College Goal Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan will host the annual College goal Sunday event on February 10, 2013.

Our goal is to help college-bound students, who qualify for undergraduate admission to a college or technical school in fall of 2013, as well as, their family members complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

We will have on-site financial aid experts, primarily from Michigan colleges and universities to assist with the application process. To qualify for a Pell Grant all students, regardless of age, will need to complete the FAFSA. Your FAFSA form must be received by the federal processor on or before March 1, 2013.

Additionally, all Twenty-first Century Scholars are required to complete and submit a FAFSA form to claim their Twenty-first Century Scholarships. Should you or your parents have additional questions regarding COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY, or wish to schedule an appointment please call the Urban League’s Education Department at (313) 831-5133 or 5137 immediately. We look forward to assisting with the completion of your FAFSA applications on February 10, 2013.

Also, we are looking for adult volunteer to assist the students with completing their financial aid applications. Please go on to College Goal Sunday and register as a volunteer for the Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan site.

College Goal

Sunday, February 10, 2013

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan’s

Family & Community Development Center

15770 James Couzens

(off Wyoming and Lodge Service Drive).

How To Facilitate A Meeting Workshop

 

How to Facilitate a Meeting Workshop

January 31st, 5:30-8:00pm

University of Michigan Detroit Center

3663 Woodward, Detroit, MI

RSVP to Lisa Gonzalez at lisaviva@umich.edu or call (313)593-0928.

Good Neigborhoods Leadership Academy 2013

 

The Good Neighborhoods (GN) Leadership Academy is sponsored by the Skillman

Foundation in partnership with the University of Michigan Technical Assistance Center and
Leadership Incorporated. The Academy will engage individuals living and working in GN
communities in a unique training program that builds upon their knowledge gained from
years of direct experience serving their communities.

The Leadership Academy is a three-month training program for individuals living and
working in the six target neighborhoods: Southwest, Chadsey/Condon, Brightmoor, Osborn,
Cody/Rouge and Northend. Only five people from each neighborhood will be eligible to
participate in the training program.

The goals of the Leadership Academy are:
 To increase the knowledge and skills of individuals who are working to build
communities where children are safe, healthy, educated, and prepared for success.
 To create a diverse network of community leaders who collaborate across
neighborhood boundaries to promote the well-being of children.
There are six days of training on the following dates: March 9 and 23, April 6 and 20 and
May 4 and 18, 2013. In addition, optional skill-building workshops will be held on weekday
evenings so that participants can sharpen their planning, organizing and fundraising skills
in key areas.

Participants are expected to complete the following tasks:
 Complete a self-assessment form.
 Attend the six seminars and, when possible, the skill-building workshops.
 Complete homework assignments.
 Have fun on this journey of personal and professional growth.
 Participants will learn practical knowledge and skills needed to develop effective
organizations and build strong communities.
 Participants will receive a certificate to demonstrate that they have completed the GN
Leadership Academy.
 Participants will receive a small stipend to offset the cost of travel and expenses.

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS February 15, 2013