Lots of Adult Ed & Young Adult Ed at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp

Lots of Adult Ed & Young Adult Ed at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. Including the Youth Empowered to Succeed ("YES") program for out-of-school youth, Young Adult Internship Program, Adult Ed & Worforce Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship Preparation, GED, Strong Fathers/Stronger Families, and more. NMIC is located at 76 Wadsworth Ave. Their programs are FREE. For more information and scheduling, call 212-822-8300 or visit www.nmic.org.

Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan

Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. All of NMIC's programs are FREE opportunities for advancing the educational and occupational skills of disengages young adults. Young Adult Internship Program: The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves young adults aged 17-24 who are unemployed and not in school. YAIP's goal is to prepare participants for the workforce through job readiness training and a paid internship in an area of individual interest. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 / 212-453-5394. YouthBuild: YouthBuild is a program for Out-of-School youth (ages 17-24) who do not have a High School Diploma or GED/HSE. Participants will receive High School Equivalency Instruction, Construction Apprentice Training, and Leadership Development. Job placement assistance will be provided upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355. Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES): The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC serves young adults aged 16-21 who are not connected to school or work and need assistance in upgrading their occupational skills. Participants receive Construction Training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10 hr) and job placement assistance upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5399 / 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.

CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development

CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Lots of affordable and convenient classes, many of which can be taken individually or as part of a certificate program. Classes include computer training (graphic design, code development, InDesign, social media for business, etc.), certification courses for Personal Fitness Trainer, Teacher Assistant, Security Guard; Healthcare Certification (CNA, CPR/AED, ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Tech, medical billing/coding specialist, Spanish for Medical Professionals); Education & Language Arts (including SAT prep, ESL, GED and more); enrichment programs; Saturday "College for Kids" offering both academic and cultural enrichment, and much, much more! At 5030 Broadway, btw. W. 213th / W. 214th Streets. Call 212-567-7132, emailcunyintheheights@hostos.cuny.edu or visit www.cunyintheheights.com for scheduling information.

Green Jobs Training Program

Green Jobs Training Program Is a free program that prepares unemployed and underemployed adults for careers in Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free, 12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in collaboration with Queens Botanical Garden. During the 12 days of full-time training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer, and interview skills workshops; receive 10-hour OSHA training; and gain in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs Training Program receive a certificate from the LaGuardia's Division of Adult and Continuing Education, and all qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA card-valid for up to five years. Our employment team provides graduates with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume and cover letter support, job application assistance, and referrals to employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be proficient in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information, or for press inquiries, contact greenjobs@nydesigns.org. For more information: http://greenworkforcenyc.org/

There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource

There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator to support our health literacy, communications, and outreach efforts. The position requires written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. The job description is attached, please forward it to your contacts. Resumes with writing samples can be sent to me at ana2104@columbia.edu The position is not yet posted on the CUMC job database.

Holiday Decorations Family Workshop...65 Jumel Terrace. Saturday, December 13th from 11AM-1PM & Annual Music at Morris -Jumel Holiday Concert Saturday, December 13th3PM - 5PM.

Holiday Decorations Family Workshop Come help decorate the house for the holidays and join in the first Community Holiday Display at the Mansion. Guests will create ornaments to decorate the community tree in the Octagon Drawing Room or festive candleholders to light up the windows.This event is FREE with museum admission and no advance registration is required. Jumel Mansion is located at 65 Jumel Terrace. Saturday, December 13th from 11AM-1PM    Annual Music at Morris -Jumel Holiday Concert The annual Music at Morris-Jumel Holiday Concert with Brooklyn Baroque & Friends, featuring the renowned countertenor Drew Minter. With Theresa Salomon & Margaret Ziemnicka, violins; Peter Kupfer & Daniel McCarthy, violas; Brooklyn Baroque's Andrew Bolotowsky, flute,& Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichord, joined by Carlene Stober, cello. Celebrate with us at the Champagne reception after the recital. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for members and advanced registration is required. Call 212 923 8008.Saturday, December 13th3PM - 5PM.

