VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

The event: P.E.P. Rally for Excellence

Saturday June 1

When:             10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   (Volunteers report at 9:30)
Where:            Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

What:              Parents, students, teachers and citizens are all invited to this community-wide event to focus on public education reforms, strategies, advocacy and student achievement.  This educational resource and innovation fair includes:

·         Public education workshops & presentations

·         DCPS's Annual Reading Celebration/WJCT's Share a Story

·         Student recognition programs

·         Business partnership opportunities

·         Family friendly activities & wellness information

·         Entertainment, interactive booths & giveaways

WJCT is participating the event above with 6 of our PBS characters (like Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Curious George & the Man in the Yellow Hat, etc.).  We have volunteer spots for 25 student volunteers and would welcome any of you who would like to earn community service volunteer hours. Volunteers will be manning and handling our 6 costume characters.  We hope to have enough volunteers that each would only do two or three, 15 min shifts in the costume.  We also need help with the craft table area so volunteers may rotate between costume and crafts.  It looks like it will be a fun day!  Volunteer hours will still count for Bright Futures if entered before graduation. And of course juniors can get a jump start on their hours for next year.

Thank you,                                                                                                                                   

Martha McManus
Education Outreach Coordinator
WJCT Public Broadcasting             

904.358.6391 office 

To volunteer: email   mmcmanus@wjct.org

News EditorCox Media Group’s FOX 30 WAWS-TV, CBS47 WTEV-TV and MY Network stations are looking for a person who can edit visually compelling stories. We are a completely non-linear, fast paced news operation. We need someone who works well under deadline pressure, can edit for multiple distribution platforms (web and mobile) and who enjoys living in a sunny beach climate. We need someone who lives for breaking news and loves matching pictures and sound. You must have flexibility to work overnights, weekends and changing schedules.

This is a fast paced environment, if you can keep up, show us your stuff! Send resume, cover letter and DVD or web link to David Chisholm, WAWS/WTEV Chief Editor, 11700 Central Parkway, Unit #2, Jacksonville, FL 32224 ordchisholm@actionnewsjax.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

The market leading Cox owned duopoly in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Broadcast/RF Maintenance Engineer. This experienced technologist will oversee all station transmission systems.

Responsibilities

Duties will include strong hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair skills applied to High Power RF systems to include transmitters, diplexers, filters and antennas.  Experience with 2, 7 and 13GhZ microwave systems, satellite up and downlinks, radar and fiber systems.  Knowledge of FCC Part 73, 74 and BAS compliance, OET65 and fulfillment of Chief Operator and public file requirements.  Implement and execute preventive maintenance of electrical generators, ATS, electrical distribution and switching equipment. Familiarity with and periodic inspection and maintenance of HVAC, structural, fire control, security and remote control systems.  Other broadcast and studio maintenance assignments as required.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have an associate’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years television broadcast experience. This is a full time position. SBE certification is a plus. Flexible hours and shifts, including weekends, overnights and holidays will be required. Driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Send Resume to 11700 Central Parkway Unit #2 | Jacksonville, FL 32224  Attn: Director of Engineering or email to  Daniel.emery@coxinc.com

Closing Statement

Cox Media Group, Inc., (a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises,) is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com. Please submit resume before 5/15/13.

SUMMER CAMPS

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USF St. Petersburg's 2013 Admissions Event Schedule

Saturday, July 13 Open House

Sunday, September 22 Pinellas County College Fair

Saturday, September 28 Open House

Saturday, November 16 Open House

More information on these events is available here.

Very Important Info from Zinch.com, Scholarship website:

Important Piece of Information #1:

In our ongoing effort to help students find scholarships and money to pay for college, Zinch introduces our Weird World of Wonderful Scholarships!  We are giving away $6,000 over the next few weeks by asking students fun and unique questions - check out the scholarship prompts here!

Important Piece of Information #2:

Free SAT and ACT prep via our partner, Shmoop.com, ends on May 31st.  You have three more weeks to share this great opportunity with your students!  Click here for more info.

The 31St Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community

Presents for Professional Development

Mental Health Transformation and the Impact of Violence:

A Focus on Children and Families

Part I: Transforming Behavioral Health Systems of Care:

Building Community Capacity and Cross-System Collaboration

Presenter: Arthur Evans, Ph.D., Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)

Part II: The Impact of Violence on Children and Families:

From MAAFA (Stress and Conflict) to MA’AT (Peace and Love)

Presenter: Larry T. Richardson, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP, Imani Behavior Health Services

May 17, 2012

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Edward Waters College

1658 Kings Road

Milne Auditorium

Free and Open to the Public

Lunch provided to workshop participants – Register Today!

For more information – Northwest Behavioral Health Services (904) 781-7797 or jdaniels@nwbh.org

Sponsors

River Point Behavioral Health ● Jacksonville System of Care Initiative, Jacksonville Children's Commission

Casey Family Programs ● Edward Waters College ● Northwest Behavioral Health Services Inc.

