Hello, JFY Community, and happy November! 

We cannot believe that we are already in November... but with the month upon us, that means one thing: the 2022-23 Al Teglia Scholarship is officially LIVE!

This year we are honored to be able to offer 20 of our youth members with $2,000 scholarships towards higher education. At JFY, we believe higher education can look different for everybody; this is why we want to support those pursuing any form of higher education endeavors, such as a degree at a 4-year university, studying at a community college/junior college, looking to attend a trade or vocational school, art school, you name it! Please be sure to refer to our Al Teglia Scholarship webpage linked here for more details on how to apply and all the requirements.

Be sure to review our 2023 JFY Al Teglia Scholarship Tips for a list of our top tips for submitting your application!

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MORE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We would love to amplify the MANY scholarship opportunities that can be found on Immigrants Rising's webpage. They have quite an expansive list of scholarships, most of which have no immigration status requirement. Be sure to check them out here!

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Supported Training and Employment Program (STEP) Intern

The County of San Mateo is pleased to announce the return of the Supported Training and Employment Program (STEP), a program for current, non-minor dependents or former foster youth who have aged out of foster care or probation, and who are ages 18 - 24. STEP provides paid internships and employment skills training during a one-year employment program designed to introduce youth to the "world of work".

 We offer STEP Intern positions in various Departments and locations throughout the County, such as, Human Services Agency, Human Resources, Parks Department, Health System, and more!
 
 The program focuses on three primary areas:

1. Job Readiness Skills Training:  Training topics include understanding workplace culture, exceeding expectations, goal setting, presentation skills, business communications, and other tips to be successful on the job.
2. Employment Coaching and Hands-on Paid Work Experience:  You will be paired with a Job Coach to receive one-to-one guidance and support.  Coaches help prepare you for your new job duties by modeling and teaching appropriate behaviors and skills. After shadowing your coach, you may take on assignments of your own.  These hands-on assignments vary by department and provide you with an overview of the responsibilities of a specific county position.
3. Transition Planning:  The program offers transition planning services to prepare you for your future goals. This includes access to resources for information on colleges, training programs, and other vocations. 

If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, APPLY TODAY!!!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS)

We are excited and proud to be in community with Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS), a nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay serving the Latinx community with their many programs. The organization was born from the desire to help children and their families to feel proud of their identity and culture and amplify their voices. ALAS is dedicated to working for social wellness through multicultural practices, mental health care, individualized and collective support related to education, immigration processes, and work, and advocating for the wellbeing of the whole community.

Please be sure to visit their home page here, as well as their volunteer page to get involved!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dia de los Muertos Celebration!

Join us this Friday, November 4th from 4 - 5 PM for a free event to celebrate Dia de los Muertos!

We will be celebrating at Friendship Park along with the San Mateo County Park Rangers, CalFresh, and San Mateo County Health Department for a fun celebration! We will be decorating sugar skulls, making paper flowers, as well as have free books and goodies for kids! We will also have a musical performance by Danza Colibri, as well as an ofrenda at the park so that families can learn about this Latin American tradition.

¡Acompañanos al parque de la amistad (Friendship Park) junto con los guardabosques del Condado de San Mateo, CalFresh y el departamento de salud del Condado de San Mateo para una celebración divertida! ¡Estaremos decorando calaveras de azúcar, haciendo flores de papel y también tendremos libros y golosinas gratis para los niños! También tendremos una presentación musical de Danza Colibrí así como una ofrenda en el parque para que las familias conozcan esta tradición latinoamericana.

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SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS' UPCOMING EVENTS

Climate & Habitat Resiliency Plan Hike

Join us for an interpretive hike at Pescadero Creek County Park on Saturday, November 5th, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. The hike will share details of the goals and objectives of the Climate & Habitat Resiliency Plan, observe forest conditions post-fire and see evidence of the logging history, and discuss areas where restoration projects may occur.

We'll meet at the Hoffman Creek Trailhead at 9:00 and complete a 3-mile round trip hike in the park. You must reserve a ticket here to attend the hike as we have limited staff and space to host this event. 

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Bicycle Sundays

On Sundays, a 3.8-mile segment of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail is closed between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92 allowing for non-motorized activities including jogging, bicycling, hiking, roller-skating, and walking (Strollers are welcome, but no ball/frisbee activity allowed). Cañada Road between Edgewood Road to the Filoli entrance will remain open to vehicles.

An event permit is needed for large, organized groups of bicyclists, skateboarders, roller bladers or walkers. For more information please call the parks reservation desk at (650) 363-4021 or the Supervising Ranger at (650) 851-1210.

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JFY WORKSHOPS & JOB BOARD

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Have any questions? Email us at jobsforyouth@smcgov.org!