From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Sun Jan 2 02:34:25 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 18:34:25 -0800 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Happy New Year! Message-ID: Hi all, I'm sure you are getting plenty of texts/ E-mails wishing you well in the new year, so I figure that I would just add one more to read; besides, you can't go wrong with too much good energy, huh? I just wanted to wish you a very happy, healthy, successful and amazing new year! I hope that your resolutions become reality, and theneggitive of the past be but a distant memory. My sincerest well wishes to you in a time when we look to start fresh and dream big. warm regards, Darian -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace ?We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.? - Teilhard de Chardin From jsorozco at gmail.com Sat Jan 8 23:25:58 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 18:25:58 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Foundation scholarship competition for creative young people Message-ID: <9B9EA4EB0B75491AB9603A20679666C5@Rufus> The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has launched a new scholarship program to help cultivate the next generation of great artists and writers with the establishment of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award. The new award, worth up to $50,000 per year, will recognize and reward the most promising up-and-coming artists and writers from lower-income backgrounds. The Graduate Arts Award will enable ten students with artistic and creative merit and outstanding academic achievement to pursue a graduate degree in the fine arts, performing arts, or creative writing. The award will provide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books, and is renewable for up to three years. Students eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award must be nominated by their undergraduate institution by mid-February 2011. For additional information, a list of faculty representatives, and eligibility requirements, please visit: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships From jsorozco at gmail.com Fri Jan 14 00:19:26 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:19:26 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Internship Possibility for Students Message-ID: The Sierra Group is assisting Barclays Bank as they recruit candidates with disabilities and veterans for their well paying summer internships! Deadline is short, please send your resumes College students with disabilities, including VETERANS, take note, Barclays Capital, a leading global investment bank, has a culture that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. LEARN while you EARN. Apply today for a 10 week, PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP! Internships are located across the country and abroad. Fields of study range from Investment Banking, to Technology, to Human Resources and MORE Please submit your resumes today! DEADLINE to apply for Summer 2011, 10 week, PAID Internships is Jan. 14th so apply NOW.www.barcap.com/expectexcellence to apply directly. From JKTomasell at aol.com Fri Jan 14 03:54:59 2011 From: JKTomasell at aol.com (JKTomasell at aol.com) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:54:59 EST Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Invite to the January NFBC SF Chapter Meeting Message-ID: <10167.aa46385.3a612313@aol.com> Sorry this came out late but we had a slight disagreement about our reservation for the meeting room but now it is settled and look forwarded in the hope that many can and will come to the San Francisco Chapter meeting for the month of January. Come one, Come all! The San Francisco Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of California would like to extend an open AND FRIENDLY invitation to all whom are interested to join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Who: The membership and officers of the San Francisco chapter of the National Federation of the blind of California (NFBC SF Chapter) When: Saturday January 15, 2011 from 1-3 pm. Where: The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)431-1481. Why: to discuss matters of concern, share stories and experiences, as well as become more socially connected to other blind and visually impaired persons in the San Francisco bay area. How: Just show up! - We are located Between Grove and Hays near San Francisco City Hall. We are accessible by SF muni lines 47, 49, 31 and F Market. Also accessible via BART and Muni metro subway lines at Civic Center station At our upcoming meeting we will have: Discussions about current chapter business, updates on current organizational and state Affiliate goings-ons. If you have any questions about the NFBC San Francisco Chapter please contact our chapter president Eric Holm either at (415)425-5613 or at ericholm at att.net. We welcome your presence, energy, ideas and enthusiasm; and look forward to seeing you at our next NFBC San Francisco chapter meeting!!!! Sincerely, Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the NFBC San Francisco Chapter From jsorozco at gmail.com Tue Jan 18 16:26:18 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:26:18 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Graduate Students Invited to Apply for RGK Center Summer Fellowship Program on Nonprofit Sector Message-ID: Graduate Students Invited to Apply for RGK Center Summer Fellowship Program on Nonprofit Sector The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the University of Texas at Austin is inviting graduate students from around the United States to applyto the center's Summer Fellowship Program. Fellows participate in an intensive four-week seminar (June 1-24, 2011) that culminates in the completion of papers for the RGK Center's working papers series. Over the course of the seminar, fellows will critically examine issues in the nonprofit sector and will work