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New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON – Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native American Small Business Primer: Strategies for Success is a free, self-paced online business course developed for Native American business owners. The course provides an overview of basic business principles and makes them aware of the programs and services available from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“Native American Small Business Primer: Strategies for Success will enhance the agency’s effort to provide important resources for emerging Native American entrepreneurs,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “Our ultimate goal is to help create jobs and stimulate economic and business development in our Native American communities. This course is an essential business development tool for the entrepreneur’s toolbox.”
The new online course: emphasizes business planning and market research as essential steps to take before going into business; informs Native American entrepreneurs about the legal aspects of starting a business, including the type of ownership (legal structure) and licensing; and provides key information on seed money for starting up, raising capital, and borrowing money. In addition, there is a section on how to estimate business start-up costs that can help assess the financial needs of going into business.
The course is available from the SBA’s Online Small Business Training web page under Online Courses for Starting Your Business at http://www.sba.gov/content/online-courses-starting-your-business.
SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs works to ensure that American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian communities have full access to all SBA programs and services. Each year, more than 200,000 American Indian and Alaska Native and 29,000 Native Hawaiian-owned businesses add billions to the American economy.
Course participants completing the online training programs can earn a certificate of completion from the SBA, with their name, date and course title. The Native American Small Business Primer course is one of nearly 30 online tutorials offered by the SBA’s Online Business Training (www.sba.gov/training). Free courses are offered on Starting a Business, Managing a Business, Financing a Business, and Contracting.
SBA can also help pair new business owners with expert advisers, counseling and mentoring services through an SBA representative or resource partner about management assistance, financing options, or participating local SBA lenders.
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McDonalds Scholarship 2011 - RMHC Scholarships 2010 - 2011(Application)
The McDonalds Scholarship 2011 is actually four types of scholarships provided by the Ronald McDonald House Charity. These RMHC scholarships are presented to students based on financial need and merit. Some of what is considered includes the student's academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in their community.
Since 1985, the RMHC scholarship programs have given over 40 million dollars in cash awards to scholarship winners. (Application) |
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We have an exciting opportunity for you to receive a $1,132 education award by volunteering 300 hours of your time to our local community through the NC-ACTS Program. The program requires you to complete 300 hours of community service within one year at a selected service site in Robeson County. If you are interested in this program, please contact us at cce@uncp.edu for an application. Applications are due by Monday , February 7.
You can read more information about the program here: http://bit.ly/f2Rksg |
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The American Indian Center has received a Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Nonprofit Internship for the Summer of 2011.
Internship Activities: We are involved in the work of the North Carolina American Indian Health Board , a non-profit organization that advocates for improved health conditions in American Indian communities in the state. We also support the work of the Standing Committee on Indian Child Welfare of the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. Our support involves attending meetings, generating agendas , sending out notices , and preparing minutes and information for the Committee.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2011
Nonprofit Internship Program Overview (see attached)
ZSR Nonprofit Internship Program FAQ’s
APPLY NOW!
For additional information, please contact Brandi Brooks (brandi@unc.edu) or 919.843-4189.
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LEAD Summer Business Institute
The 2011 LEAD Summer Business Institute is a college preparatory program that introduces Native American high school juniors to exciting careers in business and finance. Students live and take classes at a top university. Last year, students attended Dartmouth College, Northwestern University and Stanford University. They participated in interactive classes taught by nationally renowned professors and attended field trips and corporate site visits.
visit thier website [LEAD Summer Business Institute]
In addition to taking classes in marketing, accounting, finance, economics and ethics, students also spent two days on campus learning about the relevance of business, finance and economic development for Native communities and Tribal organizations. During this time, Tribal leaders and Native people working in the financial services industry serve as motivational speakers and help students to understand how they can make an impact in their communities by pursuing careers in finance.
