Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

According to the IWPR analysis of the June employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for both women and men improved in May compared to the previous month. Of the 175,000 total jobs added to nonfarm payrolls, women gained 82,000 jobs (47 percent) while men gained 93,000 jobs (53 percent). For the first time since December 2008, the unemployment rate for women who head households without a spouse fell below ten percent.

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Professional Development Workshop Series

Professional Development Workshop Series

Oahu – March 20-21, 2013 registration closed (Download flyer)

Oahu – May 30-31, 2013 (Download flyer)
Register online

Maui County – June 6-7, 2013 (Download flyer)
Register online

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (all locations)
Fee: $20 (secures registration)
Required: 2 online follow-up sessions. Dates TBD

Note: We will select our classes from those who register. If you’re accepted, we’ll send information regarding PD signup and fee payment.

Graphic art design contest deadline EXTENDED to June 10!

Show off your graphic design talents and win cash prizes of $250, $500, or $1000!  Send submissions to Bristol@medb.org in EPS or PDF format, high resolution, 300 dpi with accurate panel dimensions.

Open to Maui County middle and high school students: Through an exciting partnership between Hitachi and Maui Economic Development Board, new electric vehicle (EV) quick charging stations are in the process of being installed at locations around the island of Maui. Hitachi has presented the opportunity to beautify four of their chargers with an art design contest! Maui County middle and high school students are welcome to design an original image that positively represents the community, environment, and clean energy.

The artwork will be featured on the front and back panels of chargers.

CASCADING INFLUENCES: Long-Term Impacts of Informal STEM Experiences for Girls

The Franklin Institute has published a new research study on long-term impacts of informal science experiences on girls: Focused specifically on young women who participated in girls-only STEM programs at least 5-25+ years ago, the study documents young women’s perceptions of their experiences in these programs and the ways in which this participation influenced their future choices in education, careers, leisure pursuits, and ways of thinking about what science is and who does it. Additionally, it explores potential long-term influences on young women’s lives more generally, beyond STEM.

Source: The Franklin Institute and Joseph Kerski, Ph. D., Esri Education Manager

Download PDF http://www.fi.edu/girls/cascading-influences.pdf
Visit Franklin Institute http://www.fi.edu/girls/

2013 Summer Reel Camps for Girls

This year, two different camps are being offered:

• NEW ANIMATION: JUNE 24 – 28 | 8:30-4:00 pm
  Introduction into storytelling and the principles and techniques of animation.

• BASIC REEL: JULY 22 – 26 | 8:30-4:00 pm
  Introduction into storytelling, storyboarding, scriptwriting, use of professional camera, lighting, and editing.

To apply go to: www.hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org.

The camps are for FREE through a barter system, meaning they are asking 5 hours of your time in return during the Fall. The hours can be spent helping them with the Grrrl Film Club, or be part of their Production Team. You can let them know about your preferences in the registration form.

Seats are limited and on a first come, first served basis!

• For girls age 13-19.

• Deadline to apply: May 20. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by email by May 27.

• For more information, call (808) 799-4438, or email summer@hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org.

• The camps are hosted at The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu’uanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817.

Made possible thanks to the support of the Hawai’i Community Foundation Ritchie M. Gregory Fund, the Hawai’i State Commission on the Status of Women, and Hawaii Women Lawyers.

STEMworks™ Industry Day connects students to real world careers

KIHEI – STEM students from high schools across Maui County will be given a valuable look into the real world technology sector during STEMworks™ Industry Day, March 12th, at the Maui Research & Technology Park.

Local industry representatives will give a hands-on tour of their high tech companies and talk about the creative career opportunities available in Hawaii.

Students will learn firsthand how the software programs they’ve been currently using in their STEMworks™ labs apply to the real world — from engineering design to computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS) to 3D imaging, global positioning systems to webpage graphics.

“By giving students a glimpse of the inside process, we can help them connect the dots to corresponding careers in the STEM industry.”

— Isla Young, Program Director

“By giving students a glimpse of the inside process, we can help them connect the dots to corresponding careers in the STEM industry,” Program Director Isla Young said.  “They will also have a chance to talk directly with professionals about how they could prepare academically.”

Part of the day’s agenda will include a “talk story” session where high tech professionals tell their personal stories of how they got their start in science and technology.  Students will have a chance to ask questions and get direct answers from people working in the field.

“For a lot of the students, this will be their first time visiting the Tech Park and many are going to be pleasantly surprised at the possibility of working their dream job in their own backyard,” Young said.

“Industry Day provides an important link between the classroom and a wide range of STEM career paths.”

For more information, email Isla Young at isla@medb.org or call 875-2307.

 STEMworks™ is a project-based, service-learning program that prepares students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in the 21st century workplace.