on their own research projects in nonprofit management, volunteerism, international civil society, social entrepreneurship, and philanthropic studies. Students are expected to submit a draft research paper that they would like to refine and prepare for academic publication during the summer program. Ph.D. and masters-level graduate students considering doctoral work are invited to apply. The application process is competitive and takes into consideration the academic potential of the student and the working paper topic. Stipends of $3,000 each are provided to each Summer Fellow. Housing near the UT Austin campus is provided by the RGK Center. No course credit is provided. Complete program information and the application are available at the RGK Center Web site. http://www.rgkcenter.org/programs/summerfellows From jsorozco at gmail.com Tue Jan 18 21:02:20 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:02:20 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] The 24-Step Modern Resume Message-ID: <63797FC89C0D438FB086BB49FEC5347D@Rufus> The 24-Step Modern Resume What's the difference between a computerized ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and a black hole? Not much, if you don't know which aspects of your resume give you a good ranking vs. what makes these software programs choke. The people who work with these tools say it best: "[They're] a wonderful tool (if utilized correctly) for recruiters and hiring managers; however, they can be a black hole for the applicant if their resume is not accurately targeted to the open position with appropriate keywords and/or highlighted experience," according to Laurie M. Winslow, principal at Talent Innovations Group Inc. Winslow has worked with a slew of vendors' ATSes over her 20-plus years in human resources, as an executive search consultant, an in-house corporate recruiter and as a career coach and professional resume writer. TheLadders spoke to ATS vendors and people like Winslow - the professionals who use this technology - to unlock these mysterious black boxes to figure out how they handle your resume. We also spent time with these pros to figure out how your resume gets handled by other computer systems, including e-mail security screening. Use this list to ensure your resume gets where it needs to go and that it receives as high a ranking as possible, optimizing your chances of getting an interview. Checklist 1.Do not apply to a company multiple times if the positions do not match your experience and skills. Recruiters notice multiple submissions, and it reflects poorly on a candidate if he or she applies for jobs that aren't a good fit. 2.Don't send your resume as an attachment. To avoid getting caught by security scans, paste it into the body of the e-mail. 3.When e-mailing a resume, keep exclamation marks out of the subject line and body of the text. 4.When e-mailing a resume, don't use words in the document or headline that could be misinterpreted by spam filters. For example, use "graduated with high honors" instead of "graduated cum laude." 5.Include a professional or executive summary at the resume top, followed by a list of bulleted qualifications and/or achievements. 6.Customize the professional/executive summary and bulleted list(s) with keywords that match a given job. 7.Make sure the keywords in the executive summary and bulleted qualifications and achievements replicate those in the job posting. 8.Keywords alone aren't enough. State-of-the-art ATS technology relies on contextualization as well. Frame keywords with descriptive material that demonstrates experience and familiarity with the subject. 9.Do not use abbreviations such as "Mgr" instead of "Manager." It is unlikely that the ATS has been programmed with a list of abbreviations to stand in for keywords. 10.Avoid misspellings. A misspelled keyword is a keyword that the ATS will miss, lowering your ranking. 11.Use standard capitalization, not all lowercase or full capitals. Improper capitalization annoys recruiters. 12.Fill in all the information requested by an online application process, even if it's listed as optional. Recruiters often sort by optional information to filter out applicants, and filling in all fields will ensure you don't erroneously get caught in a screening filter. 13.Fill in all information requested by an online application process, even if it's included in your resume. This information can be used to filter out applicants before a hiring manager comes to the point of opening the resume itself. 14.If you're being referred by an employee, make sure the ATS knows it, because it's smart enough to care and will rate your resume higher. 15.If the ATS offers options, opt for uploading your resume instead of cutting and pasting. This feature often parses information and saves it in the optimal format, ensuring the cleanest presentation. 16.To avoid choking an ATS with a highly formatted resume, make sure your resume is in a clear, concise format, with your contact information located at the top instead of in the header or footer. 17.Do not include graphics or logos on a resume; they can garble the information the ATS processes. 18.Respond within 24 hours after hearing back from a company. 19.Keep an eye on spam folders. Filters are so sensitive today that they can recognize e-mail that's automatically generated - a category which both spam and follow-up e-mail generated from an ATS program can fall into. 20.Adhere to instructions provided in follow-up e-mail. If the follow-up e-mail lacks a phone number but directs you to respond with your availability, respond via e-mail, not by calling. This will likely get you the fastest response. 21.If you receive an automatically generated rejection e-mail, immediately contact the recruitment office of the rejecting organization or a sympathetic administrative assistant - anyone who can advise you as to the best way to replace the resume currently in the ATS with one containing better keywords and phrases. 