Tuesday, November 26, 2013

scholarships!!!!

2014 Bill Gates Scholars Program Will Give Away 1,000 Scholarships To Minority Students

 

Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for submission is January 14, 2014.

Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented minority students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The program provides scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Administered by the United Negro College Fund, the program was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since 1999, it has funded the education of more than 16,000 students, awarding them more than $614 million dollars to pay for tuition, fees, books and housing.

To apply for the 2014 Gates Millennium Scholars program, visit:
www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholars-program.html

To find hundreds of other scholarship opportunities, visit:
www.ScholarshipsOnline.org

Monday, November 18, 2013

jobs, jobs, jobs!


 Open Tollway Positions (Five)! 
 
Hi, everyone!

I am very excited to share with you several important Tollway positions that we are seeking to fill.  Please send this information to everyone you know, post it on your websites and Facebook pages, and "tweet" about it!  There are lots of people who are searching for jobs who would love to know about these opportunities.

  •  Purchasing Supervisor ($50,000.00 - $65,000.00/Yr.)
    • A high school diploma or GED is required; some college desired.
    • Five (5) years' experience in purchasing or a related field is strongly preferred.
    • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

  •  Senior Accountant ($50,000.00 - $65,000.00/Yr.)
    • A bachelor's degree in accounting.
    • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as an accountant in an organization of at least $50 million in revenue.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Previous experience with Peachtree or any other modern, standard general ledger system of accounting.

  •  Incident Manager ($95,000.00 - $102,000.00/Yr.)
    • High School diploma or GED required.
    • Extensive knowledge in emergency roadway maintenance with 10 years' experience required.
    • Four (4) prerequisite certifications are required before the incumbent can be interviewed: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications of Incident Command Systems (ISC) 100, 200, 700, and 800.
    • A strong background in all aspects of incident management and snow and ice control is required.
    • Supervisory experience with multi-crew activities is required.
    • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management and scheduling systems is required.
    • Position requires 24 x 7 availability to respond to major incidents on the system that impacts system performance.
    • Significant knowledge of and familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and its application to high-speed limited access interstate is required.

  • Capital Budget Analyst ($21.92/Hour)
    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a minimum of four (4) years of equivalent work experience in a related field is required.
    • Must be able to develop statistical and economic models, design cash flow methods, analyze financial information and prepare financial presentations.
    • This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.

  • Roadway Maintenance Manager ($100,000 - $108,000/Yr.)
    • High School Graduate or GED equivalent is required.
    • Must possess extensive knowledge of roadway maintenance principles and practices with 7-10 years progressively responsible experience in a managerial capacity over a large, decentralized maintenance operation.
    • A strong managerial background in all aspects of snow and ice control for a major transportation system is required.
    • In-depth knowledge and experience with computerized maintenance management, inventory control and work scheduling systems is required.
    • Availability to respond and work 24 x 7 x 365 when emergency conditions occur.


The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application for the Purchasing Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Incident Manager, and Capital Budget Analyst positions are due November 26, 2013 and can be emailed to jobs@getipass.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application for the Roadway Maintenance Manager position is due November 27, 2013 and can be emailed tojobs@getipass.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

More information can be found at www.illinoistollway.com

*Please note that the EEO/AA Office is unable to accept any applications and/or resumes. Questions should be directed to Human Resources at (630) 241-6800 ext. 2333.

Thank you for helping us to publicize these important job opportunities.  Remember that you can sign up for automatic e-mail alerts of Tollway job postings.
  
Lisa G. Williams
EEO/AA Officer & ADA Coordinator
Ethics Officer
ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY
2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-1703
office: (630) 241-6800 x1010 / TTY: (630) 241-6898
cell: (630) 201-6910 / fax: (630) 795-7910

Saturday, November 16, 2013

still missing! www.WheresMyBrother.com


As the holidays approach, we see people we haven't seen in a long time!
While you're looking, see if you recognize this missing baby, who was stolen at birth!

Check out this story and help Mary Shelton and her 100 year old mother find their baby boy!


still missing www.WheresMyBrother.com


As the holidays approach, we see people we haven't seen in a long time!
While you're looking, see if you recognize this missing baby, who was stolen at birth!

Check out this story and help Mary Shelton and her 100 year old mother find their baby boy!


Monday, November 4, 2013

Affirmations to live by!

B.A.M
Barbara A. McDowell
WPWX-Power 92,WSRB-Soul 1063
Music Director 
6336 CALUMET AVE
Hammond, in 46324

773 734 4455 office #
219-933-6961 fax#
aol-Im Musicchild92
@OfficialCoreDJs

The Power of Patience.......

"Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality" -Les Brown

"You get to know who you really are in a crisis." -- Oprah Winfrey

"I have failed many times, and that's why I am a success." - Michael Jordan

"Your gut is your inner compass." --Oprah Winfrey

"Don't Listen to What People Say, Watch What They Do"

"Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records."~William A. Ward

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."
-Mario Andretti

-Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.