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My Internship Experience at the ISC
Esther Stelina Nganinga Moubandzou, International Studies (Shippensburg Univ.) My time at the International Service Center (ISC) was my first hand experience in the working world. Unfortunately, I leave with regrets knowing that I did not learn about immigration in more depths. Attending the seminars and the virtual conferences were the highlights of my time at the ISC. I think that the peer-coaching program is a great idea because it allows interns to learn faster and to know who to talk to if they faced any challenge. Overall, I have learned several skills which are mainly administrative and how to fill […]
Read moreInternship Report: Mireille Uwase Cyuzuzo
IntroductionI have been granted an opportunity to do my internship at International Service Center (ISC), from March 01, 2021, to March 18, 2021. I had to complete my tasks within the period of my internship, which was 90 hours. I had a schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday through Friday. However, my schedule turned out to be flexible due to the capacity in the building and school responsibilities. On Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th, Monday 15th, and Tuesday 16th, I had towork from home because of the capacity limit in the building. On Friday the 5th, I came […]
Read moreMy Internship Experience at the ISC
By: Abolfazl F., M.S Candidate in Leadership and Organizational Development During the period of the 120 hours internship in the International Service Center (ISC), I was trying to familiarize myself with the different aspects, levels, and activities of the noted organization. In this short period, I had been assessing the management of the daily operation of the Community Development programs. I am being provided a comprehensive description of the ISC technology assessment in a separate paper that I tried to illuminate some useful recommendations on some simple and practical appropriate application of technologies to improve the ISC technology management. Additionally, […]
Read moreThe U.S evolving role in global refugee policies and resettlement
Over 30 partners in mission spent a splendid Friday morning at the ISC on May 31st listening to Dr. Juliette Tolay’s talk about “The U.S evolving role in global refugee policies and resettlement”. An assistant professor of Political Science at the School of Public Affairs at Harrisburg Penn State University, Dr. Tolay is also a well-known researcher on asylum, migration and foreign policies, as well as public attitudes in Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. In front of a captive audience, consisting mostly of refugee education, health, social, and community service providers, the speaker discussed about the Trump administration’s turn […]
Read moreGoodbye, Minou Nguyen
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, we bid goodbye to Minou Nguyen who had to return to College in Texas after serving as ISC’s Acting Language Bank Coordinator for the past three months. Besides her conscientious and excellent performance in coordinating the daily operation of the Language Bank, Minou has been instrumental in the successful completion of many other special projects, including: Coaching new interns, Developing materials for ISC’s overseas mission, Assisting in community orientation and training events, Re-organizing and decorating ISC’s workplace, etc. Minou’s readiness to accept any new challenging tasks or doing extra work whenever needed, have been deeply […]
Read moreHACC Spring Commencement
Phuong, Thu and Sailey came to the 2017 Spring Commencement Ceremony of HACC’s Central Pennsylvania Community Colleges at the Hershey Giant Center on Thursday, May 11. They proudly cheered the following ISC’s members: Ganga Adhikari (HACC 2017 Graduate, and an Intern at the ISC), Verley Valerius (HACC 2017 Student Speaker, and a Volunteer at the ISC), and Tuan Bui (HACC Mace Bearer, and the Program Manager at the ISC) The day after the ceremony, Dr. John Sygielski, HACC President sent these kind words to Tuan: What an honor it was to have you as our mace bearer last evening. Your […]
Read moreMoney In Your Pocket – Digital Marketing Campaign
For the past twelve weeks, the International Service Center has been sharing the Fellowship Hall of the Market Square Presbyterian Church with a marvelous group of dedicated volunteers from the United Way of the Capital Region to operate their Money In Your Pocket (MIYP) campaign. The MIYP campaign is a community collaboration of organizations lead by United Way of the Capital Region that is committed to the economic stability of local families and businesses. From January 30 through April 13, 2017, MIYP volunteers has been providing low-income working families with help completing federal and state returns, and obtaining rebates. For […]
Read moreMarketplace Certified Application Counselors
As a Certified Application Counseling Marketplace designated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the International Service Center (ISC) is offering guidance to consumers in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Recognized by the ISC as Marketplace Certified Application Counselors, Ms. Fibiya Japhet and Ms. Sailey Sey will assist consumers in understanding the ACA new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer’s needs. For assistance or information, please contact any of the following assisters: – Sailey Sey at (717) 230-8741, E-mail: sailey@isc76.org; – Tuan Bui at (717) 236-9401, E-mail: […]
Read moreTranslation and Interpretation Service in Harrisburg Area
To request translate translation and intrepetation service electronically, start here. The International Service Center (ISC), a multicultural social service organization was established in 1976 to promote, support and implement cultural, educational, social and economic programs to serve refugees and immigrants regardless of their ethnic background and national origin. Since 2001, the ISC has been operating a Language Bank to enable service providers who are the direct or indirect recipients of government funds to comply with the anti-discrimination law of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as well as meeting the language accessibility requirement of Presidential Executive Order 13166. By relying on […]
Read moreEducating Refugee Children and Youth in Pennsylvania: How Can Schools and Community Agencies Be More Culturally Responsive?
Date: March 20, 2014 Venue: Capital Area Intermediate Unit #15 in Summerdale, a few miles west of Harrisburg The purpose of the conference is to increase awareness and build capacity regarding the characteristics and the needs of our refugee population. We would like to invite your organization to have a booth at the conference where you would share your organization’s resources and services available to refugee families in our community. For your convenience, please find attached a registration form. Educating Refugee Children For Presenters and Exhibitors
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