$25,000 NABS Scholarshi​p

Scholar Guidelines










The National Association of Black Suppliers (NABS) scholarship is a stipend of up to $5000 per year for up to five years that can be used for tuition, room and board and fees at a college or university of the awardees’ choice. It is awarded to African-American students who have graduated from high school, demonstrated outstanding academic and community leadership, and who enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum.







The NABS Scholarship Purpose







The intent of the NABS scholarship is to provide financial and academic support to high achieving African-American students who intend to pursue careers in or related to the automotive industry. The scholarship efforts are intended to meet three goals:



o To encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills, as this may lead to an increase in the number of African-American automotive suppliers.



o To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding African-American students and encourage their entry into technology and business careers.



o To provide highly qualified African-American recruits to meet the hiring objectives of NABS trade association members.







Eligibility







To be considered for the NABS Scholarship, potential scholars must meet the following criteria:



o Be a graduating African-American high school senior.



o Be a U.S. citizen



o Plan to be enrolled in a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate



engineering, technology, business, or a related curriculum of interest to NABS.



(Actual enrollment is required before any awarded funds can be disbursed.)



o Posses a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career.







Application Procedure







Interested applicants should complete the NABS scholarship application post marked to the address below by March 1, 2012. All applications and attachments should be sent to:







NABS Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attn: Rhonda A. Glover, Business Manager



P.O. Box 441243



Detroit, MI 48244



Selection Criteria







The Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients based on the strength of their academic performance, the quality and extent of their extracurricular and community involvement activities, and demonstrated leadership ability. Financial need may be considered in the selection decision.







Selection Process







In order to ensure completeness and eligibility, applications are initially screened by the NABS Scholarship Fund Business Manager. The Scholarship Fund Board will conduct further screening to identify semifinalists who will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The Scholarship Selection Committee is composed of representatives from the Scholarship Fund Board and a selected group of Scholarship Fund Sponsors.







Eligible Programs of Study







Eligible programs of study must have relevance to the automotive industry. Such programs include, but are not limited to, engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, and chemical), Technology (computer, sciences, manufacturing, packaging and logistics), business (finance, accounting, MIS, management, and marketing) and related fields of study.







Financial Award







Notice of financial awards will be mailed to finalists prior to the NABS Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on May 8, 2012. Prior to distribution of NABS Scholars Funds, the Scholarship Fund Board will review the scholars’ total financial package to determine the appropriate distribution of funds. All payments will be made directly to the educational institution upon confirming enrollment before each semester. The Scholarship Fund Board may, upon its own discretion and the Scholarship Fund’s financial position, make Trendsetter (one time) Awards.







Internship







Summer internships may be available in conjunction with the scholarship program.







Expectations of NABS Scholars







In addition to the academic requirements of the scholarship, NABS requires the following:



o If selected, all scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Scholarship



Luncheon on May 8, 2012



o Attendance at scheduled scholarship functions



o Grades sent to NABS administrator on a semester or quarterly basis



o Attendance at annual student retreats







Renewal Eligibility







o Participating scholar(s) must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater for each semester;



o Scholar(s) must matriculate in a field related to the automotive industry (refer to eligible programs of study).



o Scholar(s) must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credit hours or more).



o Student(s) whose semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, but not below 2.0,



may, at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Fund, not be eligible to receive







further disbursements until the GPA requirement is met. Alternately, the Scholarship Fund, at its sole discretion, may provide a one-time probationary disbursement in good faith the GPA requirement will be met. In no event will more than one probationary disbursement be made. Scholar(s) having a semester or cumulative GPA below 2.0 are not eligible for renewal.



o Periods (semester, trimester, or equivalent) of scholar ineligibility will not extend the total scholarship period from the original award date.







Award Administration







Scholars must arrange to send unofficial transcripts to the NABS Scholarship Fund Board and to his/her mentor before the start of the next semester or term. All payments will be made directly to universities, only after confirmation of continued eligibility. Funds may not be used for any purpose other than those set forth above. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all Funds not applied to tuition, room, board or fees are returned to the NABS Scholarship Fund.







Please Attach the Following Documents







o Official copy of high school transcripts







o Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher)







o Choose one of the following essays – typed with 12 font one page







1. Describe “A Current Event and how it has impacted your life”?



2. Describe “What obstacles have you overcome” what did you learn from it and what life changes have you made because of it?



3. What does it mean to you to have an African American for President?



4. Please explain or profile an “An African-American Entrepreneur”?



5. What is the Value of individual involvement in community development?







o All applicants must submit an original application, postmarked by March 1, 2012.



http://www.nabssf.org/Guide.html

2012 Job Fair April 19th

Don Bosco Hall and Cody Rouge Neighborhood Partnership will host a 2012 Job Fair.  This Great event will be on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and its location will be @ 19321 W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan.

