AmeriCorps Positions @ Exchange Club

AMERICORPS   ORIENTATION

A Great Opportunity for students/graduates majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Criminal Justice and Counseling

In order to be considered for an AmeriCorps position you must attend an orientation.

This is the last orientation for 2009!

Where:  The Exchange Club Family Center, 2180 Union Ave.

When:   Saturday, July 11, 2009

Time:  12:00                          

AmeriCorps Requirements: 

• 19 years of age or older
• 2 years of College (Preferred)                                             
• Current Resume
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card

Attendance at an orientation, an application, 3 confidential references and a transcript must be submitted by July 14, 2009, in order to be granted an interview. 

 

All AmeriCorps positions receive an educational award.

Full-Time positions (only) receive a living allowance

For an application or information, contact Carol Russell (901) 276-2200 x 103  

This program is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee

Insulators Apprentice Training Program

Insulators Apprentice Training Program

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers accepting applications for an

Insulators Apprenticeship Training Program

June 1-5, 2009

Tasks

• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.

• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.

• Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.

• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.

• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

• Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.

• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.

• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

MUST HAVE (no exceptions)

1. Valid driver’s license 2. GED or high school diploma 3. Ability to pass drug tests 4. Must pass assessment test (math and reading)

Starts at $11.00 per hour.

Call (901) 386-7045,     8-4 for additional information.

Top 10 Cities for New Grads

Are you graduating this year?  Wondering where to look for a job?

This article from CNN outlines the Top 10 Cities for New Grads.  According to the article: “The list is based on the ranking of the top U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults (age 20 — 24) from the U.S. Census Bureau (2006), inventory of jobs requiring less than one year of experience from CBcampus.com (2009) and the average cost of rent for a one bedroom apartment from Apartments.com (2009).”

Don’t Forget About the EOC!

The Educational Opportunity Center at Southwest Tennessee Community College is a great resource for adult students who would like to return to school.  The EOC provides counseling, GED preparation assistance, and career guidance.

 

EOC

5390 South Mendenhall Square

Memphis, Tennessee  38115

901.333.6048

Memphis College Fair

The 2009 Memphis College Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 25th.   This college fair will offer students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admissions representatives from over 75 institutions.  For full details, check out the event website.  But here are the basics:

Memphis College Fair
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
9:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cook Convention Center

Redbirds Career Fair 2/23 & 2/24

Memphis Redbirds Career Fair

February 23 & 24

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Game Day Career Fair
Dates: February 23rd & 24th (attend either night)

Time: 6:00 PM (please arrive promptly)

Location: Club Level Lounge(2nd Floor) of AutoZone Park

Positions Hiring: Bat Boys, Boardwalk Staff, Housekeeping, Suite Hosts, Ticket-Takers/Greeters, Ushers

Additional Information: Please be prepared to interview on the spot.

Call 722-0249 or 722-0230 for more information.
 

Source: www.myfoxmemphis.com Job Shop

Summer Law Intern Program for High School Students

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER LAW INTERN PROGRAM

Sponsored by the Memphis Bar Association Diversity Committee Program

Description: The High School Summer Law Intern Program exposes local minority high school students to legal workplaces as summer interns. Interns will get personal experience in the daily legal workplace of private law firms, corporate law divisions or governmental law offices. Each participating workplace will provide a mentor to the intern, who will assign them duties and assist them in gaining a better understanding of the practice of law.

Duties: Interns may be assigned clerical duties (filing, running, photocopying, etc.) but the participating workplaces are asked to provide them with a perspective of the legal practice in Memphis by a) accompanying lawyers to court; b) assisting lawyers in case preparation; c) observing the negotiation or closing of a business transaction, etc. Group Activities: There will be group activities for all interns to learn more about the legal system and the varieties of legal practice in Memphis.

Qualifications: Interns must be minority high school students in good standing who will begin their junior or senior year of in August 2009 and must be residents of Shelby County. Applicants previously accepted into the program are not eligible. Internships are for a period of 4 weeks, June 1-June 26. Interns must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Upon successful completion of the internship, each intern will receive a $500 stipend. The particular days and times an intern works each week will be determined by the workplace and the intern.

Application Procedure: Minority students interested in the High School Summer Intern Program should complete the attached application and return it by March 11, 2009 to:

Anne Fritz, Executive Director Memphis Bar Association

80 Monroe, Suite 220 Memphis, TN 38103

Fax: 527-3582

Email: afritz@memphisbar.org

Please complete all items required by the application prior to returning it. Applications received without your and your parent’s or guardian’s signature and/or without a letter of reference will not be accepted. All information disclosed on the application will be kept confidential. Applicant interviews will be scheduled in March/April 2009. More information about the interview process will be sent to you at a later date.

If you have questions about the program or the application procedure, please contact Anne Fritz at 527-3573 or afritz@memphisbar.org.

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM 2009 APPLICATION Completed application forms are due by March 11, 2009.

Study anywhere with Study Stack

Study Stack offers prep materials, games and flashcards for a variety of subjects and specific exams.  You can print out information to take with you, or download flashcards to a PDA or mobile phone.  Topics and tests covered include: Real Estate, Finance, Foreign Languages, Vocabulary, History, Nursing, Pharmacology, Anatomy, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc…

UPDATE:  Want to make your own flash cards?  You can at Flash Card Machine.  You’ll need to create an account (It’s free.) and then you can make and share your own flash cards.

Community Foundation Scholarships

Every year, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis manages the application process for 10 of the 44 scholarship funds they administer.   This year, Memphis area students can access the scholarship guide AND the application on the Community Foundation’s website. 

Deadline is April 1, 2009.

Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. Click here to find out more information and to apply.

After applying click here for a sample test.

City of Memphis Summer Youth Employment Program

Wow!  Time flies…  Are you a Memphis teen who is going to need a job next summer?

It’s already time to apply for the City of Memphis Summer Youth Employment Program.  The program is open to Memphis youth, ages 14-21.  Applications must be submitted by January 11, 2009. 

Click here for the city website and a link to the online application.  For the full details on eligibility, application requirements and wages, please read this program information sheet.

New Opportunity for High School Dropouts

Memphis City Schools has begun a new program, PM School.  It is for those 17 and older that have dropped out of high school.  It offers students the opportunity to receive a diploma and receive useful career training in trades such as business, cosmetology, welding and automotive technology.  Click here for more information.

The Downside of Social-Networking Sites

It seems these days that everyone has a page on MySpace, LinkedIn or FaceBook.  Be aware that not only your friends are reading your page.  Potential employers are looking at them as well.  Click on this link to read more about what you should not have on your page and how to keep it private.

Remember, what you do today can and will impact your tomorrow.

College.gov

The Federal Government has created a new site for students: College.gov.  According to the US Department of Education, “College.gov was designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers.”  The site contains three main sections: Why Go?, What To Do, and How To Pay.

Associate Degrees & Certificate Providers Rankings

If you are looking for the best 2-year program in a particular discipline, Community College Week offers rankings of all Associate Degree Programs and Certificate programs in the nation.  The lists are organized by discipline and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.