Education

03/09 2016

Pgh Police Internship Program

  The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Intern Program
Applications due by April 15th at Pittsburgh’s Online Employment Center
Summer Term
June 13th to August 12th
Fall Term
September 12th to November 11th
Requirements
  • Must be a college student
  • Completed at least 45 credit hours
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 QPA
Apply at:
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/employmentcenter/JobListings.aspx

pdf icon Police-Summer-Intern-Flyer.pdf
doc icon Intern-Program-2016.docx

02/25 2016

Cops & Kids Summer Camp 2016

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The Cops & Kids Summer Camp represents a unique experience for Pittsburgh area youth to understand and explore all aspects of policing and public safety.

For one week, campers will experience positive interactions with police officers. The curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s knowledge of public safety, as well as, reinforcing positive decision-making.

It is our objective to encourage campers to start early being responsible for their actions. This year we are focusing on education, keeping them “Promise Ready” during the summer months.

The goal of Cops & Kids is to help build self esteem, self awareness, and a better understanding what it takes to become a good citizen.

The Camp Sessions will be held:

  • July 18-22 – CCAC/Allegheny Campus (Northside)
  • July 25-29 – Duquesne University
  • August 1-5 – University Of Pittsburgh

See the attached flyer and application for more information.

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02/18 2016

Live from Antarctica! At Forbes Digital Plaza Thu, 3/10 6 – 7 p.m.

Live from Antarctica!   At the Forbes Digital Plaza

Thursday, March 10, 2016, 6 – 7 p.m.

Director, Eric Dorfman, Carnegie Museum of Natural History will be in person to host a live videoconference with Matt Lamanna, paleontologist and principal dinosaur researcher of expedition AP3: Antarctica Peninsula Paleontology Project currently in Antarctica

Join this event at the Forbes Digital Plaza (corner of S. Bouquet St. & Forbes Ave.)

Live from Antarctica! Eric Dorfman, Director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will be on location at Forbes Digital Gateway in Oakland to host a live videoconference with Matt Lamanna, paleontologist and principal dinosaur researcher currently on expedition in Antarctica. This is a free community event to encourage the general public, students, and others to meet the director of the museum as well as ask Dr. Lamanna questions about his discoveries and experiences as he hunts for dinosaur fossils with a team of experts in Antarctica. Dr. Lamanna will take questions from participants and reporters from the research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer and projected to the 10′ x 8′ foot high-resolution screen in Forbest Digital Plaza.

Dr. Lamanna recently received international press coverage when he and a international team of experts, completed work describing a plant-eating dinosaur from Argentina that is one of the largest animals to ever roam the earth’s surface, weighing in at 40,000 – 60 ,000 kg (44 – 66 tons). They have named this beast Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi. Dr. Lamanna has led several expeditions in his career but due to new technology, this is the first time he has been able to communicate via videoconference and regularly check into to provide updates on his experiences. For additional information on this expedition, please visit antarcticdinos.org.

02/09 2016

Mayor’s Civic Leadership Academy – Applications Due 3/4, Starts 3/30

  Applications for the Spring 2016 Civic Leadership Academy are now available!  The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is a FREE ten week course for City residents that provides an inside look on how City departments and authorities operate.Throughout the course, 12 City departments and authorities present on their day-to-day operations, budgets, new initiatives, and upcoming projects, and residents have the opportunity to ask questions, tour facilities, and network with fellow civic-minded residents.
30 students are accepted into the program from all different backgrounds, ages, and from neighborhoods all over the city.  We will also continue to reserve up to 15 seats for New Americans as part of Mayor Peduto’s Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative. 
Applications are due Friday March 4th, and classes begin Wednesday, March 30th.  Students will be alerted of their acceptance by the third week of March.  Classes are held every Wednesday for 10 weeks from 6-8:30 pm downtown as well as various locations throughout the city. 

