NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Understanding African Global
Migration through a Historical Lens Summer Institute
June 19, 22-25, 2015, 9 AM - 4 PM, U of M West Bank
This free course brings together teams of educators, youth workers, and East African high school students to engage in an exploration of migration patterns that is both global and local. Teams will have the opportunity to understand reasons for migration out of the Horn of Africa through the experiences of East African students, their families, and their communities. The goals of this institute are to better understand the historical and colonial causes of conflict in the region, personalize these larger sociopolitical and historical events, and connect the experience to classroom and out-of-school learning opportunities in an action plan.
Register here
or email Deborah Jane by June 5. Registration is restricted
to teams of classroom teachers, after school youth workers, and high school
students from the same school. If you do not
have a team but wish to attend this institute, email Deborah.
CEUs and dorm housing are available for a fee.
VILLA “I Matter” Scholarship
The VILLA "I Matter" scholarship provides tuition assistance to graduating seniors
enrolling in an accredited undergraduate program in the fall 2015. Recipients are
selected based on the applicant’s demonstrated academic achievement, community
service involvement, verbal communication skills, resume, and reference letter.
The scholarship award will range from $250-$1000.
The application deadline is May 30, 2015.
Eligibility requirements:
- Current high school seniors attending school in a metropolitan area
with a VILLA store;
- Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of
application;
- Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the time of application;
- Accepted to and enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. undergraduate
program for fall 2015.
Find details.
Prospects Increase for Teenagers
as Economy Strengthens
Job prospects for Minnesota teenagers have improved considerably since
the recession. The average unemployment rate for young people ages 16 to 19
fell to 11.4 percent in 2014, according to figures from the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
While the teenage unemployment rate was well above the 4 percent
unemployment rate for all age groups in the state in 2014, the new figures are
an improvement from teen jobless rates that surged to more than 20 percent
during the recession. The average unemployment rate for Minnesota teens was
16.7 percent as recently as 2013.
“With strong employment growth
in both the retail and the accommodation and food service sectors in March,
this might be a great summer for teens in Minnesota to get some work experience
and earn their first paychecks,” said Oriane Casale of DEED’s Labor Market
Information Office.
Minnesota has the seventh-highest labor force participation rate in the
country for teenagers at 48.5 percent. Nationally, the teen labor force
participation rate is about 33 percent.
Learn more on DEED’s website.
Lutheran Social Services' Family in Safe Hands Family
Violence Prevention Programs
For mothers and children that have experienced domestic violence and
other painful traumas.
Restorative Parenting Support Group
Keeping children safe, communicating effectively,
setting safe boundaries and administering respectful, age-appropriate discipline.
Tuesdays, May 26 - August 11, 6 PM to 8 PM (12 sessions)
Free childcare and free refreshments
Learn
more.
Children’s Play Therapy Support Group
Through focused therapeutic play sessions, the challenging complexities
of surviving trauma are safely and skillfully explored.
Saturdays, May 30 - August 15, 10 AM to 12 PM (12 sessions)
(A parenting support and information group happens simultaneously for
the caregivers whose children are involved in the program.)
Free childcare and free light meal provided each time.
Learn
more.
Nurturing Parenting Class
Setting healthy boundaries, age-appropriate discipline, establishing
positive family leadership, successful communication and increasing the safety
of a family’s environment by developing family safety plans.
12 Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:30 PM Register at 5:30 PM prior to class.
Learn
more.
Project Diva Lifestyle Camps
For girls ages 11-16.This week long day (9 AM-1 PM) camp experience will include an Image
Coaching workshop each day. The main focus is leadership and self-love. There
will be activities, games, prizes, snacks, and lunch. The week will end with a
Celebration of Success.
Camp Schedule:
June 22-26 (Registration deadline is June 15.)
July 13-17 (Registration deadline is July 6.)
August 10-14 (Registration deadline is August 3.)
There are limited spots. Inquire about scholarships.
Contact: RAIDINGADIVASCLOSET@GMAIL.COM or 612-987-0412.
Learn more about Project
Diva.
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