HYPLife
February 2022
WELCOME BACK!
February marks a time of inclusivity, of appreciation for ancient cultures and traditions — along the wisdom of ages that comes with them. Remembering that one of the most impressive leaders in Greek history — Alexander the Great — led a life of thoughtful self-reflection, discovery and inclusivity that surprised his peers and subordinates but led to a new state of mind that we should make every effort to embrace today.
We invite you to relax and enjoy this month’s issue of #HYPLife. As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers! As always, upcoming events are listed along with advisory tips and resources for a happier, healthier 2022!
FREE Tickets to Philo4Thought’s annual Symposium on May 14th are available from February 1st through March 1st. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, which is made available as a result of our 2022 sponsors. Additional low-cost registration options are available from March 1st through May 10th, with 50% off for students and Philo4Thought Passport Members.
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The following awards are presented with the support of the New York State Assembly and the office of the New York State Attorney General’s Office. The ceremony will be held at the conclusion of our annual Spring Symposium on May 14th. FREE tickets are currently available. All are welcome to attend. For additional event details, please visit https://philo4thought.org/sb-strategies.
Keynote Honoree: Prof Demetri Papacostas, Head Corporate & Commodity Specialists – Author – Foreign Exchange Options and Risk Management
Lifetime Outreach & Achievement: Dr. Nadine Sabbagh, M.D. (posthumous)
Outstanding Mentorship: Prof. Bruce Boucher of Roos Advisors
Outstanding Mentors & HYP Leaders: Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Ph.D. (Founder, Your Instructional Designer) and John Papaspanos, Esq., (Senior Associate, Baker Botts L.L.P.; Director, Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Division, etc.)
Outstanding Global Outreach: Hellenic Medical Society of New York
Outstanding Student Outreach: St. John’s University Hellenic Society at St. John’s University, NY
Outstanding Philhellenic Outreach & Support: New Skills Academy (US & UK)
Anna Pierratos, President St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Maria Triantafillou, Vice President St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Antigoni Zoupa, Secretary St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Constantine Lascarides, Treasurer St. John’s University Hellenic Society
Learn a new skill and gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes as you give back to the community! For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought! Visit our “Courses & Training” menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.
Enjoy a few hours of Greek dance, history and culture as you give back to the community! For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take ($65 monthly flat rate) a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year. To register, please contact our colleague Paraskevas Ntompros.
Philo4Thought’s 2022 Spring Symposium (Saturday, May 14th @11AM): Online Preregistration is required. FREE Tickets are available from February 1st through March 1st. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, which is made available as a result of our 2022 sponsors. Additional low-cost registration options are available from March 1st through May 10th, with 50% off for students and Philo4Thought Passport Members (passcode NewYou2022). To enjoy your FREE registration please click here.
Art Exhibit, Consulate General of Greece in New York (February 9th): The opening night, Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, will feature a special program of: Alina Bloomgarden and her MOTI team/Musical Performance by Dawud Rahman at 7 p.m. For additional event details, please click here.
NHSA Annual Spring Convention (March 18-20): The National Hellenic Students Association of North America is hosting its annual Spring Convention in San Francisco! Join the parea this semester to network with the featured guest speakers to connect with young professionals from across North America. For event details, please click here.
Mentoring & Coaching Schedule (September 2021-May 2022):
Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hours (first Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm): 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.
Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
Affiliate 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!
Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design, Giraffes Consulting, the University of Kentucky and other affiliate organizations.
Weekly (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.
March (TBA) 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.
Year-Round Online Certification Programs: 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.
Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.
New advisory articles available at our e-Library.
Fall 2022 Internships
(standard 3-month Spring Semester (120-140 hours)
Click here for Internship Applications
The application period for Spring 2022 Internships has ended. We invite you to email interns@philo4thought.org with questions regarding Fall 2022 opportunities. You may also contact your local college office, career center or faculty advisor to inquire about available internship opportunities we offer for students in your major. 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.
2022 HONOREES
Click here to learn more, nominate or apply for a scholarship or award!
The nomination period for our competitive scholarship and honorariums has ended and the list of honorees is currently available (click here).
* Note: Due to low funding caused by recurring COVID closures,
which has had. a significant impact on our regular sponsors,
our 2022 Scholarship will be postponed to Spring 2023.
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 personal and professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80%-87% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought).
Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans.
Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy)! For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought! Visit our “Courses & Training” menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.
Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)! For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take ($65 monthly flat rate) a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.
Need help finding reliable sources beyond our in-house services? Contact us!
Email: p4tinfo@gmail.com (best)
Phone: 212-851-9190
We are here for you!
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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