Film and Video Internship: Not for the Faint of Heart

Just got this on Twitter...it explains itself;)

Join ONE for the Summer

ONEcondoms is looking for interns. 
We know you are tired of mediocre internships, so get ready for a wicked internship that offers a great view of the Boston harbor and an opportunity to join a socially conscious company.
There are two internships available this summer.
The first is for the digitally advanced,someone who is passionate about capturing things on film and creating a product that is both educational and entertaining.  The ONEvideo intern will head up a series of video projects (brand and educational) and help express concise marketing messages in a creative way. Applicants must be organized, self motivated, and possess a high degree of competency in video development which includes copy writing, shooting video, editing video, and creating a strong digital video footprint. 
The second is for a well rounded marketing superstar who is passionate about branding and marketing communication.  The ONEcommunicate intern will contribute in brainstorms, help with promotions and events, develop digital content, manage an online street team, recruit bands, and much much more. (We said well-rounded). Applicants should be an Advertising, Marketing, PR or Communications major and a whiz in MSOffice and Adobe CS.
Both ONEinterns need to thrive in a busy environment and must be passionate about marketing, branding, social media, pop culture, entertainment and education. Ideal candidates can multi-task, show initiative, pay attention-to-detail,and maintain a professional demeanor. You should also have excellent written and oral communication skills. In return, you are guaranteed a hands-on experience with a family of extraordinarily dedicated people and get to work for a brand that is socially conscious and manufactures an amazing product.
You can apply by following these 3 simple steps: 
Step ONE: Check us out at ONEcondoms.com then send @engageONE 3 tweets explaining why you want to be a ONEintern.
Step Two: If we tweet you back, Send us the traditional stuff- Resume/CV, Background, Experience but do so with style. We aren’t square, so you shouldn’t be either.
Step Three: Create a video that tells us about you and why you would be the best ONEintern ever. (This would be a good place to get others to tell us about you).
We know there is a tremendous amount of talent out there and so we can’t interview or contact all entries. We do, however, promise to review every submission. If you aren’t picked for the internship but did a great job on the application we will reward you with free condoms.
That’s it. Now grab your smartphone, tweet us and let’s get started.

Excellent Opportunities from The Southern Education Foundation, Inc.

Southern Education Foundation, Inc.
Graduate Internship
The Southern Education Foundation, Inc. (SEF), located in Atlanta, GA seeks an outstanding graduate student intern for the summer of 2011. Students pursuing graduate degrees in higher education or related fields are invited to apply. This opportunity is intended to expose promising graduate students to career opportunities in the non-profit higher education sector while gaining experience that compliments a program of study.
SEF is the nation’s oldest education nonprofit and has for over 144 years made outsized contributions to improving education at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through higher education. In a more diverse and global society, SEF maintains a prime focus on the South as the poorest and least educated region of the U.S., but also works to improve education systems and opportunity nationally. SEF, as a public charity, aims to advance creative solutions that ensure fairness and excellence in education for all. Research, policy analysis, advocacy, and service programs are the primary means through which SEF pursues its mission.
The graduate intern will work to assist the development of SEF’s higher education programs and related research projects. Primary areas of focus for this summer include the capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) as degree providers, systematic assessments of student learning in postsecondary education, and academic program innovation at MSIs. Students interested in this opportunity should have working knowledge and genuine interest in Minority-Serving Institutions and the students most likely to attend them.
The internship begins May 30, 2011 and ends August 5, 2011. SEF will offer a stipend of $4,500 and a reimbursement for travel to Atlanta.
Prospective students must be enrolled in a graduate program having completed at least 15 credit hours and submit: 1) a letter of interest describing professional goals; 2) two letters of recommendation from program faculty and; 3) a copy of all postsecondary transcripts. Materials and inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. James T. Minor, Director of Higher Education Programs; Southern Education Foundation, 135 Auburn Avenue; Second Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. Materials may be sent electronically to Ms. Carmen Holman (cholman@southerneducation.org). Deadline for receipt of application materials is April 25th, 2011.

Position Announcement : Higher Education Research and Policy Analyst The Southern Education Foundation, Inc. (SEF), located in Atlanta, GA seeks outstanding candidates to fill a research and policy analyst position. This position is dedicated to the advancement of higher education research, policy analysis, and programing intended to improve access to college and degree completion nationally, but with particular focus on the success of low-income and minority students. This position is intended to bolster SEF’s capacity to inform the higher education community about important trends, policies and improvements in practice. Candidates interested in this position should have working knowledge and genuine interest in Minority-Serving Institutions and the students most likely to attend them.
SEF is the nation’s oldest education nonprofit and has for over 144 years made outsized contributions to improving education at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through higher education. In a more diverse and global society, SEF maintains a prime focus on the South as the poorest and least educated region of the U.S., but also works to improve education systems and opportunity nationally. SEF, as a public charity, aims to advance creative solutions that ensure fairness and excellence in education for all. Research, policy analysis, advocacy, and service programs are the primary means through which SEF pursues its mission.
Completion of the doctoral degree in higher education, public policy, or a related field is required for the position. Candidates should have experience in conducting higher education research and reporting, competence in statistical and analytical research methods as well as experience with data collection, analysis, and report preparation. Exceptional written, oral, and electronic communication skills able to reach diverse external audiences are essential.
Interested candidates should submit: 1) a letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) writing sample or publication and; 4) names and contact information of three references. Materials and inquiries should be addressed to: Dr. James T. Minor, Director of Higher Education Programs; Southern Education Foundation, 135 Auburn Avenue; Second Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. Materials may be sent electronically to Ms. Carmen Holman (cholman@southerneducation.org). Deadline for receipt of application materials is April 29, 2011.
Compensation and benefits are competitive.