6 Continuing Education Units/Contract Hours are provided for this workshop by River Point Behavioral Health

Florida Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 3/31/2015 Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-1950, Exp. Date 10/31/13

SCHOLARSHIP FOR WEST SIDE SENIORS!!

West Council Scholarship Application

Jax Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Fliers TEEN_halfsheet

Summer Reading Fliers YOUTH_halfsheet

DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15th!

NEFMS Scholarship Program Revised

THIS IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID APP YOU WILL FILL OUT!

FAFSA Workshop

HandsOn Jacksonville needs volunteers!

Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service day in the world! During the weekend of April 26th - April 28th, youth led projects engaging youth volunteers will be taking place all around the world. 

Our Youth Council Leaders are an enthusiastic, compassionate group that have worked hard to develop projects to benefit our community.  Come out and show your support by joining a GYSD Project!

Art Against Bullying
Friday, April 26th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oceanway Community Center
Help lead an art project for 40 elementary school-aged children  

that will offer them a platform to express what makes their schools safe and address the importance of preventing bullying.  Click to register

Adopt a Room
Saturday, April 27th
7:30 am - 11:30 am
Community Connections
This project was designed by youth to address the issues of homelessness and poverty. Help paint and decorate a room for an incoming woman and her children at this transitional housing facility. Click to register


Grounds Beautification
Saturday, April 27th
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Community Connections
Help with mulching, weeding, gardening and more to spruce up this transitional housing facility.  Click to register

Work for Change
Saturday, April 27th
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
City Rescue Mission
Help paint walls, read to kids, build a library, make comfort bags for children entering the shelter and distribute food to families.  Click to register

Fletcher Beautification Day
Saturday, April 27th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fletcher Middle School
Work with school faculty to spread mulch, clear out sawgrass plants, weed gardens, remove palmettos, plant new trees and more.  Click to register

For more information about our Youth Leadership Council, please contact Jenny@handsonjacksonville.org. 

Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund - DEADLINE: May 31st!

The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States 

Scholarship Notification Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation 

APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013 Eligibility Requirements Qualified  applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or  between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade  school. All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 31, 2013. The  Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers  scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools,  students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of  2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a  higher educational opportunity. This group is generally not the  recipients of college scholarships and is typically ignored by the Board  of Education. 

The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any  under-served student across the United States who desires a higher  education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when  students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to  the community?. 

CLICK LINK TO APPLY TODAY!!! http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/  

Happy Earth Day!

Today marks the 43^rd celebration of Earth Day, which started in 1970. This year’s theme... The Face of Climate Change. How are you making Earth a better place to live? Share your story on the district Facebook page.

Applications for the “Living in a Material World” grant from the ASM Foundation Teacher Grants can be submitted by kindergarten – 12^th-grade teachers now through May 25^th. The grant award ranges up to $500. These grants are intended to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. For more information, visit the ASM website or contact Dorie Davis in External Funding at 390-2132 or davisd13@duvalschools.org. 

PFLAG Scholarship 2013

For graduation purposes, current freshmen and sophomores must complete a course online at Florida Virtual School (FLVS).  FLVS will be offering several half-credit courses during this summer at a 10-week pace.  For course descriptions and more information, please visit www.flvs.net/summer .

Scholarship name: Sussle Scholarship

URL: http://sussle.org/scholarship

Deadline: June 30 and December 31 each year

Value: $5,000

Scholarships available: 1 at each deadline

Mission: Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship.

Eligibility: 

·         Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States.

·         US citizen or legal permanent resident.

How to enter:

·         Use Sussle.org to contribute knowledge about your interests.

FAQ:

Do we sell student information or market to them after they sign up? No we do not. The goals of the scholarship are only to incentivize students to use the site, and of course to help students pay for their education. You'll notice that there aren't even advertisements on the site.

Duval County UNCF Scholarship is now OPEN!!!

 There are 8 scholarships available and the application deadline is May 18, 2013. The recipients will be invited to an awards activity (lunch/dinner) to receive their scholarship.  

"What is THAT Major?"

College Majors 101  Designed to help students learn:     "What the major ACTUALLY is"   - From Colleges/ Universities who teach it    - BLS Info and Videos    - Future Employers    - Industry Publications    - Professional/Student Associations    When they ask: "What is THAT major?"    Simply send them to:    www.collegemajors101.com    To learn ALL about it...       Sincerely, College Majors 101 2101 Vista Parkway #231 West Palm Beach, FL. 33462 ph: 561-228-6182 em: andrew@collegemajors101.com

JASMYN Prom Flyer

Wounded Warrior Project ® is offering a scholarship to Jacksonville area seniors attending school in Duval, St. John’s, Nassau, and Clay counties.  The scholarship consists of an application and a 500 word essay on the topic “Why is it important to help our Wounded Warriors succeed as they return home from serving our country?”.  The essay rules and application can be found at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org/Scholarship.  The deadline to apply is May 3, 2013.  In May, the scholarship committee members will choose the top essay from each county to receive a scholarship award of $1,000.  Please inform high school seniors about this scholarship opportunity.