22.When reapplying after an initial rejection, tweak executive summaries and bulleted lists of key skills and achievements. Don't alter your work history elements. 23.When reapplying, don't try to use a different e-mail address from the one you used on your first try. This isn't enough to avoid a duplicate record in advanced systems such as Taleo, which use multiple candidate identifiers, so make sure to follow Step #21. 24.Once your customized resume has been resubmitted, contact the appropriate recruiter (or sympathetic administrative assistant) and request that your updated resume be reviewed for the open position. Lisa Vaas covers resume writing techniques and the technology behind the job search for TheLadders. From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jan 20 15:32:29 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:32:29 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] BrailleNote mPower for Sale Message-ID: I am selling my BrailleNote mPower BT 32, Keysoft 7.5. If I had to pick the top three best qualities of the unit they would be the crisp Braille display, the context sensitive help system and ease of menu navigation. It's a nice workhorse, and given Humanware's trade-in program, it could be upgraded to something even better. My reason for selling is nothing more than a preference for the laptop and the fact that the mPower has sat around for a while. It's perfect for the busy college student, working professional or computer enthusiast who'd like a unit to tinker with. >From the manufacturer's website: The BrailleNote mPower BT provides a choice of output options by combining a crisp, high definition Braille display with clear, responsive speech. Features . 32 cell refreshable Braille display . Nine-key Braille keyboard . Speech output . Effortless thumb navigation by line, sentence, or paragraph . One-handed mode for people with limited mobility . Context sensitive help and indexed user guide . Serves as a Braille display for PC's screen reader . Weight: 1.3kg / 2.9lb . Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm x 5cm / 9.9" x 6.1" x 2" The device comes in its original box and includes the unit, carrying case and AC adapter. The list price for the unit is $6,195. I'll send it over to you for $750 and include shipping. We'll use PayPal, and it goes out the same day if your payment clears before 3:00 PM East. If you find a published and legitimate price somewhere with a better deal, send over the link, and we'll chat. Let me know if you're interested. Regards, Joe Orozco From jsorozco at gmail.com Fri Jan 21 18:10:23 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:10:23 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Accepting applications for the 2011 Fall Student Internship Program Message-ID: Hello: We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program. Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs , and click on Student Internships under Undergraduate or Graduate/Post-Graduate) for more information, and to start the Gateway to State online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 01, 2011. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information and all qualification requirements. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer. _____ U.S. Deptartment of State Logo Questions? Contact Us From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Sun Jan 23 00:40:27 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:40:27 -0800 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Fwd: FW: ~~Please Join Us For Shopping Fun On Valentine's Day~~ In-Reply-To: <8CD8631F3787AD4-13C4-11F2@webmail-d038.sysops.aol.com> References: <006601cbb753$21753890$645fa9b0$@org> <8CD8631F3787AD4-13C4-11F2@webmail-d038.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Darian Smith Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:52:46 -0500 (EST) Subject: Fwd: FW: ~~Please Join Us For Shopping Fun On Valentine's Day~~ To: dsmithnfb at gmail.com -----Original Message----- From: Kimberley Johnson To: 'Maureen Hoban' ; dspears ; ds94124 Sent: Tue, Jan 18, 2011 1:03 pm Subject: FW: ~~Please Join Us For Shopping Fun On Valentine's Day~~ Could you guys pass this information on to the students? Thanks a bunch J It sounds like if people want to have things like this, they would pass on the information. I know Jan Derby does Partylite candles. Kimberley Johnson, Dir. Student and Career Services303-778-1130x212 Take charge with confidence and self-reliance From: Bascio, Michelle [mailto:mbascio at Breproperties.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:22 AM To: Leisher, Meghan; Nielsen, Nicole; Bartos, Andrea; Witt, Angela; Hitchens, Barbara Subject: ~~Please Join Us For Shopping Fun On Valentine's Day~~ Dear Residents, Come to The Pinnacle at Mountain Gate's party on 2/14/2011, for shopping fun! See for yourself why Princess House products are known for beauty, versatility, superior quality and awesome savings. Visit www.princesshouse.com/KSmall for a sneak peek. I have plenty of products to share ? many of them on sale! I look forward to seeing you at the party! Kathryn Small Party Details:2/14/2011 at 5:30 PM The Clubhouse at 7501 S. Utica Dr. Littleton, CO 80128 R.S.V.P.: mbascio at breproperties.com Add to the fun ? bring a friend! You'll enjoy friends, fun & shopping from a comfy chair! Kathryn Small Consultant 7145 W Vassar Ave Lakewood,CO80227 Hm: (303)916-7045 KathrynSmall at myprincesshouse.com www.princesshouse.com/KSmall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle BascioCommunity ManagerThe Fairways at Raccoon Creek Pinnacle at Mountain Gate6805 W. Bowles Ave 7501 S. Utica St Littleton, CO 80123 Littleton, CO 80128www.brethefairways.com www.bremountaingate.comphone 303.738.3800 phone 303.904.0100fax 303.738.3810 fax 303.979.3959 -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace "You could be shown the road, given the vehicle, even handed the key. But only you can have the drive."