Free Mammograms...The Isabella Geriatric Center is located at 515 Audubon Avenue. The clinic will be held on December 12th from 1:30- 4:00pm...

Free Mammograms Project Renewal's ScanVan will be offering free mammographies, and radiology clinics at the Isabella Geriatric center. The program is free to all , and they accept all insurance plans and waive deductibles and co-payments. The Isabella Geriatric Center is located at 515 Audubon Avenue. The clinic will be held on December 12th from 1:30- 4:00pm.

Family Wellness Day...Saturday, December 13th at 12:00pm...

Family Wellness Day All kids, teens, adults, and seniors are invited to Circle Up Family Wellness Day, a fun and free event celebrating health in our community, by People's Theatre Project at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, 530 West 166th St. Saturday, December 13th at 12:00pm

Support a WHEELS student's wishbone.org campaign... Support Thalya...

https://www.wishbone.org/campaigns/764410/thalya

Thalya is a high-achieving student at a school with universal entitlement to free lunch in Washington Heights. 

She was accepted to Culinary Cooking Camp for Teens but she can't afford to attend. By donating, you'll help her pursue her passion.

Thalya

My passion is cooking.

I always have loved cooking. It makes me be in a happy place. It's something I feel I have learned how to do on my own. But I've never taken cooking classes. I like the idea of being taught different techniques and recipes that I can try at home. I've also recently been selected to serve as a student leader with the WHEELS-Good Flavor Farms Project partnership, a farm to school program with a social justice aim.

From Thalya's teacher, Ms. MacNeil: 
"I have known Thalya three years and have had the pleasure of working with her as her ninth grade team leader, tenth grade college prep teacher and as her eleventh grade SAT prep instructor. In my role as Dean of Student Affairs, I have been moved by her maturity, openness and curiosity. Thalya has often discussed food justice and culinary arts-related options for her college and career choices. In her college prep course, her case studies focused on sustainable food systems and culinary arts programs that sought to serve poor communities of color."

Inwood Owl Prowl Saturday, December 13 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Seaman and Isham

Inwood Owl Prowl
Saturday, December 13
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Seaman and Isham

Bring the whole family and learn as you roam the winter woods in search of owls with expert naturalist Mike Feller. It's the beginning of their mating season so you may observe some interesting behaviors. Mike will demonstrate how to attract owls using calls.

Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath Sunday, December 7 2:00 p.m. Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue

Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath
Sunday, December 7
2:00 p.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue

Get to know your New York City wildlife! Join us for a two hour program with wildlife rehabilitators, Bobby Horvath and Cathy St. Pierre to meet and greet some of NYC's wildlife. Learn about the work of Wildlife In Need Of Rescue & Rehabilitation.

Inwood Hill Park Ecology with Leslie Day Saturday, December 6 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center

Inwood Hill Park Ecology with Leslie Day
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Inwood Hill Park’s Payson Center
Dyckman Street, one block west of Payson Avenue

With winter around the corner take a walk in Inwood Hill Park with author and naturalist Leslie Day to discover what our year-round birds and mammals and the plants they depend upon are doing to prepare for winter. Meet at the Payson Center. If the weather is inclement Leslie will give a talk and PowerPoint presentation on our wildlife's winter preparation.

Highbridge Park and the NYC Water System with Sid Horenstein Wednesday, December 3 6:30 p.m. Highbridge Recreation Center Amsterdam Ave at 173rd Street

Highbridge Park and the NYC Water System with
Sid Horenstein
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 p.m.
Highbridge Recreation Center
Amsterdam Ave at 173rd Street

Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he leads his lecture on the history of Highbridge Park and the NYC water system.

This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.

This is an indoor venue and ADA accessible.

Treecycle at MulchFest onJanuary 10 and 11, 2015!

Treecycle at MulchFest 

onJanuary 10 and 11, 2015!  

On Saturday, January 10th andSunday, January 11th, NYC Parks will host the annual MulchFest from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day at locations citywide. Bring your holiday tree to one of over 80 designated parks to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city or your own garden!

