Education and the Economy
This event will bring together local-area educators, business leaders, and others interested in improving education in our region and nation. There will be panel discussions on Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Middle & High School Education, and the intersection of these programs with the needs and expectations of businesses and institutions of higher learning. Following these discussions, there will be a breakout session to discuss the implementation of the 7th Congressional District’s Business and Education Secure Tomorrow Together (BESTT) program. This program partners local businesses with area middle schools to provide students and parents the experience and opportunities needed to make informed career selection choices.
Monday, February 2nd
Registration begins at 8 AM
Panels will run from 8:30 until 12:15 followed by lunch and approximately 2 hours for the breakout groups.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU)
Education Service Center, Rooms 171-2
200 Yale Avenue
Morton, PA 19070
Phone: (610) 938-9000
Questions please call Susan Heppler at 610-892-8623 or susan.heppler@mail.house.gov.
Job Readiness Seminar for Recent College Grads
The purpose of this seminar is to equip recent college grads with the skills they need to secure employment in a highly competitive job market. The seminar will be divided into individualized workshops, focusing on job search strategies, resume writing and cover letter tips, dressing for success advice, and interviewing techniques to prepare the next generation for the demands and expectations of the workforce.
Tuesday, August 19
6:00pm-9:00pm
Upper Darby High School
601 N. Lansdowne Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19061
Sign up to attend the seminar: http://www.sestak.house.gov/jobreadiness_signup.shtml
Emergency Preparedness and Watershed Management Summit
This event will bring together federal, state, and local officials to address emergency preparedness and prevention as it relates to flooding. The summit’s format will consist of a panel discussion with experts on watershed management and flood preparedness and prevention followed by a question-and-answer session.
Thursday, August 14
2:00pm-5:00pm
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Sign up to attend the summit: http://www.sestak.house.gov/preparedness_signup.shtml
Senior Summit and Service Fair
This summit will unite seniors, their families, senior organizations, as well as senior service providers from throughout District and the region. During the service fair, attendees are encouraged to visit the tables of senior service organizations and agencies to have individual questions and concerns addressed and learn more about services available to seniors. Prior to the fair, there will be a 45-minute working panel and question-and-answer session.
Wednesday, August 13
1:00-1:45 PM – Panel Discussion – Main Building
(Registration will begin at 12:30pm)
2:00-4:00 PM – Service Fair – Gymnasium
Penn State University
Brandywine Campus
25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA
Sign up to attend the service fair: http://sestak.house.gov/senior_signup.shtml
Foundation Grant Seminar
Congressman Sestak will host Ms. Gloria Hibbett, Director of the Regional Foundation Center at the Philadelphia Free Library for an informative presentation on private and foundation grant opportunities.
Wednesday, August 6
1:00pm-2:00pm
Delaware County Community College
901 S. Media Line Rd Media, PA 19063
Sign up to attend the seminar: http://sestak.house.gov/funding_signup.shtml