Advice for Life After Yale (or finding your footing in the real world)
Published by Yale College Undergraduate Career Services, Life After Yale: A Survival Guide for the Class of 2009, features information regarding taxes, health insurance, the transition to the “real world,” and career resources available to the class of 2009 after graduation. While this type of information is critical for the recent graduates who wonder if … Continue reading
Apply to join the 2010 Emerging Leaders Network of Minnesota!
Minnesota’s Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) is a program that identifies potential leaders in public health and provides them with information and experiential learning opportunities that enhance their leadership skills and help build the confidence needed for leadership roles. ELN goals focus on building a diverse workforce and providing the stimulus for emerging leaders to expand … Continue reading
Call for Applications: Young Turkey Young America Professional Exchange
The Young Atlanticist Program is currently seeking applications from exceptional Turkish and American young professionals, aged 22-30. The program targets individuals who have started careers in the fields of public policy, business and journalism, who possess a strong passion for international engagement and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Academic or professional experience in Turkey (for American … Continue reading
Overcoming Adversity: Stories from the headlines and stories from the field
In the midst of the current economy and challenging political environment, we could all use a little bit of good news. I invite you to join the National Association for Asian American Professionals – Minnesota (NAAAP-MN) for a timely and exciting conversation with HLN news anchor, Richard Lui, and local community leaders. RSVPs requested to … Continue reading
Minnesota’s number one rankings: More to the story
By all accounts, Minnesota is number one. Released November 2, the Minnesota Civic Health Index 2009: Integrating Civic Engagement into Community Life, indicates that Minnesotans vote, volunteer, attend public meetings, donate to charitable organizations, and more, in higher numbers than the rest of the country. Number one in more ways than one On Monday evening, … Continue reading
Integrating Civics & Public Policy in High School STEM Classrooms
The Citizens League & SciMathMN Invite High School STEM Teachers To A Roundtable Discussion:Integrating Civics & Public Policy in High School STEM Classrooms The BackgroundWith a critical achievement gap in math, new standards in science, and continual emphasis on STEM curriculum, high school math and science teachers are facing new challenges. How can achievement in … Continue reading
GiveMN launches today to transform the way Minnesotans experience giving
They say it costs money to make money. Today, 16 Minnesota foundations and the United Way launched GiveMN, hoping to reduce how much local nonprofits need to spend in order to support their charitable operations. GiveMN touts itself as “the smart way for Minnesotans to discover, support, and engage with charities.” The new website, powered … Continue reading
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