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Happy New Year - May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come
through your door!
We made it to 2021, everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season & were able to spend time
with loved ones and take a break. Here at Team BBBSCI, we are back and ready for a new year filled with fun
memories for our Bigs, Littles, and Families.
Please read through the first newsletter of 2021 to learn about some great initiatives & resources being
offered in the state & local communities. Included in this month’s newsletter are resources on the COVID-19
Vaccine, BBBSCI Scholarships, 21st Century Scholars information, as well as unemployment insurance &
employment opportunities throughout Indiana.
COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION:
• Indiana Department of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine General Information - The COVID-19 Vaccination has
arrived in Indiana. While hope is on the horizon with this vaccine, there are still many unanswered questions
that are leaving people unsure about where, what, and how to get the vaccine. Visit this page to learn more
about who is eligible to receive the vaccine and more general information about the vaccine itself.
o https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/index.htm
• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ – Get answers to many of your questions surrounding the vaccine such as when you
can get vaccinated, how much the vaccine costs, is the vaccine safe, and more.
o https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/General%20Tool%20Kit%20Condensed%20FAQ%20and%20Lin
ks%201.4.21.pdf
• Busting Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccine – There are a lot of questions & myths flying
around regarding the efficacy & safety of the COVID-19 Vaccination. Read this fact page published by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to clear up any misconceptions you may have.
o https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/vaccines/facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-
ncov%2Fvaccines%2Fvaccine-benefits%2Ffacts.htmlBBBSCI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – 2021 GRADUATING LITTLES:
• BBBSCI Scholarship Application for Littles Graduating in 2021– We are excited to share with you the
opening of our 2021 “Be Big” Scholarship Application, exclusive to the special cohort of Littles graduating from
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana in 2021!
This year, we are proud to offer nine college scholarships exclusively for Littles graduating our program in 2021.
The scholarships range from $500-$5000. These scholarships are awarded to select Littles based on two rounds
of an application process.
All BBBSCI graduating Littles who are eligible are invited to submit the Round 1 Intention Packets by February 5,
2021. The intention packet is also available for download on our website on the Big Futures page under
“Resources” at www.bebigforkids.org.
• Please see the Round 1 Intention Packet here: https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-
content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/Round-1-2021-Littles-Scholarship-Intention-Packet.pdf
• Please see the BBBSCI 2021 Scholarship Timeline here: https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-
content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/2021-Scholarship-Timeline.pdf
From those Round 1 Intention Packet applications, select Littles will be invited to submit Round 2 Full
Applications. If selected to move to Round 2, you will be notified on February 12, 2021. Full Applications require
additional documents like transcripts, letter of recommendation and a nomination from the Big. The final
deadline for Round 2 Full Applications is March 8, 2021.
Recipients are selected by a Scholarship Committee composed of community leaders and BBBSCI Board
members. Applications are judged on application thoroughness, demonstrated need, as well as youth who excel
in the areas of academic achievement, personal growth, leadership, and character. Award notifications will be
emailed out on April 19, 2021. Please reach out to Jblack@bbbsci.org for any questions regarding our
scholarship process.
21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS ELGIBILITY & INFORMATION:
• Is Your Child Eligible to be a 21st Century Scholar? – The 21st Century Scholars program began in 1990 as
an early-college promise program designed to help ensure every Hoosier can afford the opportunity to a college
education. Eligible students who maintain the Scholar Pledge to excellence in school & life receive a scholarship
for up to four years of up to 100% tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from
high school.
o Review the eligibility requirements for the 21st Century Scholars program here:
https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/enroll/
o Review 21st Century Scholars program FAQ here: https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/faq/VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS:
• Virtual College Fairs through National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) –
As our world continues to progress in an ever-virtual world, consider attending these upcoming Virtual College
Fairs with your high school age students put on through the National Association for College Admissions
Counseling. More than 100,000 students attended these virtual events last fall, enabling them to drop in on live
Zoom sessions offered by hundreds of colleges on a single day.
