Friday, February 28, 2014

DCF RFP - Kansas Work For Success - EAST Region


The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, announces the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a grant. The agency receiving the grant will demonstrate expertise and capacity to assist fathers who are receiving government assistance and owe child support in the DCF East Region.  


The grant will fund services to fathers, through the replication of a pilot program developed by Connections to Success, for case management, mentoring, work readiness, fathering skills, relationship skills, financial management and family violence prevention training.  These services have been shown to help low-income fathers find sustained employment, pay child support and improve their family relationships.

 

Eligible applicants are organizations that are located within the DCF East Region who 


1) have experience effectively providing services to low-income families, 


2) preferably, have been in business for 5 or more years with strong community partnerships, 


3) have a volunteer-driven component with current active volunteers, 


4) have some experience in job placement for the unemployed, and 


5) understand the barriers and obstacles of employment facing low-income families.  


DCF invites applications from government agencies, public universities and colleges, and private, non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations.

 

A complete copy of the RFP can be found at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Agency/SDFBCI/Pages/Faith-Based-and-Community-Initiatives.aspx under Grant Information, in the document entitled Kansas Work For Success East Region Request For Proposals.

 

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00pm CST on Friday, April 11, 2014.

FHLB Topeka Employment Opportunities

FHLBank Topeka’s products and services help our member banks provide affordable credit and support housing and community development efforts.  We are accepting resumes for a:

 

Human Resources Representative

This is a junior HR generalist position. The individual in this position will provide assistance and support to HR leadership in the functional areas of HR (recruiting, employee relations, HRIS, performance management, training and development, payroll and total rewards.) Assist the department with developing, implementing and maintaining HR plans, programs, projects, reporting and compliance. Provide research support for reports, special projects and presentations. Serve as the first point of support to business partners with HR related issues and questions.

 

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field required and one to three years of relevant.

·         General understanding of HR processes and procedures.

·         Ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness, in an environment with multiple distractions.

·         Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

·         Excellent computer skills including database management and record keeping including MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Experience with Crystal Reports helpful.

·         Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task.

·         The ability to use general office equipment.

 

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the Bank website at www.fhlbtopeka.com.

 

EOE

 

 

 

FHLBank Topeka’s products and services help our member banks provide affordable credit and support housing and community development efforts.  We are accepting resumes for an:

 

IT Intern – Network Monitoring/Governance

This is a paid internship designed for a student to work part-time while completing their computer/information technology related education. The selected candidate must be available to work at least 4 hours per day Sunday through Friday.

 

The individual in this position will provide assistance to IT staff. Perform and document execution of proactive network element status and health checks as part of normal monitoring activities. Validate production network application, account and device changes are documented and authorized. Work with other IT staff, FHLBank staff, and vendors to resolve issues arising from network monitoring.

 

Qualifications

·         Completion of freshman year of college toward a computer related undergraduate or technical training is required.

·         Similar or related professional experience would be a plus.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills.

·         Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications including Word and Excel.

·         Ability to think orderly, logically and analytically, and strong problem solving skills.

·         Resourcefulness and creativity in the execution of job tasks.

·         Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

·         Knowledge of the banking industry is a plus

·         Experience with Agile development methods is a plus.

 

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the Bank website at www.fhlbtopeka.com.

 

EOE

 

 

 

FHLBank Topeka’s products and services help our member banks provide affordable credit and support housing and community development efforts.  We are accepting resumes for an:

 

IT Intern – Security/Governance

This is a paid internship designed for a student to work part-time while completing their computer/information technology related education. The selected candidate must be available to work at least 25 hours per week.

 

The individual in this position will assistance to IT staff. Perform and document security permission verifications, grant and verify permissions requested, follow up and resolve work order requests, perform security monitoring as needed, and set up and issue RSA tokens.  Work with the records manager to perform records management identification and organization tasks. Perform IT governance compliance reviews. Work with other IT staff, FHLBank staff, and vendors to resolve questions or requests.

 

 

Qualifications

·         Completion of freshman year of college toward a computer related undergraduate or technical training is required.

·         Similar or related professional experience would be a plus.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills.

·         Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications including Word and Excel.

·         Ability to think orderly, logically and analytically, and strong problem solving skills.

·         Resourcefulness and creativity in the execution of job tasks.

·         Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

·         Knowledge of the banking industry is a plus

·         Experience with Agile development methods is a plus.

 

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the Bank website at www.fhlbtopeka.com.

