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Early Childhood Education Millage in Action!
Early Learning & Child Care Programs Enrollment is Now Open!
Agenda for Children, New Orleans Public Schools (NOLA-PS), and the City of New Orleans have partnered to provide free, high-quality early education seats to qualifying New Orleans families since 2018 through the City Seats program. The City Seats Program is driven by three key goals:
- To increase access to early learning for those with the greatest need,
- To improve the overall quality of participating early learning centers, and
- To ensure that children and families have access to all of the support and early interventions they need to participate fully in the program.
NOLA-PS is excited to announce that the enrollment period for the Early Learning & Child Care programs is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a free early learning seat for your child, providing them with a strong foundation for future success. Whether you are an expectant mother, a parent, or a legal guardian of a child under the age of five, we encourage you to apply. To ensure your child receives the best early education possible, please complete the application and verification process promptly.
To get started, visit EnrollNolaPS.com and complete the online application. Prepare all required documents, including proof of age, proof of guardianship, proof of address, and proof of income. These documents are essential to verify your eligibility and secure your child's place in the program. The NOLA-PS Family Resource Centers is available to assist you with any questions or support you may need throughout this process. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity – enroll your child today and take the first step towards a brighter future!
For more information and to apply, please visit EnrollNolaPS.com or contact NOLA-PS at enroll@nolapublicschools.com.
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What are we up to?
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) has been doing great work! As an important voice for youth in New Orleans, this group of high school students directly advises the Mayor on policies and issues that directly influence youth in our city. On May 30th, MYAC held a Town Hall in which various members of MYAC shared data on the city’s crime as well as several of the city’s programs that help engage the city’s youth. A panel that included youth and members from the community gave feedback on what could be done to improve the city. Council Member Green as well as Representatives from RTA were also present. We are proud of the leaders our youth are becoming and look forward to seeing them graduate July 20th.
MYAC applications open up on August 1st for the next session! You can learn more HERE!
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It's time to create impact! Our applications are now open to join the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI), and we're looking for passionate caregivers that want to become change-makers. PLTI is a free parent-centered organization that partners with parents and communities to equip families with the civic skills, knowledge, and opportunities to be leading advocates for children at home, school, and in the community. Both Spanish speaking and English speaking parents are welcome to join this unique opportunity designed to guide members to understand how to create an impact in their own neighborhoods and in New Orleans through advocacy and leadership. Childcare, meals, and Spanish and English interpretation are provided.
Visit the Office of Youth and Families website to apply and learn more, please click HERE!
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Dancing Grounds: Bringing the Local Dance Community Together!
Dancing Grounds (DG) develops young leaders, promotes health & wellness, and advocates for social change through inclusive and accessible dance programs reaching New Orleans residents of all ages. Their flagship initiative, Dance for Social Change, inspires New Orleans youth to use their artistic talents to catalyze positive social change in our community. They also host the most comprehensive adult dance program in the city.
Since 2012, DG has reached over 3,500 young people, 8,000 adults and 12,000 audience members. From their programming to operations, staffing and resourcing, they lead from their values of equity & racial justice, space & place, integrity & accountability, relationships & organizing, abundance & joy.
There are several summer programs that Dancing Grounds will be hosting FREE for youth 13-12th grade! Check them out below!
You can learn more and register HERE!
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Dancing Grounds is taking snack donations so that they can provide food for their young people throughout the day.
Please consider donating. You can use this link to sign up for SNACK DONATIONS!
Youth Master Plan Categories: Health & Wellbeing, Learning
New Orleans Career Center: NOCC in Action!
WWL Coverage: Just days before graduation, 40 New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) seniors accepted employment offers from major regional employers. Boh Bros. Construction LLC, Louisiana Restaurant Association, Ochsner Health, and RNGD all extended job offers that directly align with the training and industry-based certifications the trainees gained at NOCC while in high school. All of the employer partners screened and interviewed trainees at NOCC’s first annual Hiring Day in April.
NOLA TALK DAT: NOCC's very own LPN Apprentice, Madison'lee Moore, discusses her experiences and aspirations on NSNO's "Talk Dat: NOLA Education" alongside Dr. Ross and other inspiring New Orleans Public Schools graduates! Madison is one of 39 trainees going directly to work, for her in particular, at Ochsner, earning a full-time salary while taking courses at Delgado to earn her license.
You can watch both videos below!
