Scholarship Info & Internship Programs

 Nationwide -- The New Year is here and many companies and organizations are already accepting applications for their upcoming summer, fall, and winter internship programs.  Here is a list of the top 2014 internship programs for African Americans: 

                            #1 - The NBA Internship Program offers college students an exciting opportunity to use their                        skills and classroom learning within a national sports environment.
                     Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/nba-internship-program.html 

     #2 - The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time, paid summer work opportunity for deserving students with an interest in the NASCAR industry.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/nascar-diversity-internship-program.html 

     #3 - Black Enterprise Internships are designed to provide real-life work experiences for college students interested in a career in the media industry.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/black-enterprise-internships.html 

    #4 - The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship offers an opportunity for a minority, female college student to be chosen for a unique two-year internship program.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/ncaa-ethnic-minority-and-womens.html 

    #5 - The Minority Access Internship Program offers spring, summer and fall internships for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates and professionals.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/05/minority-access-internship-program.html 

     #6 - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships are available for college students pursuing undergraduate associates or bachelor’s degrees.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/congressional-black-caucus-foundation.html 

    #7 - Essence Communications Internship Program is open to undergraduate, graduate students, or recent college graduates interested in a career in the media industry. Applicants must have a strong interest in issues pertaining to African American women.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/essence-communications-internship.html 

  #8 - BET Networks Internships provides paid internships for both undergraduate and graduate college students at five different locations.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/bet-networks-internships.html 

  #9 - The UNCF/NAACP Gateway to Leadership Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/uncf-naacp-gateway-to-leadership-internship-program.html

  #10 - The White House Initiative's Year-round Internship Program offers an exciting experience for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in improving education outcomes for African Americans.

Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/white-house-initiative-year-round-internship-program.html

Career at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

Are you Interested in a Career at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore?

The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) is conducting Horseshoe Casino Recruitment Days at each of our One-Stop Career Centers through April 2014. If you want staff assistance with your application, visit Baltimore Works One-Stop Career Center located at 1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201 on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. visit Eastside One-Stop Career Center located at 3001 E. Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21205 or Northwest One-Stop Career located at 2401 Liberty Heights Avenue Suite 302 Baltimore, MD 21215. If you are interested in applying for a position at the casino, and only need computer access, please visit one of our career centers Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information visit www.oedworks.com or call 410-396-3009.

New Fit Kids Summer Camp 2014

NEW Fit Kids is offering your child the opportunity to participate in a wonderful active summer experience. Our mission is to have our kids move more; make better food choices, live healthy active lives. We will be doing Fitness and Nutrition Education along with Field Trips, Swimming, and Games. Art, Dance and Theater will also be offered. We know that school ends soon so bring them to:

New Fit Kids Summer Camp

June 23rd - August 15th

Monday through Friday: 9 am to 4 pm

5- 12 years old

Camp Fee

$99 Weekly

Registration- March 31, 2014; 10 am - 12 pm

April 14, 2014; 4 pm - 6 pm

At

Walter P. Carter Recreation Center; 820 E. 43rd Street Baltimore, MD 21212

3 Options

Full Session- $750 (due time of or before registration)

2 sessions- $375 (due time of/ or before registration)

$375 (July 18, 2014)

or

Weekly- $99 (first week payment due time of registration)

Any Questions or Concerns Contact Kevin Anderson 410-929-6441 or Izzy Davis 410-807-2551

Neighborhood Highlight: Nia Govan

On the 5th of February 2014, the Vice President of Wilson Park Northern, Nia Govan was honored by the York Road Partnership. Nia was bestowed the York Road Partnership Dedication Award for Community Innovative Strategy & Perseverance of Community Leader. Below is a  little write up  . . . .

Nia Govan, Innovative Strategy and Perseverance of Community Leaders

Most people know her as one of Councilman Henry’s longtime employees, who has very ably helped countless constituents deal with a wide variety of queries and concerns over the years. What people might not know, however, is how much time Nia Govan has spent in her own neighborhood of Wilson Park to increase the capacity of the community association and help build stronger relationships with Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle, local churches, nonprofits, and businesses. Whether she is helping seniors at Ellerslie House plan their Christmas party, working with Walter P.’s principal and staff on building programming for the recreation center, partnering with Gather Baltimore to find locations and volunteers for their fresh food distributions, or helping a local business navigate the City’s permitting process to expand its services, it’s safe to say that Nia’s efforts to support residents and improve communities don’t cease when she leaves the office. We are happy to present Nia Govan with YRP’s award for Innovative Strategy and Perseverance of a Community Leader.

Health Coverage Enrollment Fair . . . March 22

Dear Community Leader:

I am writing to invite you and your membership to attend the Health Coverage Enrollment Fair that I will be hosting on Saturday, March 22^nd, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The event will take place at Poly-Western High School, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21209.

The purpose of the event is to inform individuals and families about their health coverage options under the federal Affordable Care Act and help them obtain health coverage before the March 31^st deadline for open enrollment. 

If you do not have health insurance, it is vital that you attend this event. Maryland Health Connection navigators will be on hand to your answer questions, and to help you enroll. Many who attend will qualify for free health insurance or a subsidy to assist with paying premiums.

I voted for the Affordable Care Act to ensure that every American will have access to the resources they need to stay healthy. When you fall ill, you miss out on a number of opportunities, and when you fall ill without health insurance, you quickly begin to face huge financial challenges and difficult life decisions.

More than 38,000 Marylanders have already signed up for plans on the exchange; however, the March 31^st deadline is fast approaching. That is why I encourage everyone who has yet to sign up for health insurance to join me at this Enrollment Fair. 

My Enrollment Fair will take place as part of Money Power Day, which is the region’s largest free financial and health literacy event.

I have enclosed additional information for your review.  Please share this information with your membership.  If you have any questions, please call my office at 410-685-9199.

Sincerely,

C

Elijah E. Cummings

Member of Congress

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