Here is the September 30, 2012 issue of Youth Resource Connections (YRC) published monthly by the Division of Youth Services (DYS), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. It is attached in "word" file format. If you cannot open the file, please contact DYS at (202) 693-3037. An electronic copy of the YRC will also be available on the Youth Connections Community of Practice: https://youth.workforce3one.org/. If you have questions about the U.S. Department of Labor's programs and services, please e-mail dolncc@dol.gov for assistance. September 2012.doc |
Friday, September 28, 2012
Youth Resource Connections - September Edition
Monday, September 24, 2012
REMINDER: United Way Funding Opportunities Available
DEADLINES APPROACHING!
Ø cONCEPT PAPERS DUE FOR sCHOOL rEADINESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OBESITY REDUCTION: WEDNESDAY, sEPTEMBER 26 AT NOON
Ø BASIC NEEDS PROPOSALS DUE: fRIDAY, oCTOBER 5 AT NOON
United Way of Greater Topeka RELEASES 2013 Request for Proposals
United Way of Greater Topeka released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for 2013 funding on Wednesday, September 5.
Four funding opportunities are currently available. Three of the available grants are strategy-based opportunities focused on the 10-year community goals. The fourth opportunity addresses Basic Needs. Additional opportunities to apply for funding will be available after the first quarter of 2013. The RFP process is open to eligible charitable organizations as designated by IRS code 170 that provide services in Shawnee and Jefferson counties (contact United Way for specific details).
Requests for Proposals are available in following areas:
- School Readiness Goal:
Increase by 50 percent the number of children who have the pre-literacy skills necessary to start Kindergarten- Funded Strategy: Children from the target area will participate in high-quality home visitation programs with a focus on pre-literacy.
- Substance Abuse Goal:
Reduce by 20 percent the number of sixth through 12th graders that illegally use substances (cigarettes, marijuana and alcohol).- Funded Strategy: Youth are engaged and supported in their efforts to keep themselves alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana free through opportunities to learn and practice healthy behaviors.
- Obesity Reduction Goal:
Reduce the number of adults who are overweight or obese by 10 percent.- Funded Strategies: Promote and support affordable healthy food and beverage choices and facilitate, support, and encourage increased physical activity.
§ Basic Needs Funding Opportunities
Basic Needs assistance addresses people in crisis and includes the following funding categories:
o Food, Shelter, Rent & Utilities Assistance, Access to Health Care and Prescription Assistance, and Safety from Domestic Violence.
Online Proposal Process
The Requests for Proposals are available to organizations via an online community investment management system. Agency assistance in navigating the online system is available via online tutorials. Click here for more information.
Additional information regarding the RPF application process and deadlines, community goals and strategies and volunteer needs are available at www.unitedwaytopeka.org.
Thank you.
Kim Ribelin
Director of Community Impact
Phone: 785.273.4804 ext. 123 | Fax: 785.273.2467
1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Kansas DropINs Quarterly Newsletter
The Kansas DropINs Quarterly Newsletter is now available at www.kansasdropins.org under the newsletter tab. This quarter's strategy spotlight is on safe learning environments and service-learning.
Jessica Noble
Education Program Consultant
Kansas State Department of Education
Disability Supplier Diversity Program Available
DISABILITY SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM
Are you a person with a disability who owns your own company, or do you know of someone that does? If so, the Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) can help connect your business with corporations looking to diversify their supply chain.
The DSDP offers a rigorous credentialing process through which companies that are 51% owned/operated by people with disabilities can be certified as disabled - owned. This allows them to compete with minority - and female-owned businesses on a level playing field and effectively positions them with corporations looking to diversify their supply chains.
