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Hello, JFY Community,
We are now in February, which means Black History Month is here!
During the month of February, we nationally honor the critical, vast role Black Americans have played in writing this country's history. From contributions to sacrifices, we take this time to pay close attention to the stories regarding the Black experience in this country and beyond.
The theme for Black History Month this year is A Century of Black History Commemorations. 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps institutionalized the teaching, study, dissemination, and commemoration of Black history when they founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915. (ASALH)
In 1925, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson planned the inaugural week-long observance of Black history, he could hardly have anticipated the imprint he would leave on the world. From Negro History Week to Black History Month, ASALH has carried forth the tradition, and the observances have become part of the warp and weft of American culture and increasingly the global community. For our 100th theme, the founders of Black History Month urge us to explore the impact and meaning of Black history and life commemorations in transforming the status of Black peoples in the modern world. (ASALH)
If you would like to learn more about Black History Month, please find various resources linked below. Additionally, please find community events and resources further down in the newsletter!
Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
About Black History Month
Black History Month 2026 - A Century of Black History Commemorations
As the JFY Al Teglia scholarship application window has now come to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to amplify other wonderful scholarship opportunities available to our communities! If you are interested in more scholarships out there, read on!
Immigrants Rising - Various Deadlines
For a vast list of different scholarship opportunities, please be sure to visit Immigrants Rising's scholarship page. There, you will find many different scholarships to apply to, so go check it out!
Immerse yourself in Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center. It's a museum experience like no other!
Please see below for a full list of events this month and beyond!
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center Events
We are excited to announce that the County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship program will return this summer!
The County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship places Jobs for Youth Members who are between the ages of 18-21 in County Departments for 8-10 weeks. The JFY summer internship program provides young adults the opportunity to develop employment skills, and obtain exposure to career fields of interest! Internships start in June or July.
- Requirements: San Mateo County resident, JFY Member*, 18 to 21 years old
- Duration: June through August (approximately 8-10 weeks)
- Hours: Flexible based on department need (between 20-40 hours/week)
- Location: Positions are available in several Departments and may include placements in Belmont, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, and South San Francisco.
If you are interested in applying, the first thing you will need to do is send your Resume, Cover Letter, and three professional references to jobsforyouth@smcgov.org. Please be sure to use this Professional References template!
After submitting your documentation, *please register for one of the mandatory virtual Jobs for Youth Summer Internship orientations/workshops at the following link. There will be weekly orientation sessions available beginning February 10th through March 17th, 2026.
Once you have attended the orientation, we will send you a personal link to complete an application. Please note that applications will be reviewed by County departments on a first come first served basis, so we suggest completing an application ASAP to remain competitive.
Please reach out to jobsforyouth@smcgov.org if you have any questions!
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