For more information contact Don Bosco Hall's Community Resource Center-313-493-9129

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for YOUTH 15-18

The Greening of Detroit along with SCA,


Johnson Controls Inc, and JP Morgan Chase are

partnering to hire 160 Detroit High School Students this

summer to work outdoors in neighborhood parks and

green spaces and conservation projects . If you are

interested in exploring green careers, and live in Detroit

then the Greening is for you! We strongly encourage

youth from Brightmoore, Northend, Southwest, and Cody

Rouge to tryout. To apply complete an online

application.


Online Application will

be available

March 26-27, 2012.

Accepting applications

until 3:30pm on March 27

or the first 600

applications.


The Greening of Detroit

1418 Michigan Avenue

Detroit MI 48216

www.greeningofdetroit.com


Contact: Linsey Gillery

Youth Employment Coordinator

Phone: [313] 285-1257

linseyb@greeningofdetroit.com


Benefits:

• Gain Leadership Skills
• Work Outside
• Beautify your City
• Earn Money

Community Resource Forum VII

Community Resource Forum VII, “NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND” a one stop shop of 50 resources, aimed to empower our communities with resources in education, finance, health, housing, jobs, law and public safety, under one roof, on Saturday, January 14, 2012, the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Weekend, between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48221, southeast corner of Curtis. 

ALL RESIDENTS, BLOCK CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS,CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ARE INVITED!!!

 

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

 

Kenneth L. Scott
Executive Director
Community Resource Forum
17301 Livernois # 134
Detroit, Michigan 48221
(313) 819-7065 

*GRANT* $24,500 Down Payment for Home Available!

P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc. is partnering with National Faith Community Homebuyers.  We are now referring qualified families for a down payment grant of up to $24,500 towards the purchase of a new home in Wayne County, MI!


Now's The Time To Buy a House!
Would you believe that a family whose income was $1,500 a month could purchase a beautiful 3 bedroom home in Wayne County and that their house payment is only $271.00 a month, which includes their taxes and insurance?  Through the Wayne County NSP Homeownership Program, National Faith Community Homebuyers was able to assist the family's home purchase with a $24,500 subsidy, and made their dream a reality. 


This could be you!  To request a referral form from P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc. please email us at p.a.t.c.h.e.s.inc@gmail.com and put 'down payment grant' on the subject line. Fill out and return to our address to be referred for this amazing opportunity.  


~Tiffany Tilley


P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc.
P.O. Box 211125
Detroit, MI 48221

List of Resources for Entrepreneurs in Michigan

MEDC

http://www.michiganadvantage.org

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999, also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.

DEGC

http://www.degc.org

DEGC has been designed to make business success in Detroit possible.  Many companies know exactly what they're doing, but need help deciding where to do it and how to get there. DEGC has expertise and development tools to support starting and growing businesses in Detroit. 

Detroit Targeted Business Development

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=484

The Mayor’s Office of Targeted Business Development (OTBD) is a City of Detroit department, established by ordinance to institute policies through a Policy Board comprised of various City of Detroit Directors. Its primary goal is to insure substantial participation by Detroit businesses in City procurement opportunities. In addition, the OTBD is the City’s premier business resource center that fosters relationships between Detroit businesses and other business development resource agencies that help to build capacity for our targeted businesses. 

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

http://www.detroitchamber.com/

With over 20,000 members and affiliates, that employ over three quarters of a million workers, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country. The Chamber’s mission is carried out through business attraction efforts, advocacy, strategic partnerships and valuable benefits to members.

DABO

http://dabodetroit.org/

The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, (DABO) is a federation of over 130 black, and non-black organizations whose primary purpose and mission is to empower, equip and to serve the organizations that belong to the federation.  Offers free classes for entrepreneurs.

SBAM

https://www.sbam.org/

Small Business Administration Michigan’s members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites SBAM's membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship.  SBAM is a non-profit organization that is governed by an elected board of directors, who are also members. Additionally, SBAM is guided by an extensive network of volunteer committees.

African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce

http://africancaribbeanchamber.com/

The African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of all its members in all areas and to promote business interests of its members for development of African & Caribbean businesses. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of its members.

DYP

http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org/

Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities.  DYP is Dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders.  Founded in November 2007, DYP began as a grassroots collective of diverse, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship and a spirit of community in metropolitan Detroit. Since then, we've evolved into an independent nonprofit organization with one of the largest networks of young leaders, innovators and changemakers in Southeast Michigan.

