Human Resource Specialist
(Human Resources Services Department)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates and oversees energy industries in the economic and environmental interest of the American public. There are over 1,300 staff members working from the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and regional offices in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA.
Current events in the energy industry and the future of energy markets illustrate the need for a motivated and expertly trained workforce poised to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing sector of our national economy. As a specialist in the Human Resources Division, you will call upon all of your training, coursework and experience to provide expert human resource services in support of the Commission’s mission. You will work directly with other human resource professionals to devise new strategies to improve accuracy and consistency throughout the division. You will have a chance to capitalize on critical thinking and research skills as you will be responsible for becoming knowledgeable in hiring regulations, developing policies and guidance for Commission managers. Your input will be crucial in leveraging available recruitment incentives that aim to attract and retain talented industry professionals. By performing research on best business practices, you will be come a partner with hiring managers in identifying and recruiting the right candidates to help accomplish our mission. With the help of your information technology skills, you will also add value to the FERC by leading a task force to automate many of the Human Resource processes in an effort to improve the efficiency of the entire staff. Energy Industry knowledge, experience or serious interest will be a plus for this position.
Additional information
o $ 50K (GS-9) with promotion potential to $ 86K (GS-13); and
o Located in Washington, DC.
Qualifications
o Graduate Degree from an accredited university;
o The ideal candidate will possess a degree with a concentration in business management; and
o US citizenship.
If you are interested, please send your resume to work@ferc.gov.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
U.S. Colleges Say Illegal Immigrants Should Be Eligible for More Financial Assistance
April 21, 2009 | Rob Kuznia--HispanicBusiness.com
U.S. colleges are breaking their silence on immigration, urging Congress to allow students who are illegal immigrants to apply for financial aid and qualify for in-state tuition, the Associated Press reports.
In a report released Tuesday, the U.S. College Board, which is best known for heading up the SAT program but also consists of 5,000 colleges, is also asking that Congress provide illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.
The report marks the first time the College Board has officially weighed in on the thorny issue, and came in response to how some states are taking steps to bar illegal immigrants from paying in-state tuition.
Illegal immigrants are entitled to attend American public K-12 schools. But in many states, those who go on to achieve high marks do not qualify for paying in-state tuition, even if they are class presidents and valedictorians.
Since 2006, four states -- Georgia, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arizona -- have made illegal immigrants ineligible for in-state tuition, according to the Christian Science Monitor. South Carolina went one step further, barring illegal immigrants from enrolling in its public colleges altogether. North Carolina has done the same at its community colleges.
However, at least 10 states this decade have passed legislation making illegal immigrants eligible for in-state tuition. One of the states, California, is currently considering a bill that would also make them eligible for financial aid.
The House and Senate are considering bills that would grant illegal immigrants who came to this country when they were 15 or younger and have lived here at least five years the ability to obtain conditional legal status after graduating high school, according to A.P. Called the Dream Act, this would make them eligible for in-state college tuition rates and federal financial aid.
Source: HispanicBusiness.com (c) 2009. All rights reserved.
U.S. colleges are breaking their silence on immigration, urging Congress to allow students who are illegal immigrants to apply for financial aid and qualify for in-state tuition, the Associated Press reports.
In a report released Tuesday, the U.S. College Board, which is best known for heading up the SAT program but also consists of 5,000 colleges, is also asking that Congress provide illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.
The report marks the first time the College Board has officially weighed in on the thorny issue, and came in response to how some states are taking steps to bar illegal immigrants from paying in-state tuition.
Illegal immigrants are entitled to attend American public K-12 schools. But in many states, those who go on to achieve high marks do not qualify for paying in-state tuition, even if they are class presidents and valedictorians.
Since 2006, four states -- Georgia, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arizona -- have made illegal immigrants ineligible for in-state tuition, according to the Christian Science Monitor. South Carolina went one step further, barring illegal immigrants from enrolling in its public colleges altogether. North Carolina has done the same at its community colleges.
However, at least 10 states this decade have passed legislation making illegal immigrants eligible for in-state tuition. One of the states, California, is currently considering a bill that would also make them eligible for financial aid.
