Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

You are invited to participate in WorkReady Philadelphia’s Summer Internship Orientation!
The Summer Intern Orientation is a kick-off training event for the WorkReady Philadelphia Summer Internship program. The orientation will be filled with information and activities that help youth prepare for work and better develop the skills that promote workplace success. This two-day event will take place June 24 and 30, 2010 at Thomas Jefferson University.
WorkReady Summer Internships provide Philadelphia high school students with paid workplace experiences at area businesses for six weeks during the summer. These internships give young people a taste of the working world, exposure to career opportunities, and an understanding of how school is connected to economic success. The program is an integral component of WorkReady Philadelphia, a broad-based partnership dedicated to building the region’s future workforce.
Over a two-day period, you’ll gain access to an audience of 600 young people (and have an excuse to empty out the giveaways in your supply closet)! Your participation includes brining all/any materials and visual aids (posters, etc.) about your organization that you would like to share with youth. So pack your sunscreen, grab your boarding pass, and get ready for an international adventure!

As an exhibitor r what can I expect?
• Networking opportunities with other volunteer professionals
• An opportunity to interact with the workforce of tomorrow!
Exhibitor criteria:
• Availability on Thursday, June 24 and/or Wednesday, June 30 from 12:15 pm-1:30 pm
• Full set-up and clean-up of materials
Why should I be an exhibitor? Because…
• Participation is easy
• You have access to an enthusiastic and ‘captive’ audience
• It is a meaningful way to demonstrate your commitment to the community

Please confirm your interest in being an exhibitor to Jillian Low at jlow@pyninc.org. Include your name, company name, phone number and email address. You should also indicate the date that you are available.

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Discover an oasis nestled between Center City and the Main Line…
Please join us for our Grand Opening and tour our luxury apartment homes!

Tuesday, May 25th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
by Stephen Starr Events

Entertainment by DJ Jon Gill

Mansion at Bala
4700 City Avenue, Philadelphia

Visit www.mansionatbala.com for directions.
Complimentary on-site parking will be available.

RSVP to Cashman & Associates
215.627.1082 ext. 4
www.cashmanandassociates.com

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WHAT
The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia needs 5,000 volunteers to help package one million meals for the people of Haiti.

WHO
You! Individuals (11 years of age and older), families, and corporate, school, religious and community groups are encouraged to volunteer for at least one two-hour shift. Each packing station consists of 12-14 volunteers.

WHERE
State Armory at Drexel University
33rd Street (between Market & Arch)

WHEN
Friday, May 21 (noon – 8 pm)
Saturday, May 22 (9 am – 5 pm)

HOW
Register yourself or a group to volunteer by visiting www.SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org

GIVE LOCALLY
At the event, The Salvation Army will also be collecting nonperishable food items for local families in need. Please consider bringing canned or dry goods.

MORE INFORMATION
www.SalvationArmyPhiladelphia.org or contact Mary Harmer at 215-787-5964 or mary.harmer@use.salvationarmy.org

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The school will be hosting a Career Day. We are seeking professionals that would like to engage students on how they chose their career and the details of their job.

This event will allow students to gain insight and information about different organizations and potential opportunities for internships or future career goals.

The format of the event has not been finalized. If volunteers would like to come and present on their career but cannot stay for all five periods they are still more than welcome to attend.

Areas of interest include culinary arts, fashion, automotive technology, law, medicine, entertainment, public relations, and many others

May 5th 9:50am-2:30pm
West Philadelphia High School
4700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139

To RSVP, please email fokidi@pyninc.org

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You are cordially invited to be a guest speaker at the high school’s career day titled “Careers at the Castle”. Please join the students in a morning filled with wonder and inspiration as you share your career experiences and offer advice to our students. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to youth about your career path.

Date: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Time: 8:00am – 11:30am
Location: 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Phia PA

AGENDA
8:00am – 8:30am – Arrival of Presenters
8:30am – 9:00am – Welcome & Continental Breakfast
9:00am – 10:30am – Three(3) 30 minute presentations
10:30am – 11:30pm – Brunch for the presenters

To RSVP or have any questions, please contact Festo Okidi @ fokidi@pyninc.org

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Come join special guest DJ, ?uestlove, from the Roots, for an exclusive fundraising event to support career preparation for Philadelphia public school students.  All proceeds from the party will go to Philadelphia Academies, Inc.    

Why:   Philadelphia Academies, Inc. is a non-profit organization that expands life and economic options to Philadelphia public school students through career focused programming that prepares young people for employment  and post-secondary education.  They connect positive adults to future goals of young people.