This year, be one of thousands of New York households to help the environment and the community by bringing your tree to our nearest collection site. There will be 36 chipping sites and 47 drop-off sites throughout the five boroughs. And this year, you can bring your tree to a drop-off site starting Saturday, January 3rd and running through the 11th.

It’s easier than ever!

Remember to remove all lights and decorations before bringing the tree to a MulchFest site.

Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the free mulch available at each chipping site. Free mulch collection bags are provided for your convenience.

For more information about MulchFest and a list of sites in your borough, visit the Mulchfest website. MulchFest is supported this year by Whole Foods and 92.3 AMP Radio.

Treecycle and help NYC grow!

 

2015 Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) Application All student application materials must be COMPLETED and submitted ONLINE no later than 11:59 p.m., EST, Friday, January 9, 2015.

2015 Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) Application

Thank you for your interest in the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) an international program in which students and teachers from the U.S., Denmark and Greenland travel to Kangerlussuaq and then to Summit Station to work alongside scientists both on and off the ice sheet. Any current 11th grade student who is a U.S. citizen (or permanent resident) with a strong interest in the natural sciences and a passion for learning may apply. Participants are expected to interact as an international team and communicate their experience in public formats such as newspaper articles or on-line reporting. JSEP encompasses two programs, the Kangerlussuaq Science Field School and the Science Education Week.

Kangerlussuaq Science Field School, tentative dates: June 30 – July 13, 2015. This part of the JSEP program is supported by the government of Denmark. Students learn about and participate in polar science alongside researchers and teachers at different field locations around Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This area is a rural region with limited amenities. Participants live in dormitory style housing and share in cooking and cleaning responsibilities.

Science Education Week, tentative dates: July 14 – 20, 2015. Students will continue their Arctic science exploration by traveling to and experiencing science at Summit Station, the research facility located at the top of the Greenland ice sheet. This part of the program is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a very remote site where all supplies including fuel are flown in by cargo planes; therefore, the entire community works together to conserve all of the resources. Living conditions are similar to a camping environment. Both parts of the program are physically demanding; JSEP participants hike to glaciers, lakes, and other sites. During Science Education Week, students camp in subfreezing temperatures at 10,000 feet above sea level.

There is no cost to students except for passports, incidentals and any clothing they plan to wear. Extreme cold weather outerwear is provided for students while visiting Summit Station. All JSEP students will need a good sturdy pair of hiking boots and rain gear.

All student application materials must be COMPLETED and submitted ONLINE no later than 11:59 p.m., EST, Friday, January 9, 2015. Directions are given in this document to help you prepare your application before submitting it online.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the application or JSEP in general, please contact Erica Wallstrom, Einstein Educator Fellow, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation: ewallstr@nsf.gov, (703) 292-8051.

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Work and study opportunities Uptown (from the Office of Ydanis Rodriguez)... Week of November 21, 2014

NYPD Harlem Job Fair

The NYPD will be hosting a job a fair on Saturday November 22nd at the Our Children's Foundation located at 527 W 125th St ( between Old Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) from 1-4pm.prospective employers include : Chase v, City National Bank , Dinosaur Barbeque, Duane Reade, Staples and ,more. All who are interested are required to take multiple copies of resume and wear Business attire. For more information please contact Community Affairs police officer Jason Harper at 212-678-1301  

  

NYPD School Safety Agent

If you have a HS diploma( or GED) and are at least 21 years old and an NYC resident you qualify to join the NYPD as a School Safety agent. School Safety agents earn over $31,000 as a starting salary , a competitive benefits package and optional pension plans.

The NYPD traffic agent exams will take place at the following NYC Testing Centers:

Testing center in Lower Manhattan - 2 Lafayette St. - 17th Floor, New York ,NY 10007

Testing center in Downtown Brooklyn- Brooklyn Municipal Building 210 Joralemon Street -4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201

*Application Fee is $47 , to be paid by credit card, debit card or money order payable to DCAS(exams). Cash and personal checks not accepted.