The House and Senate are considering bills that would grant illegal immigrants who came to this country when they were 15 or younger and have lived here at least five years the ability to obtain conditional legal status after graduating high school, according to A.P. Called the Dream Act, this would make them eligible for in-state college tuition rates and federal financial aid.
Source: HispanicBusiness.com (c) 2009. All rights reserved.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
2009 Summer Programs for High School Students
Here are some great opportunities for High School Students - Please feel free to blog, email, twit, text, etc. the information!
MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment; It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) that have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp
The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school years. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
The American Legion sponsors a weeklong summer leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior who is interested in a leadership opportunity, see your guidance counselor right away for more information.
The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center"
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6-week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now!
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18, or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12–31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps): Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington , DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org, email: cmurphy@cityyear.org or call: 202-776- 7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC. Visit our home page at www.naacp-cab.org
MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment; It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) that have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp
The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school years. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
The American Legion sponsors a weeklong summer leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior who is interested in a leadership opportunity, see your guidance counselor right away for more information.
The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center"
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6-week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now!
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18, or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12–31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps): Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington , DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org, email: cmurphy@cityyear.org or call: 202-776- 7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC. Visit our home page at www.naacp-cab.org
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Scholarships Available - Deadline April 30, 2009
With the Open of its 2009 Scholarship Program, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs hopes to again increase its numbers and top the $1.4 million awarded in 2008
NSHMBA supports Hispanic MBA candidates preparing for future leadership
Dallas, TX (February 11, 2009) – The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Scholarship Program is how talented and bright Hispanics can afford an MBA. The 2009 application period opened February 01 and will end April 30. The awards given include scholarships of $5,000-$10,000 for full-time graduate students and $2,500 for those pursuing their degree through part-time study.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, work experience, financial need, personal statements of goals and aspirations, community service, letters of recommendation, and NSHMBA ambassadorship.
“For the past 20 years, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs has been instrumental in helping Hispanics continue their education and actively pursue masters’ of business administration degrees,” said Lourdes M. Hassler, NSHMBA CEO. “These students will have a profound effect on the future landscape of business schools and corporations as we see them graduate and move on to promising careers.”
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) has paved the way for Hispanics to pursue masters’ degrees in business administration by awarding over $1.4 million to 216 students for the 2008-2009 academic year. The 216 NSHMBA scholarship recipients are now attending graduate schools in 83 universities across America.
NSHMBA, the nation’s most prestigious Hispanic organization promoting higher education, with the generous support or corporate partners, members and universities, proudly recognized 2008 recipients at the NSHMBA Annual Conference and Career Expo held in Atlanta, last October.
For more information and online application, please visit http://www.nshmba.org/fa/
NSHMBA supports Hispanic MBA candidates preparing for future leadership
Dallas, TX (February 11, 2009) – The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Scholarship Program is how talented and bright Hispanics can afford an MBA. The 2009 application period opened February 01 and will end April 30. The awards given include scholarships of $5,000-$10,000 for full-time graduate students and $2,500 for those pursuing their degree through part-time study.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, work experience, financial need, personal statements of goals and aspirations, community service, letters of recommendation, and NSHMBA ambassadorship.
“For the past 20 years, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs has been instrumental in helping Hispanics continue their education and actively pursue masters’ of business administration degrees,” said Lourdes M. Hassler, NSHMBA CEO. “These students will have a profound effect on the future landscape of business schools and corporations as we see them graduate and move on to promising careers.”
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) has paved the way for Hispanics to pursue masters’ degrees in business administration by awarding over $1.4 million to 216 students for the 2008-2009 academic year. The 216 NSHMBA scholarship recipients are now attending graduate schools in 83 universities across America.
NSHMBA, the nation’s most prestigious Hispanic organization promoting higher education, with the generous support or corporate partners, members and universities, proudly recognized 2008 recipients at the NSHMBA Annual Conference and Career Expo held in Atlanta, last October.
For more information and online application, please visit http://www.nshmba.org/fa/
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
On the Hunt: HACE - Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Members of New York City's Hispanic business community gathered Thursday, March 12th, for the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement's (HACE) career fair.
The event took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Career coaches were on hand for job search strategy advice and resume tips.
Companies such as BP, Verizon and AFLAC were on hand with human resources and diversity outreach representatives.
In the economy, it's nice to see some helpful, smiling faces!
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