Seeking non profit and public agencies who could use a free worker for 21 hours per week in Cass County
Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify. Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour. We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc. The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.
Not only is Experience Works looking for senior workers but it is also looking for the non profit and public agencies who need a free worker for 21 hours a week. If you are aware of any such agency please refer them to Experience Works...contact info in the flyer below.
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Treasurer Stenberg, Omaha Storm Chasers Announce 13th Annual
‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Writing Contest for Seventh, Eighth Graders
Lincoln, Neb. (Jan. 12, 2015) - While a Sunday afternoon at the ball park may seem far away, the time is here for seventh and eighth graders to enter the 13th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers, State Treasurer Don Stenberg said today.
Twelve winners will be recognized at the May 10 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb. Three winners will be chosen in each of Nebraska’s three U.S. Congressional districts, and three winners will be selected from outside Nebraska.
First-place winners will each receive a $2,000 contribution to a NEST college savings plan. Second-place winners will each receive a $1,000 contribution to a NEST plan, and third-place winners will each receive a $500 contribution to a NEST plan. First-place winners from Nebraska will receive a one-night hotel stay in Omaha, and all Nebraska winners will receive tickets to the May 10 game.
“Every year we are impressed with the big plans that seventh and eighth graders write about in their ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ essays,” Treasurer Stenberg said. “But we are also struck by the students’ references to their family members, teachers, neighbors, and friends who inspire and motivate them to do well. Contributing to a NEST college savings account for a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend can go a long way to making these big plans reality.”
Treasurer Stenberg said he encourages all seventh and eighth graders in public schools, private schools, and home schools in Nebraska to enter. A total of 1,044 entries were received last year. As in the past, preliminary judging will be done by students and faculty in the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and final selections will be made by Treasurer Stenberg.
Entries are due March 27. Contest rules are available at http://treasurer.nebraska.gov/csp/scholarships/essay/college/2015/contest-announcement/.
The following rules apply to contest entries:
No longer than 750 words.
- Subject matter to be focused on the student’s educational goals and dreams for the future.
- Must be student’s original work.
- Must be typed, double spaced on 8 ½ X 11-inch paper.
- Must be accompanied by required cover sheet.
- Entries to be mailed to Andrea Stava, assistant general manager of operations, Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb. 68046.
- Essays must be postmarked by March 27, 2015. Winners will be notified in late April.
- Please see contest rules for further details.
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The First United Methodist church youth group is having a garage sale on Saturday Feb. 7th from 9-4 at the church basement 222 Walnut, Louisville. Garage sale is to benefit this summer's mission trip to Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota.
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