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SCHEDULED CAREER FAIRS & OPEN HOUSES Coloquio.com thanks Joan B. Bryan, CEO of Writing
for Success for submmitting the list. Military/Federal/Private Sector www.BlueToGray.com Military/Government/Private Sector www.GreenToGray.com Transition Assistance On Line Listings of Military Career Fairs and job postings. American Recruitment Conferences Producer of sales, retail and management job fairs. Boomercareer.com Site established specifically for "Boomers" - age 49 to 64. CFG Career Fairs Career fairs for IT, MIS, Engineering, Sales,
Management and Business Professionals. Career Fairs in Maryland
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Fair professionals. PSI Job Fairs www.psijobfair.com Southern Region Job Fairs www.mesc.state.ms.us/jobfair/upcoming.html MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD Resumes may also be e-mailed to: healthofficer.recruitment232@montgomerycountymd.gov or mailed to the Montgomery County Office of Human Resources, Att: Health Officer, 101 Monroe St.,7th Fl., Rockville, MD 20850. Position is open until filled. TTY: 240.777.5126 NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need not reapply as they will be considered. Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity
at all levels of its workforce. PARK WORKERS NEEDED TO WORK IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS 13825 Park/General Maintenance Worker II, Grade L03, Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning Salary Range: $25,098 - $32,596 [Top of the Grade $40,091] Class Definition Under general supervision, performs general and some skilled park maintenance work involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety. Performs general grounds maintenance and routine building maintenance at parks, golf courses, recreation centers, and other sites. Operates a variety of equipment (for example, trucks, tractors with attachments, riding mowers). This is park/general maintenance work at the experienced level, involving operation of most equipment and specialized assignments requiring training and experience. Incumbents of this class regularly perform assignments as part of a group, but may occasionally work alone. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification 1. Pass Commission medical examination. 2. Two (2) years experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance; 3. Ability to read and write; and 4. A valid driver’s license Note: The individual in this position will work with crews on general maintenance of parks and buildings doing grass mowing, trash removal, athletic field maintenance, custodial duties, recreation support and operating tractors with attachments. To Apply: Mail complete application to: 6611 Kenilworth Ave, Suite #103, Riverdale, Maryland 20737, or Apply online at www.mncppc.org/jobs/ Or e-mail resume to: cas-recruiting@mncppc.org Or fax application to (301)454-1404 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER USmax, a federal contractor and BHCC member, has current openings
for some excellent jobs in the IT sector. The location of the jobs
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Greater Washington Ibero American Chamber of Commerce Student Adjustment Act By Jason Song Baltimore Sun Staff Originally published May 13, 2003 Yasse Trujillo doesn't want to become a waitress like her mother. But the high school freshman knows she could very well follow in her mom's footsteps if she doesn't go to college. "How am I supposed to do what I want without going to college?" asked Trujillo, 17, a Guatemalan who attends Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. "It's impossible." Tens of thousands of undocumented immigrant students nationwide, many brought to the United States by parents hoping for a better life, are asking the same question. In 47 states, including Maryland, students who do not have proper immigration documents are not allowed to pay in-state tuition at state colleges. That means they could face spending thousands of extra dollars a year for tuition, putting college out of reach. But two bills in Congress would grant immigrant students who have graduated from high school, lived in the United States for at least five years and have not committed major crimes the chance to apply for citizenship. Students throughout the nation have been lobbying their elected officials to support the proposed law, saying it could help them gain a crucial tool for advancement. "We should be opening our arms to immigrants," U.S. Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland told a group of students who recently urged him to support the House bill, known as the Student Adjustment Act. But the bills have been fiercely opposed by critics, who say they would legitimize undocumented workers and lead to an explosion of illegal immigration. "This is rewarding people who came to the country illegally," said Mark Krikorian, executive director for the Center for Immigration Studies in Washington, a nonprofit group that advocates more stringent immigration enforcement. "This is waving a green card in the face of every prospective illegal alien in the world." Even Cardin, a Democrat from the 3rd District who has promised to support the bill, said it will not be an easy sell. "When the economy is not going well, people look for excuses," he