To view all upcoming fairs, go here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events.
Upcoming Dates:
o Virtual College Fair: Sunday, January 31st from 1:00 – 7:00 PM
o Virtual College Fair: Sunday, February 28th from 1:00 – 7:00 PM
o Virtual STEM Fair: Sunday, March 7th from 1:00 – 5:00 PM
o Virtual Performing and Visual Arts Fair: Tuesday, March 16th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE BY UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA AND THE MIND
TRUST:
• United Way of Central Indiana and The Mind Trust have recently announced a new partnership aimed to help
children who have experienced significant learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This new partnership
believes that it’s crucial for these children in our communities to have a means of accelerating their learning
over the summer so that they can be prepared for the 2021-22 academic school year.
o Learn more about the Summer Learning Initiative here: https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-
content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/Summer-Learning-Initiative-1-18-21.pdf
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEKLY ONLINE PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH:
• The Indianapolis Public Library is offering weekly online programming for youth in our community. They offer a
variety of children’s programming, a Tween Book Club, Teenage programming, and a gaming club.
o Sign up at: https://attend.indypl.org/events
o Access a flyer to all program events & dates on our website here: https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-
content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/Weekly-Programming-at-The-Learning-Curve.pdfUNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIANA:
• Filing for Unemployment Insurance in Indiana– Are you recently unemployed & need help knowing how to
apply for unemployment insurance? Indiana.gov has provided a 1-page resource breaking down the steps you
need to take in order to apply & receive unemployment insurance in Indiana.
View the resource here: https://www.in.gov/dwd/files/Unemployment_Insurance_Brochure-One_Page-
Final.pdf
• Work for Indiana – Are you ready to work for Indiana? Indiana is hiring across the entirety of the Hoosier State
and offers competitive employment packages that includes affordable health, dental, vision & life insurance;
retirement plans; engaging and fun wellness programs; generous paid leave; and plenty of career development
opportunities.
o Learn more about career opportunities working for Indiana here: https://workforindiana.in.gov/
o Search job openings by location on this interactive map here:
https://workforindiana.in.gov/content/location/?locale=en_US
• Next Level Jobs Indiana – Next Level Jobs Indiana works to prepare & train Hoosiers for jobs at the next level
through free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries. To be eligible for this program you must:
o Be an Indiana resident or a U.S. citizen (or eligible non-citizen)
o Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree.
o Enroll in any qualifying training program at an eligible training provider.
o Meet any additional requirements for certain training providers and programs.
Get started with the Job Seeker Application here: https://nextleveljobs.org/response/
Open Youth Enrollment Now!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana exists to defend, ignite, and empower the inherent potential in every child by
clearing the path for their biggest and brightest futures. We currently have open enrollment for girls and boys ages 8-14
in the following areas:
Girls: 46201, 46202, 46203, 46204, 46205, 46208, 46214, 46220, 46222, 46224, 46240, 46250, 46032, 46033, 46037, and
46038
Boys: 46202, 46204, 46208, 46220, 46240, and 46250
TO ENROLL: Sign up online at BeBigForKids.org OR call 317-472-3744 to speak with a Youth Enrollment Specialist.You can find more information about community resources, coping skills, and family activities during the pandemic on the BBBSCI website: http://www.bebigforkids.org/resources/resources-for-parents/. If you are currently on our waitlist and your family has had a change in contact information, location, or interest in the program, please contact us! These changes can impact wait times and communication with the organization. Below is our contact information: Ally Cooper Enrollment Specialist (317) 472.3739 acooper@bbbsci.org Casey Campbell Senior Director, Enrollment and Matching & Customer Relations (317) 472.3737 CCampbell@bbbsci.org For Upcoming Events in Your Community, Check Out These Websites: Marion County Commission on Youth: https://mccoyouth.org/events/ Indy With Kids: https://indywithkids.com/events/ Indy’s Child: https://indyschild.com/indianapolis-family-calendar/
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