Internships Still Needed for Mayor’s Summer Employment and Training Program
As of Monday, approximately 1000 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students began competitive summer internships and training programs at organizations throughout Atlanta and the metro area as participants in the 2007 Mayor’s Youth Summer Employment and Training Program.
For the third consecutive year, businesses partnered with the City to provide funding and summer internships for this one-of-a-kind program. Over 100 companies have joined the City, the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA), the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC) and ajcjobs.com.
“The summer employment and training program is made possible thanks to our corporate partners,” said Mayor Shirley Franklin. “Through their generous contributions, we are able to provide Atlanta youth with an opportunity to gain professional experiences in an array of industries that will better prepare them for their next phase in life.”
In addition to internships, the program provides valuable early career training. Training programs include a Healthcare certification component, facilitated by Atlanta Technical College; ArtsCooL, facilitated by the City Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), for students with interest in performing, visual and media arts; and Lifeguard, Police and Fire Cadet certifications, facilitated through departments of the City of Atlanta.
Internship locations are still needed. If your company is interested in providing a valuable summer experience for an APS student, please call Pat Koch at 404.880.7235 or email PKoch@atlantaga.gov. For more information on the Mayor’s Youth Program, please visit mayorsyouthprogram.org.
2006 Mayor’s Youth Summer Internship and Training Program participant Milton Tye worked as an intern at the City of Atlanta Grant Park Recreation Center.
Christopher Walker worked as intern at Image Film and Video during the 2006 Mayor’s Youth Summer Internship and Training Program. During his internship, Christopher worked on the 30th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.
Mychael Bond (left) and Bianca Ashe (right) participate in an acting workshop at Atlanta’s Shakespeare’s Tavern during the 2006 Mayor’s Youth Summer Internship and Training Program. Both women starred in a production of Hamlet during their internship. |
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Watershed Management Hosts Conservation Workshop, Wednesday June 6
The City Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will host a conservation workshop on Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. to educate customers on how to reduce their water use and comply with the City's new one-day-a-week watering restrictions.
Workshop topics will include:
- Protecting your trees during a drought.
- Xeriscaping (low-water gardening).
- Water-saving fixtures.
- Other measures customers can take to cut their water/sewer bills and comply with the watering restrictions.
The workshop will be held in Committee Room 1, Second Floor, Atlanta City Hall. The address to City Hall is 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, 30303. For more information, visit here.
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Atlanta Police Prepare for Americas Competitiveness Forum
In preparation for the inaugural Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta - June 11 through 13 – the Atlanta Police Department (APD) has led a month-long, multi-agency, logistical planning process to ensure a safe and secure conference.
The Americas Competitiveness Forum is expected to draw hundreds of minister-level government officials from the 34 countries of the Western Hemisphere. Officials will meet with representatives from the private sector, academia and the civic community to explore cutting-edge ideas and best practices that will spark innovation, increase economic prosperity and enhance competitiveness.
APD has collaborated with multiple public safety agencies to ensure the conference runs smoothly. The multi-agency public safety team will oversee event logistics that include everything from police officer positioning, food and water for public safety officials, extra radios, cars and protection services for participants.
“Atlanta has always welcomed people and commerce. Hosting the Americas Competitiveness Forum where officials from throughout the hemisphere will gather to discuss policies and strategies to promote free enterprise and attract investment speaks to our open doors,” said Mayor Shirley Franklin. “APD and our public safety partners have worked diligently to ensure successful management of the conference logistics and we look forward to a safe and productive conference.”
Atlanta was selected to host the inaugural forum by the U.S. Department of Commerce in November 2006. Atlanta was chosen based on its commitment to embracing best practices and its success in leveraging public-private partnerships to foster innovation and business development.
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City Departments Receive Best-in-Class Awards
Two City of Atlanta departments – Planning and Community Development (DPCD) and Public Works (DPW) – recently received awards for their best practices policies and visionary leadership.
The Atlanta Urban Design Commission, a unit in the DPCD, was awarded the 2007 “Georgia Preservation Award” by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (GHTP) for their research on the BeltLine History Resources Survey. The BeltLine Survey involved archival research, windshield surveys and neighborhood histories to determine and explain the significance of the historic resources in areas slated for redevelopment. The BeltLine is a visionary project that will connect more than 40 historic neighborhoods with transit, trails and parks.
Motor Transport Services (MTS), a division of the DPW, will receive an award for “Specialized Training - Designing Your Own Curriculum” at the 9th Annual California Fleet Management conference. DPW receives the award for its Automotive Electrical Class, a training curriculum developed by the department for employees. DPW recently held a recognition ceremony for 15 DPW employees who completed the curriculum.
For more information about these departments, or other City of Atlanta departments, please visit www.atlantaga.gov
Director of Motor Transport Services Jan West-McIntyre (center) joins 15 Public Works employees to celebrate the completion of DPW’s first Automotive Electrical Class, a training curriculum developed by the department for employees. |
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Thanks to the Mayor’s Youth Program Academy, APS seniors are prepared to succeed in internships in business, government and civic organizations across metro Atlanta. Yesterday, hundreds of students in the program will begin 8-week paid internships. The Academy is an eight-hour workshop that focuses on professional dress, communication and time management. Click here to go to Video On Demand (VOD) webpage where you can learn more about the program.
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Rave Reviews!
- Marshall Taggart, manager of Concessions New Business Development and Marketing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), recently received the Steven D. Ford Memorial Award (formerly known as the Young Public Administrator of the Year Award) at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) annual meeting. At HJAIA, Taggart is responsible for business development, airline and tenant relations and marketing for food and beverage, specialty retail, and business traveler services. In his spare time, Taggart serves on the Board of Directors for the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce as its 2008 Annual Business Awards Luncheon Chair. He is also a Boy Scouts of America leader and a member of the PTA.
Ulysses Ford, father of Stephen Ford and NFBPA National Board Member, presents Marshall Taggart with the award named after his late son. |
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Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
- On Saturday, June 9 from 2 – 4 p.m., the Fort McPherson Planning Local Redevelopment Authority (MPLRA) will host its final public meeting at the East Point Municipal Auditorium to discuss the preliminary land use plan for the property and the associated homeless assistance submission. In November 2005, the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) voted to close Fort McPherson. The MPLRA was formed in December 2005 to consider the needs of the local communities and create a redevelopment plan for the reuse and economic development of the real estate. The East Point Municipal Auditorium is located at 2777 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344 – directly behind East Point City Hall. For more information, call 404.614.8318 or visit here.
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Job Announcements
With the City of Atlanta’s online application system, you are able to create an account and select a Username and Password and then log in to your account.
After your account has been established, you can create an application by clicking on the “Build Job Application” link. Once your application is completed, it will be stored in the system and can be used to apply for future job openings. To get started by viewing current open positions, click here.
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