For More information please visit NYPDcivilianjobs.com  

NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents

If you have a HS diploma( or GED) and are at least 18 years old abd an NYC resident you qualify to join the NYPd as a Traffic enforcemenet agent. Traffic enforcement agents earn over $33,000 after 2 years , a competitive benefits package and optional pension plans.

The NYPD traffic agent exams will take place at the following NYC Testing Centers:

Testing center in Lower Manhattan - 2 Lafayette St. - 17th Floor, New York ,NY 10007

Testing center in Downtown Brooklyn- Brooklyn Municipal Building 210 Joralemon Street -4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201

*Application Fee is $40 , to be paid by credit card, debit card or money order payable to DCAS(exams). Cash and personal checks not accepted.

For More information please visit NYPDcivilianjobs.com  

Yellow Taxi Driver Job Fair

Meet with taxi flee owners, agents, industry groups and financing organizations.  All applicants are required to take the following to the job fair:

Drivers license

Social security card

Credit or Debit Cards ( TLC license fees are $185)

Should Apply for your TLC license at the fair to get started

*All Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and without criminal records.

Thursday, December 4th , from 10 am-4pm at 333 Adams St, Brooklyn NY  in the Brooklyn Bridge Marriot. Visit http://tlcdriverfair.eventbrite.com to RSVP. 

Part-time Synagogue

The Hebrew Tabernacle of Washington Heights (551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ W. 185th St.) is looking for part-time custodial help. The hours would be on Sundays and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays afternoon/evening. There would be an opportunity to work additional hours during the upcoming holidays. If you know of any capable individuals who would be interested, or are interested yourself, please contact Shelly Koy   

 at 212-568-8304 and leave a message.   

Job openings at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School.

*       TEP Part-Time Literacy Specialist: (~15 hours per week) will work one-on-one with students identified as struggling readers in both push-in and pullout capacities, spiraling effective literacy interventions into the student(s)' existing curriculum. www.tepcharter.org/Part-Time-Literacy-Specialist.php. This could potentially be a strong fit for some of your after school program instructors.

*         Assistant Director of Enrichment and Special Projects: We are ready to add members to the team who can provide significant support to these programs.www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorEnrichmentSpecialProject.php

*         Development Associate: We are really looking for someone with exceptional writing capabilities. www.tepcharter.org/Development-Associate.php

*         Assistant Director of High School Placement and Alumni Support: With each year, our alumni community grows, we have decided to hire someone who can devote themselves to supporting our alumni on their journey to college and beyond. www.tepcharter.org/AssistantDirectorofHSPlacementAlumniSupport.php

*         Teachers: And of course, TEP continues to hire for ALL teaching positions, as we are always trying to overhire in all departments.http://www.tepcharter.org/apply.php. We would especially consider making a mid-year hire for a Social Studies position. 

School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard applications available at the 34th Precinct. $9.88 to start, $12.90/hour after 3 years of service. Health benefits (with 20+ hours worked per week.) No formal education but candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English. Please call 212-927-0287 for more information  

Apply now to be a TEP Reading Buddy

TEP reading buddy is a new after school program designed for TEP 5th graders. The reading buddies will be matched with a 5th grade student and read together from 4-5pm, 2 afternoons each week at TEP. Washington Heights community members are strongly encouraged to apply!! English Fluency is required. The Reading buddies will be paid $15/hour. Strong and Enthusiastic readers who can commit 2 days per week for the entire school year are encouraged to apply. You can apply here: http://www.tepcharter.org/readingbuddies.php .  

There is a job opening at the Community Engagement Core Resource 

We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator to support our health literacy, communications, and outreach efforts. The position requires written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. The job description is attached, please forward it to your contacts. Resumes with writing samples can be sent to me at ana2104@columbia.edu The position is not yet posted on the CUMC job database. 

