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Financial Aid Workshops
As part of a national initiative to increase financial aid awareness, the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with the City Colleges of Chicago invites your organization to participate in Financial Aid Train-the-Trainer sessions in Chicago, May. This training supports organizations that help, or want to help students plan, prepare and pay for their postsecondary educations. We encourage faith-based/community-based organizations, college readiness organizations, as well as parent, advocacy, and government agencies to attend.
The three upcoming sessions include a Financial Aid Roundtable aimed at providing our latest tools and resources, as well as an opportunity for organizational leaders to discuss their best practices for building financial aid awareness throughout the Chicagoland area. The two other sessions will each provide a financial aid Train-the-Trainer presentation followed by a walkthrough of the federal application known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The idea is to train organizational representatives so that they can provide that same information to their members, thus having a multiplier effect.
Price:
free
Event Start Time:
May 20, 2013 - 10:00pm - 11:30pm
Registration Deadline:
May 17, 2013
Location:
Regional Training Facility
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1565
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Richard Blasen
Phone:
312-730-1547
Contact Email:
richard.blasen@ed.gov I Care Week 2013
One of the most important ways for young people to counter violence is to become involved in our community and to make our voices heard—to show we care. That’s why the youth council of the Ark of St. Sabina and the Auburn Gresham community are joining with youth across the city to host the Annual Care Week. This week of pro-social engagement and youth programming is open to everyone. It begins with a youth demonstration and rally on 79th and Racine. The week’s events include a documentary and discussion on the journey to peace, a talent show and a basketball tournament. Tuesday, May 21st – the youth are planning to Rally for Peace along 79th and Racine!
Wednesday, May 22nd – The Journey to Peace Youth Documentary, followed by a youth panel discussion led by WGCI’s Tony Sculfield
Thursday, May 23rd – Show your Talent with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes (sign up by May 20th)
Friday, May 24th – 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament (sign up ASAP – Only 8 slots available)
Event Start Time:
May 21, 2013 (All day) - May 24, 2013 (All day)
Location:
The Faith Community of St. Sabina
1210 W. 78th Place
Chicago
Contact Information
Phone:
773-483-4300 Dunne Technology Academy and SEEDS Opening Planting in the Garden and Outdoor Classroom Dedication
Dunne Tech Academy School students will have their first planting in the ground program, planting vegetables at their Urban Mini-Farm and celebrating their new outdoor classroom! Dunne is working with its partners: Seven Generations Ahead, Inc., which is offering a 10 week Roots and Fruits nutrition class for Dunne’s 3rd and 3rd/4th grade classes, SEEDS, CPS, compost suppliers Christiansen Farms and Compost Suppliers, Burpee, and Chicago State Univ., Neighborhood Assistance Center, toward an objective of improving the health education curriculum for children and parents and the community, modeling Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative for all schools. Program starts at noon with a dedication for the just completed out-door classroom, then stay and get your hands in the soil as students, parents, SEEDS volunteers plant cool weather veggies in the mini-farm!
Price:
free
Event Type:
Student Activity
Event Start Time:
May 21, 2013 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Deadline:
May 21, 2013
Location:
Dunne Technology Academy
10845 S. Union
Chicago
IL
60628
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Darryl Gibson
Title:
Board President
Phone:
773-443-6925
Contact Email:
darrylgibson25@yahoo.com
Organization:
SEEDS Train the Trainer Financial Aid Workshop
As part of a national initiative to increase financial aid awareness, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in collaboration with the City Colleges of Chicago invites your organization to participate in Financial Aid Train-the-Trainer sessions in Chicago, May 20-21. This training supports organizations that help -- or want to help -- students plan, prepare and pay for their postsecondary educations. We encourage faith-based/community-based organizations, college readiness organizations, as well as parent, advocacy, and government agencies to attend.
The three upcoming sessions include a Financial Aid Roundtable aimed at providing our latest tools and resources, as well as an opportunity for organizational leaders to discuss their best practices for building financial aid awareness throughout the Chicagoland area. The two other sessions will each provide a financial aid Train-the-Trainer presentation followed by a walkthrough of the federal application known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The idea is to train organizational representatives so that they can provide that same information to their members, thus having a multiplier effect.
Price:
Free
Event Start Time:
May 21, 2013 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 S. Western
Chicago
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Richard Blasen
Phone:
312-730-1547
Contact Email:
richard.blasen@ed.gov Keeping Your Kids Safe: Practical Strategies For Parents Who Want to Protect Their Children
In the past year there has been a lot of news coverage on how children have been victimized by coaches, teachers, clergy, scout leaders, and other "safe" people in their community. This presentation will provide parents with information that will increase their awareness about this important health issue. In addition, parents will leave feeling empowered by their increased knowledge based and armed with practical strategies to inform and protect their children. To RSVP contact Alice Muntz.
Price:
Free
Event Type:
Student Activity
Event Start Time:
May 21, 2013 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
North Park Elementary School
2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago
IL
60618
http://www.npeschool.org/
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Alice Muntz
Phone:
773 327 3144
Contact Email:
npes_info@npesschools.org
Organization:
North Park Elementary School 