01/21 2016

Pterosaurs Exhibit At CLP – 1/30 To 5/22

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Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
 January 30

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In the new exhibit Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life.
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They flew with their fingers. They walked on their wings. Some were gigantic, while others could fit in the palm of a hand. Millions of years ago, the skies were ruled by pterosaurs, the first animals with backbones to fly under their own power
01/13 2016

Citizens Police Academy & Student Police Academy Registration Extended to 1/28

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Student Police Academy Info/Application:

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doc icon SPA-information-Police-HQ-Fall-2015-Extended.doc
doc icon The-City-of-Pittsburgh-announcement-Allderdice-High-School.docx
doc icon Updated-Student-PA-Form-ALLDERDICE-S2016.docx

PITTSBURGH CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY 
Twice a year, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsors an opportunity for members of the community to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau.  The Pittsburgh Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each/
Participants receive three hours of training one evening each week for 15 weeks in many of the varied functions of law enforcement.  They experience some of the highlights of police training and are exposed to the operations of the police bureau.  Participants are taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol tactics, firearms and many other subjects.  They learn about the processing of a crime scene, how police canines are used, and are exposed to many of the specialty police units. CPA participants meet and talk with many of the street officers as well as the command staff and training staff that serves them.  All this takes place in a safe and entertaining training environment.
Instructors are law enforcement professionals who teach both veteran and recruit police officers.  Citizens leave this training with a greater understanding of the police mission and with an increased ability to see how the police serve the community.
This program is not an accredited certification course to become a sworn police officer.
The next session of the CPA will begin on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, 2409 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.  The program will be held each Tuesday evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for 15 weeks.  Click on the pertinent attached documents above for more info.
PITTSBURGH STUDENT POLICE ACADEMY
Similar to the Citizens Police Academy, the City of Pittsburgh is proud to announce that the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will be offering an opportunity for students of the Allderdice High School community to receive firsthand knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of being a Pittsburgh Police officer.  The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Student Police Academy (SPA) will be bringing the police and members of the Allderdice student community closer together in a setting that will offer dialogue, discussion and experiences of what policing and its training is all about!
Students will receive two and a half hours of training each Tuesday after school beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2016 for 15 weeks in many of the various and exciting functions of law enforcement.  They’ll experience some of the highlights of police training and will be exposed to the operations of the police bureau.  Student will be taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol tactics and many other subjects.  They’ll learn about the processing of a crime scene, how police canines are used, and will be exposed to many of the specialty police units. SPA participants will meet and talk with many of the street officers that they see on the streets every day, as well as members of the command staff and training staff that serves them.  All this will take place in the safe and entertaining training environment at your Brashear High School! Click on the links above for the pertinent documents for more info.
01/09 2016

“Just Eat It” Documentary On Food Waste – Sat 2/13 6pm

Just Eat It explores the topic of why we throw nearly 50% of all food into the trash. Join us to view this documentary, which brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is both educational and entertaining. Snacks will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for conversation.
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EEFC & 412 Food Rescue
Saturday, February 13th, 6 PM
Repair the World: Pittsburgh
6022 Broad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (click for map)
This event is FREE, and RSVPs are not required!
11/16 2015

PHEAA Financial Aid Workshop – 475 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead Tue 11/24 6:30pm-8pm

Financial Aid Workshop
Sponsored by PA State Senator Jay Costa
Get answers about federal, state and institutional aid.
​Tuesday, 11/24 6:30pm-8pm
Allegheny Intermediate Unit, McGuffey/Sullivan Room
475 E  Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120
  • Learn about the financial aid process.
  • Receive a timeline checklist to stay on track

For information call (412) 241-6690

www.SenatorCosta.com
09/04 2015

Launch of Pittsburgh Roadmap For Inclusive Innovation – Tue 9/8 3:30pm, CLP East Liberty

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation and Performance will launch the “Pittsburgh Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation” on Tuesday, September 8.

The Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation has been a year-plus long engagement with the community and is based on extensive research and analysis of the City as well as best practices from around the world. It is a strategic plan aimed to improve the quality of life for all residents. The Roadmap encompasses over 100 projects that will support equitable access to technology, City resources, and information.

What: Pittsburgh Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation Launch

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield St. Pgh, PA 15206 (2nd Floor Conference Room)
   
Click here to read the full press release with complete agenda

08/17 2015

Citizen’s Police Academy Starts Tue 9/8, Applications Due THIS FRIDAY 8/21


Twice a year, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsors an opportunity for members of the community to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau.  The Pittsburgh Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant.
 
Participants receive three hours of training one evening each week for 15 weeks in many of the varied functions of law enforcement.  They experience some of the highlights of police training and are exposed to the operations of the police bureau.
 
The next session of the CPA will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Pittsburgh Brashear High School, 590 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.  The program will be held each Tuesday evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for 15 weeks. 
 
