students. For students interested in learning about healthcare careers and work environments, these programs offer an inside look at health professional jobs, including nurses.
October 2021
Electric Girls is Hiring
Electric Girls is a small, New Orleans-based non-profit with the mission of building girls' confidence and capabilities by engaging them through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Electric Girls is currently hiring for two positions. Learn more & apply by visiting the links below:
Meet Amelie, AmeriCorps Member
If you're considering a gap year, AmeriCorps could be a great next step. Learn more about the AmeriCorps NCCC program from Amelie, an AmeriCorps member who decided to serve after seeing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted her community. While in southwest Louisiana, Amelie reflects on the importance of her service assisting disaster survivors.
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE VIRTUAL TECH SKILLS EXPO
Wednesday, November 3 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. REGISTER HERE!
Program and Industry Presentations & Breakout Rooms with Faculty Members
Zoom + Facebook
Faculty from the following Technical programs will be in attendance to answer questions:
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Barbering
Cosmetology
Electrical
Mechatronics
Motor Vehicle
Precision Machining
Residential Construction
Welding
NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS 2021
The following are the fair dates for Fall 2021:
- Sunday, Sept. 12: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Sept. 28: Northeastern US Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Oct. 3 Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
- Thursday, Oct. 14: Midwest US Fair: 5-9 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Oct. 24: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 2: Arts & STEM Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Nov. 14: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
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COCA COLA SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Find details at Cokeurl.com/scholarships.
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GRANT FOR BIPOC HOSPITALITY WORKERS
Made in New Orleans Foundation is providing two grant opportunities for BIPOC Hospitality Talent facing financial hardship as a result of Hurricane Ida. Bee's Grocery Grants of $150 and Ida Relief Grants of $500 will be distributed to support eligible BIPOC hospitality workers in need.
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NOTEP is Offering HVAC Training
Nov. 9 - May 17 (meets every Tuesday from 4:15 - 7:15 - see schedule here)
Training & Credentials: EPA Universal Certification and hands-on training
Cost: $1,500 (financial aid available)
Location: 6601 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
To enroll, go to NOTEP.net/enroll
HVAC trainees starting salary is between $12 - $18 per hour with some experienced technicians earning over $30 per hour.
For questions, email Adam.Bourne@notep.net
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THE SADIE COLLECTIVE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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The inaugural Sadie Summit is a four-month long program in partnership with JPMorgan Chase. This experience culminates in a trip to New York City for sophomore women, where you will participate in a case competition, attend panel discussions, network, and tour important financial institutions in the area.
Applicants must:
• Identify as having African, African-American, African-Latina, Bi-racial/Multiracial, or Caribbean heritage
• Be a current freshman or sophomore attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Public University or Associate degree program majoring or minoring in the least, one of the following fields: economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, and/or computer science
• Have a minimum of 3.2 grade point average
• Be able to commit six hours per week to the program
Scholars will be announced on November 19, 2021. To apply, submit an unofficial transcript, answer four short essay questions, and a 60-second elevator pitch video by November 5, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. For questions, please email, programs@sadiecollective.org.
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City Year accepting applications. City Year helps students and schools succeed, while preparing the next generation of civically engaged leaders who can work across lines of difference. There are currently 400 positions recruiting across the country. Click here to learn more and apply!
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St. James Cheese Company is hiring: More details and application link HERE!
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Looking for experience? Poynter, a media education institute, keeps an up-to-date database of journalism and storytelling internships nationwide. Click here for a roundup of media internships in the U.S.
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SELF is hiring for an Operations Coordinator. Goal: work on programming events (virtual and in-person) and support with organizational administrative tasks. The final deadline for the role is October 31st. APPLY HERE!
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Community Resources for those affected by Hurricane Ida:
- Ana & Adeline Foundation's Hurricane Ida Relief Resources
- Arts Council New Orleans' Hurricane Ida Artist Relief Fund
- Creative Response! Artist Support Fund
- Culture Aid NOLA : distributions of free, fresh food open to any community members
- Eternal Seeds Emergency Fund for BIPOC artists
- Ida Support Network, Instagram-based resource sharing
- Just Ida Recovery, mutual aid, resources and information
- Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO) Hurricane Ida Relief Fund
- COVID19 Mental Health Resources, compiled by New Orleans' Musicians Clinic
- Trellis is Enrolling! October 18th is the last day to start the application process for the November cohort! How to reach out: complete the “Get Started” form, OR you can connect with the admissions team, who will follow up with to provide more information—email admissions@trellisnola.org.
- Will Smith movie hiring extras.
- CITY LAUNCHES HURRICANE IDA INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE PROGRAM. The City of New Orleans announced the launch of a new program to assist Orleans Parish residents impacted by Hurricane Ida. Beginning Sept. 30, 2021, the Mayor’s Office of Housing Policy and Community Development will accept applications for the Hurricane Ida Insurance Deductible Program. Interested homeowners can obtain an application online at ready.nola.gov.
- CA NEXT IN THE NEWS. Next at Collegiate Academies was this year's Winner of the NPEA/Cooke 2021 Award for Excellence. Check out this article to read more!
September 2021
- Supporting Alumni: One of our own, Amisha Maize, suffered roof of the house that caved in along with a great deal of water damage during Hurricane Ida. If you have the capacity to help her and her family, consider supporting their GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/09bfd819
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JOB1 and New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund will be supporting bars, restaurants and venues that need COVID-19 compliance personnel. Job seekers pre-register at: Job1NOLA.eventbrite.com
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AmeriCorps NCCC and FEMA Corps Deployment Report: This weekly report details where AmeriCorps NCCC teams are serving across the country, as well as which organizations, efforts, and initiatives they are supporting. Click HERE to find out more about joining AmeriCorps!
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The Boys and Girls Club of Baton Rouge is HIRING @americorps Members! Learn more and apply online - bgcmetrolouisiana.org or @yvcbr
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Paid Internship/Entry Job Opportunity with Progressive Pipeline. Progressive Pipeline places underrepresented students and recent graduates in paid internships and entry-level jobs, along with offering training, mentorship, and connections. Fill out a Fellow Application today!
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Limitless Vistas, Inc. (LVI) is now RECRUITING for its AmeriCorps and GulfCorps programs. To apply and find out more about LVI's AmeriCorps programs: Click Here!
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AmeriCorps Member Benefits
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Free environmental/conservation field technician training
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Free industry-recognized certifications
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Get paid to learn (small living stipend)
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Earn an educational award (scholarship) through AmeriCorp
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Leading Elephants are looking to hire a young professional with a few years of work experience (3+ years) to be their Operations and Communications Manager. Pay is set at $60-65k and the job is fully remote. READ MORE HERE!
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Made in New Orleans Foundation is providing two grant opportunities for BIPOC Hospitality Talent facing financial hardship as a result of Hurricane Ida. Bee's Grocery Grants of $150 and Ida Relief Grants of $500 will be distributed to support eligible BIPOC hospitality workers in need. APPLY HERE!
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The NASPA Undergraduate Fellow Program (NUFP) is a mentoring program for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented and historically disenfranchised populations who want to learn more about working in the field of student affairs and/or higher education. Applications are due Thursday, September 30th 2021 at 11:59PM.
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NCCER CSST Certification Training at Nunez Community College - $100 Registration Fee, with a $50 Refund upon class completion. Sep 27 - Oct 8th, 2021 Mon - Fri for 2 weeks from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm REGISTER HERE!
Gekera Gilmore, one of our alumni from GWC 2017, just wrote her first children’s book! Check it out and support her by sharing far and wide on your social media, or share with other teachers and families that love to read!