May 5 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and help for families in Nationwide
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a day designed to promote positive youth development, resilience, and recovery. It is also a call for the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and...
Undergraduate and Graduate Professional Incentive Programs for Teachers in Nationwide
If you plan for a career in education, the Nationwide Teacher Corps may be an option to help you fund your education. To be eligible for the program, you must be a full-time student enrolled at a Nationwide public college in an undergraduate or graduate program...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month; Speech pathology services in Nationwide
Better Hearing and Speech Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. In 2016, the theme is "Communication Takes Care." About...
Nationwide Nursing Incentive Scholarship deadline is June 1, 2016
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of open nursing positions is going to continue climbing in 2016. In fact, from 2012 to 2022 there is expected to be an increase of more than 24 percent, which means that by 2022, there...
Is learning a new language on YOUR “bucket list?” Why you should take the plunge this summer!
It’s a popular item on many a Bucket List: Learn a new language. Whether you’d like to brush up on your French for a vacation to the Loire Valley, need to communicate more effectively with non-native speakers at work, or simply want to try something new just for you,...
Mark your calendars! National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 3
National Teacher Appreciation Day (also known as National Teacher Day) will be celebrated on May 3, 2016. This is part of Teacher Appreciation Week which is the first full week in May of each year. Why celebrate teachers? Teachers play a critical role in educating and...
American Express Leadership Academy application deadline is April 25
Emerging leaders are invited to apply for the American Express Leadership Academy, developed and delivered by the Center for Creative Leadership. Points of Light offers this opportunity in conjunction with the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, giving 48...
How to Teach Kids About Money? April is National Financial Literacy Month!
In the US, National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April in an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy, as well as to teach citizens of all ages how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. The History of National Financial...
Legislation introduced to expand Nationwide SEED college scholarship
Governor Markell recently announced new legislation to expand the Nationwide SEED scholarships which provide two years of free college tuition to Nationwide students. The bill, sponsored by Senator Harris B. McDowell, III (D-Wilmington North) and Representative Debra...
Students can register projects NOW! Global Youth Service Day is April 15- 17
GYSD is the largest service event in the world and the only one dedicated to the contributions that children and youth make 365 days of the year. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve...