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Summer Youth Application 2010

Tuesday, 05 January 2010 16:25

Sloss Summer Youth Apprenticeship: June 6 – July 29, 2010

Application Form

Application Deadline:

Postmarked No Later than April 19, 2010; Hand-Delivered by April 19, 2010

Students must be 16 by June 1.

Please answer all questions and send application, references and portfolio to:

Sloss Summer Youth Apprenticeship

20 North 32^nd Street

Birmingham AL 35222

PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please print clearly)

Name __________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City _____________________ Zip __________________ email ___________________

Home Phone ___________________________ Cell Phone, if any___________________

Age you will be on June 6, 2010 _______ Birth Date _______________________________

Gender: _____ Male _____ Female

Ethnic Origin:

_____ African American _____ Native American _____ Latino

_____ European American _____ Asian American _____ Other

Current School: __________________________________________________________

Type of School: _____ Public _____ Private _____ Catholic

_____ Home School _____ Other

Emergency Contact: _______________________ Daytime Phone __________________

Relation to you: __________________________________________________________

The Sloss apprenticeship requires a commitment of 30 hours per week for eight weeks. Will you be able to attend all sessions?

Sloss is an equal opportunity employer. Do you have any special needs or physical limitations that need accommodation? Please describe.

Applicant Signature _______________________________ Date ___________________

The following information is required by the Apprenticeship Program for statistical purposes only and is strictly confidential. Check the yearly income range of your household and family:

_____ 0 - $7,500 _____ $15,201 - $17,800

_____ $7,501 - $10, 050 _____ $17,801 - $22,300

_____ $10,051 - $12,600 _____ $22,301 - $28,000

_____ $12,601 - $15,200 _____ More than $28,000

How many people, including you, live in your household? ______________

ABOUT YOU:

(You must answer each question)

What other jobs have you held in the past?

What makes you a good employee?

Who is your favorite artist?

What do you like about his/her work?

Who or what most influences your interest in art?

What is your favorite art form? Circle one.

Painting Architecture Photography

Video Jewelry Printmaking

Sculpture Dance Music

Theater Writing Other ______________

Briefly describe your interest, background and experience in art. (Attach additional page if necessary.)

What do you expect to gain from this experience?

Please attach recommendations to this page.

Sloss Furnaces Kids Club

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 15:42

Join the fun!

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark kids club, The Future Furnace Keepers.

For ages 4-12, The Future Furnace Keepers membership offers kids the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities at Sloss all year round. The new kids club not only allows children the opportunity to participate in activities at Sloss it gives Birmingham youth an opportunity to learn more about the history of Sloss and the importance of its industrial impact on Birmingham.

A one year membership into The Future Furnace Keepers at Sloss is $50.00. All members will receive a souvenir bag, notification of upcoming events and free admission to a variety of activities throughout the year.

For more detailed information on the club and to join, log on to slossfurnaces.com or call 205.324.1911.

Sloss Furnaces Book Release, November 9th

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:56

Sloss Furnaces Images of America Series

Price: $21.99

128 pages/ softcover

Available: November 9, 2009

Book Signing - Alabama Booksmith, Friday, November 13, 2009 at 4 p.m. 2626 19th Pl S Homewood, AL 35209-1918. Please contact Jake Reiss at (205) 870-4242 for more information.

Book Signing - Little Professor Book Center, Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2717 18th Street South Homewood, AL 35209. Please contact Emmy at 205-870-7461 for more information.

Book Signing - Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2:30 - 5pm. 20 32nd Street South Birmingham, AL 35222. Please contact Rachael Verschoore at 205-324-1911 for more information.

Book Signing - Barnes & Noble 2175, Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 2 - 4 pm. Patton Creek Shopping Center 171 Main St. Hoover, AL 35244. Please contact Leslie Howerton at (205) 682-3017 for more information.

Book Signing - Books-A-Million, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1pm. 757 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL 35209. Please contact Rachael Verschoore at (205) 324-1911 for more information.

Author Bio: Karen Utz is the curator of Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark and an adjunct history instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a contributor to Work, Family, Faith: Women of the Twentieth Century South and Man Food: Recipes from the Iron Trade. Utz has served on various committees for the Southeastern Museums Conference, the Society for the History of Technology, the Alabama Academy of Sciences, and the American Association of Museums.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Kids Fall Festival 2009 - Thanks For Your Support

Monday, 12 October 2009 17:19

Thanks so much for your support of the 2009 Kids Fall Festival.

Please check out our facebook page here to view photos or e-mail Marketing Officer, Rachael Verschoore at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she can send you images of the day's festivities!

Thanks again! Keep in touch with Sloss on our Facebook page or our Web site for the latest listings of upcoming events!

Birthday Party Packages Now Available at Sloss!

Thursday, 10 September 2009 15:55

Sloss Furnaces is now offering a birthday package for only $150. Check out the cool items included:

Birthday Box:

*Use of the Sloss Furnaces picnic area with our 1917 Locomotive as the back drop
*10 custom Sloss invitations, balloons, color changing cups & goodies bags(you must fill)
*10 serving sets: plates, napkins, forks and spoons

Also included:
*One Future Furnace Keeper Sloss Kids Club Year Membership($50 value)
*Use of five picnic tables
*Use of grill
*Guided tour of Sloss Furnaces for up to 35 guests

Fun Extras:
*Extra Serving Set - $5 each
*Additional Birthday Box - $50
*Custom Sloss Birthday Cake - $30
*Birthday Goodie Bag (filled) - $4 (See image below, includes Sloss coloring book, pencil, iron maker's kit, Sloss sticker, Sloss postcard rock candy and bracelet.)

For more information and to reserve your party today,

please call the Sloss Furnaces main office at 205-324-1911.