Briefs for May 29, 2019
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Sign up to host a student from Germany
News from ASSE International Student Exchange Programs
ASSE Student Exchange Programs is now seeking American families to host high school students from Germany. All these exceptional students have received a scholarship through The Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, a U.S. State Department-sponsored programs.
The CBYX scholarship provides a unique opportunity for 250 young Americans to spend a year in Germany, while at the same time, giving 300 young Germans the change to live a year in the United States. All the students live as members of caring host families and enjoy a variety of program activities in addition to learning about life in a new country. By improving not only their language skills, but also increasing their intercultural awareness, these students form a bridge of understanding between Germany and the United States and continue to strengthen ties between their two countries.
This historic US State Department program seeks to foster democracy and values inherent in a free market economy. Your support of these students and programs like this reinforces the United States’ commitment to education and opportunity throughout the world.
Become an ASSE host family for one of these well-qualified, bright, motivated and well-screened students coming from Germany. By living with local host families and attending local high schools, these scholarship students acquire an understanding of American values and build on leadership skills.
If you are interested in opening your home and sharing your family life with a young person from abroad, please contact us today for more information, call 800-733-2773, go online at www.ASSEhosts.com or emailasseusawest@asse.com.
Applications due for free STEM girls' camp
HELENA — Montana’s Information Technology Managers Council and the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative are seeking a team of girls aged 12-18 to participate in the Montana STEM Girls in Government Camp, a free two-day science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event planned for Sept. 16-17 in Helena. The event is designed to introduce girls to careers and opportunities in the IT world while interacting with professionals from Montana state government.
The girls will learn about information technology use in state government, participate in a panel discussion with women in the field, visit state agencies and the state’s data center, work together on a coding exercise, be introduced to IT careers within state government, and interact with guest speakers.
The girls will participate in an ITMC meeting following the event as well as receive future guidance and mentorship by IT professionals.
Girls should apply as a team of up to 15 participants. Special consideration will be given to girls from rural areas or small communities with limited access to IT resources.
Thanks to Montana’s ITMC and local sponsors like Montana Interactive, the event is free for participants, including meals and lodging for girls and their chaperones. However, each team must provide its own transportation to and around Helena.
For more information and to apply visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2Z6PB6V Applications should be submitted by the group leader and are due June 14, 2019.
Contact Christie Breland at 406-444-1566 or Maura Gruber at 406-444-0573.
Governor Bullock announces Montana’s unemployment rate
News from the Office of the Governor
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced that Montana’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 3.6 percent in the month of April.
“As our unemployment rate remains low, employers are looking for workers close to home with the training and skills to help their businesses grow,” said Bullock. “That’s why here in Montana we continue to invest in our workforce and educational pathways to career growth so that all workers can take advantage of our state’s economic opportunities.”
The national unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to also sit at 3.6 percent.
Total employment estimates indicate a gain of 232 jobs. Payroll employment posted no significant change as job gains in the professional and business services and construction industries were offset by declines in the retail trade and seasonal recreation industries.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.3 percent in April, largely due to continuing increases in gasoline prices. The index for all items, less food and energy, also called core inflation, increased 0.1 percent in April.
