Organization of Aerospace Professionals - Youth Day Program - looks very interesting!

http://www.obap.org/youthday

Join us May 10th! Join Mayor, Women for Turner & more...

Summer Engineering Camp for High School Students at U of H limited # of scholarships available

Thanks Efamily member Juanita Robinson for sharing...
Another Educational Opportunity
Please see link below regarding the PROMED Engineering Summer Camp at UH for high school students grades 10-12.
The cost is $550 (includes room/board). There are a limited number of scholarships available.
Please pass on to those that may be interested.
http:://promes.egr.uh.edu/outreach/about

Outreach | PROMES
P-Engineering Summer Camp (ESC) is a 1-week residential summer camp held at the University of Houston campus for academically-talented 10th-12th graders interested in engineering. Along with undergraduates in these disciplines, high school participants will explore engineering through demonstrations...
PROMES.EGR.UH.EDU

UNCF SCHOLARSHIPS

Artist opportunity! Design the Kwanza Logo and win $100 (for SHAPE Center)

DEADLINE MAY 8, 2018 -- 4:00 PM

For entry packet, email houstonkwanzaa@shape.org

Hire Live Job Events around the country - Houston is May 1

https://www.hirelive.com/calendar

AKA Presents HBCU EXPO thanks efamily member Barbara Roberts for sharing!

Save the Date Oct 6 Pinnacle Awards GHBC

Call for Papers - Equity Conference in Brazil shared by efamily member Dr. Samuel Myers, Jr.

Call for Papers on Remedies to Racial Inequality

Deadline Extended: MAY 15, 2018

International Conference on Remedies to Racial Inequality

Vitoria Brazil, September 26-29, 2018



Paper and panel submission deadlines have been extended to May 15, 2018 for the 5th World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality. Co-hosts are Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo and the University of Minnesota. Conference languages are English, Portuguese, Mandarin and Spanish. Papers on any aspect of racial and ethnic economic inequality are welcome. For more information, abstract submissions, and registration, click here.



A limited number of travel scholarships offered to the best papers submitted by junior scholars.



SUBTOPICS THAT EMBRACE THE CONFERENCE THEME
· Longer term consequences of persistent poverty and inequality in access to quality health care among low-income, racial and ethnic minority group members.

· Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of alternative policy interventions designed to reduce racial and ethnic economic inequality

· Problems of political corruption and uneven development.

· Causes and consequences of inequalities in access to health care and alternative health care delivery systems.

· Racial identity and the evolution of policies in higher education, public employment, and government contracting and procurement.

· Innovative policies designed to remedy racial and ethnic economic inequality: baby bonds, universal employment, guaranteed minimum income plans.



For questions related to the conference, please email rwilkins@umn.edu.

TAX FREE WEEKEND FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES

If you’ve been putting off buying that portable generator or other emergency supplies, the time is now!! Beginning Saturday, April 28th through Monday, April 30th midnight, the State of Texas will not be collecting taxes on the following emergency supplies. So hurry, stock up on supplies. Hurricane season will be here before you can say “Holy swirling sucking eddy of despair, it’s a hurricane knocking on my doorstep.” (Need I remind you what happened with Harvey and Ike? Come on, git-r done.)



Here’s what’s tax-exempt during this weekend:



· Portable generators less than $3,000

· Emergency ladders and hurricane shutters less than $300

· Under $75: Axes, batteries, can openers (nonelectric), CO detectors, coolers & ice chests, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, anchor/tie-down kits, hatchets, reusable/artificial ice products, portable self-powered light sources (candles, flashlights, lanterns), mobile phone batteries and phone chargers, radios (portable self-powered including battery-operated), smoke detectors, and tarps and plastic sheeting



Not included in the tax-free weekend:

· Batteries for vehicles, boats, etc.

· Camping stoves, camping supplies, tents

· Chainsaws

· Plywood

· Extension ladders and stepladders

· Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies



Certain restrictions apply. Click here for more details: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

Health Museum Panel Discussion April 26th

Mayor's Juneteenth Parade

Why is it important to take the time NOW to support the date SLAVES were told of their FREEDOM in TEXAS? Take your KIDS! This holiday is now being supported worldwide! If you don't remember your history (you know the rest!)
If you want to participate in the parade Registrations are going fast.......
Efamiy member Janice Weaver is asking you to pass the word...and she encourages you, your family, church groups, organizations, etc. to make plans, save the date and come out and enjoy the parade!

