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SUMMER STEM camp opportunity for students and teachers

SUMMER STEM camp opportunity for students and teachers

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The federal Appalachian Regional Commission released information for a summer STEM camp for middle and high school students as well as high school teachers at the Oak Rid National Laboratory in Tennessee.

The Application period for Oak Ridge will close on Friday, February 28th 2020.

The 2020 ARC summer STEM program information has been posted on the ARC website at ARC Oak Ridge 2020 Summer STEM Programs

• Appalachian Regional Commission/Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2020 High School Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute for students and teachers.

• Appalachian Regional Commission/Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2020 Middle School Summer Science Academy for students.

The numbers of participants and applications that may be submitted are limited as follows:

• The high school program will be limited to a maximum of 52 participants: 26 students and 26 teachers. Oak Ridge National Laboratory will not be able to accommodate any additional participants.

• ARC will accept a maximum of ten high school applications per state (students and teachers combined). We encourage you to nominate at least four students and four teachers from each state; this includes “alternates” to fill the positions of those who change their minds.

The middle school program will be limited to a maximum of 26 student participants (students only, no teachers).

• ARC will accept a maximum of five middle school applications per state, two designated participants and up to three alternates. ARC encourages states to select all applicants from the same school, as this provides a better experience for the students and eases transportation arrangements.

 

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Juniata Business and Industry RFP Resident Project Representative

Juniata Business and Industry RFP Resident Project Representative

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JBI, Inc. is requesting proposals for the purchase of Professional Construction Phase Engineering Services: Resident Project Representative, for the development of approximately 29 acres of an expansion to the Juniata County Industrial Park. These services include full time representation during construction, assisting the Engineer in observing progress and quality of construction work, ensuring grant criteria compliance and ensuring timeliness.

The project is funded by RACP and EDA, and all regulations and criteria of such grants must be adhered to.

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Energy Auditing Services

Energy Auditing Services

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SEDA Council of Governments is requesting proposals (RFP) for Energy Auditing Services in the field of Weatherization throughout our State Weatherization coverage area. The purpose for the RFP is to acquire a qualified Energy Auditor to perform auditing duties out in the field. These duties will be more specified in a section listed below.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00PM on December 9,2019 at which time they will be publicly opened at the offices of SEDA-COG.

Proposals shall also include the required information as described in Sections 1-6, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Weatherization Auditing Services Proposal” and submitted to: Erik Markley, SEDA-COG, 201 Furnace Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837.

SEDA-COG encourages MBE/WBE firms to submit their proposals.

Proposal details are also available at:

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Shamokin residents may receive no-cost home repairs

Shamokin residents may receive no-cost home repairs

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The City of Shamokin anticipates applying for a 2020 $500,000 housing rehabilitation grant next year, and city residents are encouraged to apply now to get on the waiting list to receive no-cost home repairs.

Homeowners within the city limits may be eligible to receive up to $65,000 in home improvements from the HOME Existing Owner-Occupied Housing Program.

Interested residents may call SEDA-COG’s Danielle King at 800-326-9310.

Eligible repairs include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, radon and lead-based paint mitigation, and energy-related improvements. Also included are modifications for mobility-impaired residents. There is no cost to homeowners who maintain home residency over a five-year period from the date of signing.

Homeowners can go through the process hassle-free with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) managing it from start to finish, said Teri Provost, director of the agency’s Housing Rehabilitation program.

“We make the process easy for the homeowner and manage it from start to finish,” Provost said.

Qualifications:

  • Own the home or have Life Rights to live in it;
  • Meet income qualifications based on household size;
  • Be current on local taxes and municipal utility bills;
  • Provide proof of homeowner’s insurance;
  • Live in the home an additional five years.

Additional requirements may apply.

Annual Gross Income Limits:
Family size: 1 – $35,400; 2 – $40,450; 3 – $45,500; 4 – $50,550; 5 – $54,600; 6 – $58,650; 7 – $62,700; 8 – $66,750.