said. "Government leadership is not friendly to this legislation." A Maryland bill that would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition was passed this year by the General Assembly and awaits Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s signature to become law. The governor is still "weighing the pros and cons" and has not decided whether he will approve the bill, said Henry Falwell, an Ehrlich spokesman. Last week, Virginia Gov. Mark Warner vetoed a bill that would have barred undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition. Nobody is sure how many immigrants the federal law could affect, although immigration-rights groups have estimated there are as many as 60,000 undocumented students nationwide. Many of the students are like Trujillo, who split her time between her native home of Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the United States until she was 12 and has lived in Maryland since. Trujillo declined to discuss her immigration status but said she would benefit from the proposed laws. She pointed out that immigrants could be in the country legally through asylum or amnesty programs and not have all of their immigration documents. Trujillo talks animatedly about maybe becoming an airline stewardess because it would give her the chance to travel. But she wilts when the topic of college comes up. She isn't eligible for in-state tuition and says she can't afford to pay full tuition. "I'm studying my head off late at night, and sometimes I stop to think about it. I think: 'O.K., where am I going with this? Even if I do really well, I can't afford to pay for college.' It's discouraging." Educators warn that the burden of trying to pay for college causes some immigrant students to lose hope. Sandra Gutierrez, a teacher at Montgomery Blair High, said she knows of four students who have "disappeared" from classes at Montgomery Blair, partially because they realized it would be difficult for them to attend college. "College has an impact on how hard they work," she said. Such reactions are common, say teachers who work with immigrants. "Some kids get frustrated. They do well in high school and find they can't move on," said Kelly Flores, a Spanish teacher at Patterson High School in Baltimore. Several of her students have dropped out of school after they realized they could not go to college, she said. "A lot of people think: 'What's the point? Why should I go to school when I can go to work and earn money?'" said Yudi Rodriguez, a senior at Montgomery Blair High. Some students solve the problem by returning to their native countries for degrees. But many have been away so long they have forgotten their native language and customs and have a hard time adjusting. Reyes Xavier, director of communications and education for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, said his two older brothers briefly attended college in Mexico instead of paying high tuition in the United States. But the brothers couldn't adjust to their new surrounding and returned to the United States. "They were treated as foreign students [in Mexico] as well. They were caught in limbo," Xavier said. His brothers' experiences persuaded Xavier to stay in the United States. He graduated from high school in 1981 and spent several years working at a drugstore to save for tuition. "I was just wasting my time. Luckily, I had a strong-willed family who pushed me to go to college," said Xavier, who graduated from San Diego State University. Immigrant advocates say the federal legislation would play an important role no matter what happens to the proposed Maryland law. Kimberley A. Propeack, a lawyer with the Maryland Latino Coalition for Justice, based in Takoma Park, noted that critics of the bill assert that states do not have the right to give undocumented students tuition breaks. The two proposed federal laws, she said, will "remove any confusion." The U.S. measure should also be passed because if undocumented students are granted citizenship, they also will be eligible for better employment, Propeack said. Many companies require their employees to have Social Security numbers, which are granted only to people who have legal status. Krikorian, of the Center for Immigration Studies, said he sympathized with young students, many of whom were brought to America by their parents. But he insists that immigration laws should be enforced: "Sometimes kids pay for their parents' mistakes." Rep. Tom Tancredo, a Republican from Colorado, opposes the bills, said his spokeswoman, Lara Kennedy. "We've got to start and be consistent with our immigration laws," she said. "This would only provide incentive for people to come here to get the social services that are meant for students." Other lawmakers scoff at the notion. "Wouldn't we rather have well-educated children rather than people whose educations are cut off short?" said Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, an 8th District Democrat and one of the bill's co-sponsors. "That wouldn't be good for the country." Copyright © 2003, The Baltimore Sun Harvard's MBA Admissions would like to request your help in identifying high potential African American, Hispanic American and Native American students for their Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP). This program seeks to expose talented minority college juniors to general management in the business world. During one week in June, at no expense to the student, Harvard Business School hosts these talented college students and provides teaching instruction from leading faculty, on campus housing and different seminars/events that introduce the students to business education. These students are immersed in a rigorous and stimulating classroom environment that mirrors the learning environment of Harvard's MBA Program. Please direct any interested students to the Summer