Youth Master Plan Categories: Economic Stability
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Uncommon Construction: Apprentice Promotion Ceremony and Break Ground on New Campus!
UnCommon Construction’s (uCC) apprenticeship program in New Orleans celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall. The program offers students hourly pay, school credit, and technical training while building projects. It also provides equity award scholarships and is expanding to serve more youth and adults.
Despite the rain, approximately 100 people attended the event, including 24 apprentices who received their promotion certificates. Council member Lesli Harris presented a proclamation from the city in honor of uCC’s groundbreaking for their new Campus facility. Michael Meredith, CEO of VPG Construction, gave the keynote speech, sharing his career journey and providing advice to the youth in attendance. After the event, youth and their families enjoyed crawfish and snoballs alongside other guests and uCC staff. All attendees were invited to place a handprint on the walls of the building to commemorate the groundbreaking and promotion ceremony.
Youth Master Plan Categories: Economic Stability
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Youth Force NOLA: Alumni and Student Accomplishments!
YouthForce NOLA's second annual Alumni Survey results are in! 97% of alumni continued to higher education or found a job after high school. Graduates involved in career-connected learning have higher rates of enrolling in postsecondary education and obtaining jobs. Alumni with industry-based credentials earned in high school are earning more than their peers, making $0.40 more per hour than the median hourly wage of Louisiana households under 25 years. Check out all highlights from the Alumni Survey results by clicking on this link!
YouthForce NOLA and Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans hosted a Career Expo for 2,000+ high school freshmen and 75+ regional businesses at the UNO Lakefront Arena. The Expo aimed to introduce students to various career options and connect them with professionals from different industries. However, only a few students seemed to have a clear idea of their post-high school plans. The event provided an opportunity for students to explore new interests, network with peers and mentors, and build the connections they need for their future careers. Check out this video to see students and employers bringing the energy to this year’s Career Expo!
Youth Master Plan Categories: Economic Stability, Learning
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Louisiana Center for Children's Rights: Restorative Justice Practices.
Check out "Saving Louisiana's Black Youth from an Unjust Criminal Justice System: A Conversation with Kristen Rome"
In this interview, Executive Director, Kristen Rome discusses restorative justice practices and policy changes that affect both stakeholders and system-impacted youth within the juvenile legal system.
“And what we know about young people is that stability and consistency is vital to their survival and their ability to thrive and grow into healthy adults.” – Kristen Rome, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.
Youth Master Plan Categories: Safety & Justice
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To learn more please click HERE!
We invite everyone to join us on July 16, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Junior Achievement, on Delgado's campus at 5100 Orleans Avenue. Your help is incredibly important to make sure the Youth Data Hub truly works for our community and meets the needs of New Orleans.
The Urban League of Louisiana is excited to host the National Urban League Conference’s Community Day. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Hall H.
Community Day is designed to be a fun-filled day for families, bringing the National Conference into the heart of the community. It will feature various resources, including health and wellness resources, entertainment, fun activities for youth and adults, back-to-school giveaways, a College Fair, and much more.
At NOLA Capoeira, they offer classes for kids, starting at age 4, teens, and adults. Absolutely no experience is needed! For those who have never tried capoeira before, the first class is free.
18th Ward has started a new tumbling program to engage more girls in sport. They have a waitlist for summer registration, but plan to expand in the fall. Registration begins on August 1st on their website: https://www.the18thward.org
 Culture Aid NOLA serves free groceries on a twice-weekly basis without requiring proof of identification or income. Wednesdays 6PM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church (1835 St Roch) and Saturdays 9AM at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church (2022 St. Bernard.) Our distributions are open to all members of the community on both a walk-up and drive up basis, and guests may pick up groceries for multiple families.
 NOTCF launched its 2024 - 2025 NOLA School Cultural Arts Initiative.This program will support up to sixty (60) public and archdiocesan schools with a maximum of $10,000 each if approved. Applications will close on September 30, 2024.
How to access the application can be found on the NOTCF School Grants Page!
In The News
Job Postings
To learn more and to apply as a NORDC Lifeguard visit HERE!
City of New Orleans Youth-Focused Opportunities
To learn more about jobs in the City of New Orleans that serve youth, follow this link
New Orleans Recreation Development Commission
To learn more about NORDC job opportunities, follow this link.
New Orleans Public Libraries
Visit NOPL's website to learn more about employment opportunities.
New Orleans Public Schools
NOLA Public Schools is offering several employment opportunities. Visit NOLA-PS to learn more information.
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