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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Youth For Understanding is seeking families to host foreign exchange students for the next school year. Students are between the ages of 15 and 18, and they will attend high school. Students arrive with their own medical insurance and spending money, and they are eager to experience life in America.

They will share their host family's daily life, including household responsibilities, and become a family member while here. All students speak English and are screened before their arrival.

Families are asked to provide food, a bed, guidance and a safe home environment. Throughout the year, many activities are planned for the students and families, along with guidance and support.

For more information, call Kathie Jones at 1-800-872-0200, Ext. 283, or Don McGrath at 768-4710.

Face The World is seeking families to host foreign exchange students for the next school year.

Students have their own insurance and spending money. The host family provides room and board, parental guidance and a healthy environment in which to nurture this young person during their program experience.

Visit www.facetheworld.org or call Linda Bouch, Face The World regional coordinator, at 467-8570 for additional information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN CONSTRUCTION

The Nevada Contractors Association is accepting fall semester applications for its David Papadopulo Memorial Scholarship. Junior- and senior-level college students pursuing a construction-related career with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher are encouraged to apply. The submission deadline is July 17.

Winners will receive a cash stipend for school tuition and expenses. The scholarship program was created to honor David "Pappy" Papadopulo, a construction executive and industry leader, who died at age 38. For an application, or more information, call 222-0320.

HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS OFFERED CONTINUOUSLY

The International School of Hospitality is offering continuing education workshops for hospitality professionals that cost $69 for most programs. Subjects are taught by credentialed hospitality professionals and address customer service training, food and beverage trends, marketing, career and resume preparation, proposal writing and planning for meetings and event planning, wedding etiquette for planners, and family courses in etiquette for teenagers and children.

Courses are offered on a continuing basis throughout the year, with schedules posted at www.tisoh.com.

Children eligible for free meals during summer

Trinity United Methodist School is sponsoring a summer food service program, which allows all children to receive free meals. The school asks that income applications be completed for all children, and all information will remain confidential.

For more information, call 870-4749 or visit the school at 6151 W. Charleston Blvd.

Medical institute offering scholarships

Medical Skills for Life Institute is offering 10 $5,000 scholarships and 10 $1,000 scholarships toward tuition to the first 20 students who enroll and are accepted by July 14 to become a medical assistant or phlebotomist.

For more information, call 645-7900 and ask for the admissions department, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.medicalskillsforlife.com.

UNLV ALUMNI INVITED TO SUPPORT GROUP

UNLV Career Services and the UNLV Alumni Association will host alumni career support groups from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on July 10 and Aug. 7 at the UNLV Career Services Center in the Student Services Complex, Room 301, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

UNLV graduates will have the opportunity to network and receive job-hunting tips, resume and career advice. Register by calling 895-3495 or visiting http://hire.unlv.edu/.