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Hello Families, Friends, Non-Profits and PBM Community:

We welcome you to PBM's public service - a free newsletter where we research and provide a listing of job openings, community events, opportunities, free services, scholarships, and other resources for all in the community!! Powerful Beyond Measure is a 501c3 non-profit which focuses on youth development, community outreach and aiding lower income families, by integrating the entertainment, arts, sports and media industries. The PBM Weekly Source Email is available to all residents and organizations of the DC metro area

Tracy Press

Executive Director

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MT Calvary HBCU College Fair - Nov 3

On November 3, 2012, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, is holding its second annual Historic Black College and University Fair. While HBCUs have traditionally been aimed at Black students, this fair is open to any student looking to attend college next year. As of this day, over 22 HBCUs have signed up to be there, in addition to the Coast Guard and Air force Academies. Many of the colleges and universities that will be participating will be offering on site admissions and scholarships. Last year students walked away with over $250,000.00 in scholarships. This is an incredible opportunity for your students and I encourage you to get the word out to them. Fliers have been sent out to each of your career centers and it is our hope that many students will take advantage of this golden opportunity. In addition to the recruiters, there will be workshops offered on How to Write the Perfect College Essay, as well as the A-B-C's of financial Aide. In some instances application fee waivers are available. The date is November 3, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The address is Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Leon Grant Family life Center, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Additional information can be found online at http://www.mtcbc.org/ "College Fair."

Digital Capital Week in DC ~ starts 11/2/12

DCWEEK is a week-long festival in the US capital focused on bringing together designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and social innovators of all kinds. It's a series of 100s of distributed events powered by the community and complemented by core conferences, parties, and projects.

LULAC, NALEO Needs volunteers for Monday 11/5 and Tuesday 11/6 for a DC-based Voter Protection Call Center

If you are Spanish/English bilingual, LULAC and NALEO need your help at a nonpartisan call center for 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682). We will help voters locate their polling places, verify their registration, report any cases of voter intimidation, and help with any language barriers.

Lawyers' Committee is doing our sister English-language line 1-866-OUR-VOTE. The project is linked to the national nonpartisan Election Protection project (866ourvote.org).

Here are the details:

The hotline will take place from 7am to 7pm at The League of United Latin American Citizens' (LULAC) national headquarters in DC (Farragut North or Farragut West Metro stops). If you are free, please sign up for a shift using this link:

https://docs.google.com/a/lulac.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHFOaW1kMGJaZG9oMkhib011S0FyMlE6MA

Address: LULAC National Office

1133 19th Street, NW, Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20036

Tel: (202) 833-6130

Position: Web Applications Developer - Zerone

An applications developer is needed to play a key role in a small development team. The individual will work closely with client to develop web applications and scripted processes to meet business requirements. The role demands someone who can excel in all aspects of web development – database design, application coding, and UI development. The individual must have excellent people skills and communication skills because they will be working directly with client personnel.

Work Environment: Agile Web-based development using Grails and open source Java Technologies accessing data stored in Oracle databases. Some legacy application support is also required. Scripting automation performed using Groovy and Python. • Government agency client work location • Regular hours (40 hour weeks during standard business hours) • Business casual dress code • Convenient Northern Virginia location just outside the Beltway, with free parking

Duties to include: Web application development utilizing Grails, Java and Oracle technologies.• User Interface development utilizing HTML and JavaScript. • Scripting batch processes for performing database loads, maintenance and monitoring. • Assist in requirements development and analysis for new data processes and software applications. • Assist in database administration tasks to include database design, security and data storage management. Work to ensure the smooth operation of a properly running database. • Perform troubleshooting and issue resolution as needed.

Qualifications: Will consider as little as 2 years of experience with very strong skills; more experience is a plus • Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant work experience • Expertise in data management, to include experience with a SQL-based database • Exposure/expertise in performing server and database administration • Web Development expertise. Experience with Grails, Spring, Hibernate and jQuery preferred. • Excellent analytical skills • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills • Better than average skills in Microsoft Excel • Very good interpersonal skills, self motivated, communicative, responsible • US citizen or permanent resident; must have lived in the US for the past 5 years

Must have: SQL-based database, Java

Nice to have: Spring, Hibernate, Groovy, Grails, Play, Python, Tomcat, Maven, jQuery, Subversion, ETL scripting, strong HTML and CSS skills.

BSF Independent School Fair-40th Anniversary

Event location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Mt. Vernon Square, Washington, DC.

Event Date: Sun Nov 04 2012

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Atlas Looking for Daytime Volunteers Nov 5-9

The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) is in need of volunteers with administrative experience from November 5 - 9, 2012 to help us assemble a large-scale mailing from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm daily. While we are advertising full-day help, any time that you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated.

Please note that this is a volunteer activity that requires great attention to detail (matching up personalized letters to envelopes and corresponding inserts).

We will be providing lunch from one of the many great H Street restaurants for those volunteering for 5 hours or more.

Please respond to this email to Elena Forbes at eforbes@atlasarts.org or feel free to call her directly at (202) 399-7993 ext. 144 if you are interested in volunteering your time for this important mailing at the Atlas.

Immediate Employment Opportunity - Bilingual Family Preservation Specialist 1

The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative is in search of a Bilingual Family Preservation Specialist. Description of the position and Requirements/Qualifications are:

Position Purpose: The Family Preservation Specialist under the general supervision the Team Leader is responsible for providing resources and referrals to families, conducting home visits, and advocating for families. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining documentation to assist the Social Workers in case management. He/she is also responsible for providing outreach services employing prevention and intervention techniques, and conducting collateral visits. Lastly, the incumbent will provide rotating emergency coverage.

