by Web Admin | Jul 3, 2019 | News & Updates
Washington, D.C. – SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. affirms its support of the trilateral trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA). The new trade agreement replaces the outdated NAFTA with significant improvements in our trade and investment relationships with Mexico and Canada. On behalf of our members and supporters across the country we urge Congress to ratify USMCA.
Ratification of this agreement is important in strengthening trade and commerce among our regional partners. In addition, USMCA promotes transparency and accountability when developing and implementing regulations, increased labor standards and worker representation, intellectual environmental obligations, and fair market accessibility.
Support for the USMCA agreement is in the best interest of the North American economy. The ratification of USMCA provides tangible economic benefits and important humanitarian efforts that will impact our families, our communities, and our businesses. We strongly urge you to support a bipartisan ratification of USMCA.
Sincerely,
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
by Web Admin | May 20, 2019 | News & Updates, Press Release, RFP/RFQ
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. (SER National), a 501c3 national non-profit employment & training organization is releasing this Request for Proposals for the 2020 SER National Annual Conference.
All proposals should be submitted via email by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 14, 2019 to etrevino@ser-national.org
Download 2020 Annual Conference RFP HERE
by Web Admin | Mar 26, 2019 | News & Updates
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSE) opened a call for graduate research proposals on March 22, 2019. The NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH19ZHA001N: NASA Fellowship Activity 2019 is seeking student-authored and independently conceived graduate research proposals responding to a NASA Research Opportunity listed in the solicitation. The 2019 NASA Fellowship Activity is designed to support OSE objectives and provide academic institutions the ability to enhance graduate-level learning and development. The program details and requirements are outlined in the solicitation document.
To be eligible to submit a proposal, candidates must be U.S. citizens or a national who hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field earned before Aug. 31, 2019. Candidates must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program no later than Sept. 1, 2019, and intend to pursue a research-based Masters or Ph.D. program in a NASA-relevant field.
Proposals are due May 24, 2019.
For full program details, visit: 2019 NASA Fellowship Activity. An informational webinar about this fellowship will be presented on April 4, 2019 and April 18, 2019 – time to be announced. The telecom number is 1-844-467-6272, and the passcode is 549325. The information to join the meeting via the web will be posted on the solicitation webpage once the information is available.
by Web Admin | Jan 17, 2019 | News & Updates
Apply today to CHCI’s R2L NextGen Program:
An all-expense paid summer leadership experience designed just for Latino high school students who dream of visiting our nation’s capitol, learning about how government works, and meeting key leaders in their community.
NEW Application Deadline:
Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 11:59pm EST.
Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 11:59pm EST.
R2L® NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for current high school sophomores and juniors. CHCI will bring two groups of Latino students to Washington, D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government works, meet key leaders, visit historic sites, and develop a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation.
We are currently accepting applications from students in 16 different regions. Check out which week of programming corresponds to your region here.
The program is completely FREE of chargeto all selected student participants.
This program is completely free of charge. Travel, lodging, meals, and activities will be covered through the support of State Farm® Founding Sponsor of the R2L NextGen Program, regional fundraising, and CHCI.
For more information about CHCI’s R2L NextGen program, please contact Eleazar Gutierrez at egutierrez@chci.org.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact development@chci.org
Visit us at chci.org
by Web Admin | Jan 10, 2019 | News & Updates
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Fort Worth estará en Puerto Rico reclutando maestros bilingües talentosos y compasivos, dispuestos a ayudar a cada estudiante del Distrito a alcanzar el éxito. Estaremos entrevistando y contratando maestros para el próximo año escolar 2019-2020 en posiciones específicas, tales como maestros de escuela elemental bilingües, y de español a nivel de escuela media superior.
Enseñar en el Distrito Escolar de Fort Worth es más que una carrera; es un llamado. Si crees que tú futuro está en Fort Worth, Texas responde al llamado completando tu solicitud de empleo hoy. Únete al excepcional equipo de maestros que formar nuestros líderes del mañana.
