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Job Fair in Lawrenceville

The East End Works Collaborative is sponsoring a giant job fair at the Teamsters Temple, 4701 Butler Street, in Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, May 2 from 4 to 6:30 pm. Some of the 50+ employers who will be available to talk and take applications: A for the People Institute • A Second Chance, Inc. • A. Phillip Randolph Institute • AARP Worksearch • Allegheny County Mobile Health Unit • Allegiance Staffing • Alorica • Army Strong Community Center • BNY Mellon • CCAC • Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh • Community Options, Inc. • DISH Network, LLC • Family Dollar • Fidelity [...]

By BGC|2012-04-23T11:46:15-04:00April 23, 2012|Employment, News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week on Saturday May 19

From 1 to 3 p.m., in CCAC's Tom Foerster Student Center, 800 Ridge Avenue, celebrate National Women's Health Week with a free multi-generational event with activities for women, girls, and the whole family. The event features an appearance by Bev Smith, Pittsburgh's own nationally syndicated, award-winning radio talk show host. Chef Jesse Sharrard will demonstrate farmers market cooking -- and samples will be available to taste! Additional activities include Passport to Health, featuring tips for a healthier you at every age, a performance by Just One, Bidwell Presbyterian Church Mime Ministry, and free prize drawings. All adults attending will receive [...]

By BGC|2012-04-16T11:55:32-04:00April 16, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments

PetSmart Is Hiring

PetSmart, the national pet supply chain, is opening a new store in East Liberty in the EastSide development on May 21 (where Borders used to be). They are now hiring for the following positions: * Retail Cashier * Retail Pet Products Associate * Retail Early Morning Stocker * Retail Pet Care Associate * Retail Pet Bathers * Pet Stylist Grooming Associate Applications at www.PetSmartjobs.com, store # 2302. Check the option "I was invited to apply." If you need help with your online application, come to the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, 5321 Penn Avenue, between 9 and 5 any day.

By BGC|2012-04-05T09:28:51-04:00April 5, 2012|Employment, News|0 Comments

Paid Internship with Downtown Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh is offering a marketing/communications/events summer and fall internship. And it's paid. Check here for details.

By BGC|2012-03-30T10:08:25-04:00March 30, 2012|News, Uncategorized, Youth|0 Comments

College Scholarships from Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank has announced that the application period for its annual TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship program will begin on Sunday, April 1 and close on Monday, April 30, 2012. Citizens launched the scholarship program last year, awarding a total of $50,000 to college students whose volunteer efforts have made a difference in their communities. This year, 40 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and current college students across the country who are attending or accepted to a federally accredited four-year college, university or graduate program and who have been active in community service. The scholarships will be awarded [...]

By BGC|2012-03-30T09:55:18-04:00March 30, 2012|News, Youth|0 Comments

SOUNDWAVES Applications Being Accepted

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, in partnership with Union Project, is now accepting applications for SOUNDWAVES, a new steelband ensemble for teens. Participation is free, but registration and an audition are required. Students who are 13-18 that have a passion for playing music are encouraged to apply. A small instrumental rental fee will be charged. The six-week program will culminate in a public performance at the theater, while rehearsals will be held at Union Project in Highland Park. Applications are due on Monday, April 2. View the application here or learn more about SOUNDWAVES here.

By BGC|2012-03-26T10:00:18-04:00March 26, 2012|Youth|0 Comments

Earthen Vessels Outreach Celebrates New Space

This Friday, March 30, from 2 to 6 p.m., Earthen Vessels Outreach invites you to celebrate the completion of their newest space -- the Pacific Sanctuary. Come to 250 S. Pacific Avenue to tour the new building, meet staff members, and learn about how the EVO impacts the lives of families and youth living in the Pittsburgh's East End. Refreshments will be provided. Visit http://www.evo-pgh.org/ or call 412-414-2993 for more information.

By BGC|2012-03-26T10:00:45-04:00March 26, 2012|Events, Youth|0 Comments

Post-Gazette: “Garfield’s main drag is ‘growing up.'”

Today's issue of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette included a feature about the Bloomfield-Garfield section of Penn Avenue. The story highlights the eclectic, entrepreneurial spirit of Penn Avenue. Read it here!

By BGC|2012-03-26T09:57:58-04:00March 26, 2012|Community|0 Comments

Friendship Neighborhood Concert

Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5450 Friendship Avenue, is sponsoring a Friendship Neighborhood Concert to gather diverse community members together for fun and sharing on Saturday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Donations will benefit "Compassion Housing," a cooperative emergency housing initiative. Performers: Pittsburgh Montessori Instrumental Ensembles Slim Forsythe and the New Payday Loners Daryl Fleming & the Public Domain The event includes childcare and refreshments!

By BGC|2012-03-26T09:58:36-04:00March 21, 2012|Community, Events|0 Comments

AARP Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Women’s Scholarship Program Call for Applicants

The AARP Foundation has announced a call for entries for its sixth annual Women's Scholarship Program. The program provides funds to low-income women ages 50 and older who are seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be able to demonstrate financial need, and enroll in an accredited school or technical training program within six months of the scholarship award date. The program will give priority to women raising the family members of others, to women that have been out of the [...]

By BGC|2012-03-14T10:03:09-04:00March 14, 2012|Training|0 Comments

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