HYPLife
September 2021
KALO MINA! WELCOME BACK!
As a teacher, student, daughter and mom, September has always been my favorite time of year. It’s an exciting transitional month when we approach life with a fresh store of supplies, updated tech with an openness to networking with new colleagues and more. It’s the time for organized optimism and quiet confidence.
This month’s edition of HYPLife includes a special feature about a special mentor of mine who moved and inspired me from my first few steps in the US — Dr. Nadine E. Sabbagh — whose fierce faith is equalled with her great love for humanity and her ability to unlock the potential of others. Throughout her lifetime she has helped countless individuals in the process of overcoming remarkable strife, having survived her own challenges with wisdom, grace and dignity.
As always, we also have the usual inspirational readings and videos available along with event announcements for our Fall 2021 activities. We invite you to join in reading this month’s issue of #HYPLife to learn more about them!
Our Fall Internship Application Period has ended. We will announce the Spring 2022 recruitment soon. Additional information about the available internships, upcoming events and ongoing mentoring opportunities are available below. Our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers!
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Memorial Fundraising Tribute to the Life & Legacy of Dr. Nadine Sabbagh (August 2021-January 2022): In memory of the life and legacy of Dr. Nadine Sabbagh (who, together with her parents Elie and Annette Sabbagh, inspired the Philo4Thought initiative through a lifetime of mentoring and philanthropic support of the young professionals in their immediate and extended communities), the family is hosting a special Memorial Fundraiser. Proceeds go to the support of Philo4Thought’s scholarship program and year-round educational programming, advisement and advocacy services. To make a donation, please click here.
Fall Mentoring & Coaching Schedule!
Free Mentoring Office Hours (Zoom, first Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm) resume September 1st. These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up, please email us.
One-on-one mentoring and coaching will resume as of September 29th (by appointment for our standard rate). To schedule an appointment, please email us.
Fall Workshops, Training & Seminars (September 30th, October 9th & November 6th): As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our affiliates at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design, Giraffes Consulting, the University of Kentucky and other affiliate organizations.
September 30th (10am-12pm EST) Philo4Thought-St. John’s University Mock Interview Workshop: By popular demand, our team was asked to host an encore of our highly successful summer workshop. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Online registration is required (and limited to 100 people), so please register ASAP! For details, please contact Stacey Varghese at St. John’s University.
October 2nd & onward (11am-1:30pm EST) Zoom To Greece Weekly Dance Workshop & Fundraiser: By popular demand, our friends at Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί (Menousis Dance Studios) will continue hosting their Zoom To Greece Program! Details are as follows: Zoom to Greece is a Virtual Glimpse into Greece through Traditional Music & Dance featuring Paraskevas Ntompros and his Menousis Hellenic Dance Association team. Search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source! Includes Weekly 2 hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots. (A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philo4Thought Hellenic Mentoring Initiative, which helps empower and inspire today’s youth.) $65 Monthly Fee. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.
October 9th (11am-12pm) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.
November 6th (11am-12pm) Philo4Thought Financial Fitness Seminar — In keeping with the goals of our Young Professional Empowerment Series and our Lifestyle Series, we are offering a new seminar to help you identify and realign your financial goals after the long months of the pandemic. Learn about best practices to get on track with your long- and short-term financial planning! (Additional details to post in October.)
Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly and mention — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!
Courses & Training: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.
Greek Film Fest (October 1st-10th): Hellenic Film Society is hosting its annual Greek Film Fest! For additional information click the image below or email info@hellenicfilmusa.org.
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New advisory videos available at our e-Library.
New advisory articles available at our e-Library.
Welcoming applications for SPRING 2022.
Fall applications and interviews for our competitive internships are closed. We invite you to email interns@philo4thought.org regarding Spring 2022 opportunities.) Areas of specialization include:
The following sources will connect students and emerging young professionals with viable opportunities for professional growth working for top-tier professionals!
College students and new grads from schools signed up on Handshake can learn about new internship and job opportunities through this online platform. To find out if your school participates, visit Handshake.com or contact your university Career Center.
Philo4Thought and our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors offer a wide array of job and internship postings which are available to all. Small fees may apply. Discounts are available to Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.
Career & Lifestyle: Check out our e-Library for game-changing resources. Our Career & Lifestyle Resource Center, are free and available to all.
Course Listings: We have a great lineup of professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought).
Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans.
Need help finding reliable sources beyond our in-house services? Contact us!
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com (best)
Phone: 212-851-9190
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Want to host an online #Career Advisory event? Email us to schedule an online training session with one or more of the professionals in our network. We are currently adjusting our online resources to accommodate larger groups.
#JobHunting? Check out our Job Board! Look directly at the career page for the company you like rather than sifting through third-party eRecruiters posting outdated listings.
Check out our Lifestyle Page and embrace a #HealthyHabit either on your own or with the support of our Lifestyle Coaches and Medical Specialists!
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