Si resides en Puerto Rico y tienes una certificación de maestro del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico o algún estado de los Estados Unidos, te invitamos a completar la solicitud utilizando esta dirección de página web.
Las entrevistas se realizarán por invitación solamente – del lunes 4 de febrero al viernes 8 de febrero de 2019 en el orden de llegada
Interviews are by invitation Only – from Monday, February 4 until Friday, February 8, 2019 on a first come first serve basis
Fort Worth ISD will be in Puerto Rico recruiting talented and compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student in the district succeed. We will be interviewing and hiring teachers for specific areas, particularly for high need areas such as bilingual elementary and secondary Spanish for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
Teaching in Fort Worth is more than a career. It’s a calling. If you believe you belong in Fort Worth, Texas answer the call today by completing our online teacher application. Join an exceptional team of teachers shaping the leaders of tomorrow. If you reside in Puerto Rico and hold a teacher certification from the Department of Education in Puerto Rico or another State, complete the online application.
Los candidatos seleccionados para el año escolar 2019-2020 compartirán un compromiso a la excelencia en el salón de clases y compartirán la creencia que una gran educación es la clave para el éxito del estudiante en cada area de su vida.
Al completar tu solicitud de empleo serás considerado para una oportunidad única de entrevistarte con un representante de nuestro equipo de trabajo durante la semana del 4 al 8 de febrero de 2019.
Successful Puerto Rico applicants for the 2019-2020 school year will share a commitment to excellence in the classroom and a belief that great teaching is the key to unlocking student success in every area of their lives.
By filling out this application, you will be considered for a unique opportunity to interview with our team during the week of February 4-8, 2019.
INFORMACIÓN DE LA FERIA DE EMPLEO | JOB FAIR INFO
Fecha: Sábado, 9 de febrero del 2019
Hora: 9:00am – Registración | 10:00am a 2:30pm – Feria de empleo
Lugar: Hotel Máre St. Clair (anteriormente ESJ San Juan) _ 6165 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico
¿Quién?: Profesionales con grado universitario en busca de nuevas oportunidades de empleo y maestros certificados.
Regístrate aquí para asistir a la Feria de Empleo.
https://www.applitrack.com/fortworth/onlineapp/appFramesetJobFair.asp
Ya seas maestro certificado o estás interesado en un cambio de carrera, no puedes perder la oportunidad de conocer nuestro equipo de reclutadores. ¡Ven a conocer acerca de la ciudad de Fort Worth, nuestro Distrito y oportunidades empleo! Te esperamos. No faltes.
Fecha: Sábado, 9 de febrero del 2019
Hora: 9:00am – Registración | 10:00am a 2:30pm – Feria de empleo
Lugar: Hotel Máre St. Clair (anteriormente ESJ San Juan) _ 6165 Ave. Isla Verde, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico
¿Quién?: Profesionales con grado universitario en busca de nuevas oportunidades de empleo y maestros certificados.
Regístrate aquí para asistir a la Feria de Empleo.
https://www.applitrack.com/fortworth/onlineapp/appFramesetJobFair.asp
Ya seas maestro certificado o estás interesado en un cambio de carrera, no puedes perder la oportunidad de conocer nuestro equipo de reclutadores. ¡Ven a conocer acerca de la ciudad de Fort Worth, nuestro Distrito y oportunidades empleo! Te esperamos. No faltes.
by Web Admin | Nov 12, 2018 | News & Updates
Mrs. Appia – SER Board Chair
This all started back in the early 70’s after I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, TX. There was a PSA announcement that a friend of mine heard regarding a “bi-lingual” secretarial program being offered by the government in which interested applicants could apply. If the applicant were selected, they would be paid to take an 8-week course through SER Jobs For Progress. I applied as well as my friend, and we both got accepted. I also have to share that after I graduated from high school, I was the first girl, first Camacho to graduate from a high school. Also, I had no plans to attend college as my parents could not afford to send me college, but they were very supportive and understood the importance of what a good education could do for a young person…basically open the doors to corporate America.