Green Jobs Training Program

Is a free program that prepares unemployed and underemployed adults for careers in Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. This free, 12-day program of NYDesigns and LaGuardia Community College is offered in collaboration with Queens Botanical Garden. During the 12 days of full-time training, participants are introduced to the basic concepts of environmental sustainability; participate in intensive resume, computer, and interview skills workshops; receive 10-hour OSHA training; and gain in-depth knowledge of one of three emerging green sectors: Waste Management, Green Cleaning and Housekeeping, and Building Operations and Maintenance. Graduates of the Green Jobs Training Program receive a certificate from the LaGuardia's Division of Adult and Continuing Education, and all qualifying participants receive a 10-hour OSHA card-valid for up to five years. Our employment team provides graduates with a year of follow-up services in the form of case management, resume and cover letter support, job application assistance, and referrals to employer partners. To qualify, applicants must be 18 or older, be proficient in the English language, have a GED or high school diploma, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information, or for press inquiries, contact

greenjobs@nydesigns.org. For more information: http://greenworkforcenyc.org/ 

. Although the current program is full, check back in September for their upcoming schedule. 

 ***EDUCATIONAL  OPPORTUNITIES ***   

District 6 Community Education Council seeks art supplies

In an effort to make CEC meetings more accessible to District 6 parents, the Parent Involvement & Outreach Committee will be establishing childcare at each meeting. They are looking for donations of arts and crafts and other such supplies (crayons, markers, paper, stickers, small toys/puzzles, etc.) to help keep children occupied during meetings that are interesting and important for adults, but not so much fun for kids. Also they are looking for donations of food/snack, if you are a business owner, or a generous person with a Costco card. For more information or if you are able to make a donation, please call Marilu Pisani at

917-521-3793 or email cec6@schools.nyc.gov

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CUNY in the Heights Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Lots of affordable and convenient classes, many of which can be taken individually or as part of a certificate program. Classes include computer training (graphic design, code development, InDesign, social media for business, etc.), certification courses for Personal Fitness Trainer, Teacher Assistant, Security Guard; Healthcare Certification (CNA, CPR/AED, ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Tech, medical billing/coding specialist, Spanish for Medical Professionals); Education & Language Arts (including SAT prep, ESL, GED and more); enrichment programs; Saturday "College for Kids" offering both academic and cultural enrichment, and much, much more! At 5030 Broadway, btw. W. 213th / W. 214th Streets. Call 212-567-7132, email cunyintheheights@hostos.cuny.edu or visit www.cunyintheheights.com for scheduling information.  

Youth Workforce Development Programs through the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation.

All of NMIC's programs are FREE opportunities for advancing the educational and occupational skills of disengages young adults.

Young Adult Internship Program: The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves young adults aged 17-24 who are unemployed and not in school. 

YAIP's goal is to prepare participants for the workforce through job readiness training and a paid internship in an area of individual interest. 

For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-453-5366 / 212-453-5394.

YouthBuild: YouthBuild is a program for Out-of-School youth (ages 17-24) who do not have a High School Diploma or GED/HSE. Participants will receive High School Equivalency Instruction, Construction Apprentice Training, and Leadership Development. Job placement assistance will be provided upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.

Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES): The Youth Empowered To Succeed (YES) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) at NMIC serves young adults aged 16-21 who are not connected to school or work and need assistance in upgrading their occupational skills. Participants receive Construction Training (HBI PACT & OSHA 10 hr) and job placement assistance upon completion of the program. For more information, call 212-453-5399 / 212-453-5381 / 212-822-8355.  

Learn about Structured Multi-Sensory Language Education

Literacy through Multisensory Teaching, an IMSLEC (International  Multisensory Structured Language Council)- accredited center, will offer two concurrent courses in multisensory teaching at Everyone Reading, 71 West 23rd Street - Suite 1527, New York, NY 10010.

Each class is 55 classroom hours.  Cost: $2,000. (Tuition assistance available up to $1,500.) Visit LiteracyMUST.org or call Catherine at 516 946 4492 for more information.    

