Archives / January 2012

The City Treasurer’s Office of Chicago is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments of the City of Chicago. Each year the City Treasurer’s Office sponsors a Black History Month Essay Competition. The winner of this competition will receive a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to support the cost of attending the first year of college. The check will be issued to the college where student enrolls in the fall of 2012. Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Scholarship Deadline: Friday, March 2, 2012 Scholarship Qualifications Must be a senior enrolled in a Chicago...


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The Organization The Southwest Youth Collaborative (SWYC) is a community-based social justice for youth organization working in six Chicago neighborhoods, focusing on youth organizing and social services. SWYC was formed in 1992 to build cross-cultural understanding among diverse communities. Youth organizing aims to create positive change in institutions that particularly impact youth, such as schools and the juvenile justice system. Position Summary The Administrative Coordinator oversees the planning and implementation of the NRI Mentoring Plus Jobs Component - CATS in the Chicago...


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First responders are the city's everyday heroes.  These two programs help single women and high school students move into becoming our everyday heroes. 1.  If you're a single woman who longs for a career saving lives, have you considered becoming an EMT?  If so, a tuition-free training course is starting this March.  This isn't a lonely on-line class.  You'll receive coaching, tutoring and much needed support from your study group members. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 class here. 2.  If you're a sophomore who longs for a career fighting fires or thieves, have you considered...


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Latinos Progresando invites you to attend a FREE advanced screening to the upcoming CBS FILMS release, The Woman in Black. We Hope that you can attend next Tuesday, January 31st at 7:30PM at the Regal City north 14. Wear Black to receive a special prize! Regal City North 14 2600 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60647-2027 TO ATTEND, PLEASE VISIT THE LATINOS PROGRESANDO OFFICE TO PICK UP YOUR PASSES.   Latinos Progresando 3047 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL 60623 P: 773.542.7077 | F: 773.542.9252


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Latinos Progresando invites you to attend a FREE advanced screening to the upcoming Universal release, SAFE HOUSE. We Hope that you can attend next Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30PM at the AMC Ford City 14. Feel free to pass along to colleagues, friends and family! Thursday, February 2 @ 7:30PM AMC Ford City 14 7601 South Cicero Avenue Chicago, IL 60652 TO ATTEND, PLEASE PRINT THE DOCUMENT BELOW Please arrive early. Seating is first come, first seated. No one will be admitted late. The screening may be overbooked and seating is not guaranteed. Theatre and promoter are not responsible...


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