The program is open to Native American high school juniors (during the 2010-11 academic year) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Admission into the program is competitive. We STRONGLY suggest that you contact us so we may guide you with your application. We are happy to help students brainstorm, edit and prepare their best application possible. Native American students should contact Sarah Hernandez at the Native American Finance Officers Association with any questions about the LEAD Summer Business Institute: Sarah Hernandez lead@nafoa.org 602.540.0303 |
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The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) invites applications for a ten-week paid summer research internship for undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors). The program will be held from May 22-July 28, 2011 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The MURAP program seeks to prepare talented and motivated students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or those with a proven commitment to diversity, for graduate study and academic careers in fields in the humanities, social sciences and fine arts. The program provides students with a rigorous research experience under the guidance of a UNC faculty mentor. visit thier website [Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program]
Each student participant will receive:
*Stipend
*Campus Housing
*Meal Allowance
*Weekly or biweekly writing, communication skills and professional
development workshops
*GRE prep course
*Paid domestic travel expenses (up to $500)
The application deadline is February 4, 2011. For more details about the program please see the attached announcement. To access an application and for additional information about MURAP please visit our website at http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/ or contact the Program?s Administrative Assistant, Ms. Kendra McKinney (mckendra@email.unc.edu). |
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College Horizons is a pre-college program for Native American high school students open to sophomores and juniors. Each summer students work with college admissions officers, college counselors, essay specialists, and other educators in a five-day "crash course" on the college application process.
The individualized program helps students:
Select suitable colleges to research and apply to;
Complete winning applications, resumes, and write memorable essays;
Receive test-taking strategies, information, and resources on the ACT & SAT
Navigate the financial aid/scholarship jungle, complete a preliminary FAFSA, and learn about the Gates Millennium Scholarship Fund;
Develop relationships with admissions officers, by attending our College Fair, informational sessions, and through one-one and small group class time;
Receive tips and strategies on the application process and get advice on how to succeed in college as a Native student.
Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student!
Application Period: The 2010-2011 application period is open from October 1, 2010 - February 14, 2011.
visit thier website [College Horizons]
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2011 State Government Internship Program (SGIP)
Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office has begun its application process for the 2011 State Government Internship Program (SGIP . The SGIP gives undergraduate, graduate, and law students a paid internship experience within a NC state government agency during the summer of 2011. The internship positions cover a myriad of academic majors/interests including Engineering, Human Services, etc. For further information about 2011 SGIP, including the Internship Program booklet, eligibility requirements, application packet and other details, please go to http://www.doa.nc.gov/yaio/interns.htm.
The deadline for the application is January 12, 2011.
Lana T. Dial
Court Improvement Program Manager
Court Programs Division
T: 919 890 1215 | F: 919 890 1907 | M: 919.302.0598
E: Lana.T.Dial@nccourts.org
Web: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/CPrograms/Improvement
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NCIEDI's Mission is to foster, enhance and promote economic development in North Carolina's urban and tribal Indian communities through the creation and preservation of good jobs, the creation of social and capital assets, and increased capacity for individual tribal member's self-development in the local, state, national, and global economic sphere.
NCIEDI staff provides assistance with business plan development, feasibility studies, market analysis and break even calculation, equity requirements for loans, and credit analysis and repair.
NCIEDI helps American Indian business owners with referrals to credit institutions that most closely meet their business needs.
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Two Hawk Employment Services is dedicated to providing superior customer service to our clients and employees by delivering exceptional, value-added services. Through our commitment to excellence, our professional staff offers the highest level of quality, expertise and customer satisfaction found in the staffing industry. Our commitment to quality is extended to our clients, employees and our community.
Office operating hours are from 8AM - 5:30PM, Monday through Friday
You must meet the following criteria in order to qualify as a Two Hawk Employment Services:
You must be 18 years of age or older.
You must have proper identification.
You must be presently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 910-738-3014 OR VISIT TWO HAWK WEBSITE
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North Carolina today launched the JobsNOW Portal, a user-friendly resource for job seekers, those exploring new career options, and entrepreneurs looking to start, grow or relocate a business in North Carolina.
“JobsNOW will help get our economy back on track and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future,” said Gov. Perdue. “The JobsNOW Portal will be a valuable tool for job seekers and businesses looking to expand or relocate.”
The JobsNOW Portal is part of an initiative, which brings together state agencies, local governments, business leaders and citizens to create new jobs, put people back to work and train and retrain our workers for success.
Other JobsNOW initiatives include the recently announced Green Energy Plan, the “12 in 6” Worker Training Program, the Charlotte Area Workforce Recovery Plan and the N.C. Office of Economic Recovery and Investment. |
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