HELLO! My life has been touched by the education system - the highs and the lows. This newsletter is part of Mocha Work's effort to spread knowledge to young people and educators. Please pass this along to all those that may find it useful and don't forget that Knowledge Will Always Be Power! Ciao! - Danny
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OUR MISSION
Our mission for MW University is to reach high school students and those young adults entering the workforce or undergraduate study, ages 14 to 21 years. To provide them with additional tools, information and support with a goal of helping them to achieve academic and life success. We will do this through online media, strategic partnerships with education-focused organizations, targeted event sponsorships and speaking engagements.
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Jobs At Black Enterprise Magazine Black Enterprise is looking to hire online editors, online producers, market research assistants, editors, producers, sales analysts and more. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/blackenterprise.html White House InternshipsThe White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/whitehouse.html Internships at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the leading organizations in the country working on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. The Center specializes in research and analysis oriented toward practical policy decisions. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/cbpp.html Women In Science Internships In the past, interns have acted as the AWIS liaison to the National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education, attended hearings and followed judicial decisions, composed AWIS press releases, worked on public relations, and much more! Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/awis.html Special Events InternshipMonica Britton | Director, Marketing & Publicity St Paul Community Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood, Senior Pastor 718.257.1300 x123 MBritton@spcbc. Common Ground is seeking a Special Events Intern for the Fall. Must be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week. Candidate should have excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail. Looking for a team player with a good sense of humor. Intern will report to Director of Special Events -Will assist in planning of annual gala event -Assist in planning of major donor events -Assist in research to create new events -Assist in recording and reporting event donations -Reach out to donors to verify contact and reporting information -Assist in production of invitations, donor solicitations and marketing materials -Assist in maintenance of donor database -General administrative duties, including filing, running errands, maintaining office space Candidate should be hard-working and dedicated individual who has an interest gaining experience in event planning. Must be comfortable making phone calls to donors and balancing multiple tasks. To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to kabdul@commonground Please state number of hours per week you are available in your cover letter. Thank you Khalilah Khalilah Abdul-Baqi Director of Special Events Common Ground 14 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 471-0816 Fax: (212) 471--0825 Email: kabdul@commonground Website: www.commonground. We are solving homelessness through innovative programs that transform people, buildings and communities. FBI Internship Programs The FBI has numerous internship opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to contribute to the FBI's mission and learn more about what it is like to work at the FBI. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/fbi_internships.html
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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program This program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University to study agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07e.html National Achievement Scholarship Program The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07b.html Brothers On the Move Scholarship Driven by the impulse to encourage black males to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Tom Joyner Foundation has launched an innovative and attractive weekly scholarship. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07i.html Anne Ford Scholarship The Anne Ford Scholarship is an award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. Learn More at
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