Agenda for Tonight's 2nd Ward Meeting
City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 09/08/2016 04:48 PM CDT
Penny Park Renovation Project Begins Sept. 12Beginning the week of September 12, the City will be contracting improvements at Penny Park, including reconstruction of the existing playground, paving, site furnishing and other improvements. The playground configuration and materials will match the existing design. Evanston WE Program for ETHS Juniors
Hecky Powell and The Forrest E. Powell Foundation have announced the launch of a new non-profit organization, the Evanston WE Program, to help career and technically-minded Evanston Township High School students with career preparation, certification and placement.
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WE -- for work ethic -- Program will provide one-on-one mentoring,
career-readiness workshops and financial aid access.
"'College for everyone' is a statement of political correctness, rather than fact," says Nancy Baker, executive director of the WE Program. "What happens to the significant percentage of ambitious students who want certification and careers that don’t require a 4-year degree? All ETHS students deserve support and mentoring to reach their full potential. And if we can keep their talent right here in Evanston, that’s even better news.”
Students are inducted their junior year of high school and matched with a career related mentor. They will participate in a supportive and sequential curriculum of career readiness seminars and apprenticeships. Candidates may attend community college, vocational school, trade school, apprenticeship or short-term training programs such as automotive technology, cosmetology, culinary, healthcare, manufacturing and high tech. Applications are available at www.evanstonwe.org and Hecky’s Barbecue, 1902 Green Bay Road. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 14. For questions about the program, or to nominate an ETHS junior, please contact Nancy Baker at nbaker@evanstonwe.org.
| 'Kits, 'Cats & Kids Block Party is Next Week!
Evanston’s ’Kits, ’Cats and Kids Block Party is Thurs., Sept. 15, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Sherman Avenue and Clark Street! Enjoy games, arts and crafts, family-friendly activities, live music, a performance from Beatles cover band Kaleidoscope Eyes, the ETHS and NU Marching Bands, special guests, and plenty of food trucks and dining options! Get Your Tickets for the Evanston MashUp September 13
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce's annual MashUp is Tues., Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Northwestern University! The event is a starlit evening of conversation and connections with a wide range of characters—from entrepreneurs to executives, artists to accountants, and City leaders to CEOs. Enjoy amazing food, great music, and the eclectic and electric essence of our community. Citizens' Greener Evanston Helps with Home Weatherization
Citizens' Greener Evanston can assist you in lowering your air-conditioning and heating costs. Find out how with a low-cost or free energy assessment and with information on Smart Meters and Peak Time Rebates. Whether you’re a homeowner, apartment building owner, or nonprofit, there are cost-effective efficiency programs for you. Take EPL's Digital Literacy SurveyThe Evanston Public Library is conducting a brief Digital Literacy Survey to help assess the computer skills of Evanston residents. The survey is part of a year-long initiative to help design and deliver programs that promote computer and technology skills in Evanston. Peter Braithwaite |