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The 10th annual Minneapolis Teen Job and Opportunity Fair
will be held Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Minneapolis
Central Library in downtown Minneapolis. This event is a great opportunity for
teens (14-19) to connect with businesses and organizations that are offering
employment, job readiness or training programs, and volunteer or educational
opportunities.
If your business or organization would like to host a free
information table,
please open this brochure. More information can be found on
the fair's webpage.
A group of non-profits are launching a new
pilot program aimed at ending homelessness for LGBTQ youth in the Twin Cities.
The program, called conneQT, a Point Source Youth Pilot is a collaboration
between three Twin Cities organizations, The Link, RECLAIM!, Avenues for
Homeless Youth, and the national organization Point Source Youth. conneQT will implement and evaluate a unique
combination of three interventions to end youth homelessness: family
reconnection, short-term host homes, and rapid rehousing.
Larry Cohen, President of Point Source
Youth, said, "Minnesota is in a position to become the first state in our
country to end youth homelessness with data-proven success. This new pilot
program will ensure local organizations build capacity to meet this challenge
today and in the future. Having the backing of Governor Mark Dayton's
administration indicates that this is a priority at the highest level of
government in Minnesota."
See the Press Release.
The Creating IT Futures Foundation, EMERGE Community Development, Mayor Betsy Hodges, and the City of Minneapolis are accepting applications for a free, women-only class of the foundation’s IT-Ready career program until March 25th. The class is part of the Minneapolis TechHire initiative, funded in part by the City of Minneapolis, with the mission of closing the workforce skills gap in the high tech economy by building a path for diverse workers to access training, support and tech jobs across the Greater Minneapolis region.
The eight-week course runs from 9:15 am to 3:45 pm on weekdays until June 3rd at the EMERGE Career & Technology Center in North Minneapolis. Students will receive hands-on experience building computers, setting up computer networks and displays, and configuring operating systems and hardware. Students also will learn about soft skills, such a team work, critical thinking, and professional communication. Upon completion, IT-Ready students will be prepared for the CompTIA A+ certification exam which covers desktop and help-desk technical support duties and skills.
In 2015, 179 trainees completed accelerated programs through the Minneapolis TechHire initiative. Graduates placed in full-time positions received annual salaries averaging $45,802.
Email kbrennan@comptia.org or call 952-855-7420 with questions.
More Information/Registration
Thursday, April 21, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Recreation & Wellness Center, 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis MN
The conference will focus on the impact and
significance of out-of-school time programs that intentionally combine
education and athletics as a tool to engage youth. Direct programming staff, philanthropists,
researchers, and key decision makers are invited to attend a day
of discussion, engagement, strategizing, and insight. See Conference website.
Request for Proposals: The MN Alliance for
Athletics and Academic Access, A4, invites workshop proposals for the conference
in the area of innovative research and best practices in the field of youth
sports and education. The RFP deadline is February 22nd. Questions, contact:
Jazmin Danielson or Kelley Nelson. RFP
Form
100 Companies Pledge
to Hire 626 Youth at STEP-UP Employer Recruitment Breakfast
On
February 2, Mayor Betsy Hodges and Governor Mark Dayton joined over 250 Twin
Cities business leaders to kick off the
employer recruitment season for the summer 2016 STEP-UP Achieve youth employment program (a
part of the City of Minneapolis STEP-UP program). At the
event, 100 Twin Cities employers pledged 626 paid summer internships toward a
goal of 750 internships. STEP-UP is seeking businesses, public agencies and
nonprofits interested in employing interns in 2016. Employers can sign up here to hire interns until April 15 for the
summer 2016 session.
STEP-UP
Achieve in partnership with Twin Cities’ corporations, small businesses, public
agencies, and nonprofits, serves Minneapolis youth ages 16-21 through
internships, mentors, industry-recognized certifications, and work readiness
training certified by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Targeted at youth who face great barriers to employment (particularly those
from low income families, youth of color, and youth with disabilities), STEP-UP
Achieve is helping develop a new generation of skilled workers in
Minneapolis.