International Detroit Black Expo

http://www.detroitblackexpo.com/

The Detroit Black Expo (DBE) is the largest African American Consumer Expo in the State of Michigan featuring more than 200 black-owned businesses, 500 conference attendees and 2,000 consumers. The DBE “Economic, Networking and Entrepreneurship Conference” provides attendees with education, resources and networking opportunities. The DBE also highlights, showcases and promotes African American businesses throughout the black Diaspora. But, more importantly it’s an unique opportunity for corporations to reach the African American business community and target demographic of choice. DBE is mission-based and market driven. The Detroit Black Expo is the official conference of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Tech Town

http://techtownwsu.org/

TechTown, Detroit’s research and technology park, was established in 2000 when Wayne State University, General Motors and the Henry Ford Health System convened to create an engine of economic growth with both local and statewide impact. TechTown seeks to reignite Detroit’s entrepreneurial culture by providing incubation and acceleration resources including space for lease, coaching, mentoring, educational workshops and access to talent and capital.

NAWBO

http://www.nawbogdc.org/home.php

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. The organization currently has 90 chapters in the United States, and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Business Owners).

The Greater Detroit Chapter, chartered in 1980, is made up of the finest entrepreneurial women in the area who share their experience and empower each other through NAWBO membership. Their businesses range from sole proprietorship operations to those with nearly 200 employees. Among them are lawyers, financial consultants, printers,media specialists, event planners, manufacturers and property managers. Now, more than ever, if you want something done, there is probably a NAWBO woman who can do it. Our members are women business owners who share the Association's clear and common goal — the growth and success of women in the business arena.

Bizdom U

http://www.bizdom.com/

The Bizdom U team is determined to usher in a new, prosperous era of entrepreneurship in the great cities of Detroit and Cleveland by empowering entrepreneurs to start-up and lead successful businesses. They are driving the vision of the founder in order to produce future leaders of Detroit and Cleveland.

Inside the Poetry Box NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE!

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CNC Machinists Job Opening

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME NO LATER THAN

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011

CNC Machinists

3 openings (2^nd shift) 4:45-3:30AM

Will look at t-p

Pay Rate $17-20/hr

Contractors will work 67 hours per week

Need to pass a drug, background and physical to start

Title: CNC Machinist

Machines - Fanuc, Heiden Hein, Fidia.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Aerospace tooling experience highly preferred

·        Highest level of skill in reading complex blueprints, including:

Ø  Ability to identify and find specifications

Ø  Knowledgeable in geometric tolerances (understand and recognize all symbols)

Ø  Thorough understanding of general tolerances

Ø  Comprehend sections and views

Ø  Understand reference system

·     Straight Five-axis experience in necessary to perform

    duties. (will accept 3&2 experience)

·        Demonstrated high level experience in contour and manual machining

Ø  Know how to swing an indicator

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of 3-D contouring

Ø  Thorough understanding of speeds and feeds

Ø  Knowledge of set-up, cutting and holding techniques

Ø  Understanding of cusp height and cordal deviation

·        Experienced with a variety of materials including exotic metals such as invar, stainless, and P-20

·        Understanding of material properties

·        Ability to match equipment and techniques to various materials

·        Understand purpose and functionality of component being machined

·        Capable of productionizing like components

·        Understands electronic file management system and possesses organizational skills

·        Have own tools and precision measuring equipment per attached listing. (see Machine Tooling Requirement List)

·        Works in a most efficient manner.

·        Understand and work to all QMS procedures, objectives and work instructions

·        Ability to properly use Visual manufacturing to enable job tracking and monitoring.

·        Prefer at least 10 years machining experience

·        Must be able to achieve quality and production goals.

DEBRA L. BLACKETT

Career Services Associate

Workforce & Continuing Education

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MTEC

(Direct:) 586-498-4052

(Fax:) 586-498-4101

(Email: Blackettd@macomb.edu

YOUR PARTNER IN JOB DEVELOPMENT

Inside the Poetry Box is Coming Soon to Amazon.com

Sex, Sex, and more Sex…

I feel like I’m coming out of the closet here (no it’s not what you think).  I know this is a risqué subject but I also feel like someone has to say it.  In the past year, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of youth; many of them are teens and pre-teens.  My children, sisters, nieces, nephews, many cousins and mentees are also in this age category.  They are combated every single day with explicit images of sexual activity via, radio, television, peer contact, the internet, and in school.  They have adults giving them condoms, telling them that sex is just a part of life and to just be careful.  Yes, its human nature we know that’s a fact.  However, I believe that self-regulation and control should be taught to our children. Don’t validate the madness!  Children imitate what they see.  If they are going to just be defiant, I rather them be safe and have protection than to be sorry.  But it’s important to give them messages filled with values and morals. They need people that can be honest and straight forward with them about sex and abstinence.  They need strong support systems helping them make good choices, so they can fight against what has become society’s norm, even though it’s not what’s best.

