Youth Gear Up for the Year Up Program
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 presentation both enlightened and intrigued the audience. The West Humboldt Park community supports youth mentoring programs that focus on education and the professional development of West Humboldt Park youth. If you are a motivated young adult, between the ages of 18 to 24, and interested in a career in information technology, business communications, and building professional skills, then the Year Up Program is waiting for you!
Value Master VMC Donated to Humboldt Park Vocational Center
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 City Colleges of Chicago. The donation took place Tuesday, September 11th, in the South Hall of McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
15th of September 2012
WWP INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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 journalism. We combine an awareness of community issues and current events with exposure in digital media that introduces students to new technology as well as new forms of communication. We are currently seeking student interns for the following positions.
WWP INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
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 journalism. We combine an awareness of community issues and current events with exposure in digital media that introduces students to new technology as well as new forms of communication. We are currently seeking student interns.
16th of August 2012
Social Media Discussion
WWP students Richard Marion, Gwen Pepin and Marcus Johnson discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
31st of July 2012
community advocate
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 every and anyone who is willing to be patient and learn. The bennefits are emense to the degree in which you dedicate your interests.
27th of June 2012
26th of June 2012
US Treasury Official Visits Rosa Parks Apartments and The Green Exchange
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. Treasury Department, admires innovation and green amenities of Humboldt Park’s Rosa Parks Apartments (Bickerdike) and Logan Square’s Green Exchange.
13th of June 2012
Residents, Businesses Get Scoop on Community Web Portals
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.
4th of June 2012
Roberto Clemente High School student video trying to win a scholarship
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