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Monkey Pox Virus Prevention



 Take the following steps to prevent getting MPV (Monkeypox):

• Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like MPV.
• Do not touch the rash or scabs of someone with MPV.
• Do not kiss, hug, cuddle, or have sex with someone with MPV.
• Do not share food, drinks, or eating utensils with someone with MPV. 
• Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of someone with MPV.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

If you or your partners are sick:

• Do not have sex or close physical contact, especially if you or they have a rash or sore, until you have talked to a healthcare provider.
• If you choose to have sex while sick, avoid kissing and other face-to-face contact. Cover all sores with clothing or bandages to help reduce risk of spread.
• Wash your hands, sex toys, and bedding before and after sex.

Evaluate the level of risk when making plans or deciding whether to attend certain events:

• Having sex or other intimate contact with multiple or anonymous people, such as those met through dating apps or on social media, increases your risk of exposure.
• Clubs, raves, saunas, sex parties, and other events may also increase your risk of exposure, especially if people are wearing less clothing.

For more information please visit: www.chicago.gov/monkeypox.

Chicago Park District After School Programs



We're a few days from the start of Chicago Public Schools! Perfect time to secure after-school plans for your 6-12 yr. old. Browse & register for a Park Kids program in a park near you at https://bit.ly/ParkKids-Fall2022.

No-cost Programs, Scholarships, & More 

Register for Fall Classes 

• Registration is still open for Fall 2022, but there’s only two weeks left before classes begin on August 29. Our course catalog provides an in-depth look at all of our different program and pathway offerings, and our Virtual Student Services can help students navigate the registration process. To get started, apply to City Colleges at www.ccc.edu/apply.

Prepare to Earn a High School Diploma or Learn English for Free

• Free classes are available across City Colleges to help students prepare to earn their high school diploma or strengthen their English skills. Classes meet in person or online during the day, evening, and on Saturdays. To learn more and apply, visit www.ccc.edu/ae.

Get Ready for a New Career at No Cost

• Now is a great time to prepare for a new career. Through our Future Ready and WEI initiatives, City Colleges offers college classes and programs in high-demand fields at no cost to eligible students. Students leave with new skills and new job-recognized credentials. Visit www.ccc.edu/futureready and www.ccc.edu/wei to learn more.

Come Back to City Colleges with No Debt

• We recently expanded our Fresh Start debt forgiveness program to give even more students the opportunity to come back to school and have their prior City Colleges debt waived. Any former student who left City Colleges with debt before July 1, 2020, is now eligible to take advantage of the program. Visit www.ccc.edu/freshstart to learn more and share our Fresh Start flyer. 

Strengthened Support for Undocumented Students

• In accordance with Illinois House Bill 3438, each of our seven colleges now has a designated undocumented liaison—a staff member that can help answer undocumented students’ questions and guide them towards useful resources. A district-wide undocumented student services coordinator and new website outlining the ways we can assist undocumented students will further support them as they start and continue their college journeys. 

Get Access to Free Tech Resources

• Do you know a student who would benefit from access to the internet and/or a laptop to complete their schoolwork? Students may be eligible to receive free internet service through the Chicago Connected program. Additionally, they can borrow a laptop through our Loaner Laptop program, and later may qualify to keep that laptop, completely free of charge. Learn more about our tech equity initiatives here. 

Find More Ways to Pay

• This list is just the beginning. Whether you know a recent graduate or someone looking to launch a new career, there are many funding opportunities available to make college possible at www.ccc.edu/findfunding.

Job Opportunities

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Visual Art (Job Number: 359910)

Number of openings: 1

Application Closing Date: Friday, September 2, 2022, 11:59pm (CDT)

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Visual Arts position will serve as an exhibition curator, report to the Program Director of Visual Arts, and plan, coordinate, and oversee the selection and installation of temporary art exhibitions and their related public programs at the Chicago Cultural Center and other DCASE or City facilities. The position will also support the overall curation of the visual arts exhibition program, collaborate with artists, arts and cultural organizations, and DCASE programming colleagues, and engage with the art community or relevant stakeholders and communities in the development of exhibitions and their related programs and engagements.

For more information and to apply, visit cityofchicago.org/careers and search for the job number.

DWM Administrative Assistant III - Department of Water Management 

The Department of Water Management (DWM) is hiring for an Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities include researching, compiling, and analyzing data to prepare programmatic and administrative reports. They will also relay and interpret management directives to staff and more. Click here to learn more. 

CTA is hosting a Virtual Career Fair!

Attendees will hear from Law, Engineering, and Training & Workforce Development departments and learn about current job openings during breakout sessions.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ld-mgrjkqHtenH5sZsIJpEbzO7FFRKad2…

View open positions here: https://transitchicago.com/careers/