For more information, contact Patty Cullinane at patty.cullinane@njchamber.com or 908-975-3211.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Free Online Course Offerings: 17 New University Partners
Browse free online course offerings from world-renown universities, colleges and institutions of higher education through Coursera:
- Berklee College of Music
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Emory University
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Ohio State University
- University of British Columbia
- University of California, Irvine
- University of Florida
- University of London
- University of Maryland
- University of Melbourne
- University of Pittsburgh
- Vanderbilt University
- Wesleyan University
View a full list of schools and courses here.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
NEW PROPERTY AT KANSAS SURPLUS PROPERTY
NEW PROPERTY AT KANSAS FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY!!!
LDVS-117 $25.00 PER BARREL LDVH-58 $50.00 EACH
OD/HDO 15W40 Motor Oil – 5 Gallon Barrels Absocold Mini Refrigerators – Great Condition
XCERT-3 $6.00 EACH LDVM-96 $125.00 PER SPOOL
Bottle Fire Extinguisher – For Grease & Oil Hemp Rope, 400 Yards per Coil, 3 Strand Twist
Fires 5400 lbs Min Break Strength, Mildew Resistant
If you have questions on any of this property or would like to put any of it on hold, please contact Jim Cutright at 785-296-8997 or Stacey Chmidling at 785-296-2352. All items must be picked up by September 30th. Thank You!!!
Kansas Surplus Property
2830 SW Kanza Drive
Topeka, KS 66606
Thursday, September 6, 2012
United Way Funding Opportunity
United Way of Greater Topeka RELEASES 2013 Request for Proposals
United Way of Greater Topeka released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for 2013 funding Wednesday, September 5.
Four funding opportunities are currently available. Three of the available grants are strategy-based opportunities focused on the 10-year community goals. The fourth opportunity addresses Basic Needs. Additional opportunities to apply for funding will be available after the first quarter of 2013. The RFP process is open to eligible charitable organizations as designated by IRS code 170 that provide services in Shawnee and Jefferson counties (contact United Way for specific details).
Requests for Proposals are available in following areas:
- School Readiness Goal:
Increase by 50 percent the number of children who have the pre-literacy skills necessary to start Kindergarten- Funded Strategy: Children from the target area will participate in high-quality home visitation programs with a focus on pre-literacy.
- Substance Abuse Goal:
Reduce by 20 percent the number of sixth through 12th graders that illegally use substances (cigarettes, marijuana and alcohol).- Funded Strategy: Youth are engaged and supported in their efforts to keep themselves alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana free through opportunities to learn and practice healthy behaviors.
- Obesity Reduction Goal:
Reduce the number of adults who are overweight or obese by 10 percent.- Funded Strategies: Promote and support affordable healthy food and beverage choices and facilitate, support, and encourage increased physical activity.
§ Basic Needs Funding Opportunities
Basic Needs assistance addresses people in crisis and includes the following funding categories:
o Food, Shelter, Rent & Utilities Assistance, Access to Health Care and Prescription Assistance, and Safety from Domestic Violence.
Online Proposal Process
The Requests for Proposals are available to organizations via an online community investment management system. Agency assistance in navigating the online system is available via online tutorials.
Additional information regarding the RPF application process and deadlines, community goals and strategies and volunteer needs are available at www.unitedwaytopeka.org.
JAMIE HORNBAKER
Director of Communications
Phone: 785.273.4804 ext. 117 | Fax: 785.273.2467
1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Opportunities 2012 Job Fair & Resource Expo
Opportunities 2012 Job Fair & Resource Expo
If you're looking for employment, the Opportunities 2012 Job Fair and Resource Expo is the place to be on Tuesday, September 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located at 5th and Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas.
The first hour will be dedicated exclusively to military veterans from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The job fair will be open to the general public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jobseekers should bring their resume and will have the opportunity to connect with employers at the job fair. There is no cost to employers or job seekers. Parking is free.
The event is being sponsored by the Hilton Garden Inn, GFI Digital Inc., Employer Support for National Guard & Reservists (ESGR), GFI Digital Inc., Kansas City, Kansas Community College and Technical Education Center, KANSASWORKS, Unified Government, and Workforce Partnership.
Last year, as many as 1,200 job seekers attended and 70 employers participated in the event.
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