Download Act Now/Act 101 Newsletter: Celebrating Student Achievements and Summer Opportunities and more Exams Education Planning And Management in PDF only on Docsity! May 2008 Editor: Erika V. Hernandez Act Now/Act 101 Newsletter Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street Room W1-1 Philadelphia, PA 19130 PHONE: 215.751.8362 FAX: 215.751.8248 E-MAIL: actnow@ccp.edu Act Now/Act 101 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Sandra Gonzalez-Torres COUNSELOR Melissa St. Pierre FACILITATOR FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT Erika Hernandez Program Staff Recognizing Success The Act 101 Region A Banquet was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Chestnut Hill College. This banquet celebrates the achievements of Act Now/Act 101 students in the Philadelphia area. We would like to congratulate those honored from CCP: Kareema Abdussalaam Behavioral Health/Human Services Termarryer Alethea Johnson Computer Information Systems Rosellen Joan Yeomans Elementary Education The Max Eirich Award/ESS Outstanding Achievement Award honors students who entered the College in one of its developmental programs and who have excelled in their academic endeavors throughout their educational career at the College. This year’s Act Now winner is Mia Carson, Justice. Mia will be receiving her award on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the CCP Academic Awards Ceremony. “Go Green!” is a phrase that is all over the media. It asks people to be environmentally conscious about their decisions. I ask that you take it a step further. One other definition of the word green in the dictionary is being “full of life and vigor”. This summer, do not be afraid to take on new opportunities and challenges. You can take a summer class and get ahead, look for an internship in a career that you are interested, volunteer at your local church or community center, conduct a job search, read the book you have wanted to read all semester long. Hey you can even try to approach the girl or guy that you like! The possibilities are endless! The best part is you have us to assist you. Stop by W1-1 to talk about summer opportunities. “Don’t Wait, Act Now…and GO GREEN!” The Act Now/Act 101 Staff GO GREEN! Career Services Summer Hours Room C1-34 Monday and Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm* Friday CLOSED * Evening Hours are by appointment. Walk in Hours: Thursday 9:00am-11:00am. Career Computer Lab Hours: 9:00am-4:45pm daily. Page 2 Act Now Newsletter May 2008 Congratulations to our 2008 Graduates!! Carpe Diem! Seize the Day! The Career Counselor By Jan Harris, Director, Career Services Center WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM A SUMMER JOB? A summer job or internship can be a great way to get experience in your potential career field, learn some new skills, discover things you like and dislike about a job and earn money too! There are a few steps you can follow to make sure your job or internship search is successful. 1. Have a resume which has been reviewed by the Career Services Center. 2. Think about your career interests and what jobs or internships you might be able to do: Career Goal Jobs you might get What will you learn Elementary School Teacher Camp counselor, babysitting, children’s retail store, amusement park attendant, lifeguard Patience, working with young children and parents, communication, problem solving Business Manager Receptionist, Data entry, package handler, amusement park sales position Problem solving, handling many types of people, communication Social Worker Bartender, camp counselor for sleep away camp, day care assistant, receptionist Listening to people, solving problems, learning how to co municate well with different people, flexibility 3. Conduct a search: look online and in local newspapers, think about neighborhood businesses, use www.collegecentral.com/ccp through the Career Services Center at the college. 4. Follow up on every lead. 5. After your interview, send a thank you letter saying why you are a good match for the job. Need help figuring this all out? Call the Career Services Center at 215-496-6176 to make an appointment to get your summer job/internship search underway! Career Services Summer Hours Room C1-34 Monday and Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm* Friday CLOSED * Evening Hours are by appointment. Walk in Hours: Thursday 9:00am-11:00am. Career Computer Lab Hours: 9:00am-4:45pm daily.
