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Cookie Cart has purchased space for a bakery in St. Paul and is
now working to raise the $3.2 million it needs to renovate the building. The
group has set a goal of opening the bakery in 2017, but plans to start working
with teens in St. Paul next year.
Teens in a program organized with Johnson High School will take classes
on job readiness and life skills and sell cookies at community events,
according to a news release from Cookie Cart organizers.
The Minneapolis Cookie Cart bakery, which was started by Sister Jean
Thuerauf, has been in operation since 1988. It reopened last fall at its
location at 1119 W. Broadway after a major renovation, and currently employs
200 young people.
"We look forward to working hand in hand with our new neighbors on
the East Side to transform the lives of more teens," said Matt Halley, the
group's executive director.
Read
the whole story.
The Link, Youth Moving Forward (a state-wide coalition of youth service
providers) and Minneapolis Public Schools present a screening of the
documentary film, The Homestretch, a youth panel discussion, community award
ceremony and reception at the Northrop on August 19 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM. The event
is free to the public. Registration is required.
The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in
school, graduate, and build a future. Watch a trailer for The Homestretch.
The film will be followed by a youth panel discussion, celebration of
our Homeless Youth Act leaders and champions, and a community reception.
Find more information and register here.
Free Grammy Camp
September 19, 9 AM - 5 PM, Minneapolis Central Library. Learn with industry professionals doing beat making, song writing, and
vocal performance. Lunch provided. Enrollment limited to first 30 who sign up. Register Now!
Southside Boys and Girls Club
Open August 24th for afterschool hours, 2-7 PM (5-12 years old) and 2-9 PM (13-18 years old). Just $5! Find flyer and application here.
Teen Travel Writing Scholarships
The Family Travel Forum and the Society of American Travel Writers
invite applications for a scholarship program designed to encourage teens to
share their travel experiences in words and images. For students between the
ages of 13 and 18. More
information here.
What's Up 612!
Find afterschool and summer
activities in Minneapolis for ages 5-21.
Think Small
Think Small, formerly known as Resources for Child Caring, has services,
resources, and advocacy for Minnesota early childhood education.
Visit the website.
The Montessori Center of
Minnesota (MCM)
MCM is a national center for Montessori excellence and one of only 35
Montessori teacher-training institutions worldwide. Those who are interested
in training to become a Montessori teacher, assistant or aide, or are considering a Montessori education for their child, learn more here.
Target Accepting Applications
for K-12 Field Trip Grants Program
More than 3,600 grants of up to $700 each will be awarded to fund
visits to art, science, and cultural museums; community service or civic
projects; career enrichment opportunities; and other events or activities for
K-12 students. Find information and application here.
Free Geek Twin Cities
Free Geek Twin Cities reuses and recycles computers and provides access
to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community
service. Visit the website.
Great Tix at Science Museum of
Minnesota
To ensure access for everyone, the Science Museum offers income-based
discounts on admission and memberships through the Great Tix Program. Visit the
Science Museum website for
more details.
"CEU's On A Stick"
Three hour workshops at the U of M Youth Work Learning Lab.
Enroll in a workshop and receive a free ticket to the MN State Fair.
Click here to register.
STAR-Lite Training: Learning Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience in a Single Day
Aug. 15, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Minneapolis, MN Become trauma-informed in a short time. CEs available. Register
Ripples of Resilience: Cultivating Care for Self & Community
August 26, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, St. Paul, MN
Concepts of stress and trauma and strategies to care for oneself and others. Register
ATTACh Conference: Attachment Matters Raising the Bar for Child Wellbeing
September 24 - 17, Minneapolis. Join parents and professionals to learn from one another and receive training from leaders in the field of trauma and attachment. Register
Upcoming YIPA Trainings
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