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HOUSTONSPECIALEVENTS.ORG FOR MORE PARADE INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

JOBS AT SHELL shared by efamily member Janice Weaver

Greetings,
In the event you know someone who would like to work in the petrochemical industry, please forward this email to them. Shell Deer Park is hiring for Process Operators through the end of the month. I would encourage anyone who has an interest to apply as soon as possible because the window may close once the number of applications is reached. There will be twenty five (25) persons hired this round and future opportunities will exist. There is little information I can provide besides that which is provided on the website. Thanks for your assistance..........


Step by step:
• Type the following URL in a web browser: http://www.shell.us/aboutshell/careers-tpkg/operators-technicians.html
• Once you have found Explore our current opportunities, select Production & Manufacturing Downstream and click on the image of the magnifying glass. This will pull up all Operations and Craft openings in this skill pool.
• Search for: Process Operator - Deer Park Manufacturing Site – 75589BR
• Scroll down to the bottom of the selected posting and click on Apply for this opportunity this will take you to the page where you may apply for the position

Candidates must complete and submit an on-line application form, together with an up-to-date resume. First-time users of the Shell system are required to validate their email. During the application process, candidates will answer questions that help us look at profiles and resumes in a structured way. After the application is submitted, an email is generated to inform the candidate it was successfully received. All candidate correspondence will be conducted electronically via the email they supply with their application.

To be considered, all candidates must submit their resume and application online. No walk-in, telephone, or mail expressions of interest will be accepted.

For technical questions, email careers@shell.com. For all other inquiries, email opsrecruitment@shell.com.

INEOS Hiring IT Interns

, Gerald Adams wrote:

INEOS is currently accepting INEOS referrals for IT interns that are enrolled in school and a 3.0 GPA.

Have them contact me at 713-307-3775 or 346-600-8480.

Thanks! (I googled this company looks exciting!) Thanks Janice Weaver.Sharis Bowman for sharing!

Prarie View A&M $1000 Scholarship - deadline April 30

The JSC PV alumni chapter awards four $1000 scholarships to incoming Freshman! I've been asked to share with you and ask you to share this info as well.

Please contact Efamily member Ulrica Fontenot for the scholarship application forms - ulrica.s.fontenot@boeing.com

Historic Pleasantville OPEN House Judson Robinson Community Center and Park -- Community come out and support! Efamily invited by Dr. Paul Joseph & Mary Fontenot

Register to VOTE TODAY! High School students become deputized to register voters!

"These Memorial High School Seniors came to the Voter Registrar Office for Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar Training. They are ready to register their classmates and ready to VOTE!" Ann Harris Bennett Tax Collector and Voter Registrar

Texas Black Expo College Fair Saturday June 9th

Team—

In partnership with HISD Trustee Wanda Adams, Texas Black Expo is hosting its annual College Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
What
High-impact college fair designed to give tenth and eleventh grade students the tools needed for success in college and career.
When/
Where
Saturday, June 9, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida de las Americas)
Why
Get your college questions answered, and learn about your dream career!
Meet one-on-one with college recruiters from schools across the country.
Speak with representatives about the college admissions process, academic offerings, student life, athletics, financial aid, and more.
Learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), black alumni groups, and other universities.
Participate in college and career workshops; learn directly from industry professionals during career sessions.
The event is free, and open to all tenth and eleventh grade students; registration is required. After registering, students will be eligible to win a $1,500 college scholarship!
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Texas Black Expo at 832-200-0540 / info@texasblackexpo.com.

