The Wayne County Prosecutors Office will be conducting its first Citizens Academy beginning April 2, 2008. In an effort to reclaim communities, it is important to have citizens who are well informed. The Citizens Academy provides real life insight into law enforcement. . The Academy will be held at Schoolcraft Community College in Livonia. Registrations must be made by March 28. Phone 313-224-5780

The Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences is located on the eastside of Detroit right off of Chene and the I-94 freeway. Graduating seniors from Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences/Medbury Campus is seeking businesses with interships for its Career Pathways program. The school has 1,000 students in the seventh through 12th grade. The unpaid internship program, for seniors only, last approximately 8 weeks. Students work at their internship site Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm. Thirty five students are seeking placement. Their fields of interest are in medicine, visual and performing arts, and business. The specific careers range from nurse to graphic designer to music producer. The school is seeking community partners to serve as internship sponsors. Internship sponsors are responsible for providing a safe working environment and a meaningful learning experience. The school is also seeking community partners to help fund the transportation costs associated with internship placement and to provide in-kind donations to support the training necessary to prepare students for entry into the workforce. For more information, contact Anika McEvans at 313.923.0281 x340.

The Barney McCosky Baseball League, celebrating its 51st year in northwest Detroit, is seeking people to volunteer as coaches for the upcoming season. Baseball experience is not required, just a willingness to work with young people, said Jimmie Davis, president of the League. “We just want people who care and do something positive for the community,” Davis said. “We are looking to make baseball a family sport again, while building character and promoting fitness and nutrition for our youth.” Volunteer coaches are asked to make a two to six hour weekly commitment and work with 12 to 15 children from nine to 12 years old. Each team will have a four-member staff with one practice and one game a week. Potential volunteer should contact Davis at 313-581-8976.

The Detroit Science Center is currently looking for more volunteers with strong science and engineering backgrounds.Volunteers are informal teachers helping visitors to the center understand and interpret the exhibits, as well as answering general questions about the Science Center, and sometimes about my field or experience. Contact Melissa Pletcher, Manager of Volunteer Services at 313.577.8400 x418 mpletcher@sciencedetroit.org More information about the Detroit Science Center can also be found online at http://www.detroitsciencecenter.org/.

Three days of discussions and workshops designed to empower and encourage will be held March 26-28 at the 5th Annual Fix Conference, sponsored by Flip the Script and Goodwill Industries of Detroit. The conference will be held at Fellowship Chapel, 7707 W. Outer Drive near the Southfield Freeway in Detroit. The theme is “And Still the Rise: A Generation of Promise.” Workshops will focus on education, sexual health, job preparation and other issues. On March 28, the organization Generations of Promise, a teen group focused on diversity issues, will host a teen summit on the leaders of tomorrow. The conference is free to young people aged 12 to 18 but they must register. For more information, go the website, www.thefixconference.org.

Trying to find a good school for your child or wondering how your school is doing? There’s a good chance you can find the information in the Skillman Foundation Good Schools Guide, featuring nearly 200 public, private and charter schools. The guide is available for free from ARISE Detroit! by calling 313-921-1955 or contact the Skillman Foundation at 313-393-1185.

Volunteers may contact Shirley Burch Soccer Coordinator (313) 350-9622. We need adults male or female to learn the training under our professional soccer Coach. We have openings for referees and assistant coaches for children ages 4-12. We meet every Monday Wednesday and Friday @ 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Dad Butler Park rear of Belmont Shopping Center East, 8 Mile & Dequindre.

Location: Metro Airport Mesaba Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwest Airlines currently has openings at our Detroit, MI site for A&P MECHANICS These full-time positions in our Maintenance Department perform maintenance and repair work on our aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations. You will need to fully complete all internal company forms, aircraft flight/maintenance logs, work orders, and maintenance releases. Requires a HS/GED diploma plus a current FAA-approved A&P license; a valid driver's license, good driving record, and basic tool collection are also a must. Starting salary of $12.16 - $14.82(shift differential available), plus opportunities for advancement! The fringe benefits including: health/dental insurance, 401(k), & free and reduced travel benefits on Mesaba, Northwest and several other airlines.

Foot Soilders. This play got standing ovations! Tickets are still available for purchase. Call now 313-927-7776.

Calling for Youth Summer Job Sites. Lenth of Time: Six Weeks Hours to Work: 20 Hours, Weekly. --------- Contact: David Bartholomer 313-628-2267

Detroit Country Day--- Wed July 2 @ 10AM Detroit Country Day has Free-Michigan----Test your team skills with the top teams in the Nation & Michigan pass this National nike Sparq on to all high school football coaches & Players. This event is Free Free Free. Athelete check in is at 9 AM & Testing starts at 10 AM. This event is all day.

Keep your child active even in the summer with the ACCESS Summer Academy. The Summer Academy will be held Monday through Thursday for six weeks, starting June 30 to August. It serves 150 students who are currently in kindergarten through 5th grade. This is an exciting program that we look forward to every year and hope to have your child join us. Starting at 8:30 am., the day kicks off with a healthy breakfast to give your child the energy they need to learn at their best. Math and reading classes come next.

June 12-14, 2008 Millionaire Mind Intensive at Cobo Hall The Millionaire Mind Intensive returns to Detroit! To enroll, go to http://www.millionairemind.com/. Register using reference # 521201. This is truly a life changing event you don't want to miss!

We need it at least two weeks in advance of the date to be added to our communications system. We prefer a Word, Jpeg or similar format. No PDFs please, if you want the identical document circulated; they will not transfer. Send it to gclark@arisedetroit.org or by fax, 313-921-1996.

Executive Director - Detroit/Wayne County 4C Agency The Board of Directors of the Child Care Coordinating Council (4C) of Detroit/Wayne County is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. 4C employs 70 individuals and provides its diverse range of services through 8 different facilities. Its Board of Directors is made up of 25 members representing major sectors of the community including education, business, religious, and government. Salary Range:__$70,000 -_$85,000 Annually (A detailed position description is posted at the 4C website: www.detroitwaynecounty4c.org) The anticipated starting date is September 1, 2008