Autism Conference & Expo
April 9—The Autism Notebook Magazine is hosting the Pittsburgh Autism Notebook Connections Conference & Expo on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Ave., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is free for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disordersto include Aspergers. Checkin and Vendor Fair opens at 8 am. The day will offer a Keynote Address by National Speaker and TEACCH Specialist John B. Thomas, M.Ed, and 14 breakout sessions on topics ranging from cognitive, social/emotional, early childhood, behavioral, and visual stratgies, to transition preparation, and health and wellness. For more information, contact Lori Swetoha at 412-437-8285 or visit PGH@autismnotebook.com
Steel City Codefest: Kids Creative Tech Fest; STEM Showcase, and Awards Ceremony
APRIL 9—Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library Main Branch, 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland. Kids will show off robots and host hands-on tech activities ahead of this year’s awards presentation ceremony. For more information, contact Alexandra Schwall at 412-578-2586.
Speaker Series
April 12—The Center on Race and Social Problems presents “Achievement Gaps-and the Toxic Interaction of Race, Poverty, and Segregation-Start Before Kindergarten” by Elaine Weiss, national coordinator for the Bolder Approach to Education Campaign. The presentation is scheduled for 12 to 1:30 p.m., at 2017 Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. For more information, visit crsp@pitt.edu.
Job Fair
April 25—The Community Empowerment Association and Community College of Allegheny County will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7120 Kelly Street in Homewood. Representatives from companies including PNC, Bethlehem Haven, National Insurance, McDonalds and others will attend. The event will also include sessions on how to dress for success, resume writing and job interviewing skills. For more information, call 412-371-3689.
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