Opportunities for Howard County High School Students

Internship Fair at Howard Community College on September 22 from 9-12 in the Burilla Galleria.  JHU APL, Maryland Public Television, CCL USA, HCC Public Safety, Montgomery County Police and many more employers will be available.  Visit http://www.howardcc.edu/services-support/career-services/internships-co-ops/internship-fair.html for up to date information and a list of all employers.

 Teen Health Summit:   October 20th 8:30-2pm  Howard Community College, Health Sciences Building.  Opportunity open to grades 10-12.  Topics for discussion include life decisions, substance abuse, healthy social media use, stress management, and more.  To register, visit http://2017teenhlthsummit.eventbrite.com.

Volunteers Needed for Fulton Fall Fest:  September 29th from 4:30-8:30.  Help is needed for set up, clean up, face painting, selling tickets, and running games.  Contact rgriffin@adventisthealthcare.com.

The Teen Advisory Council is composed of Howard County high school students (public, private and home school) who meet monthly during the school year to discuss teen use of alcohol and other drugs, and to develop educational messages that promote HC DrugFree's vision of a County where teens are drug-free by choice.  Visit http://www.hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council-1/ for more information and to learn how to join.

The Intelligence Careers offers students a wide variety of excellent program to get a jump start on careers in intelligence.  Several of our former students have participated in these experiences and they are excellent.  Visit https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html for more information.

National Family Resiliency Center is looking for Peer Counselors.  The NFRC is an organization that provides individual and group counseling for children and teens and parent education seminars related to family transition and support for children when their parents decide they will no longer be together.  NFRC is looking for students who might be interested in training to become peer counselors.  Visit http://www.nfrchelp.org for more information or contact http://risa.garon@nfrcfamily.org.

PSAT, SAT, ACT Information Night-  Reservoir High Atrium at 7pm on September 27.  Dr. Martha Gagnon will present information related to all college admission tests.  Dr. Gagnon will provide information on HOW to prepare, WHAT to expect, HOW the tests differ, and HOW colleges use the scores for admission.

Howard County Park and Recs is hiring high school students to work at their before school and after school care programs.  For more information visit http://www.howardcountymd.gov/hcrpjobs.  No experience is necessary and you must be 16.  This is a great first job!

Centennial High School Student Services will be hosting a county wide FAFSA night on Wednesday, September 27^th at 7:00pm in the CHS auditorium. This evening will help Senior parents navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms that should be completed by every college bound student regardless of economic need, to help ensure eligibility for any kind of scholarship. This presentation will also be available in Spanish.

Howard County NSBE (National Generation Leadership Academy) Jr. Chapter Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm at the Charles E Miller Branch.  The purpose of the chapter is to encourage students in grade 6-12 to develop an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. To RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-chapter-of-nsbejr-informational-meetng-tickets-37679500400.

URGENT CALL: Aleppo Is Burning

##URGENT CALL##

Vigil for Aleppo as part of a world wide protest
5PM, April 30th in front of the Whitehouse.
Wear your red t-shirts and join us

‪#‎AleppoIsBurning‬
‫#‏حلب_ﺗﺤﺘﺮﻕ‬

https://www.facebook.com/events/142915176111877/   

Also, please take few seconds to send a letter to your congressman. It takes only few clicks and your message will be automatically generated and sent:

http://www.sacouncil.com/stop_systematic_destruction_of_aleppo

Free (Tax Prep and Money Mgmt)

1.       Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualified Individuals

 

Gaithersburg, MD – (January 7, 2013)  The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, conducted in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, and Family Services, Inc., will open its doors for the 2012 tax season on Monday, January 28, 2013.  The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals who earn less than $51,000 per year. Preparation is done by IRS-trained volunteers who assist taxpayers in determining if they are eligible for the earned income tax credit.  Services are offered in both English and Spanish.

 

In Gaithersburg, the VITA program is marketed under Bank On Gaithersburg, an initiative to draw unbanked and underbanked individuals into the financial mainstream. Staff from participating financial institutions will be on-site to provide information on free financial education and to open accounts for taxpayers interested in having their refund directly deposited.  For more information visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/bankon.

 

This year, to ensure that all of the taxpayer’s needs are being met, volunteers will offer referral information to food, clothing and housing assistance. Hunger Solutions staff will also be on hand to help qualified people sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

 

The Gaithersburg VITA site, located at 610 East Diamond Avenue, will be open for appointments on Mondays, January 28 through April 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. To make an appointment, call  240-777-1123 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Calls received after 5:30 p.m. will be returned the next business day.

