The Barclays Center is Hiring!

Barclays Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Brooklyn, New York. It sits partly on a platform over the Metropolitan Transportation Authority–owned Vanderbilt Yards rail yard at Atlantic Avenue.  The arena hosts the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets, along with concerts, conventions and other sporting events, competing with other facilities in the New York metropolitan area, including Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Prudential Center in Newark, and Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Beginning in 2015, it will also be the home of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.

The Barclays Center is currently recruiting for candidates for multiple positions. All information, including registration, can be found here: http://www.brooklynbarclayscenterjobs.com

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Apply for the BRAG 2013 Scholarship Program

More than two decades ago the BRAG Scholarship Fund was founded as a means of providing needed financial assistance to students of color. The BRAG Board of Directors is proud to say they have stayed the course. They understand leadership and good citizenship comes with education. To that end, BRAG is firmly committed to their continued support of students who may have an interest in pursuing a career in retail and related industries.

The BRAG Scholarship is based on scholastic achievement, leadership, community service and need. The awards are to be used for tuition, books and/or supplies and will be disbursed in January of the school calendar year for college students and the following fall semester for High School students.  The money must be used within a one-school-year period. All monies not used within the designated period will revert back to the BRAG Scholarship Fund.  All scholarship funds are allocated directly to the University, not to the student.

Application:
An essay of 500 words on: “Brick and Mortar vs. Online Retailers”…friends or foe? How have online retailers changed the business in the last decade? must be submitted with your application.

Here is a list of the additional BRAG scholarship criteria:
•High School Students must have minimum Grade Point Average of 85
•College Students must be full-time undergraduates (12 hours or more)
•College students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
•All applicants must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must provide 2 Letters of Recommendation: (School, employment, and/or personal)
•Must provide an official copy of transcript

Students must submit their application completely filled out with all the information requested. If the requested information is incomplete; the application will not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of your Application/Essay is June 30th, 2013 for scholarships awarded in October.

Scholarships will be awarded at BRAG’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner Gala in New York. The Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013. It is mandatory for selected students to attend the BRAG Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner Gala to receive their Scholarship Award.

Scholarship Awardees are encouraged to become BRAG Student Members. All interested students should apply by sending their information to scholarships@bragusa.org. Transcripts should be mailed to the office. BRAG 68 East 131st street suite 306 NY, NY 10037

The 2013 Nation Student Writing Contest

Eight years ago, The Nation launched an annual Student Writing Contest to identify, support and reward some of the numerous smart, progressive student journalists writing, reporting and blogging today.

This year, they’re looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to answer this question: It’s clear that the political system in the US isn’t working for many. If you had to pick one root cause underlying our broken politics, what would it be and why?

Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. They’ll select ten finalists and two winners total—six from college students, six from high schoolers. Each winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a lifetime Nation subscription. The five finalists will be awarded $200 each and subscriptions. The winning essays will be published in The Nation magazine and featured atthenation.com. The ten finalists will be featured at thenation.com.

Entries will be accepted through Saturday, June 30, 2013. Winners will be announced by Monday, September 9.

The contest is open to all matriculating high school students and undergraduates at US schools, colleges and universities as well as those receiving either high school or college degrees in 2013. Submissions must be original, unpublished work (the writing can have been published in a student publication). Each entrant is limited to one submission. Past and present Nation interns are ineligible.

Submissions and questions can be e-mailed to studentprize@thenation.com. Please include the essay in the body of the e-mail. All e-mailed submissions will be acknowledged. Each entry must include author’s name, address, phone number, e-mail and short biography and school affiliation—and say “student essay” in the subject line.

 

Hostos Community College Offers FREE Training for MULTIPLE Healthcare Positions

If you or someone you know is interested in being a Community Health Worker, Dental Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Health Information Technician, Hemodialysis Technician, Patient Care Technician, or Pharmacy Technician, please consider training with The Hostos Applied Health Career Pipeline Program!  The program offers FREE training for low-income candidates!

Program participation will require that you must:

 be at least 18 years of age

 pass a background check and drug screen

 have an aptitude, experience and/or strong interest in health care in allied health

 meet income eligibility requirements

 meet minimum education and English language requirements (High School Diploma/GED

preferred)

 provide proof that you can legally work in the United States

 provide documentation to determine eligibility

 be able to attend, fully participate, and successfully complete all aspects of the program

Intake and Assessment

In addition to meeting the above eligibility requirements, student candidates:

 take a TABE Test in Reading and Math to meet educational levels for specific courses

 complete and submit medical and drug clearance forms

 participate in the intake conference session

 

Click here for more information: Community Health Worker   Dental Assistant  Clinical Medical Assistant  Health Information Technician  Hemodialysis Technician  Patient Care Technician  Pharmacy Technician

For more information via phone, please call (718) 664-2357.

