 Nina Robertson Named STEP-UP Program Manager
The City of Minneapolis has hired Nina Robertson to serve as the
new STEP-UP Program Manager.
Previously to this
position, Nina was employed at NAZ (Northside Achievement Zone) as the
Expanded Learning Coordinator. Before NAZ, she worked as the Program
Coordinator for the YMCA Beacons program, and spent many years working with
the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools movement. Nina studied Family Social Science at the
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Nina is thrilled to bring her experience in youth development to
the STEP-UP team.
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Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The day starts at the Wilder Center in St. Paul. Participants may join for all, or part of the day.
Youth Day at the Capitol will provide training and engagement opportunities for youth to participate in the legislative process.The event will include workshops,
presentations, opportunities to meet with legislators, and will culminate youth
voice in action at the Capitol with a Minnesota Youth Council Committee
Meeting. The event is open to all ages, but workshops will be geared towards 5th – 12th graders.
YDC is free and registration will be accepted on a first come,
first serve basis. Lunch will be
provided. For more information on click here.
Youth Social Entrepreneurship
(YSE) is a growing effort and Minnesota now has an YSE collaborative, YSE-MN. Members
include grant makers, youth-serving organizations and social enterprises
providing employment and job skills programs for young people.
The
collaborative’s activities are highlighted in this inspiring article
written by Sarah Lutman in Twin Cities Business. Below is an excerpt:
"It makes
sense for Minnesota businesses to get involved in YSE, and there are multiple
paths available. Many YSE enterprises offer goods and services that you can
purchase. You can buy cookies from Cookie Cart, the bakery and
youth-development program in north Minneapolis. Or shop at Dream
of Wild Health when they visit local farmers’ markets to sell specialty crops
and indigenous foods. You can donate clothing or shop at Sisterhood Boutique, a
women’s used-clothing store in Cedar-Riverside that employs East African young women as interns. There are many more examples
in the Twin Cities." -- Sarah Lutman
Participate in a webinar to learn about the new Region V Adolescent Health
Network, a forum to share
information about challenges faced, innovative and successful policies,
programs, and screening, intervention, and referral practices in adolescent
services. Discuss
how you’d like the Network to function and what you’d like it to address so it
best suits your needs and the needs of your adolescent and adult ally
community.
February 2, 2016 at 10 a.m. CT or February 4, 2016 at 1 p.m. CT
Dial: 866-823-3966 and use Passcode 916887#
View presentation slides here. Complete the required fields -(no passcode
needed). The webinar is live ten minutes before each session. Questions? Contact Lesley.Craig@hhs.gov.
The
program awards grants to support proven, high-impact programs created by
individuals for children that help ensure more children’s lives will be
touched, improved, and changed forever. Learn
more.
Red Wagon Awards honor young people that have shown resilience and overcome obstacles to achieve academic gains,
give back to their
community and grow to become leaders among their peers.
In 2016, the Minnesota Alliance with Youth will honor three Minnesota youth and one youth-led
community service club, each nominated by caring adults, peers or partners in
their local community. Each individual winner will receive a $500 education scholarship. The winning youth service group will receive $500 to support the work their work. Any young person or youth-led service group in grades 6-12 is eligible for nomination.
Nominations are open Jan 29- April 1. For more information, click here.
SCRUBS
CAMP
Scrubs Camp provides a unique opportunity
for middle school and high school students to explore careers in the health
sciences. Scrubs Camps are offered
throughout the summer at multiple locations. Campers will experience a variety of interactive hands-on activities and
special field trips about careers in the health sciences.Scholarships are available. Camps fill up fast so register soon here.
Camp
Explore
Camp Explore, is a STEM career camp for high school students who want to experience interactive hands-on activities and special field
trips to learn about careers in the industries of agriculture,
energy, engineering, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and transportation. Scholarships are available. Space is LIMITED, register
today!
Opportunities at the Walker Art
Center for Teens
Teens get free gallery admission every day, all year long.
See other teen opportunities here.
Power of You! – Free 2 Year College Tuition
This program allows students from
Minneapolis and St. Paul high schools to get an Associates Degree in demand fields
such as Welding; HVAC-R; Accounting; Nursing; CNC Machinist; and more, for only
the price of textbooks and the general time and effort of school. Power of YOU!
also supports student’s social, emotional, and professional needs.
After completing Power of YOU! students are eligible to
continue studies at a private, local 4-year college for $15K (less than a quarter of the cost).
There is limited funding. Apply soon at St.
Paul College or MCTC.
Native Youth Futures Recruiting
New Student Participants
This program is for American Indian high school students or graduates
who want a job or money for post-secondary education, with the added bonus of
career coaching and financial skills training.
The program will match your savings 4:1. Every dollar you save turns into 5 dollars. Call 612-721-6631 x222 or email jgwinn@migizi.org for an application. Link
Conservation Corps Applications
Close February 2nd
Youth Outdoors Crew Member positions for youth ages 15-18 are available. Learn more and apply here.
STEP-UP Applications Close
February 5th
STEP-UP interns complete
training, then work for pay at Minneapolis businesses and
nonprofits to gain job experience, explore career interests, and
build professional skills. Apply here.
Employment
and Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth
What's Up 612!
Find
afterschool and summer activities in Minneapolis for ages 5-21 on-line.
YouthLink Opportunity Center Calendar
Transition
Skills for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Adolescents with ASD (14-18) and their
caregivers are invited to a 10-week program on transitioning to adulthood. Work
with professionals to plan for the future and gather transition
resources.
U of M ASD
Clinic, 717 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis
FFI: Dr. Rebekah Hudock
at kale0040@umn.edu or 612-626-3538.
Good
Sports Accepting Applications for Sports Equipment Program
Donations of athletic equipment, footwear,
and apparel will be awarded to organizations or schools in support of sports
programs geared toward disadvantaged young people. Rolling deadline. Apply
FREE
Tax Preparation Service at CAPI USA
Thursdays from 5-8 pm starting February 4th,
no appointment necessary.
Translation in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish is
available. (Family income must be less than $55,000) FFI: Yana at
612-767-3680 See website.
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