1.) New Staff Introduction
2.) Delaware Valley CTCNet Meeting and Site Visit
3.) Does your organization need Information Technology help?
4.) Next Week's Technology Classes
5.) Job Opening: Website Content Manager

1.) New Staff Introduction

This is a bit of a belated introduction - I wanted all of you to meet (over email) Sabra Williams, who recently joined Teaming for Technology at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania as an AmeriCorps*VISTA. Her title is Program Associate and she'll be helping out on a variety of T4T-related activities, as well as participate in some CTCNet organizing. In May 2004, she graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, where she received a BA in Asian Languages and Cultures and minored in history. During college, Sabra interned at the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center in Washington, D.C. and the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, NY. For the past four years, she worked for Information Technology Services at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Before moving to Philadelphia, Sabra lived in Bouckville, a small town in Central New York. Sabra is an avid flautist, plays the piano, and enjoys reading.
You'll be seeing more of her throughout the year, so please introduce yourself as this happens!

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2.) Delaware Valley CTCNet Meeting and Site Visit

This first CTCNet meeting took place at the Lighthouse on Thursday, Sept. 16, 1:00-3:00. The meeting began with an extensive tour of the Lighthouse's facilities and continued with a discussion of March's retreat, as well as brainstorming and discussion of our goals for the year.

Dr. Greg McMillan was our host at the Lighthouse and shared many encouraging stories about the work that they are doing, and how technology is helping them carry out their mission.

Our next meeting and site visit will take place in Camden at Hopeworks,
Thursday, October 28, 1:00-3:00. If you are interested in attending or hosting a future meeting at your CTC, contact Lorelei Narvaja at lorelein@uwsepa.org.

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3.) Does your organization need Information Technology help?

If so, then a T4T Intern could your organization’s needs. The Teaming 4 Technology (T4T) Internship program provides Philadelphia area students in the Information Technology field with practical experience through the use of structured internships. Working with regional companies and non-profit organizations through a partnership with community colleges, area tech and high schools, T4T Internships bridges the gap between supply and demand for IT workers by emphasizing the importance of skill standards and experience.

Please Join Us!
T4T Internship Program Information Luncheon
October 6, 2004
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
United Way of Southeastern PA
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Phila, PA 19103
*Lunch will be served

Please RSVP robinb@uwsepa.org by October 1st

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4.) Next Week's Technology Classes

Below is a listing of T4T's classes for next week. Please register in advance, as classes fill up quickly. To download a registration form and to view the full class schedule, please visit the T4T website at: www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/training.htm. Please send completed registration forms and payment to: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Attention: Registrar, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Please make checks payable to Teaming 4 Technology. If you have any questions, please contact Raphael Baker at 215-665-2525 or rafaelb@uwsepa.org.

Access 2: Queries, Basic and Advanced
Tuesday, September 21
West Philadelphia Community Center
Get the information you need from your database using a query. Learn how to set up a query in design mode or using a wizard. Topics such as joins, query by sort, criteria and condition, calculated fields, and database management through action queries will be covered.

Mail Merges
Tuesday, September 21
Reboot Philadelphia
This is an in-depth class in creating successful mail merge documents using multiple types of data sources, including Word, Excel, and Access. We will review both labels and letters.

Excel 2: Formulas, Macros, and Add-ins
Wednesday, September 22
West Philadelphia Community Center
Unleash the power of your spreadsheets by learning how to use financial, logical, and date functions. Organize your data with filters, outline, and subtotal, and learn about "goal seek" and "solver" to become the Excel wiz in your office.

Creating Forms in Microsoft Word
Wednesday, September 22
Reboot Philadelphia
Need forms for clients to complete? Need an online form to circulate agency-wide? Learn how to make all kinds of forms in Word, from basic forms to very detailed forms that can be completed online.

Word 2: Table of Contents, Formatting, and Graphs
Thursday, September 23
West Philadelphia Community Center
If you already have some knowledge of Word, but want to become more advanced, this course is designed for you. Learn how to make a table of contents, bookmarks, footnotes, endnotes, comments, track revisions, and graph imported data.

Newsletters in Publisher
Thursday, September 23
Reboot Philadelphia
If you are having trouble creating your newsletter, join us to learn how Publisher can make your job easier and create a newsletter that will impress your donors or clients. In addition, you will learn how to implement pictures and create stories that will flow from one page to another.

Unless otherwise noted, West Philadelphia Community Center classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Enrollment fees are $75 for T4T members and $85 for non-members.

Reboot Philadelphia classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. Enrollment fees are $45 for T4T members and $55 for non-members.

West Phila. Community Center
3514 Haverford Avenue
Phila, PA

Reboot Philadelphia
1315 Spruce Street
Phila, PA
www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/training.htm

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5.) Job Opening: Website Content Manager

DESCRIPTION: Innovative health information project needs a self-motivated, Internet-savvy individual to identify, enter and update Internet links and other health information resources on the Philly Health Info website (www.phillyhealthinfo.org). Philly Health Info provides residents of the Delaware Valley with access to credible health information with a particular emphasis on regional resources and services. The Content Manager will also coordinate the creation of full-text content for Philly Health Info's home page which includes submissions from community organizations and local health providers.
This is a full-time, grant funded, one year position with the possibility of renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
Enrolled in Library/Information Science graduate program ideal.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially on the telephone and via email.
Typing proficiency.
Strong PC skills, including: Web browsing, databases, switching among multiple open Windows, cutting and pasting, and online data entry forms.
Flexibility and demonstrated experience in a team environment.
Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated Internet and offline research skills and a commitment to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date resource database.

SALARY: $28,000-$35,000

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to:
Andrea Kenyon
Director of Public Services
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
E-mail: kenyon@collphyphil.org

No phone calls please.

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