Preschool part-time job opening -shared by efamily member Teresa Smith

Preschool 2 part time openings JB Adams School Hours are 2pm to 6:30pm or 1pm - 6:30pm
Address: 4601 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77026
Phone: (713) 673-2928

Internships Year-Round for HBCU Students

https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/category/funding/internship-scholarship/

Amazon Future Engineer Pathway

https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/

ALMOST SOLD OUT!! Efamily member Laura Herbert Peavy invites you to Party in the Astros Party Suite and support Adoption! Monday Aprill 23rd

E-Family member Laura Herbert-Peavy is a Family Recruitment Coordinator for The Way Home Adoption, Inc., an agency whose mission is to find adoptive homes for older children in foster care. The Way Home is partnering with the Houston Astros for a fundraising event, “A Night at the Ballpark”, to bring awareness to every child who is lingering in foster care and hoping for a permanent home. The event includes a night in the Astros’ Party Suite to cheer on our World Series Astros, a buffet of ballpark food and free drinks. For tickets, click on the link below or copy in your browser. FYI- This is an ADULT ONLY Event. For questions, please contact Laura Herbert at LauraHerbert@thewayhomeadoption.org
The direct link to buy tickets is http://thewayhomeadoption.org/wayhomeastrosevent_2018.html http://thewayhomeadoption.org/wayhomeastrosevent_2018.html

Mayor's Family Day in the Park 2018

Scholarships shared by efamily member Juanita Robinson

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/?state=TX

Pre-Med High School students summer program

https://www.facebook.com/groups/343719167190/permalink/10154952007487191/

Volunteer Meeting April 10th for the Fun Day in the Park - Sylvester Turner

There will be a meeting for Family Day volunteers on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Sylvester Turner Park, 2800 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77091.

If you have already signed up on the website, thank you! If not, please visit: http://www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/familydayinthepark.html

We hope to see you there!

Please contact Janet Flynt at 832-393-0860 or Melissa Tatum at 832-393-0863 if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Janet Flynt
Mayor’s Office of Special Events

Check out SEVERAL events to commemorate 50th Anniversary of MLK's Death - including Rev. Lawson at U of H April 4th

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2018/04/03/276692/events-in-houston-to-commemorate-50th-anniversary-of-martin-luther-king-jr-s-death-mlk/

Health Equity Issues Forum hosted by the African American Health Coalition - speakers from the Center for Community Engaged Translational Research

DESCRIPTION
Partnering for Health Equity is a Community Forum to address health equity issues among African Americans to promote National Minority Health and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. The event will feature a panel of experts that will discuss strategies to achieve health equity, a vendor fair, networking and refreshments. The African American Health Coalition, The Center for Community Engaged Translational Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center and St. Luke The Evangelist Episcopal Church are the sponsors of this free event.


2:30pm Wednesday April 4, 2018 St. Luke The Evangelist Episcopal Church 3530 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004

Scholarships Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has several scholarship opportunities for students attending publicly-supported HBCUs.

No matter what year you are in school, the major you are pursuing or if you are an undergraduate or graduate student, there should be something for you in the TMCF Scholarship Listing this month!

The current list is below. Feel free to share this information if you know of someone that could benefit from one of these scholarships.

Thank you,

WHIHBCU Staff





TMCF | McDonald’s HBCU Forward Scholarship DEADLINE: June 17, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. The TMCF | McDonald’s HBCU Forward Scholarship is awarded for dedication to your HBCU & campus community to outstanding undergraduate or graduate students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. Read More >



TMCF | McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Scholarship DEADLINE: June 17, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. The TMCF | McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Scholarship is awarded for involvement in music performance and/or education to outstanding undergraduate or graduate students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. Read More >



TMCF | McDonald’s Black Forward Scholarship DEADLINE: May 13, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. The TMCF | McDonald’s Black Forward Scholarship is awarded to female students who exhibit strong community service & leadership and attend one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year. Read More >



TMCF Access Scholarship Program DEADLINE: April 29, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $7,200 for the 2018-2019 academic school year. TMCF is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The TMCF Access Scholarship offers $7,200 to outstanding students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Read More >



TMCF | Department of Defense (DoD) Scholarship Deadline Date: April 30, 2018 11:59 EST Department of Defense (DoD) 4-year renewable scholarship offered to qualified high school graduating seniors. The Department of Defense (DoD) Scholarship is offered to qualified high school graduating seniors. Applicants must demonstrate significant motivation and aptitude for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and MUST choose to study in one of these fields to apply. (DoD), 4-year renewable scholarship, capped at $15,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $60,000). Read More >



TMCF | MillerCoors Scholarship DEADLINE DATE: April 30, 2018 11:59 EST One-year scholarship of up to $6,700 for the 2018-2019 academic school year. TMCF and MillerCoors are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The TMCF | MillerCoors Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Read More >



