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E-Newsletter January 30, 2023

Joseph Adams

African American actor, disc jockey, and businessman Joseph Adams achieved success both behind and in front of the camera. By taking odd jobs, he worked his way into the entertainment industry becoming the assistant producer for a Los Angeles radio personality. He then became the first African American announcer on NBC’s radio network – handling broadcasts and segments on the West Coast. By 1958, he was the top radio personality for KOWL radio in Santa Monica, California. On screen, Adams appeared in more than 26 movies and was the first African American to win a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year from his role as prizefighter Husky Miller in Carmen Jones. Although uncredited, Adams portrayed the psychiatrist in the 1962 political thriller The Manchurian Candidate opposite Frank Sinatra.   During World War II, Adams was a Tuskegee Airman pilot. Already a well-known radio personality and actor, he was invited to MC singer Ray Charles’ 1961 world tour. Known as “The Man Behind the Man," Adams was Charles' long-time friend and manager. He presided over the Ray Charles Corporation until 2008. Sources: Lasentinel.net; Lawattstimes.com; Raycharles.com; Wikipedia.org

Boundless WA Student and Grant Funding Applications Open

The Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) is currently accepting applications for its Boundless WA program. Designed for students 14-16 years old with physical and/or sensory disabilities, the program is focused on developing leadership skills and challenging students to be more involved in sports and outdoor activities. Applications for the Boundless WA program close February 15, 2023.

Team S.A.M (sports and mentoring) offers grant funds for eligible non-profit organizations of up to $5,000 for marginalized students to participate in sports. This could be in the form of scholarships, equipment, or activities. Recipients of the grant will also have the opportunity for their athletes to participate in monthly virtual sessions to develop leadership through the lens of sports and teamwork. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Applications and information available on the Team S.A.M  (www.teamsam.org) and WSLB (www.washingtonleaders.org)

Long-Term Care Orientation and Safety Materials Review Community Input Needed

Department of Social & Health Services Aging and Long-Term Support Administration is calling for input on its Orientation and Safety training materials.  Five (5) hours of training for long-term care workers in assisted living facilities, adult family homes, enhanced services facilities, or for a home care agency is mandatory. 

Reviewers may be facility or community instructors, medical professionals, people who work in long-term care, formal or informal caregivers, people who receive care, or other interested parties. Feedback is needed by March 31^st, 2023.  Please email Samuel.cooke@dshs.wa.gov with questions about the project or comments on the materials.

4th Annual Black Owned Business Symposium

A collaborative effort with a host of amazing organizations that support Black-Owned Business Excellence to include the US Small Business Administration, City of Tacoma, Africatown Land and Trust, Urban Impact Seattle, Black Dot, Urban Leagues, Seattle Credit Union, Seattle Public Library, Greater Seattle Business Association, WA Small Business Development Center, Minority Business Diversity Association, Business Impact NW, WA State Microenterprise Association and others.

This all-day symposium to celebrate, educate and inspire Washington business owners who have been historically underserved is both in-person and virtual!

Break out sessions for the entire day: 
Panel Discussions
Workshops and Training
Business Coaching
Marketing and Networking
Financial Management
Startup Assistance
Strategic Business Planning
Nonprofit Management

Five (5) $1000 grants will be awarded. Apply here!

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 9:00 AM 

Location: University Of Washington Tacoma - William W. Philip Hall (WPH) 1918 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98409

World Cancer Day Conference 2023

Cierra Sisters and partners presents a discussion on closing the cancer care gap. Learn how uniting our voices towards action can help our community.

This is a hybrid event! 

Saturday, February 4, 2023

12 Noon to 3 PM

In Person: Langston Hughes Performing Art Institute: 104 - 17th Ave S. Seattle, WA or via Zoom: https://redcap.link/WCD2023

Use the QR code to register for free

CAREER INFORMATION

Featured here are a few of the organizations seeking applicants. Additional job opportunities are listed at www.careers.wa.gov or www.caaa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities. 

Tell them you heard about the opening from CAAA!

• Be part of a team that's bringing innovative leaders together from across the community to lead and ignite a movement to improve well-being on a significant scale -- a movement that promises to help your friends, family, and neighbors in the Parkland and Spanaway communities of Pierce County, WA live better, longer. Blue Zones has four (4) team job openings

  • Policy Lead
  • PM & Office Coordinator
  • Org & Well-Being Lead
  • Engagement & Marketing Lead
• View various City of Tacoma recruitments at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tacoma/default.cfm

• View King County job openings at Kingcounty.gov

• Sometimes, your job is outdoors. Washington State parks is hiring 305 non-perm Park Aides. Position runs about five to six months in length and some parks offer temporary housing. Applications open now through August. Other available positions at Washington State Parks or the Department of Fish & Wildlife Jobs

• Pierce County Library System (PCLS) is hiring! Visit their website to apply - http://jobs.pcls.us

• South Puget Sound Community College careers https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spscc

• Washington State Attorney General's Office recruitments: Opportunities vary across the state. Visit https://www.atg.wa.gov

• Washington State Department of Ecology has numerous openings statewide. View other openings by visiting Careers.wa.gov. 

• Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Chief Transformation Officer recruitment. Closing February 5, 2023

• Washington State Lottery Commission IT Security Senior/Chief Information Security Officer

• Washington State Department of Social & Health Services current recruitment information at http://bit.ly/2JjcTzW 

• Washington State Department of Health seeking a Policy Advisor and Rules Analyst. This important position: provides expertise and advice to the State Board of Health on complex, multifaceted and sometimes controversial public health issues of statewide significance. Policy Advisor and Rules Analyst (Management Analyst 5) DOH7095

• Washington State Department of Transportation Title VI Compliance Specialist (PS5). Other statewide job openings. 

• Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises 

  Non-perm, Management Analyst 4 expected to last through January 1, 2024. Multiple locations are currently available. Offices in Olympia, Union gap, Tukwila, or Tri-cities.

Earn While You Learn!

  Apprenticeship & Job Training at Washington's Colleges

Need to start working sooner rather than later? Move beyond minimum wage with an apprenticeship or other job training. Even a one-year program at a community college or technical college can increase your future earnings. In an apprenticeship, you earn while you learn and in many cases, can use financial aid to cover out-of-pocket costs like tuition, fees, and materials.

No matter the path you choose, more education means more job stability and higher earnings—for life. The Washington Student Achievement Council website has information you can use today!