Graduate and Doctoral Opportunities!

Subject: Graduate Studies at Vanderbilt University
I am writing to inform you that Dr. Don C. Brunson, serves as the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at Vanderbilt University and is seeking talented students to enter doctoral programs. He is also seeking students of color. If you know of students that are thinking or examining options to pursue graduate study please forward them Dr. Brunson’s email address (don.c.brunson@vanderbilt.edu). He can also be reached via land-line at (614) 322-3939.

Welcome to Wisdom on Debt-Free College Attendance!

Parents and Students Rejoice!

It's here, and it's time!  The release of the much anticipated book, Parents/Students Guide to Debt-Free College.  Coming out in April on Booklocker.com.  Yes, there will be a book form and an ebook!

Let me introduce myself:  I am Steph, a mere mom, on a quest to send her child to college without a lifetime of inescapable debt for her or I...and WE DID IT!!!! No, not easy, and no...we didn't find a trunk full of money lying around somewhere.  It is extraordinarily hard work, but it can be done.  Here is secret number one...before the book comes out!

SECRET NUMBER ONE:  IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR
There is no way one child could do all that is needed to go to college the way finances are today.  It is a monumental task. This starts early ideally with family saving (includes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends), but many people just couldn't and some did...but lost it all or most of it a couple of years ago to a correct marketplace.

Yes, I said it.  We were robbed.  Plain and simple.  If it wasn't the leveraged commodities, it was the ponzi schemes. It's hard to make ends meet; saving enough money to send a kid to college has become tougher than ever.  Some of the advice I heard from financial experts told me that either they didn't have kids or they didn't lose enough money to understand where most of us are.  Up that certain creek.

I actually started writing this book in 2007...but the ground kept changing.  How could I write about rules and regulations when everything kept changing?  Then in 2008, the bottom fell out, and I was glad I waited.  I realized we were on a new horizon.

If you have young children, there is time, but if your child is Seventh grade or older, it is time to get with the program. This is a total family commitment to the dream of a college education.

Start today:  Pay yourself first.  Save for your child, first.  If we as a culture can afford $60 manicures and $4 coffees, we can afford to save for our retirement and our child's higher education.

Yes, it means sacrifice, but the reward is so worth it.  I wrote this book to help you do what we did and not make some of the mistakes I made as a parent.  My daughter did well; she was committed to learning.  If your child is the same way, then you owe it to them to do the best you can do for them and for you.  Distractions are poison.  Do the hard work first.

There's one more thing as I make this introduction to the blog:  education in this nation is a train wreck.  I for one am tired of what I see as a collective of really lame excuses why it is and who is to blame.  It's simple really:  this is a culture that has made things more important that people.  What car you drive is more important than your child's education?!  I think not.  Yet, people will spent $50,000 on a vehicle and not have a dime saved up for their kids' college education.  That's pathetic.  It has to stop.

We have money for all sorts of things, but not for schools.  We have dug ourselves a financial hole we are having trouble climbing out of, and our children are going to bear the brunt of the burden of our stupidity.  We as individuals have to suck it up and grow up right now.

If your child's school sucks, and you really feel they are not learning what they need to be competitive for college admission, and you are exhausted fighting administration-STOP WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO BAIL YOU OUT.

It's time to take education and preparation of your child back.  If the school is not teaching the classes your child needs, you do it.  Yes, get computer courses (free online), go to the library, sign your high school age child up for community college classes while in high school...whatever it takes. 

Students:  You have to be motivated.  This is your life, and you have to begin to take charge of it.  You may not have been raised to take on this responsibility, but the time has come.  If you want your dream to manifest, you MUST put in the work to make it real...study hard, work hard, play hard, eat right, and get some sleep:) I know it isn't easy.  Nothing worth it really ever is.

This is your first secret to success:  make the goal of going to college a family affair.  If you are with other relatives and friends, cast your net broadly to people who care about you and want the best that it is time to make a plan.

The book is coming....it will cost you less than a week's worth of coffee.  Coming in April, get ready.
Start now.  Make the commitment:
I WILL COMMIT TO THE VISION OF MY CHILD ATTENDING COLLEGE.

Students:
I WILL COMMIT TO THE DREAM OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION

NOTHING AND NO ONE WILL KEEP ME FROM THIS GOAL!

That's the spirit:)
If you are in Seventh Grade or higher, tonight:
go to:
http://www.fastweb.com/

Register for college scholarship opportunities tonight!  It's free. Do it!

Here's to living the dream!
Steph, the Mom