Here are some scary facts: 

A large number of teens are sexually active. According to the CDC, in 2005, 47 percent of high school students had had sex at least once, and 14 percent had had four or more sexual partners. Sixty-three percent of sexually active students had used condoms the last time they had sex, but only 18 percent had used birth control pills. Furthermore, one quarter of sexually active high school students had used drugs or alcohol before the most recent time they had sex. It is clearly important to teach teens how to make decisions that protect both their bodies and their minds. http://std.about.com/od/prevention/tp/toptencompsexed.htm

Unfortunately, they do not hear a lot of stories about or from people who successfully abstain and the benefits that out weigh their desires are not always properly related.  So I decided to share and I hope others will do the same. 

My children’s god-mother was abstinent 10 years before she married her best-friend.  He had already made the decision to become abstinent before they even thought about becoming a couple.  As single people at that time, they encouraged me to try abstinence too.  For us, it was from a religious stand point.  Their church promoted abstinence and so did mine.   I had other reasons, but religion was number one.  I also had other friends and acquaintances practicing giving me plenty of encouragement.  That support system truly helped me, especially in the beginning.  I am a divorcee and have been practicing abstinence for six years, although I messed up twice, I am still proud! I know that I am God’s work in progress and I am truly working toward my personal goal. 

There are many people who practice abstinence, but you hear more about people having relations than you hear about people abstaining from them and for youth it is not exactly the coolest thing to do.  It is truly a challenge. Temptation is everywhere.  The truth is, you can be young, have a fun life style, date, be attractive, be popular, and still be abstinent. ; )  Whatever your age its not an impossible feat, be encouraged and be empowered!

I wanted to share some facts, (outside of obvious religious reasons) with those of you who are mentors, parents or a young person thinking about waiting.  I hope you find the information helpful:      

·         REASON #1 STD’S

http://www.stdtestingdetroit.com/detroit-std-statistics

Note: Rates are per 100,000 people.
 

Michigan STD Facts

Michigan reported 16,866 AIDS cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. Michigan ranked 15th highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

Michigan ranked 31st among 50 states, with 2.1 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases decreased from 22 in 1999 to 10 in 2008.

Ranked 14th among 50 states in chlamydial infections (446 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 7th among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (169.4 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (659.6 cases per 100,000) were 3 times greater than those among men (221.9 cases per 100,000).

For U.S. stats please visit  http://www.avert.org/std-statistics-america.htm

·         REASON #2 Single Mother’s

Detroit’s single families define the real State of the City

…family disintegration continues to threaten the well-being of city residents.

    The extent of this problem was confirmed in a recent study by the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation. Comparing statistics for its Kids Count report, the organization reported that Detroit ranks No.1 in unmarried births among the nation’s 50 largest cities. Of the 16,729 babies born in Detroit in 1997, 13,574 were black, 1,679 were white and 817 were Hispanic. Seventy-one percent were born to unmarried mothers. This compared with a state average of 33 percent and a 50-city average of 43 percent.

    Government statistics reveal that the percentage of all babies born to unwed mothers nationally rose to 32 percent in 1997 from only 5.3 percent in 1960. Among blacks nationally, 69 percent of births were to unwed mothers. And in a departure from previous increases in births to unwed teen mothers, 70 percent of births to single mothers involved women 20 or older.

For full article please visit this link  http://www.dadi.org/dn_bleak.htm

According to Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2007, released by the U.S. Census Bureau in November, 2009, there are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.8 million children (approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U.S. today).

·         REASON #3 Emotional Instability                                                                                   

Using sex as a coping mechanism can create depression, low self-esteem, or interpersonal problems, and often leads to hyper sexuality. It also can inhibit intimacy, prevent personal and interpersonal growth, and diminish sexual satisfaction. Unless we help adolescents become aware of these needs and how they influence sexual behavior, they will develop immature, ineffective, unsatisfying relationships and sexual habits that will carry into adulthood. (p. 755)

Shaughnessy and Shakesby (1992) explained that adolescents have a tough time with true emotional intimacy for three reasons. First, they do not have the verbal skills to effectively label or describe their feelings. Second, their hopes, dreams and aspirations are not very concrete, and third, sharing emotional intimacy does not always involve a conscious decision like having sex. Thus, sex has become a convenient symbol and method to deal with this need for emotional intimacy. However, true emotional growth may be stunted by the substitution of sex for intimacy. Hajcak and Garwood (1988) state, most teenagers have too many unresolved nonsexual needs to truly enjoy and grow through an active sex life. Indulging in sex inhibits their emotional and sexual needs and, unfortunately, many of these teenagers will never learn to separate the two. (p. 760)

Please go to the website for the completed version.

http://www.teen-aid.org/Abstinence_Education/psychological_argument_for_abstinence_and_commitment.htm

·         REASON #4

Please go to the links below for great additional reasons…

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/453422/10_reasons_to_practice_abstinence_beliefs.html?cat=72

http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Reasons-To-Choose-Abstinence&id=455036