March 2020 Newsletter

Resumes and Cover Letters

March is a great time to focus on career development and your Summer 2020 plans.

To support your career development, the Advising Team has created a Career Development workshop series. The first installment will be on Resumes and Cover Letters. We have created a step-by-step guide and templates to get you started on your applications.

Click below to check out our workshop!

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Announcements

Spring 2020 Scholar Documents: Quarter Scholars Only

Spring 2020 Quarter Scholar Document submission will open on March 13, 2020 and close on April 1, 2020.

Quarter Scholars expect an email on March 13. This email will contain instructions on how to submit your Spring 2020 Class Schedule, Winter 2020 Grades, and Spring 2020 End of Term Survey.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at advising@oaklandpromise.org

Check out Our Calendar

Check out our College Completion Calendar to learn about all upcoming events, deadlines, and workshops!

If you have any questions about upcoming events, please email us at advising@oaklandpromise.org

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Holidays and Observances

March is Women's History Month. A time to honor and acknowledge the legacy, contributions, and achievements of women in the United States. The 2020 Women's History Month theme is Valiant Women of the Vote - which honors "the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others."

Click below to learn more about the history of Women's History Month.

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Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st) is a day focused on celebrating the accomplishments of trans and non-binary people, while also raising awareness on the discrimination trans and non-binary people face.

Click the link below to learn ways to practice allyship with our trans and non-binary community on TDOV.

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Equal Pay Day (March 31st) was created in 1996 by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) to promote awareness to the gap between men's and women's wages. Because women earn less than men, they must work longer for the same amount of pay. The wage gap is even greater for women of color.

To learn more about the gender pay gap, check out the link below!

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Cesar Chavez Day (March 31st) is a day to remember and honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez. It is a chance to share his life's work as the founder and leader of the United Farm Workers of America and recognize his impact on the Labor Movement.

Click below to learn more about Cesar Chavez's life and legacy

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Resources

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

Aim High - Summer 2020 Teaching Positions

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Scholar Ahead - Summer 2020 Research & Internship Database

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For our complete list of Jobs and Internships follow the link below

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2020 Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships that don't require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency

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Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship

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For our complete list of Scholarships follow the link below

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