TMCF | David J. Stern Sports Scholarship Program DEADLINE DATE: JUNE 4, 2018 11:59 EST 3-year renewable scholarship at $10,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $30,000). The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), is proud to administer the David J. Stern Scholarship Program, which will provide a talented and enthusiastic student the opportunity to enhance his or her studies at any college or university of his or her choice, including any one of the nation’s 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The recipient will receive a 3-year renewable scholarship at $10,000 per year (for a total not to exceed $30,000). He or she will also have the opportunity to apply to intern at the NBA league office (dependent upon eligibility) as a rising senior and will receive direct mentorship from Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. Read More >



TMCF | National Hockey League Scholarship DEADLINE: April 1, 2018 11:59 PM EST One-year scholarship of $6,200 The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is pleased to partner with the National Hockey League to offer this scholarship. This is a scholarship for student participants in the Hockey is for Everyone program in the United States and Canada. Read More >



TMCF | Wells Fargo Scholarship DEADLINE: April 30, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $5,000 for the 2018-2019 academic school year. The Wells Fargo Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $5,000 for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Read More >



TMCF | Ford Blue Oval Scholarship DEADLINE: April 1, 2018 11:59 PM EST Selected scholars will receive a one-year scholarship of $6,200 for the 2018-2019 academic school year TMCF and Ford Motor Company Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The TMCF | Ford Blue Oval Scholarship is open only to African American male students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Read More >



TMCF | Lowe’s Scholarship DEADLINE: May 15, 2018, 11:59 PM EST One-time award ranging from $500 to $7,500 (depending on account balance) The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), in partnership with Lowe’s, is pleased to provide financial assistance scholarships to undergraduate students at TMCF member-schools who are in their final semester of their degree program and scheduled to graduate in the Spring or Summer 2017 semester. Students must have an unmet financial need ranging from $500 and not to exceed $3,100. Read More >

Healthfest Houston Discovery Green

Health Fest Houston is an exciting, interactive FREE family friendly event this SATURDAY April 7, 2018. 10 AM - 6PM at Discovery Green! Health Fest is Houston's premier event for promoting healthy lifestyles for families. We feature local chefs, athletes, nutrition, wellness, lifestyle and fitness experts. HealthFest features family friendly activities, live performances, live demos and vendors. Everything that involves healthy living from home, work and of course a focus on YOU! HealthFest is hosted by Nicole's Garden (nicolesgarden.org), a local 501 c non-profit organization whose top mission is to expand access to fresh produce for all by changing the way that people grow and attain their food! nicolesgarden.org accomplishes this by establishing tabletop Space farms, urban & alternative micro farms in non-green spaces! Nicole’s Garden was founded by local Houstonian, Dr. Noreen Mayberry, the world’s first female Space Toxicologist! All proceeds of this FREE event will benefit Nicole’s Garden. For more information contact info@nicolesgarden.org VOLUNTEERING Our volunteer sign up link is live! Please share it with anyone that you know would be a good volunteer! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c44adad23a4f58-2018 NOTE: Welcome from the Mayor at around 10:15 am!! @gardennicole Learn more about our programs, volunteer & partnership opportunities! Alternative Gardens 🌱 School Gardens 🌸 Therapeutic Gardens 🌌 Space Gardens

Grant Writing Seminars recommended by efamily member Rosalind Wyatt

Upcoming Grant Writing seminars Texas Southern University http://www.grants-seminars.com/Seminar.html - info on 2 day workshop. A. Piper and Associates will host a free one-hour grant writing training preview in preparation for the 2-day Grant Writing Seminar. Do you have questions regarding whether the seminar is for you? Do you want to know more about grant writing? Do you want to know if there are grants available for your organization to apply for? If the answer is yes to any of the questions above, then this event is for you. Registration is free; space is limited! When Sat Apr 7, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT Where Alice McKean Young Neighborhood Library 5107 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021 Click Here to Register Today! Registration is Free. Space is Limited! Thanks for doing business with us. Sincerely, Annetra Piper. Ed. D. A. Piper and Associates www.grants-seminars.com 713-729-7168 Per Rosalind,"She is an extremely successful grant writer... She has about a 97% success rate and has been responsible for winning individual awards in the tens of millions of dollars. This info session is a great opportunity for people to learn about the process of applying for grants and the structure of the applications for funding. It's a Grants 101 session.