 

Additional VITA sites are located in Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park.  For more information on these locations, please call the Montgomery County Information Line at 311 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311.

 

 

 

2.       Free Money Management Program for Seniors

 

Our Volunteer Bill Payer Program matches seniors (62+ with an annual income that does not exceed $45,500.00) with a volunteer who will help to manage monthly income and expenses, organize paperwork and pay bills on time.  Supported by the AARP Foundation, our program offers coverage that protects the client’s funds which always remain within the client’s control.  This is a FREE service that helps seniors feel more financially secure PLUS enjoy the companionship of a new friend.

 

Attached is the application form for the Bill Payer Program, a brochure and a program description.  Please contact Mary Murphy at  301-942-1049 for a presentation to your clients/residents about the Bill Payer Program and answer any questions.  

Cybersecurity and Cybersafety for Girls Workshop: March 2, 2013

Cybersecurity and Cybersafety for Girls is an interactive learning and mentoring

experience for middle school girls who are interested in technology, computers,

and cybersecurity!  Undergraduate students will lead workshops in various

computer and technology related topics. This event will provide girls with the

opportunity to learn everything they need to know to safely use the internet and

technology with confidence! This program is designed for girls in grades 6-7.

Activities include Internet Privacy, Computer Safety, Password Protection, and

Lock-Picking.

Read more about the event and apply online at: [>http://cyber.umd.edu/education/saturday-workshops>]http://cyber.umd.edu/education/saturday-workshops

Please contact Cristin Caparotta (below) with questions.

Best Regards,

Cristin Caparotta

Graduate Assistant for Education

Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2)

2126 A.V. Williams Building>(301)-405-6735

[ mailto:ccapa@umiacs.umd.edu ]ccapa@umiacs.umd.edu

[ http://www.cyber.umd.edu/education ]www.cyber.umd.edu/education

4th Annual Somali Diaspora Youth conference

The 4th Annual Somali Diaspora Youth conference is fast approaching. This youth conference will take place on Friday November 23rd & Saturday November 24th in Virginia.  It is full two days program that includes breakfast & lunch and a lot of discussion. Unfortunately, the funds generated from the registration fees is not enough and most student cannot pay, but they still get in free as we cannot turn any youth away. Therefore, we need your help in making this reality, and something for all of us to be proud of.

Please support the conference through inviting youth to attend and/or sponsoring a student. Donations can be written to Adar Foundation.  Adar Foundation is a 501 c (3) charitable organization. Or donate in this link http://somalidiasporayouth.org/?page_id=121. 

Don't forget to stop by the ILIA table while at the conference !!!

Included here are the videos from the last three conference for you to watch.

3rd Annual Somali Diaspora Youth Conference(2011)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHymuIWHmrw&feature=youtu.be

2nd Annual Somali Diaspra Youth Conference (2010)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-8SiQSTjE&feature=share&list=PL971101E0734541D4

1st Annaul Somali Diaspora Youth Conference (2009)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq07op2D5kU&feature=share&list=PL4AEFA2DBEE76A28C

Elder Abuse and Family Violence: Sept 8, 2012

Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Program

The Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Program has only received two applications for the University of Baltimore location. This is an excellent program that will be canceled at the University of Baltimore location if the 24 student quota is not achieved by May 15, 2012. There is an option to room and board there. Financial aid available, as are college credits.

Please circulate to all that may be interested. Financial aid is available for the University of Baltimore location only. Please pass along if you know any high school students who might be interested. More details on this may be found here: http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/

Arab American Heritage

" Let's Give Peace a Chance: Building Cultural Bridges Toward a Shared Future Through Dialogue, inclusion and Mutual Understanding".

April is designated as the Arab American Heritage month. The above title represents the theme of the dynamic calendar of events developed by Montgomery college in celebration of this occasion.

The calendar of events for April 2012, will highlight the Arab American heritage, and the diverse cultural traditions of the Arab American Communities. It is a great opportunity for open discussions and community dialogues around current issues.

Starting from April 9 - 30, you will have a wide variety of options to appeal to all ages. There are speakers, including historians; artists and art exhibits; award winning films; and music. You will find most of these events at the College technical Center, Room 136.

Among the exciting speakers are our own Dr. Sahar Khamis, an active participant, and a contributor to our Senior Program.

You will also find Dr. Ibrahim Oweiss, MCC special guest and distinguished speaker.