Ventures in Management Program (SVMP) page on the following web
site: CANDIDATES SOUGHT
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BALTIMORE CITY BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS The Maryland State Board of Education is seeking candidates to serve on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. To qualify as a voting member of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, candidates must be residents of Baltimore City and be at least 18 years old. In addition to these requirements, eligible candidates must possess one or more of the following qualifications: 1. Possess a high level of knowledge and expertise concerning the successful administration of a large business, non-profit, or governmental entity and have served in a high level management position within such an entity. 2. Possess a high level of knowledge and expertise concerning education. 3. Have a child enrolled in the Baltimore City Public Schools as of the date of appointment. 4. Possess knowledge or experience in the education of children with disabilities. This knowledge or experience may bederived from being a parent of a child with a disability. To apply, interested individuals must submit the following information to the Maryland State Board of Education by 5:00p.m., March 28, 2003: 1. A letter expressing the applicant's desire and willingness to serve on the Baltimore City Board of SchoolCommissioners and indicating which one or more of the four qualifications applies to the applicant; 2. A brief record of the applicant's personal history and experience which highlights the applicant1s qualifications to be aSchool Commissioner; 3. Proof of Baltimore City residency (e.g. a copy of the applicant's driver's license, voter registration card, or 2001 taxreturn); and, 4. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. This information can be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered to: Maryland State Board of Education Attn: Anthony L. South 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 Fax (410) 333-2226 tsouth@msde.state.md.us Affirming Equal Opportunity in Principle and Practice For Immediate Release The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is offering signing bonuses to new Immigration Inspectors hired for selected locations across the country, including Baltimore. The signing bonuses range from a one-time payment of $5,000 for Inspectors in the Washington, D.C. area to $3,000 for Inspectors recruited for 29 other locations nationwide. The INS is seeking to hire more than 1,200 additional Immigration Inspectors this fiscal year. In the D.C. area, the bonuses will be offered to the first 40 newly hired Inspectors who come on board beginning August 1st. Outside D.C., INS will offer recruiting bonuses to the first 385 newly hired Inspectors who accept positions at the designated locations. Those locations include air and land border ports from Alaska to Atlanta together with a host of sites along the northern and southern border. "This is a terrific opportunity for someone who wants to be on the front lines of our nation's homeland security effort," says Louis D. Crocetti, Jr., Baltimore INS District Director. To be eligible for the bonus, candidates must sign a written agreement to complete 12 months of service with the Department of Justice. Hiring begins at the GS-5 or GS-7 level, with probable advancement to the GS-9 level. Immigration Inspectors are responsible for conducting
more than 500 million inspections annually for those who seek admission
to the United States. As the nation's gatekeepers, Inspectors must
enforce our nation's immigration laws and determine which individuals
are eligible to enter the United States and which persons will be
detained or refused entry. Information and applications are available on the web at www.usajobs.opm.gov. H&R
Block Recruiting to Meet Hispanic Market Needs H&R Block's Hispanic client base has grown significantly over the past several years as a result of the increasing population of Hispanics in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, this ethnic group increased 57.9 percent from 1990 to 2000. "Our goal for this tax season is to increase the number of Spanish-speaking professionals serving Hispanic clients by 40 percent," said Carlos Ayala, manager of Hispanic programs at H&R Block. Job opportunities offer flexibility and can range from part-time employment to full-time positions, explained Ayala. H&R Block tax professionals undergo continuing education, from completing the most basic tax return to handling more complex personal and business matters. H&R Block tax professionals are updated on the recent tax law changes and their implications. http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/newsbyid.asp?id=7174 |
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