Introductory Part I Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:00 - 7:30

Introductory Part II  Thursdays, October 2 - January 29; 4:15 - 7:30 

  

Orton Gillingham Training on Staten Island. Parents, teachers, therapists and college students are invited to learn the O-G approach to foundational reading skills.  The training will be offered by the Professional Development Academy (PDA) of the Multi-Sensory Learning Center of Brooklyn. Contact Wendy Ramos for information: 718-568-4177 wendy@wishesofliteracy.org

Apply To Participate In The CodeNow Programming Fundamentals Workshop.NYC Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm

http://codenow.org/apply/

Apply To Participate In The CodeNow Programming Fundamentals Workshop.

Miami Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm

NYC Workshop: December 6th, 7th, and 20th, 9am-4pm

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, November 19th

What do Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter have in common? They were all created by people who knew how to code. Programming is a skill that gives you the ability to create and innovate. That’s what CodeNow is for! We introduce you to programming in a fun and interactive way.

Our workshops take place on the weekends at a local tech company. During the workshop you’ll get to build fun interactive games and learn from top software engineers. If accepted, we’ll ask you to complete some puzzles and other fun activities in preparation for the workshop. After completing the workshop you’ll have a better understanding of what programming is. It will not be easy, but you’ll definitely have fun and learn a lot along the way. And we’ll provide you with all the tools and resources to get you on your way to become a great programmer.

Want to volunteer to work in the Annex to serve our pre-k and kindergarten students and families? The WHEELS Mural Committee wants you! Sign up for a day of service on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, beginning at 9 AM...

Volunteer to serve 

pre-k & kindergarten students 

and their families! 

The WHEELS Mural Committee wants you!

Sign up for a day of service on 

Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 

beginning at 9 AM. 

Help beautify the annex!

Paint the first mural!

Celebrate and assist 

pre-k and kindergarten family members who 

have worked so hard to design this mural! 

Be part of WHEELS history!

Coffee and snacks available.

Want more information? 

See Ms. Minaya or Ms. MacNeil!

Are you an 11th grader in the top ten percent of your class at WHEELS? See if you qualify for LEDA... Due: December 5, 2014

http://www.ledascholars.org/

LEDA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying and developing the academic and leadership potential of exceptional public high school students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

These students are currently underrepresented in our nation’s top colleges, universities and ultimately, leadership sectors. LEDA believes that highly competitive colleges and universities are a nexus for the development of leadership and require an infusion of diversity to improve the mix of ideas and information impacting leaders of public and private institutions across the nation. By helping socio-economically disadvantaged students gain admission to these institutions,LEDA seeks to equalize educational opportunity. LEDA recognizes that we are better off as a nation and as a people if we offer equal opportunity regardless of socio-economic status, and if we draw upon the leadership potential of all of our most talented citizens.

Eligibility:

To be considered for admission to LEDA, a student MUST be:

• A junior in a public high school (11th grader) at the time of applying

• A United States citizen or Permanent Resident
 

Socioeconomic Background:

• • Students must be from low-income backgrounds; income eligibility is assessed based on family income and composition. On average, Scholars have a household income of $37,000 per year.
• • Students who will be first generation college students (i.e. the first in their immediate families to graduate from a four-year college or university) are given particular consideration

Personal Attributes:

A candidate who is successfully admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program typically possesses personal characteristics that will allow him or her to succeed amid the rigors of selective colleges and universities, including:

• • Demonstrated leadership abilities
• • Intellectual curiosity and a devotion to study
• • Hunger to learn and achieve academically
• • Ethics, integrity, and strength of character

Academic Qualifications:

A candidate who is successfully admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program typically has the following academic qualifications:

• • Cumulative GPA and class ranking within the top 10% of the high school class
• • A record of enrollment and success in the most rigorous courses available to the student, e.g., honors, AP, IB, dual credit, or concurrent enrollment courses
• • Exceptional analytical reading and writing skills, demonstrating preparedness for selective colleges and universities
• • Scores above the national average on the PSAT, SAT, PLAN, and/or ACT

LEDA reserves the right to consider all applications on a case-by-case basis, and may take additional personal and academic factors into account when making final admission decisions.

The LEDA Scholars program is free for all students admitted.