 

EOE


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FHLBank Topeka is a government sponsored enterprise whose mission is to promote housing, jobs and general prosperity by offering products and services that help its members in the tenth district, which includes Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma, provide affordable credit in their communities. Available positions and additional Bank information may be viewed at our website: www.fhlbtopeka.com.


President Obama Launches "My Brother's Keeper"

BMAfunders.org

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Dear Colleagues,

We're all still excited by President Obama's announcement of the launch of My Brother's Keeper, a new public-private partnership focused on young men of color. At BMAfunders we're tracking the latest news related to this initiative, as well as the philanthropic response. We've compiled the highlights on our web site. Here's a snapshot:

  Response From Funders

Executives’ Alliance
Statement From the Executives’ Alliance on the New White House Initiative, My Brother’s Keeper

Atlantic Philanthropies
Atlantic Joins the White House and Leading Foundations to Expand Opportunities for Young Men of Color

W.K. Kellogg Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Applauds President Obama’s Young Men of Color Initiative

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Maisha Simmons
Coming to the Rescue of Young Men of Color

Knight Foundation
Ten Leading Foundations Join Forces to Expand Opportunity for Young Men of Color

Open Society Foundations, Ken Zimmerman
A New Milestone for America’s Young Men of Color

Association of Black Foundation Executives, Susan Taylor Batten
Black Men and Boys: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize

News

The Root, February 27, 2014
How Obama Plans to ‘Keep’ His ‘Brothers’

PBS NewsHour, February 27, 2014
How Should the U.S. Improve Opportunity for Young Men of Color?
(Gwen Ifill interviews W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Gail Christopher)

New York Times, February 27, 2014
Obama Starts Initiative for Young Black Men, Noting His Own Experience

HuffPost Black Voices, Valerie Jarrett, February 27, 2014
My Brother’s Keeper: A New White House Initiative to Empower Boys and Young Men of Color

White House Fact Sheet, February 27, 2014
Opportunity for All: President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to Build Ladders of Opportunity For Boys and Young Men of Color

Christian Science Monitor, February 27, 2014
‘My Brother’s Keeper’: Obama Confronts Obstacles Facing Young Men of Color

Yahoo News, February 26, 2014
Obama Embraces a Lifelong Cause: Helping Minority Boys Succeed

Washington Post, February 11, 2014
President Obama to launch major new effort to help young minority men

What Can You Do?

Pledge your commitment to My Brother’s Keeper.

Check out the Opportunity Agenda’s communications tools and resources.

We're striving to make BMAfunders.org a collective space for sharing knowledge and information in the field of black male achievement. Feel free to share any content with us that you think might be useful to the field at bmafunders@foundationcenter.org.

Sincerely,

The BMAfunders.org team

foundationcenter.org

Thursday, February 27, 2014

TODAY President Obama Launches My Brother's Keeper



Dear Members of the Institute for Black Male Achievement,
 
As you are surely aware by now, this is a historic day for the field of black male achievement. This afternoon at 3:25 p.m., from the White House East Room, President Barack Obama will announce the launch of My Brother’s Keeper, “a new initiative with leading foundations and businesses taking a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to building ladders of opportunity that will unlock the full potential of boys and young men of color in America.” With this announcement, the President is making a significant statement and giving us validation on our collective work to improve the life outcomes of black men and boys. 
 
On behalf of the IBMA team, I am writing to commend you for your commitment, compassion, and courage with all you have done to make this day possible. Your tireless advocacy, teaching, organizing, research, and leadership have contributed to this special moment in America. 
 
And while I write to commend and congratulate you, I also write to challenge you to maximize this moment. Let’s leverage this day and the launch of My Brother’s Keeper for increased mission fuel to lean into our work with greater resolve and resiliency to create pathways for success for black men and boys in America. There is so much more work to be done to fully eliminate the disparities and inequities facing our young men. 
 
The MBK launch event will be streamed live on http://www.whitehouse.gov/my-brothers-keeper and whitehouse.gov/live at 3:25 p.m. During that time we also invite you to join IBMA @bmachievement and Cities United @CitiesUnitied for a Twitter chat to respond to the announcement and lift up the Cities Untied work that is happening in New Orleans today with mayors, youth activists, municipal leaders, and philanthropists convening with the goal to reduce violent deaths amongst black men and boys in America’s cities. The hashtags for the Twitter chat are #CitiesUnited and #mybrotherskeeper.
 
Thank you all for contributing your heads, hands and hearts to this historic moment!