Red Wagon Awards will honor three Minnesota youth (grades 6-12) and one
youth-led community service club that have shown resilience and overcome
obstacles to achieve academic gains, give back to their community and grow to
become leaders among their peers. Each individual winner will receive a $500
education scholarship. The winning youth service group will receive $500 to
support their work.
Nominations Deadline: April 1. For more information, click here.
MN
Business Ventures Program
This week-long, overnight camp enables high
school teens to explore the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship. Students enrolled in Free
or Reduced Lunch programs pay as little as $15 for the camp. This covers food,
lodging, and all MBV activities. For other students, the program is $150 per
student until April 13th, and $200 after that. The camps are held at either St. Cloud
State University or St. John’s University. More information and registration here. Applications are first come, first served so apply soon.
Color
Outside the Lines
Join us this summer (June 13-August 5) at
the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) for our innovative, hands-on,
and engaging art and design camps and classes for kids and teens. Select
scholarships, multiple class discounts, and college credit options available. Flyer
Eureka!
Now Accepting Applications
Eureka! is a free college and career
readiness program for rising 8th grade girls focused on STEM, athletics
(specifically swimming), and leadership development. Eureka! is a five-year, summer and
school-year program that follows girls through high school graduation. Eureka! will primarily be on the U of M
campus during the summer program. Stipends are available for girls who participate. All 7th grade girls are encouraged to apply. See the brochure and application here.
Articulture
Starting a Teen Arts Council (ArtiTAC)
ArtiTAC is seeking teens, ages 14-19,
interested in being involved in a youth directed group focusing on community
activism, social justice, and creating social change. ArtiTAC teens, with
mentors/artists, will work with communities to problem solve by designing and
executing public art. This program is free for youth participants. Questions? Contact Liz:
egreenbaum@articulture.org or 612 729-5151. Visit Artitac on Facebook
Mall
of America (MOA) Hiring Event
Monday, February 15, 1 – 5 p.m., MOA West Market Square
Positions include ride operator (18+), 16+ for guest services, cashier, custodian, and character performer. On-site interviews will be conducted for those
who have applied online.
Now
Recruiting! GAME:IT
Come to EMERGE at 1834 Emerson Ave N
between Tuesday-Thursday, from 4-5:30 pm next week to check out the new after school program,
GAME:IT. Learn how to design and build your own computer game that you can
share or even sell to friends and family. Interested? Contact: Margaret at
612-787-3779 or at mmoore@emerge-mn.org
Lundstrom
Center Summer Camps
Musical theater training camps for all
ages.
Scholarships and financial aid are
available on a case by case basis.
Website
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
Host
an AmeriCorps IPN Promise Fellow
In 2016, the Minnesota Alliance with Youth
will host a small cohort of Innovation Partner Network (IPN) AmeriCorps Promise
Fellows. These
members will spearhead innovative initiatives to support efforts to increase a
young person’s attendance, behavior and/or course performance. We are seeking
organizations that have resources and best practices in strengths based
approaches to engaging youth including: recruiting caring adults, supporting
service and leadership programs, and building high quality in and out of school
support. Interested in hosting an IPN Promise Fellow
in 2016/17? Submit a
Letter of Intent by 12:00 p.m. on February 16.
Learn
more.
Celebrate
African American History Month at Mia
Explore and celebrate the arts and culture
of African American artists in Mia’s (Minneapolis Institute of Art) collections with free public tours every
Tuesday-Sunday at 1 p.m. and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. during the month of
February. Or to schedule a future school or private group tour, click
here.
Fire
Station 21 to Host Car-seat Installations
Experts will be on hand one Saturday per
month from 9 a.m.- noon starting Feb. 21, to properly install car seats for
children. Find more information here.
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