UF High School Workshop Flier

CSI Scholarship Application 2013

CSI National Technical Scholarship Application 2013

2013 04 09 PRSRC Scholarship

PRSRC Scholarship App

Esol Hse Flyer 2013

FSCJ has Special orientations just for seniors throughout April call 646-2300 to reserve your spot if you have applied to FSCJ!

Look familiar? You should have received one of these...DON'T MISS OUT!

Career Pathways Mailer FSCJ

EWC Open House Scholarship Fair -Local

Need part time work? CHECK THIS OUT!

DTLR - COMING SOON!

Associate Job Annoucment

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

***If interested, potential volunteers can call Anne Wall at 346-5100, ext. 250.

Hope Haven Fun Day Flyer

JV Brooks Scholarship Application 2013

ATTENTION: JAMES V. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

THE READ ALOUD ESSAY EVENT is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at the Edward Waters College gymnasium. Applicants are to be present at 10 o’clock AM for briefing. The event begins at 10:30.
I understand that the typist mistakenly omitted this statement from the list of requirements. It was the last item listed on the Fact Sheet, which read thusly, “Read Essay with conviction at event.”
If you wish to attend EWC, I understand that the Band and Chorus Directors will be present at this affair and are willing to have you show your talent for an opportunity to receive a scholarship, to attend Edward Waters College during the 2013-2014 school year. If interested, please govern yourself accordingly.

The First Annual Jacksonville MoneyWi$e Week was a huge success. We invite you to view the results of this great week by viewing theMoneyWise-Report(M) . We are very excited The 2nd Annual Jacksonville MoneyWi$e Week is just a few weeks away!! To learn more, click here.

FSCJ Summer Camps Overview

SENIORS - DON'T FORGET TO APPLY FOR FREE FEDERAL AID!!

Nearly 73% of Florida high school seniors fail to apply for federal college aid

~Interactive map reveals rate at which students in state counties complete the FAFSA~

Tampa, FL – As of March 15, nearly 73% of Florida high school seniors have failed to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). According to the most up-to-date data released by the U.S. Department of Education’s FAFSA Completion Tool, just 27.1% of Florida high school seniors had finished the key document which secures them access to Pell Grants, federal loans and work-study jobs. A new interactive map developed by the Florida College Access Network (Florida C.A.N.! ) charts the FAFSA completion rates by county and allows viewers to see differences from last year.

“The state deadline to complete the FAFSA is May 15 and for several Florida higher education institutions, their priority deadline has already passed. It’s not too late to get money for college but you have to fill out the form,” said Braulio Colón, executive director of Florida C.A.N.! “Florida has 204,629 high school seniors but only 55,529 of these students have successfully completed the FAFSA. That number is far too low. It means major grants and federal loans are going unused by students who will need them to get a college education and secure a future.”

Last year, the federal government began offering access to its FAFSA Completion Tool which allowed viewers to track how many students at each high school across the country are completing the federal financial aid forms. Previously, high schools estimated their FAFSA completion rate using self-reported surveys, which are often unreliable. Both the FCAN map and the FAFSA Completion Tool will be updated every two weeks.

2013 Prom Drive Flyer

ANOTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Every year the elementary students from our district compete in the Sunshine Math Competition. This year it is on May 2, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Wolfson High School.

We are looking for students who would like to earn volunteer hours to help us with the following:

• setting up and tearing down tables from 3:00-7:00 pm.
• runners to deliver finished tests to the scorers AND
• students who could provide entertainment such as singing, dancing, step groups, bands, etc.

The entertainment will last roughly an hour before we present the winners of the math competition. 

Missy Reardon can be reached through e-mail at reardonm@duvalschools.org or cell (904) 651-1811.

A GREAT opportunity for service from HandsOn Jacksonville:

* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ONE SPARK*

Jacksonville will be hosting a big event called One Spark.  From April 17 - 21, 2013, Creators in art, music, science and technology from all over the world will showcase ideas and projects to connect with a $250,000 crowdfund awarded by popular vote, up to $1 million in capital investments from Jaguars' owner Shad Khan and immediate individual contributions. Volunteers are needed! One Spark is a great way to meet like-minded curiosity seekers, gain behind-the-scenes access, and help shape our inaugural event.  Multiple volunteer opportunities are available on our project calendar.  Visit our calendar and look for One Spark volunteer opportunities from April 18 - 20!  Volunteer training ends on April 10th, so hurry and register - you won't want to miss this event!

Support Group 2013

New Grief Good Grief 2013

2013 Fair Housing Symposium

Hope Haven Fun Day Flyer

Sanford-brown Institute April Open House