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or a combination of High School education and three years formal employment.

Experience: Bilingual with two (2) years in community based social services or work in the areas of child development, family relations, and behavioral health or a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or a combination of education and experience. Knowledgeable of community resources. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

For consideration, please send cover letter and resume to: Cynthia M. Johnson, HR/Administrative Service Manager – (cmjohnson@chsfcs.org).

Free Election Day Yoga at Circle Yoga

Circle Yoga will be offering free drop-in yoga classes all day next Tuesday, November 6, in conjunction with other DC studios.

No advance registration is necessary, but please come early to ensure a space. Currently registered students are welcome to take an additional drop-in class on November 6 at no cost.

For more information about Election Day yoga, please visit www.electiondayyoga.com. For more information about Circle Yoga, please visit www.circleyoga.com

FREE Exeter Academy Mathematics & Science Summer Program for Minority Students

The (MS)2 program, founded in 1977, offers 110 African American, Latino, and Native American public school students from targeted cities across the United States the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of mathematics, science, and English for three consecutive summers at Phillips Academy. The program is free to all students who are accepted and all (MS)2 scholars begin the program the summer following 9th grade; therefore, they must be in 9th grade when they apply. The program provides the scholars with appropriate and rigorous challenges to better prepare them for college and careers in engineering, science, medicine, computers, and other technical fields.

The 2013 program runs from July 2 to August 7.

How to Apply: Competition for admission is keen. (MS)² is designed to work in tandem with the public school systems in an effort to better prepare students of color for future careers in the mathematic and the scientific fields. Candidates for admission must complete a pre-application form and return it by the deadline date.

Deadline for Applications: The pre-application form and essay must be postmarked by Nov. 7, 2012. After we receive the pre-application form, the applicant will be sent an application package containing math teacher, science teacher, and guidance counselor recommendation forms, transcript request, and Parents' Confidential Statement. The material must be completed and postmarked by December 20, 2012.

Eligibility: To be eligible for admission, a candidate must currently be in the 9th grade in a public school, must have completed one full year of algebra by June 2013, and must be a US citizen or legal resident. In addition, the applicant must match and fit the needs of the program and vice versa. Admission will be based, in part, on the candidate's academic achievement to date, demonstration of a strong interest in science and mathematics, teacher recommendations, personal desire and motivation, and demonstrated financial need. The program accepts applications from African-American and Latino/a students from public schools in Atlanta, GA.; Baltimore, MD.; Boston, MA.; Chicago, lL.; Cleveland, OH; Fort Worth, TX; Lawrence, MA.; Louisville, KY.; Memphis, TN.; New York, N.Y.; and Washington, D.C. Native-American students may apply from any geographic area of the United States and must meet all other program criteria. Finalists among the applicants will be given personal interviews.

For Questions: If you have any questions about the program contact Mrs. Colleen Pelletier, Administrative Assistant, by phone at 978-749-4402 or e-mail: ms2@andover.edu

Volunteer Tutors Needed in SE and NW – For Love of Children

Nearly 75% of DC students perform at or below basic levels in reading and math. YOU can change that! For Love of Children's one-on-one tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level competency in reading and math. In just 22 hours of tutoring, students improve an average of 1 year in reading and math skills while gaining confidence in their abilities. Each new tutor allows us to impact the life of one more child. Training in our structured curricula and ongoing professional support from staff are provided, so no experience is necessary. Programs are available on Saturdays, weekday evenings, and weekday afternoons at sites in NW and SE Washington, DC. Specifically, we have a critical need for volunteers at the following programs in SE Washington, DC:

• Math at Malcolm X Elementary - Wednesdays, 2:15-4:45pm

• Math at Randle Highlands Elementary - Saturdays, 10:15am-12:45pm

Get started by completing an application online at www.floc.org or contacting Elizabeth Metz at emetz@floc.org or 202-349-3512. We hope you'll join us in our mission to teach, empower, and transform the lives of students in DC this year!

Employment Opportunity-AMTRAK

In case you know young people out of work, AMTRAK is hiring (NO DEGREE REQUIRED!!) Great jobs for young men who aren't in college and strong young women also! The jobs are located all over, paid training in Atlanta. These jobs pay good wages.

Training: You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement. Track Worker-030702

Job Summary: Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track and right-of-way. Replace or repair track switches with specific components. Slide and align tie plates. Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge. Cut rails to specific lengths etc.

Pay Rate Entry Rate $19.36/hour Full Rate $21.52/hour

Promotional/Advancement Opportunities Under Maintenance of Way Collective Bargaining Agreement, Track Workers may be considered for advancement or promotion to other positions within the Engineering Department if qualified. Machine Operator $23.25 - $24.81/hour; Welder Helper $21.93/hour; Bridge Tender $21.93/hour; Bridge Mechanic $22.65/hour; Foreman $22.71 - $25.53/hour; Track Inspector $23.98 - $25.14/hour

Qualifications: High School diploma/GED; 18 years of age or older.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1241245669136/1241245669136

Seeking Sound and Light Operators

Chevy Chase Players is seeking volunteers: one to operate the sound board and one to operate the light board for our upcoming production of "2 Across: A Comedy of Crosswords and Romance" by Jerry Mayer.

Previous experience required. Positions are non-union and unpaid.

Performances will be Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 Nov. 16 - Dec. 1 at the Chevy Chase Community Center at 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW DC

In addition to the performances, the volunteers would need to attend at least one technical rehearsal on Nov 14 or 15.

Please inquire at ccplayersdc@gmail.com

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