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Monday, August 16, 2010
Women of Color Conference - Las Vegas, NV
Women of Color Conference hosted by the four local ethnic chambers of commerce – American Indian, Asian, Latin and Urban. This historic event attracted more than 500 minority women and men who gathered to participate in workshops ranging from health and wellness to personal finance, beauty and self-esteem, career development and leadership skills.
http://www.lvwomenofcolor.com/index.html
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Virgin Island Department of Education - St. Croix, USVI
Friday, September 10, 2010
Virgin Island Department of Education - St. Thomas, USVI
Monday, September 27, 2010
Communities in Schools of Georgia - Atlanta, GA
Communities In Schools is a network of nonprofit organizations focused on improving student and school success by providing needed support and services to students and schools. Our ultimate goal is to see that all students are successful in school and complete their education at least through high school.
Communities In Schools believes that programs don’t change kids, relationships do. Our philosophy is embedded in the CIS five basics for kids©, which focus on building a supportive environment for children and youth to help them thrive and be successful. The CIS five basics were adopted by America’s Promise when it started in 1997.
http://www.cisga.org/about/overview.php
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Cheyney University - Cheyney, PA
Established in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cherishes its legacy as America’s oldest historically Black institution of higher education. Our mission is to prepare confident, competent, reflective, visionary leaders and responsible citizens. We uphold our tradition of academic excellence as we maintain our historical commitment to opportunity and access for students of diverse backgrounds. Cheyney University provides a nurturing, intellectually challenging and socially enriching environment.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will be recognized as a premier HBCU for the 21st century, whose graduates are respected members of their communities throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, nation and the world. Cheyney University graduates will be a diverse group of local, national and international students, who will apply the knowledge and skills gained from our rigorous and challenging academic programs to the advancement of the nation and global community.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Norfolk State University School of Education - Norfolk, VA
Since 1978, the School of Education has provided leadership, coordination, and evaluation of all teacher education programs at the University. The School of Education's central purpose is to provide pre-service and in-service educational programs to prospective teachers, in-service teachers, administrators and others engaged in educational activities in other agencies.The courses of instruction offered by the School of Education are organized into the following departments: Elementary Education; Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science; Secondary Education and School Leadership; and Special Education.
The School of Education houses centers and laboratories to enhance professional development and student learning. They are: The Student Success Triad; H.H. Bozeman Resource Center and Technology Resource Laboratory.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Department of Juvenile Justice - Atlanta, GA
The Department of Juvenile Justice provides supervision, detention and a wide range of treatment and educational services for youths referred to the Department by the Juvenile Courts, and provides assistance or delinquency prevention services for at-risk youths through collaborative efforts with other public, private and community entities.DJJ has a staff of over 4,300 dedicated employees managing programs, services and facilities throughout the state. Over 52,000 youths are served annually, including youths who are placed on probation, sentenced to short-term incarceration, or committed to the Department’s custody by Juvenile Courts.
http://www.djj.state.ga.us/AboutUs/djjabout.shtml
Friday, October 22, 2010
The Urban League of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh was founded in 1918 with the shared National Urban League mission of enabling African-Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power, and civil rights. Today, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has become one of the most accomplished affiliates in the country, leading by example with a perfect 5 out of 5 on a recent performance review conducted by the National Urban League. The rating assessed three key criteria: organizational soundness, organizational vitality, and implementation of mission.
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is focused on serving African-American constituents and other minorities, but no one is ever turned away. Last fiscal year, the affiliate served over 36,000 individuals in Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties. As the largest comprehensive social service/civil rights organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh provides services in the areas of education, health advocacy, housing, early childhood and youth development, hunger services, employment and career training and counseling, and economic empowerment. For example, between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007, the agency served more than 2,500 youth through its Education and Youth Development Department, more than 5,000 adults through its Employment Training and Economic Empowerment Department, more than 4,600 children, youth and adults through the Family Growth and Child Development Department, and more than 24,000 people through the Housing Department and Hunger Services Program.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Texas Governor's Conference for Women - Houston, TX
The Texas Conference for Women provides connection, motivation, networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of Texas women each year.
Since the first conference in 2000, this annual one-day event has grown to attract more than 7,500 attendees and impact thousands of lives. The 11th annual Texas Conference for Women will be held November 10, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development and personal growth. Hosted by Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, the Texas Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan event that features dozens of expert speakers leading workshops and seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, health, work/life balance, and more.
http://www.txconferenceforwomen.org/
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Massachusetts Conference for Women - Boston, MA
The Massachusetts Conference for Women provides connection, motivation, networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of women each year. The 2010 Conference will be held December 9, 2010 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Since the first conference in 2005, this annual one-day event has grown to attract approximately 5,000 attendees and impact thousands of lives. Dozens of expert speakers lead workshops and seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, health, work/life balance and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development and personal growth. This year's Conference will build on the success of last year's first-ever ReWork Career Fair, featuring local and national employers, a Mentor Match, power sessions and resume critiques. Our Young Women's Program for junior and senior high school students offers a wonderful opportunity for young women to gain knowledge and inspiration.
http://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/about-us.htm
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
National Head Start Association - Virginia Beach, VA
The National Head Start Association is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. It represents more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 2,600 Head Start programs in the United States. The Association provides support for the entire Head Start community by advocating for policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their families; by providing extensive training and professional development to Head Start staff; and by developing and disseminating research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery.
Created in 1965, Head Start is the most successful, longest-running, national school readiness program in the United States. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. Nearly 25 million pre-school aged children have benefited from Head Start.
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