So, it was about 1973-74 that I attended the SER Bi-lingual Secretarial Program and my instructor was Mrs. Martinez. Not knowing what was in store for me…this was the pinnacle that would start my life as I know today.
The students that attended with me came from all over the Dallas area, and I made several friends who I wish I would have stayed in contact with today to see how well they did. The #1 lesson I learned from this class was that I could do anything if I applied myself. Mrs. Martinez was a great teacher, listener, mentor and most of all she had faith in us that we could do the work; so that later we would all land a job with a company.
I graduated ahead of my class and yes I went on several interviews, taking the bus to places I had never been to but this taught me that I needed to do things on my own and not rely on people or my parents who both worked. There were times I got lost and didn’t know where I was at, but I just kept walking and asking people who I felt I could ask for assistance. Well, the day finally came I was scheduled for an interview with The Welfare Department located in the Little Old Red Courthouse, Downtown Dallas. I interviewed, and I was offered a position processing applications for those who needed welfare assistance or food stamps.
About a year later while still working at the Welfare Department and gentleman walked in, and he was conducting some sort of business. When he left, he asked me if I would be interested in working for him. I asked him what the job entailed, and he told me they investigated welfare fraud. I interviewed about a couple of days later and got the job. The man who initially asked me if I was interested would then be my boss for five years, and Mr. Claude Smith took me under his wing and taught me what I needed to know about welfare fraud. I also succeeded and eventually ran the department as an office manager with even my assistant who Mr. Claude Smith allowed me to hire.After 5 great years with the Welfare Fraud Department, I heard about a position for a computer company “Harris Corporation” which I would later work for Mr. Carlton Smith who was a great mentor to me. After 3 years, I was promoted and worked my way up to the Executive Assistance for the VP of Human Resources. Since I didn’t have a degree, there were no other opportunities, but I didn’t give up hope. Shortly after one of my friend’s told me about The Southland Corporation and she stated there was a position for me if I was interested.
It’s 1982 now, and in mid-October, I applied for a secretarial position which I remember to this day which was on a Friday. The manager that interviewed me offered me the job right then and there. He told me the only stipulation was that I needed to start the following Monday. I told him I had to give at least two weeks’ notice to my employer (Harris Corporation) and he said he needed someone on Monday. I declined the offer.
About 2 weeks later, I received a call from Ms. Dian Boyd from The Southland Corporation who stated my test scores were very high and she had the perfect job for me. She also told me the manager would be willing to interview me after hours, so I scheduled an appointment and interviewed with Mr. Nick Mastro. I was offered the position that day, and two weeks later I started working (November 12, 1982) for The Southland Corporation in the Government Regulations division. The rest is history as I have been with 7-Eleven (formerly The Southland Corporation) for 36 years.
I have held many positions with 7-Eleven, Inc. and worked in various departments including, Public Relations, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Customer Relations, and Urban Affairs. I have been managing Customer Relations for over 20 years. I have had articles written about me in magazines, such as, Southern Living “Hispanic Role Model” but my most memorable accomplishment was the donation of the site of the first 7-Eleven store that was made to LULAC back in 1998. I was very instrumental in this donation as I drafted the communication to the CEO Clark Matthews to state my request and why. Later on, Mr. Matthews would become one of my mentors which I learned a lot from him and how to respond to individual customers, franchisees, etc. based on his style. This resulted in my interactions and assistance with future CEOs at 7-Eleven, Inc.
I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that both of my sisters also attended similar programs later in the 80’s through SER and they both are doing very well. I am happy to say that I did go back and I got my degree later in life. I have a BA in Organizational Management from Ashford University.
All I can say is that the training and opportunity given to me through SER resulted in my numerous achievements throughout my career. SER taught me that no matter what I could achieve the American dream and I am living proof of it…