Hostos Community College Offers FREE Certified Nursing Assistant Training

If you or someone you know is interested in being a CNA, please consider training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant with The Hostos Applied Health Career Pipeline Program!  The program offers FREE training for low-income candidates!

Program participation will require that you must:

 be at least 18 years of age

 pass a background check and drug screen

 have an aptitude, experience and/or strong interest in health care in allied health

 meet income eligibility requirements

 meet minimum education and English language requirements (High School Diploma/GED

preferred)

 provide proof that you can legally work in the United States

 provide documentation to determine eligibility

 be able to attend, fully participate, and successfully complete all aspects of the program

Intake and Assessment

In addition to meeting the above eligibility requirements, student candidates:

 take a TABE Test in Reading and Math to meet educational levels for specific courses

 complete and submit medical and drug clearance forms

 participate in the intake conference session

Click here for more information: Certified Nursing Assistant

For more information via phone, please call (718) 664-2357.

Tycoon Energy is Hiring for 15 Openings

Number of Openings:

15

Company Name:

Tycoon Energy

Job Title:

Sales Rep

Minimum Experience Required:

No experience requirement provided.

Job Description:

TE is looking for experienced and non experienced door to door energy sales reps for commercial and residential and are hiring 15 right now. They are looking to open 4 new offices by the end of the year and will need to promote sales reps to managerial positions from their existing pool of reps. Therefore, there is an excellent opportunity for advancement. Work schedule: Monday – Saturday, 12 noon – 8 P.M.

Job Location:

New York, New York

Pay:

Starting pay not specified.

Benefits:

No benefits mentioned.

Hours per Week:

40

Duration:

Full Time, Regular

Work Days:

Monday thru Saturday

Shift:

Not specified.

Minimum Education Required:

Less Than High School

Driver Licenses, Including Endorsements:

No Driver License requirements specified.

How to Apply:

To apply, contact the employer by email: Email: hire@tycoonllc.com

FEMA is Hiring Community Relations Specialists

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

New York City, NY

Continuous Recruitment

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has immediate openings for Community Relations Specialists in All 5 Boroughs of New York City as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

The Position:  Candidates will work on foot in affected localities and communicate with persons affected by the Hurricane Sandy disaster to identify their disaster related needs and offer information on what assistance is available and how to obtain it. Candidates should possess strong computer, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Candidates who are bi-lingual are strongly preferred. Must be eighteen years of age, and legally able to work in the US. A background check will be performed.

Wage:  $13-$15 per hour plus overtime pay.

Hours:  7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days per week.

How to Apply:  Email your resume and the languages you speak to FEMA-HR-DR4085-LocalHire@DHS.GOV with ‘Customer Relations Specialist’ in the subject line.

FEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

War Against Racism: ‘End Stop and Frisk’ Rally, June 13th

University Settlement is Searching for a Director of Youth, Adults and Community Engagement

Position: Director of Youth, Adults and Community Engagement

Supervisor:  Executive Director

Overview: University Settlement provides a comprehensive network of services to over 30,000 people of all ages living on the Lower East Side, in Brooklyn, and beyond.  Its broad network of activities includes programs that reach the whole person, whole families and whole communities.  University Settlement, a force for social progress for 128 years, continues to set the standard with pioneering programs in early childhood education, youth development, after-school programming, adult education, mental health, older adults programming, arts, community building, crisis intervention, and homelessness prevention and more.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all programs in Older Adults Program, Project Home, Houston Street Center, Ingersoll Community Center, After-school programs, Beacon Program, The Creative Center, Performance Project and Adult Literacy Program.

• Supervise the work of Program Directors through regular individual and group meetings; coach and mentor managers and leaders to develop professionally in support of organizational goals.
• Partner with Program Directors to design and develop new initiatives and policies and procedures within and beyond the Division; seek areas of integration and shared programming or resources across the agency to better serve our communities.
• Write proposals for public and private funding in collaboration with the Program Directors and the Development office.

For the entire job description, click here: Director of Youth, Adults and Community Engagement

To apply:  Send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Human Resources Department

University Settlement / The Door

121 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10013

hrjobs@door.org

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarships

With more than 80 programs in 31 cities, IES Abroad is dedicated to broadening their global reach and continuing their commitment to offering students outstanding academic options coupled with every-day opportunities for cultural immersion.

IES is committed to providing opportunities for students of color who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs.

As part of this effort, special scholarships and financial aid are available and we encourage all students who qualify to apply for this assistance.

A guaranteed $2,000 scholarship will be awarded as follows: $1,500 credit toward the IES program fee; PLUS $500 toward the purchase of an overseas airline ticket for the IES program (upon receipt of a valid, overseas airline ticket receipt).

Award Amount:
$2,000

Deadline:
Usually November

Website/Contact Info:
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/
Diversity_Scholarships/hbcuScholarship.html