Month: February 2021

Sawyer Free Library’s Winter Wellness Series: GRETA WILLIAMS to discuss Natural Health and Acupressure on 2/11 at 7pm

~ Sawyer Free Library

The Sawyer Free Library is presenting an engaging and informative virtual educational series to help patrons learn ways to support their health and wellness this winter-and all year long.

Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm: Learn about the benefits of Natural Health and Acupressure with GRETA WILLIAMS, Licensed Acupuncuturist. Register for vitural event at SawyerFreeLibrary.org.

Be sure to also mark your calendars for these upcoming classes in the Winter Wellness series:

Monday, February 22 at 7 pm: Gentle Yoga, Stretch and Meditation with Janet Green Garrison, Certified Yoga Instructor (M.Ed., R.Y.T., CADAC)

Monday, March 8 at 7 pm: Learn about Hiking Cape Ann with Taylor Ann Bradford

For all programs, register on the Library Calendar at SawyerFreeLibrary.org. The Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Gloucester Biotechnology Academy Now Accepting Applications

~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

The Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is now accepting applications for the Class of 2022! The Academy, located in Blackburn Industrial Park, provides high school graduates with the training needed to begin a career in biotech. This innovative program pairs ten months of hands-on training in a state-of-the-art teaching lab with a paid, three-month internship at a biotech company or research institute in Boston, Cambridge or the North Shore.

Are you – or know someone who might be – interested in learning more? Visit our website or contact Education Director Dr. John Doyle at john.doyle@gmgi.org for more information.

LEAP for Education Summer Internship Program 2021 – Apply Now!

~ GloucesterU

LEAP for Education is running a FREE 2020 Summer Internship Program for Gloucester Youth and Young Adults, and those from surrounding towns!

Work virtually on a project with a mentor/company where you will gain important workplace skills

Start to build a resume for college and future endeavors – examples of projects include website design at a communication company; marketing project with a Vice President of marketing; teen council representative for a local nonprofit, positions at the Sawyer Free Library, teller positions at BankGloucester, and many more.

Receive school credit and a salary or $500 stipend

Attend regularly scheduled Zoom workplace skills workshops on topics such as job interviewing, job hunting, and resume writing

For more information, to set up an interview to discuss your interests, or to register, please email JoAnn Leavitt, Program Coordinator, at jleavitt@leap4ed.org

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScygnpeAOkf8HvrsxkhEtu6l-GLcBXU_kDM2c_4k5UMBf-m_w/viewform

Youth and Young Adults: MAKE GREAT USE OF YOUR TIME THIS SUMMER! APPLY NOW!