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Industries That Will GAIN The Most Jobs In Next Decade We've seen the deterioration of certain industries and massive disruption in employment. But, in the next decade there will certainly be a corresponding expansion in some unexpected areas. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast the industries in which it expects the most job growth over the next decade.
Four Ways to Get Hired Faster by Mark Krajnik, CEO, Next Level Solutions The difference between being proactive and reactive is time. Reactive people wait for things to happen to them, while proactive people go out and make things happen. Timing is key in any career move, so it is up to you to make things happen. How to Identify Your Transferable Skills by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer This "finding a career" thing is tricky business. You go to college and major in one thing -- but find yourself in a job opposite from what you spent four years studying. Or, you land a job that's exactly in line with your college major -- but discover it's not what you had in mind.
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Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship The 2009 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2009-2010 academic year. In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. This means that you can not apply if you already have 100% of your school paid for. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
As one of the nation's largest college financial aid programs in the country,
the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is the only major scholarship
effort that specifically assists high school students who have faced and
overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many aid programs are
directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential,
the Horatio Alger program also seeks students who have a commitment to use their
college degrees in service to others.
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund (JRWSF) The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund raises funds and awards scholarships annually to low-income women thirty five years of age and older who are in an undergraduate or vocational training program and have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families and their communities. In working towards these ends, JRF continues the legacy of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress and a proponent of peace and women's rights. Linda’s scholarships are awarded annually to women who are 25 years or older, non-traditional students who have a difficult time finding scholarships for which they qualify. As in previous years, the scholarship funds may be used not only for tuition and books, but also for childcare, transportation and other expenses not covered by traditional scholarships. Business and Professional Women Scholarship BPW Foundation has offered Career Advancement Scholarships to assist women who meet the program criteria complete their education and Professional Development scholarships to assist targeted groups of working women develop their career skills. Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)
Is an international partnership of students, academic professionals,
institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate
support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner.
Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) was created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome barriers to the education necessary for their becoming employable and financially stable. The primary intent is to help single mothers with young children who have the greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to gain work skills so they can support their families. Our funds target women who are in desperate financial situations and absolutely must have both an education and our funds to assist them. Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) The primary intent is to help single mothers with young children who have the greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to gain work skills so they can support their families. Our funds target women who are in desperate financial situations and absolutely must have both an education and our funds to assist them. The Fund is a small, nearly all-volunteer scholarship fund based in New York City, which awards yearly grants and works to foster fellowship among grant recipients. The Regaining One's Self Esteem (R.O.S.E.) Fund
The R.O.S.E. Fund was established in 1992 as an umbrella organization chartered
to raise funds for, and awareness of women who have had the extraordinary
strength and courage to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Through the dedication of our staff and volunteers, the leadership of our board,
and with the unwavering support of our sponsors we've been transforming and
profoundly improving the lives of women survivors ever since.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. Scholarships Many hard working students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams. RMHC want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, the RMHC network offers scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization)
The STAR Scholarship provides a $2,500 award to high school senior women
who wish to pursue post-secondary education.
SUNSHINE LADY Foundation Scholarship Program
The SUNSHINE LADY Foundation, Inc. is a private family foundation established in the fall of 1996 through the vision and determination of founder and President, Doris Buffett. Ms. Buffett has worked for many years on behalf of battered women and their children, as an advocate, fund-raiser, board member and community organizer. A primary focus of the Foundation is to continue, develop and enhance efforts to end domestic violence. Additional funding priorities of the Foundation include primary education, scholarships and families in crisis.
About the Scholarship: The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) was created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome barriers to the education necessary for their becoming employable and financially stable. The primary intent is to help single mothers with young children who have the greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to gain work skills so they can support their families. Our funds target women who are in desperate financial situations and absolutely must have both an education and our funds to assist them.
About Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must be a direct survivor of domestic violence (partner abuse). While we abhor abuse from any source, our effort is in assisting those women who are survivors of partner abuse.
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Soroptimist.org - Women's Opportunity Awards
Many Women’s Opportunity Award recipients have overcome enormous obstacles in their quest for a better life, including poverty, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol abuse. The Women's Opportunity Awards begin at the local level. Applications will then be forwarded to the closest local participating Soroptimist club. Forward the application to the region contact by December 1st. This will enable it to be forwarded to a local club before the December 15th club deadline. The Double A Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports Single Mothers pursuing higher education. It awards annual scholarships and various awards to deserving Single Mothers who are actively enrolled in any accredited institution in the state of Alabama. If you are a Single Mother pursuing your first BS/BA degree or a higher degree, you may apply. First award will be presented Spring 2010. Application deadline 15 Jan 2010. Scholarships For Individuals With DisabilitiesAnne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award
The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship offers a $10,000 award to two
graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities
(LD) who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Scholarships For Native AmericanNative American Scholarship Fund
- The MESBEC program is the oldest of CTD's programs. The six priority
fields of study are math, engineering, science, business, education, and
computers. Science includes all the medical fields. These fields are
the ones in which tribes need graduates the most, and the fields in which there
are the fewest Indian graduates.
Association on American Indian Affairs The Association on American Indian Affairs provides eight scholarship programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Funding is made available due to the generosity of our donors; therefore the number of scholarships provided varies from year to year. Scholarships For African Americans
The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides academic scholarships, service
opportunities and leadership experiences for young African Americans of
outstanding promise. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional
leadership potential, participate in community service activities and
demonstrate financial need.
Programs which offer paid internships, help college students gain invaluable
professional experience at America's recognizable corporations and national
organizations.
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships (BAEO) Actively support parental choice to empower families and increase quality educational options for Black children BAEO provides a wide range of local and national organizations provide preschool - 12th grade students with scholarships to attend private schools. National and Regional Private Scholarship Programs Parents in a growing number of cities and states have access to privately financed programs that support school choice by offering students partial scholarships. Scholarships For HispanicsHCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies, and Google. Karen Marquez Institute for Hispanic Young Professionals Serves as the bridge from college to career by providing exceptional Hispanic college students with the confidence, exposure, and preparation needed to pursue business and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. Each year the Hispanic College Fund competitively selects 35 of its scholars from across the country to attend this leadership development program, which takes place in Washington, D.C., during October. LOFT identifies, prepares, and positions emerging Latino professionals for leadership in the workforce. NASA - Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Is a joint partnership between the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.
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