All applications must be received by August 21, 2015.
Click here for more info on the program and how to register
07/24 2015

School To Career (S2C) Now Recruiting Students For 2015-2016 Program

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OPDC’s School 2 Career (S2C) program is offering career exploration and job development for Pittsburgh high school students.
We offer:
  • Stipends for students
  • Career-based mentored work experience
  • CPR/AED/First Aid certification
  • Microsoft Office certification
  • Homework assistance, tutoring and SAT preparation
  • Annual College Fair and Paying for College Seminar
  • Meet professionals in your career field
  • Sports/music and cultural field trips
What do I need to apply?
  • City of Pittsburgh residency
  • Attend a traditional public/charter/private high school – entering 9-12 grade this fall
  • Completed application
  • Attend summer orientation on Fridays at 10am
  • Willing to commit a minimum of ONE year to the program
*Special consideration for Hill/Uptown/West Oakland students*
Check out attached flyer for more info
Click here for link to application.
07/22 2015

No-Cost STREAM Program for youth

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The STREAM Program
Science Technology Reading Engineering Agriculture and Math
For Ages 15-19
Summer Schedule: July 23 – August 31
Monday – Friday  9:00am-3:00pm
Fall Schedule:  September 1 – December 31
*Wednesdays & Saturdays Only*
Wednesdays  4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturdays  10:00am-12:00pm
STREAM is designed to teach youth social action skills through technology that better inform them about their environment, and their capacity to respond while providing a platform for an informal engagement strategy.
Their goal is to increase the green IQ of the entire family while teaching them a responsible approach to mitigating risk factors in their environment. 
07/07 2015

Civic Leadership Academy Starts 9/9, Applications Due 7/31

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Applications for the Civic Leadership Academy are now available!  The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is a FREE ten week course for City residents that provides an inside look on how City departments and authorities operate.Throughout the course, 12 City departments and authorities present on their day-to-day operations, budgets, new initiatives, and upcoming projects, and residents have the opportunity to ask questions, tour facilities, and network.
 
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE HERE
30 students are accepted into the program from all different backgrounds, ages, and from neighborhoods all over the city. For the first time this Fall we are reserving 5 seats for Pittsburgh High School-aged Youth, to inspire civic engagement early on.  
 
We will also continue to reserve up to 15 seats for New Americans as part of Mayor Peduto’s Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative.
See the spring class’s opening session with Mayor Peduto and Councilwoman Rudiak here.
Applications are due July 31st, and classes begin Wednesday, September 9th.  Students will be alerted of their acceptance the second week of August.  Classes are held every Wednesday for 10 weeks from 6-8:30 pm downtown as well as various locations throughout the city. 
06/25 2015

Summer Children’s Events At Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library is having children’s, teen’s and adult activities in front of the library.
The activities will end about 8:00 PM (when the library closees) – more like an Evening Out.
Other events children might like to attend at the library:
Storytelling, July 10, at 10:30 AM in the Lecture Hall
Storytelling, Friday, August 7, at 10:15 in the Lecture Hall
Youmoussa Camara Drumming & Dancing, Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 PM in the Lecture Hall
Click here to check out the official Pgh Night Out website
06/13 2015

Mayor Peduto Celebrates National Week Of Making

Mayor William Peduto today celebrates the first day of the National Week of Making, drawing attention to Pittsburgh’s vibrant ecosystem of makers, and announcing new considerations in response to President Obama’s call-to-action to support a generation of Americans who are “makers of things not just consumers of things.”
Throughout the region, new tools – things like 3D printers, laser cutters, and advanced software design programs – are increasingly giving everyday citizens the ability to make just about anything. This renaissance in American manufacturing may have profound benefits for entrepreneurs, students, and citizens of all ages and backgrounds.
In response to the President’s call to action, Mayor Peduto is proud to draw attention to Pittsburgh’s vibrant community of makers and announce new considerations and commitments from local stakeholders to expand this work:
  • The Mayor’s Office will explore possibilities to provide better support to the larger maker community.
  • Event organizers will publicly release a call for makers to participate in the first-ever Maker Faire Pittsburgh
  • The Sprout Fund will premiere the Remake Learning Playbook
  • The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will announce the ten schools chosen to participate in the pilot stage of the project, “Kickstarting Making in Schools.”
  • The Remake Learning Council will convene local maker stakeholders to advance the collective agenda for “Pittsburgh Makes.”
  • Maker leaders from the region will join colleagues from other major cities to form the American Maker Cities (AMC) North.

Click here to read the full press release