When:  May 1, 2010 from 11pm-1am                                                   

Where:    The Philadelphia Waterworks Restaurant Cliffside Deck                                                          

Admission includes 2 drinks and hors d’oeuvre 

• $75 per person (standard)                                                                                                          
• $65 per person (discounted price for young professionals paying at the door)                              
• $55* per person “early-bird/advance sales” discount for young professionals registering now at: http://www.academiesinc.org/machform/view.php?id=1                                                     

 *It say’s $75 on the link, you only need to pay $55

 Note:  Philadelphia Academies, Inc.  is an employer recruitment partner working with the Chamber on Summer Internships.

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Im writing to inform you about an exciting new opportunity taking
place at West Philadelphia High School. The Community School staff at
WPHS is putting together a new Community Mentoring Program that will
be pairing Community members/professionals/students/faith-based groups with at-risk 9th and 10th graders at West who
are struggling a bit in school and could really use a some
encouragement and motivation from someone who can serve both as a peer
and a role model.

This program involves a small time commitment of about an hour a week
in addition to 1 or 2 training sessions with the staff. The nature of
the program is basically like a big brother big sister program where
you will meet one on one with your mentee and talk with them, with an
occasional field trip or lunch thrown in to sweeten the deal. This is
the first semester of the program and so it will only run for about
4-5 weeks, so you don’t have to worry about a long term commitment at
this point. Meetings will most likely take place after school from
3-4pm.

Attached is a document outlining the rewards and responsibilities of
the program. If you are interested in participating contact Jonas
Harris at jonha@sas.upenn.edu or call 267-315-5087

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This annual fundraiser features your favorite Local Celebs and Philadelphia Athletes, stepping behind the bar to mix cocktails and sell raffle tickets for a good cause.

**New this year: Local College & University Celebs! Come out and see who will be representing Your alma mater! (Temple, St. Joe’s, UPenn, Villanova and more)

Join Young Variety and Variety – The Children’s Charity for this fun event, to be held 6-9pm at the Public House, 1801 Arch Street in Philadelphia.

Event features appetizers, drink specials, raffle prizes, and other fun surprises!

Invited Celebrity Bartenders Include:*

Sports Notables:

Fran Dunphy – Temple Men’s Basketball Coach
Phil Martelli – St. Joe’s Men’s Basketball Coach
Doug West – Villanova Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, Former NBA Player
John Giannini – La Salle Men’s Basketball Coach
William ‘Speedy’ Morris – Former La Salle Basketball Coach, 2010 Big 5 Hall of Fame Inductee
Vince Curran – UPenn Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
UPenn Basketball Alumni – Tim Begley, Jeff Schiffner, Brian Grandieri, Mark Zoller
AQ Shipley – Penn State Football Alum, Philadelphia Eagles Center
Anthony Scirrotto – Penn State Football Alum
Brent Celek – Philadelphia Eagles Tight End
Todd Herremans – Philadelphia Eagles Guard/Tackle
Stewart Bradley – Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker
Vince Papale – Philadelphia Eagles Alumni
AJ Feeley – St. Louis Rams Quarterback
Heather Mitts – Philadelphia Independence Soccer Player
Cheryl Fairweather and Teammates – Philadelphia Passion

TV Personalities:

Doug Kammerer – CBS 3 Meteorologist
Ali Gorman – WPVI – 6 News Health Reporter
Jeff Skversky – WPVI – 6 News Sportscaster
John Clark – NBC – 10 Sports Anchorman
Lu Ann Cahn – NBC – 10 Investigative Reporter
Lorraine Ballard Morrill – Clear Channel
Nicole Michalik – The Biggest Loser Contestant, Q 102 Radio DJ

*All Celebrity appearances are subject to their schedules.

When: Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Where: Public House, 1801 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Cost: $ 25 in advance, $30 at the door
Purchase your tickets in advance below using PayPal and your name will be on the guest list upon arrival

Can’t attend? Purchase a ticket anyway as your donation to the charity. All proceeds from this event will help to ensure that summer programs remain available to Variety’s special children.

Donate/Reserve your ticket here – http://www.varietyphila.org/events/details/young-varietys-celebrity-bartenders-night/

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On Monday, June 14, CORA Services will be hosting their annual golf outing at JC Melrose Country Club in Cheltenham. They are offering a discount to Young Professionals under 40 who wish to put together a Foursome. The discounted Foursome total is $680 or $170 a person.

Full event details and registration information can be found here: http://www.coraservices.org/golf.asp

Corporate Sponsership Benefits are also being sought.

I hope to see you there!

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CORA Services, a Philadelphia based not-for-profit, would like to invite you to an opportunity to network with your peers and learn how you can become involved with a wonderful organization helping children and their families every day. The event will take place from 6-8pm at The Field House on Filbert Street.

One Free Drink w/ Registration ~ Light Fare ~ Drink Specials from 6-8pm

Please Pre-Register for this event at:

https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e2sslqxxa3c1aa3e&oseq=a00ag6tmw8cx

Would you like to know more about CORA Services? Please visit their website:

http://coraservices.org/index.asp

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