November 2022 — Spring 2023 Enrollment, Community Events & Resources, Job Openings, & more
Dear Upward Scholars students,
We hope you are having a good semester. Just a few more weeks, and you will be done with Fall 2022. Your Upward Scholars family believes in you, and we know you will do great!
Please read through this newsletter, which includes Spring 2023 Open Enrollment, the United Against Hate Week events, other community events and resources, job openings, upcoming scholarships, and more.
Upward Scholars Announcements
Spring 2023 Community College Enrollment
SMCCD Students: Open enrollment for Spring 2023 begins November 16, 2022.
PCCD Students: Open enrollment for Spring 2023 begins November 21, 2022.
Enroll for Spring classes now.
Spiritual Counseling with Reverend Gerardo García Palacios
Upward Scholars offers all students and their families free spiritual and emotional counseling with Rev. Gerardo García Palacios. The pandemic has affected all of us, and we want you to express your struggles and be heard in a safe, confidential, and virtual environment. People of all beliefs are welcome, and Rev. Gerardo is English-Spanish bilingual.
Schedule a session with Rev. Gerardo by emailing him at pastorgarcia1679@outlook.com or calling/texting him at (650) 387-9174. Tell him your full name, and if a family member schedules a session, they should also give the name of the Upward Scholars student they were referred by.
External Announcements/COVID-19 Resources
United Against Hate Week
Upward Scholars stands united against hate!
United Against Hate Week is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that threaten the safety of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Stand united with Redwood City and North Fair Oaks against hate by attending one of the events on the flyer. Events start today and go through the end of next week.
Holiday Toy and Book Program Sign-Ups
Families who live in Redwood City/North Fair Oaks and have children under 12 years old can sign up to receive toys delivered by Santa this year. Sign-ups are open now until November 18. A few documents are required to sign up. Review them and find more information on the flyer.
BACHAC Community Mammograms
Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) in partnership with Mills Peninsula and the Peninsula Health Care District is honored to offer free early-detection mammograms to uninsured women in the community.
If you would like to register to receive your mammogram through this program, please call Evelia Chairez at 650.483.9663 or Julio Campos at 650.888.6071. Whether or not you have health insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance.
An early-detection mammogram is for you if:
You have not had a mammogram in the past year,
If you do not have symptoms such as pain, lumps, or redness in the breast area,
If you are over 40 years old.
Learn more here.
Cañada College English Conversation Group
The Cañada College English Conversation Group is back! Join them weekly or whenever you can using this Zoom link on Thursdays from 4–5 pm to practice your English conversation skills.
Tax-Aid
Tax-Aid offers free tax help for households that earn less than $58,000. Their expert Bay Area tax volunteers give you the confidence of properly prepared taxes and can offer tax support and advice year-round in your preferred language. They can even help you claim your Child Tax Credit if you haven't already done so. Click here to learn more. Their website is available in multiple languages.
External Employment Opportunities
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Are you a talented, enthusiastic, and diverse individual looking to impact students positively? Join Community-Based Organizations in supporting Redwood City School District students in their extended day learning programs! The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program brings together the Redwood City School District and multiple Community-Based Organizations to support Redwood City School District students in an Extended Day Program. This is a paid position opportunity through one of the partner community-based organizations. They will train and support you in sparking curiosity and illuminating the world of opportunity available through education. Complete the interest form here.
Rosalie Rendu Center Administrative Assistant
The Rosalie Rendu Center is hiring an Administrative Assistant to maintain student, volunteer, and donor databases; provide communication and clerical support to the Executive Director and other staff members; and assist in organizing program-related activities. To learn more about the position and apply, click here.
¡Conectémonos! Program Manager at New Voices for Youth (North Fair Oaks)
The ¡Conectémonos! Program allows youth from North Fair Oaks to help parents use technology to connect with schools and other service providers. The Program Manager will work with North Fair Oaks youth to develop strategies that engage and empower parents to gain confidence using technology in their community. To learn more and apply, click here.
New Voices for Youth (NV4Y) Program Manager (East Palo Alto)
In NV4Y, students from underserved communities make videos about their communities. Meeting in afterschool centers, students choose subjects, practice interviews, and create and edit digital narratives. The Program Manager works with members of the Steering Committee to inspire young people to use video for advocacy about their communities. To learn more and apply, click here.
Sequoia District Adult School (SAS) Job Board
SAS has its very own job board to help students like you find jobs. There are a variety of positions in various industries. Visit their website to learn more.
If you hear of any employment opportunities, please contact Jessica at jessica@upwardscholars.org, and she will share them with all Upward Scholars students.
Upcoming Scholarships
The following is a list of external scholarships with upcoming deadlines. Click on the links to learn more about each scholarship.
NOTE: If you need help applying to any of these, contact me at jessica@upwardscholars.org to be paired with a volunteer who can work with you one-on-one.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2022
Some qualifications: identify as a woman; primary breadwinner for family
Immigrants Rising List of Scholarships and Fellowships
Immigrants Rising has curated this list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 180 days are shown in the list. Use the filters to find scholarships that could be right for you and click on the scholarship to learn more and apply!
Click here to find an array of scholarships specific to your major or area of study.
If you know of any other scholarship opportunities with deadlines in the next few weeks or months, please email me at jessica@upwardscholars.org, and I will share them with all Upward Scholars students.
Thank you for reading through this newsletter. I hope you found it helpful. If you have any further questions or want help with anything you read here, please reach out.
Onward and upward,
Jessica