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MEChA's mission is to educate and in form students about educational, political and social consciousness, as well as providing guidance and resources that will benefit individuals in their path to success. MEChA de SMC Spring 2011 goals: Our goal is to inform students of this campus about AB540 students and to create a long-term scholarship program. We also want to outreach to high schools to guide them in the right direction for a better and higher education. Lastly, we are advocating for the creation of a M.E.Ch.A library system among the members !See you at the meetings!

Monday, October 3, 2011

M.E.Ch.A de SMC - 2011-2012 Fall Semester

October 3, 2011

This Thursday October 6, 2011

Interested in getting scholarships for SMC?? Marcia A. Fierro (program leader of scholarships) will be attending our MEChA meeting this Thursday (LS110) to talk about being a competitive applicant for the SMC scholarship foundation!
Decide on our new M.E.Ch.A designs for our shirts
Dia de Los Muertos @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery is around the corner! 
 
Join our club to be part of this
exciting cultural event!
Thursday 

LS 110 @ 11:15-12:45





Join our club to be part of this
exciting cultural event!
Thursday 

      LS 110 @ 11:15-12:45









Upcoming Events
Hey, everyone. REMINDER:

This Tuesday, the Anthropology club will be inviting Anthropologists to discuss their careers and more! Their club adviser will be bringing food for everyone.

Room: Drescher Hall 205
Time: 11:15am - 12:35pm

Hope to see everyone there! :)
 
Scholarships| Internships| and much more! 
 
Internship
  1. Dear HIRE-LA's Youth Participant,
There are several job leads on this email.
Generation Water- follow the link to find out more information about these openings.
http://generationwater.org/conservation-movement/gw-green-jobs
International Checkout
Seeking a Full-Time International Export Processor/Package Handler
Qualifications:
·         Typing skills 40 WPM 
·         Knowledge of US Export requirements
·         Experience with various shipping systems
·         High School Diploma (AA Degree preferred)
Benefits:
·         Full Time Employment     
·         $10/ Hour Starting Pay     
·         Healthcare Benefits after 90 days
·         Paid Vacation offered after 1 year
How to apply: please email your resume to mnieto@lachamber.com
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LOS ANGELES -- The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Los Angeles Financial Planning Association (FPA-LA), the U.S.Conference of Mayors, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, and the Foundation for Financial Planning, will host the second annual Los Angeles Financial Planning Day on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Magnolia Place, 1910 Magnolia Ave., Los Angeles, CA.
The event will offer FREE, no strings attached, financial counseling to city residents from certified financial planners. The financial planning process will be personalized for every person looking to educate themselves on how to plan and save.  The event will also offer an opportunity to attend workshops on topics such as budgeting, investing basics, and saving for a home.
The Financial Planning Association, the U.S.Conference of Mayors, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, and the Foundation for Financial Planning has formed a consortium to launch this groundbreaking national effort.
WHO Los Angeles Financial Planning Association - Los Angeles Community
 WHAT Second Annual Los Angeles Financial Planning Day will offer FREE, no strings attached, financial counseling to city residents from certified financial planners.
WHERE Magnolia Place- 1910 Magnolia Place, Los Angeles, CA
WHEN  Saturday October 15, 2011    time 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM) is a premier North American sales and marketing agency committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
ASM's customized sales and marketing solutions include headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, sporting goods, consumer electronics and home center channels.

We currently have a number of immediate openings and we are looking for outgoing and energetic individuals to conduct in-store demonstrations in local retailers.