With Gratitude,
Shawn Dove 
Campaign Manager, Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement
 

The Institute for Black Male Achievement is a national membership network that seeks to ensure the growth, sustainability, and impact of leaders and organizations committed to improving the
life outcomes of black men and boys through systemic change.

 
 

Monday, February 24, 2014

Re: City of Topeka Social Services Contract Services 2015 Request for Proposal (RFP)

See the attached RFP notice

SOCIAL SERVICES & CITYWIDE CONTRACTED SERVICES

Social Services & Citywide Contracted Services Grants

Request for Proposals

The City of Topeka has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) dated Monday, February 24, 2014 for applicants wishing to receive Social Service or Citywide Contracted Service funds. These funds are intended to increase the quantity and the quality of emergency assistance and preventive/counseling services for children and adults in Topeka. 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Topeka estimates providing approximately $632,000 in funding for these grants. Proposals will be judged on a competitive basis and grant awards will be for the 2015 fiscal year. 

Beginning Monday, February 24, 2014 the Request for Proposal (RFP) and application are available in hard copy or by email from the Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development (HND), 620 S.E. Madison St., 1st Floor Topeka, Kansas, 66607. 

Email versions may be requested in writing to Rachelle Vega-Retana at HND or to rvretana[@]topeka.org

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8th 



For further information or questions regarding this RFP or application may be directed to Rachelle Vega-Retana at (785) 368-4490 or by email rvretana[@]topeka.org.








IBSA, Inc.
629 SE Quincy, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66603-3921
(: 785.422.0761 (office) | *: admin@ibsa-inc.org

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Job Announcement - Equal Business Opportunity Specialist

We are looking for candidates with DBE/ACDBE certification experience for the attached position. Please pass information on to potential candidates. 
  
For more information see attached or go to the link below: 
  
https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/mwaa/PublicJobs/controller.cfm 
  
  
Thank You, 
  
Richard Gordon 
Manager, Equal Opportunity Programs 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 
1 Aviation Circle, Suite 144 
Washington DC  20001-6000 
Phone: 703-417-8625 
Richard.Gordon@mwaa.com 
www.mwaa.com 
  

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Washburn Tech, manufacturers team up on job training



Graduates guaranteed an interview

Posted: February 8, 2014 - 4:48pm


Washburn Institute of Technology and five Topeka companies have teamed up to train job seekers for hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.

Bimbo Bakeries, Del Monte, Frito-Lay, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars Chocolate partnered with Washburn Tech and the Kansas Department of Commerce to develop a program to train certified production technicians for entry-level food manufacturing jobs.

The certified production technician certificate was developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. Students who complete the certificate have to pass assessments of their knowledge of safety; quality and measurement; manufacturing processes and production; and maintenance awareness.

Zoe Thompson, director of workforce training and education for the Kansas Department of Commerce, said the Washburn Tech program is part of a larger pilot project called Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand. Two other schools, one in southeast Kansas and one in southwest Kansas, are working on programs related to manufacturing and to the meatpacking industry, she said.

Employers met before the program started to come up with a list of skills they needed, Thompson said, and if the pilot works well schools and employers in other industries could develop their own programs.

“We hope to extend it to other industries and other areas of the state,” she said.

The program goes beyond typical job training because the participants can meet with employers before they start and do job shadowing during their training, Thompson said.

Participants are guaranteed a job interview if they complete the program, though hiring isn’t guaranteed. At the end, they also will have a credential showing they’ve mastered skills specific to the manufacturing industry, Thompson said.

“In this case, the education is linked to the job,” she said. “I think it has great potential.”

Clark Coco, dean of Washburn Tech, said the class is targeted at the skills local manufacturers agreed they needed.

“Adults can complete this training quickly and be prepared for quality jobs while local companies remain competitive with a skilled workforce,” he said in a news release.

The program has only been in the works since late 2013, Thompson said, but the Washburn Tech class will start in February.

“We’ve been pushing hard,” she said. “Our employers tell us they need people.”

For more information or to enroll, call Luci Zieman at Washburn Tech, (785) 670-2373, or Gina Coffman at the Topeka Workforce Center, (785) 235-1622. Students have to complete pre-assessment tests before enrolling. Financial aid from the Department of Commerce is available for a limited time for qualifying students.




Thursday, February 6, 2014

Fwd: New training initiative called Manufacturing Technology or M-Tech


M-Tech Training Set to Begin

January 29, 2014

Washburn Tech Establishes M-Tech

Topeka, Kan. – Washburn Tech, in cooperation with area food manufacturing companies, is launching a new training initiative called Manufacturing Technology or M-Tech. The program, in partnership with GO Topeka, provides intensive technology training to workers and links them to good jobs in the food manufacturing field. The pilot project through the Kansas Department of Commerce connects economic and workforce development under the new “Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand” (Workforce AID) initiative at Commerce.

