Technology and Computers

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Calling All Middle School Music Makers: YOUmedia, May 15, 2013; YOUmedia hosts free workshops in Richard M. Daley library
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School: May 11, 2013; The Westside Writing Project (WWP) recently partnered with Brian Piccolo Elementary School in West Humboldt Park in hosting its first Script Writing Competition. The competition challenged students…
Year Up Chicago Recognizes Talent Among Urban Young Adults in Chicago: May 10, 2013; Despite their apparent talent and motivation, 6.7 million young adults in this country lack access to higher education and careers that provide them with a living wage. At the same time, our…
Get the Portal in your Inbox!: Libby Juliá-Vázquez, Mar 1, 2013; The Portal is getting a few updates!
NBC closes the popular neighborhood site, EveryBlock: Libby Juliá-Vázquez, Feb 8, 2013; The site that connected neighbors, everyblock.com, has suddenly shut down and wished its users a farewell, leaving users wondering what happened.
Free Training Program for Business Owners to begin in April 2013: Tom Otto, Jan 4, 2013; Grow Your Business Training Program to Begin in April 2013 As a business owner would you like to: Learn to think more entrepreneurially? Learn how to better manage your business? Better…
“We Are the Reporters in Our Neighborhood”: Christy Prahl, Dec 10, 2012; Youth participants from the Westside Writing Project showcase their videos at the 2012 Annual Media Showcase, held at the Richard M. Daley Library.
A great learning opportunity for Business Owners: Tom Otto, Nov 16, 2012; Grow Your Business Training Program As a business owner would you like to: Learn to think more entrepreneurially? Learn how to better manage your business? Better understand how to…
Join After School Matters - Learn, Create, and Explore: Aaron Arreguin, Oct 25, 2012; After School Matters is still accepting applications for its Fall programs. Programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology!
Digital Technolgy at Humboldt Parks Fingertips: Nancy Diaz, CIVIC 2.0 alumni, Oct 17, 2012; The classes were quick, and very informational as the teacher never missed a beat.
Gooru Learning is Hot!: amolina@aspirail.org, Oct 4, 2012; Gooru is a free search engine for learning. Teachers and students can use Gooru to search for rich collections of multimedia resources, digital textbooks, videos, games and quizzes created by…
PRCC-IIT IPRO Begins New Phase of Project: Julio Urrutia Jr, Oct 4, 2012; The IPRO team is making progress toward developing a process to Document, Digitize, and Distribute the PRCC materials.
Value Master VMC Donated to Humboldt Park Vocational Center: Hyundai, Sep 21, 2012; Hyundai WIA recently hosted a ceremony during IMTS to donate their latest generation VMC, a F400 Value Master - Vertical Machining Center, to the Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC) of…
Youth Gear Up for the Year Up Program: Isaiah Ross, Sep 21, 2012; Mr. Philip Taylor, Recruitment and Outreach Specialist for Year Up-Chicago, introduced Year Up at the Chicago Avenue Revitalization Task Force Meeting on Saturday, September 15, 2012. His…
WWP INTERNSHIP POSITIONS: Sep 15, 2012; The Westside Writing Project (WWP) is a nonprofit after-school initiative that works to improve the overall communication skills of area youth by helping students develop an interest in media and…
WWP INTERNSHIP POSITIONS: Sep 15, 2012; The Westside Writing Project (WWP) is a nonprofit after-school initiative that works to improve the overall communication skills of area youth by helping students develop an interest in media and…
Social Media Discussion: Aug 16, 2012; WWP students Richard Marion, Gwen Pepin and Marcus Johnson discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
community advocate: Miss Diva Dawn, Jul 31, 2012; The course that I am in has been very informative. I have been able to upgrade my skills and enhance them through this computer course program offered at the association house. I recommend this to…
Decriminalize Marijuana in Chicago: Change.org Started by: Jim Gierach, Chicago, IL, Jun 27, 2012; This Wednesday, Chicago City Council could vote to decriminalize minor marijuana possession. Jim says it will allow police to focus on serious crime -- tell the council to support the proposal.
US Treasury Official Visits Rosa Parks Apartments and The Green Exchange: John McCarron, Jun 26, 2012; Don Graves, executive director of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, and deputy assistant secretary for small business, community development and housing policy at the U.S.…
Residents, Businesses Get Scoop on Community Web Portals: Grady Chambers, original to www.lisc-chicago.org, Jun 13, 2012; Two years ago Dionne Baux, program officer for LISC Chicago's Smart Communities program, entered "Humboldt Park" into her Internet search bar, curious to see what stories would pop up first.
Roberto Clemente High School student video trying to win a scholarship: Jun 4, 2012; View a video response to cast your vote for the La Casa Student Housing Scholarship Competition. here is a video from a Roberto Clemente High School student trying to win a scholarship
Getting a Job is Possible: Take Marion, For Example: Ellen Lindsey, May 31, 2012; Unemployed, 23-year-old, African-American man gets opportunity for a career in wood products manufacturing through the job training at Greater West Town Training Partnership at 500 N. Sacramento, and…
Tech Workshops to Grow Your Business - Saturday, April 28: Tom Otto, Apr 23, 2012; Take advantage of these tech workshops to grow your business. The following are some of the workshops offered at the BEEP Entrepreneurial Expo this coming Saturday, April 28.
Illinois greens up its job prospects: Viridian Energy- Sustainability Initiative, Apr 16, 2012; Illinois greens up its job prospects The Land of Lincoln will have more electric choices now that a renewable energy agreement has been announced. Governor Pat Quinn stated on March 6 that two…