Mr. Leggett, Montgomery County Executive will present this year's proclamation of April as Arab American Heritage Month, on Tuesday April 17th, at 6:00 PM, at Montgomery College Campus (TC 136)

We are forwarding to you the entire calendar of activities. Please invite family and friends. Let's build bridges.

The Muslim Link Fundraiser Dinner

Support Your Voice! 3 DAYS LEFT Assalamualaikum, The one day all year we ask all our readers to come out and support their media is fast approaching ... just 3 days away! Please join us at the Muslim Link Annual Dinner on Saturday April 14th at Montgomery Blair High School at 5pm. Remember -- a community without its own media is a community that has nothing to say. JazakumAllahu Khairan for all of your support over the last 10 years. Ticket Information : Click Here Minhaj Hassan Editor - in - Chief PS: As a special treat, we shot this short video for our readers so they can see how the paper is put together! PS [VIDEO] HOT OFF THE PRESS FEATURING: John Perkins New York Times Bestselling Author of "Confessions of An Economic Hitman" Learn More... VENUE: Montgomery Blair High School 51 University Blvd E Silver Spring, MD 20901 MAP IT... PURCHASE TICKETS: Adults: $25 Kids 6 and under: $5 Purchase Tickets...

America’s Islamic Heritage Museum - March Events

Sunday March 25^th

 

Food Matters: Film Showings & Discussion on Health Issues

11:00 pm –3:00 pm

 

Guest Speakers- Nutritionist Tracey Abdul-Wahhab & Bahiyyah Parks

Films "Food Matter," "Forks Over Knives," discussions, demonstrations, juicing samples, giveaways, healthly snacks, and more...

 

Donation of $10.00

 

 

 

 

Saturday March 31st

2:00 pm –5:00 pm

 

KARAMAH & AIHM Presents

 

Daughters of Aisha: A Discussion of Muslim Women's Leadership in Academia, law, and Social Work. 

 

 

Speakers: Engy Abdelkader, Esq- an accomplished human rights attorney; Asma Hanif- director and founder of Muslimat Al-Nisaa Health: Education, Social, and Shelter Services; and Hadia Mubarak- a doctoral student at Georgetown.

 

 

 

 

America’s Islamic Heritage Museum

2315 Martin Luther King Jr. SE Washington, DC 20020

Access from the Metro Green Line Anacostia Station

202 610-0586

www.muslimsinamerica.org

 

2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival

As an educator, I am asking for your assistance to inform your colleagues and students about  the ultimate celebration of science and engineering in the US, and it will take just three simple steps:  

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Here is why I need your help:
 
For the past year and a half I have been organizing the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival - the country's largest celebration of science and engineering -a  FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event.
 
So why have a Science Festival? Society gets what it celebrates! As a culture, we celebrate movie stars, rock stars and athletes and we generate a lot of them...but we don't celebrate science and engineering. If our country does not turn around the interest of young people in science, we will have outsourced innovation.
 
The Festival has kicked off last week with our Nifty Fifty Program, and will continue with over 150 FREE events for the public and Greater Washington, DC schools leading up to the Finale Expo - all geared toward sparking an interest in Science and Engineering. 
You can find out all the details at:  www.usasciencefestival.org
 
The grand finale will be a two day EXPO at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. on April 28-29, 2012 - over 3,000 fun, hands-on, interactive activities and 150 stage shows for all ages. There will be stuff for the mildly curious to the science professional. You can learn about fun topics like the science of the magic of Harry Potter, the mathematics of jump roping, the physics of superheroes, the chemistry of Thanksgiving Dinner, the engineering of baseball bats and balls, the science behind special effects in movies, trends in Global Warming, renewable energy sources of the future.
 
You can operate state-of-the-art robots, laugh with science comedians, be mesmerized by science magicians and mathemagicians, converse with astronauts, Nobel Laureates, storm chasers, science celebrities like Bill Nye the Science Guy, cast members of the MythBusters, Big Bang Theory and NCIS, and even scientists of the past, fly a fighter jet simulator, enter a virtual reality environment, be a CSI agent, learn how to transform your car so it can run off a cuisinart....and you can get info about scholarships, internships, mentorship and future jobs. 

I would greatly appreciate if you would pass this info on to your colleagues and students.

Many, many thanks for your help. I hope to see you at the Finale Expo on April 28-29!
 
Larry Bock
Executive Director
USA Science & Engineering Festival

Follow the "Woodstock of Science":
Twitter:  @USAScienceFest
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