As an Event Specialist/Product Demonstrator you will conduct in-store demonstrations, for both food and non-food products, to generate excitement, brand awareness, and drive sales through event execution and promotions. This fun and exciting opportunity will give you a chance to show-off your sales and customer service skills through interaction with consumers. If you like to interact with people and get excited about trying new things, then this opportunity is for you!
We are seeking candidates who possess the following:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in event marketing, demonstrations or retail/grocery is highly desirable
  • Ability to set-up, breakdown, and clean product demonstration equipment
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing, and customer service oriented skillset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to complete shifts as scheduled, including weekends
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have a computer, reliable, and consistent daily access to the Internet
  • State food safety certification is a big plus
     
  • What we offer:
  • Paid training in food safety and handling
  • Flexible hours to fit your schedule
  • Opportunities to advance and strengthen your Sales and Customer Service skills
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online at http://asmnet.com/Careers/Pages/Demo.aspx
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
Rate of Pay: $10.00 an hour
Job Title: Customer Service Representative
Job duties:
P.C.C. - Pasadena City College Community Business Center is looking for Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities - Live Scan and Ink Fingerprinting, Child IDs, Front Office Reception/Clerical, Mobile services, U.S. Passport Acceptance and other services. The ideal candidate will - Be an active listener, be able to analyze information/reports, have excellent customer service skills, be detail oriented, show discretion and maintain confidentiality have filing skills, be able to handle money and have basic math skills, have multi-tasking skills, be organized, have good phone etiquette and patience, be able to problem solve, have a professional demeanor, have basic typing skills, know what Live Scan Fingerprinting is, be punctual, reliable and flexible in scheduling, possess good spelling and grammar skills, must be able to write legibly, maintain a clean uniform and professional appearance at all times. Notary License a plus! *** Proof of U.S. citizenship is required for this position Per the U.S. Department of State all Passport Acceptance Agents must be U.S. citizens. *** Availability - You must be available to work at least one 1 Saturday every month from 9am-3pm and have reasonable availability Monday through Friday from 8am-7pm. Additionally, occasional off site jobs/events require some evenings and weekends. * This position offers no medical benefits and has a maximum of 900 hours/academic fiscal year. averages out to be approximately 10 to 15 hours per week. * Final job offers are contingent upon passing a DMV driving record check and FBI/DOJ background checks which are to be paid for by the applicant $51 after an initial job offer is made. If you are interested in this position please pick up an application from their office. Pasadena City College Community Business Center - 3035 East Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626-585-3210 Office hours M-F 8am-7pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm 

Scholarship
2.  Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Attached you will find a copy of the 2011-2012 Paying for College: Student Resource Guide. As you may know, this document contains hundreds of scholarships, internships, and fellowships for students of various levels, from high school to graduate school. Paying for College is also linked on the congresswoman’s student webpage: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/students and her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RepRoybalAllard?v=wall

The guide includes the 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition (page 14). The art competition is open to all high school students who live in the 34th Congressional District. The first place winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship, cash prizes, and a trip to Washington, D.C., where he/she will attend the unveiling of his/her artwork in the U.S. Capitol. Runners up, honorable mentions, and schools are also eligible to win scholarships and prizes. The application to enter the competition will be available in early November and the deadline will be in early February 2012.

Also attached is a flier for the congresswoman’s upcoming Service Academies Workshop. As you know, the congresswoman strives to keep our young people informed of excellent college and career opportunities, such as those offered through the U.S. Service Academies. The workshop is free and open to the public and will take place from 10-noon on Sat. Oct. 22nd, at the Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241.

If you have any questions about any of the items listed above, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone (213-628-9230) or email (Diana.porras@mail.house.gov).

Thanks again and I look forward to sending you future scholarship alerts.

Diana Porras
Projects Manager
Office of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)
255 E Temple St., Ste. 1860
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 628-9230
diana.porras@mail.house.gov
http://roybal-allard.house.gov

Visit Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s student services page: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/students

The multicultural 34th Congressional District includes: Bell; Bellflower; Bell Gardens; Boyle Heights; Commerce; Cudahy; Downey; Downtown Los Angeles; Huntington Park; Little Tokyo; Maywood; South Park; Vernon; Walnut Park; and portions of Chinatown, East Los Angeles, Florence, Pico Union, and Westlake.

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