M-Tech’s curriculum was developed under the guidance of area food manufacturers including Bimbo Bakeries, Del Monte, Frito-Lay, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Mars Chocolate North America. Graduates are prepared for an entry-level production position with one of these companies and also are ready to earn a national industry credential, Certified Production Technician. For a limited time, funding from Commerce is available for adults who qualify.

“M-Tech provides training that is specifically targeted to meet the needs of our area manufacturers. Adults can complete this training quickly and be prepared for quality jobs while local companies remain competitive with a skilled workforce,” said Clark Coco, dean, Washburn Tech.

“This project will support a robust Kansas economy by preparing workers with the skills required by business. We are excited to support local prosperity with the first Workforce AID pilot project for these excellent Topeka regional companies.” said Pat George, secretary, Kansas Department of Commerce.

To enroll in M-Tech, contact Luci Zieman at Washburn Tech by calling 785.670.2373 or visit Gina Coffman (785.235.1622) at the Topeka Workforce Center. Pre-assessment tests are required before enrollment. -30-


Read more here: http://pressreleases.kcstar.com/release/messages/58993/?goback=%2Egde_2096280_member_5836139924553752577#storylink=cpy

 

 




Scott Smathers, CEcD

Vice President

Economic Development

GO Topeka Economic Partnership

120 SE Sixth Avenue, Suite 110

Topeka, KS 66603-3515

P 785.234.2644

C 785.554.8757

ssmathers@GOTopeka.com

GOTopeka.com

 






HUD-VASH PBV Set-Aside Notice Published


The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is pleased to announce the publication of a Project Based Voucher (PBV) set-aside funding Notice for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.  Through the competition outlined in this notice, HUD will  award approximately $7 million in HUD-VASH funding that will support approximately 1,000 PBV  units.  


These PBVs will enable homeless veterans to access affordable housing with an array of supportive services.  The vouchers are being made available from a set-aside from the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (the Act) (Public Law 113-6), enacted March 26, 2013, that provided approximately $75 million dollars of funding for HUD-VASH vouchers as authorized under section 8(o)(19) of the United Stated Housing Act of 1937.

 

This notice is available at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=PIH2014-03.pdf

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Press Release: 1st Annual Exodusters Talent & Awards Show February 22, 2014

Press Release

The Heart of America Black Expo & Neighborhood Academic & Athletic Association Presents


1st Annual Exodusters Talent & Awards Show Saturday, February 22, 2014

7:00 P.M.

Highland Park High School – 2424 SE California  -  Topeka, Kansas

 

Please join us in this Celebration of Kansas and its’ rich heritage of Civil Rights and those who have supported our youth.  There will be music, choirs, dance, poetry, and more. Also please join us for the Business Showcase the morning of February 22, at 10:00am in the Lunchroom at Highland Park High School.  For more information please call 785-383-1476. The Talent & Awards Show will cost $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for students. The Business Showcase is Free.


The 2014 Award Winners:

 

·         Mr. Carl Brewer, Mayor of Wichita, KS -  Exoduster’s Man of The Year

 

·         Pastor W. L. Templeton  -  Exoduster Lifetime Achievement Award In The Ministry

 

·         Ms. Deltha Colvin  -   Exoduster Lifetime Achievement Award in Education

 

·         Mr. Jack Alexander  -   Exoduster Lifetime Achievement  in Community Leadership

 

·         Mr. John Stauffer Sr.  -  Dr. Martin L. King Philanthropic Lifetime Achievement Award

 

·         Mr. Joe Douglas -  Exoduster  Lifetime Achievement  in Community Leadership

 

·         Ms. Janel Johnson  -  Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Award

 

·         Kansas African American Museum   - Exoduster Nonprofit Achievement Award  

 

·         Carter Broadcasting  -  Exoduster Lifetime Achievement  Award  in Radio Broadcasting

 

·         Topeka Capital-Journal Newspaper  - Exoduster  Lifetime Communication Award

 

·         Heritage John Deer Tractor  -  Exoduster Service to Community Award

 

·         Sams Club of Topeka  - Exoduster Community Giving Award

 

·         McCray's Lumber - Dr. Martin Luther King Community Support Award          

 

                        For more information please call 785-383-1476.


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