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Seattle Latino Film Festival 2018 - Guest Country Spain
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The Seattle Latino Film Festival announces its tenth annual edition, a celebration taking place from October 5-13, 2018. The Festival will feature a collection of new releases to the Pacific Northwest comprised of feature films, short films, and documentaries from twenty countries, in many languages, all subtitled in English. The opening will be kicked off with a special celebration at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) on October 5, at 7:00 pm, with Spain being featured as the guest of honor.
For more information, click here.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Latina Empowerment Summit 2018
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You're invited to a morning of enlightening presentations and panel discussions featuring leading Latina businesswomen and scholars, with a keynote address from author, Diana Lopez, who’s novel was adapted into Disney Pixar’s film released in 2017, Coco. Afterward, we invite you to have a complimentary beauty consultation and shop the latest fall looks.
To RSVP, please call 206.628.1690 or email rsvp@nordstrom.com by September 22.
Date: Saturday September 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: John W. Nordstrom Room, on floor 5
Nordstrom Downtown Seattle
500 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
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Black Women in Technology - NW Summit 2018
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The tribe is coming together! Black women in technology are joining forces on October 26-27 at the Black Women in Technology Summit. Join us for mentorship, leadership development and wonderful connections with women of color in the tech space. Covering everything from cross-border technology to blockchain technology and artificial intelligence - you don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and have insightful dialogue with people who can truly relate! Reserve your spot at the summit and purchase your tickets now before the event is sold out! Register here!
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Building the Beloved Community Gala
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Founded in 1972, El Centro de la Raza will hold its annual Building the Beloved Community Gala on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. This is our largest fundraiser of the year to support the children, youth, families and seniors in our programs. Please contact Suzy Lee, Development Associate at events@elcentrodelaraza.org for more information. Click here, for tickets!
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You are invited to to an exquisite evening of international art and fashion—inspired by the richly diverse Amazon rainforests.
Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Seattle's newest and most sophisticated private event venue, Block 41—FFC and Hoja Nueva will bring a limited number of guests on a walk through the jungle in high style; witness this one night only gala with diverse flavors and cultures, captivating sounds of the wild, and vibrant designs inspired by rainforests. Help us create a space where diverse peoples can share and celebrate their unique stories and experiences living in harmony with wildlife and their habitats. This event funds rainforest conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and sustainable agriculture with Seattle US 501(c)(3) and Peru based nonprofit Hoja Nueva (hojanueva.org).
Reserve your tickets here! And read more information here.
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Son Cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba & Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents.
Kiki will be joined this October 12th by an all star lineup including Pedro Vargas, ex-bongocero of Barbarito Torres band of Buena Vista Social Club fame, Joe de Jesus on vocals & congas, Alfredo Polier on vocals, Steve Mostovoy on trumpet & Jeff Volkman on bass. Get tickets here!
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Skills that Shine - Mentorship Program
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that creates pathways for students who are from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to join our state’s STEM and health care workforce. The program provides financial support to college students ($22,500 over 5 years).
Overview: With a guided curriculum, StS mentors help third-year Opportunity Scholars build the confidence and tools necessary to launch their STEM or health care career here in Washington state.
Who are mentors? Mentors are passionate volunteers, at any stage in their career, who are willing to share advice about their own STEM and health care industry experience and support Scholars through the StS curriculum.
If you’re interested in mentoring and/or finding out more information, please email Hannah Olson at skillsthatshine@waopportunityscholarship.org.
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Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is recruiting for two senior positions: HR Director and Director of External Relations. The Port of Seattle has hired Karras Consulting to support the search for candidates. Click here to apply.
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Boeing
Boeing has multiple internship opportunities available!
Boeing Business Intern Program (paid) - Summer 2019
Information Technology Intern (paid) - Summer 2019
Data Science & Analytics Inter (paid) - Summer 2019
To view the full list of internships available, click here.
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Department of Commerce: US Census Bureau
Information Technology Manager: The individual selected for this position will manage office operations, supervisors, and clerks responsible for supporting various automation activities. For more details, click here.
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Looking for a job in the Seattle area?
Email director_marketing@seattlealpfa.org for a spotlight on Seattle ALPFA's newsletter.
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List of workshops providing free legal assistance and information:
http://www.seattle.gov/iandraffairs/programs/daca
Free “Options after DACA” workshops: https://www.nwirp.org/options-after-daca-community-forums/
Resources through NW Immigrant Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/resources/daca/
The Mexican consulate is offering to pay the $495 DACA renewal fee for Mexican nationals.
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