Congressman Joe Sestak has scheduled forums to provide important information about obtaining federal, state and private resources. At the forums, Congressman Sestak will give an overview of the appropriations process and discuss the importance of, as well as best practices for, applying for all types of grants. In addition, he will provide a copy of the Second Edition of the Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Grant and Resource Directory, a one-stop shop for learning about opportunities to secure project funding. Last year’s edition was the first known to be compiled by a Congressional office.
Meeting for all interested private individuals and private, non-profit, and other organizations:
Delaware County Community College
Academic Building
Great Auditorium
901 South Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Saturday January 31st
12-1PM
Special meeting for First Responders:
Manoa Fire Company
115 S. Eagle Rd
Havertown, Pa. 19063
February 8th
2-3PM
If you have questions, please call Susan Heppler at 610-892-8623 or susan.heppler@mail.house.gov.
Due to the popularity of the February 2 Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District’s Education and the Economy Summit, we can no longer take reservations for the event. We are working on taping the event for later viewing from the website.
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