Teen Job Fair Is a Huge Success
Approximately 600 teens attended the ninth annual Minneapolis Teen Job Fair Saturday, April 25 at the Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central in downtown Minneapolis.
Thirty-five businesses and organizations were on hand to talk to teens about jobs, employment and training programs, intern-ships, volunteer opportunities, and other resources.
Two workshops were offered – “How to Get a Job”, with Leona Martin, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minneapolis North Workforce Center; and, “Who We Hire” a panel of employers, organized by the Minneapolis Youth Congress.
Aveda Institute Minneapolis helped Minneapolis Youth Congress volunteers with a “Work Couture” fashion show presented twice during the event.
The Teen Job Fair is produced by City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, Hennepin County Library, AchieveMpls, Minneapolis WorkForce Centers, Lunds and Byerly’s, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Youth Congress, and Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board.
Summer Food Service Program for Kids
During the school year, more than 328,500 Minnesota students rely on free or
reduced-priced lunches. When summer arrives, only about 15 percent of these
kids continue to access meal programs. That means more than 250,000 kids are
missing meals and not receiving the nutrition they need during the summer
months.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free meals to children
18 and under to fill this gap. Second Harvest Heartland has materials available
to promote the program throughout your community! To learn more about SFSP or
request materials, visit our website or email kidseatfree@2harvest.org.
NorthStar Youth Worker
Fellowship
Fellows cohorts will examine the opportunities and challenges facing
youth work into the 21st century. Each fellow will spend the year
reviewing relevant research and writings; tapping the wisdom of their
professional network; engaging in conversation with local and national leaders
in the field; and writing a position paper that will inform systems development
and field advancement in Minnesota.
Who Should Apply?
- Mid- to upper-level youth work practitioners and program managers
- Minimum of five years experience in direct service, management, and
staff development
- Familiarity with current youth development research, best practices,
and professional development offerings
- Desire to explore youth development practice, professional development,
and systems/institutions impacting youth work
Application materials are available at the Sabo Center for
Democracy and Citizenship website and are due June 1.
If you have questions or would like more information on the NorthStar
Fellowship, please contact sheila.oehrlein@state.mn.us at 651-582-8448
EMERGE Is Recruiting AmeriCorps
Members
17 VISTA positions (4 at EMERGE and 11 at other Minnesota nonprofits) Open until filled (no later than June 1). The service year is July 28, 2015-July 30, 2016. Details
5 Minnesota Opportunity Corps (MOC) positions (all at Emerge- 4 in
North Minneapolis and 1 in Cedar/Riverside). Open until filled (no later than
August. The service year is Oct 5, 2015-Aug 20, 2016. Details
Training provided! Help
participants overcome barriers to employment, housing and/or financial
stability. Each service
position is unique and offers amazing work experience for a dedicated
member. In exchange for a year of
service, members get a biweekly living allowance, an end-of-service education
award, student loan forbearance, health benefits, invaluable training, hands-on experience, and more.
Members can include recent high school and college grads (must be 18
years old), career changers, stay-at-home parents/grandparents, and former
social services recipients.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Nite Owlz
Nite Owlz is a drop in program for ages 12 to 18 that provides extended
teen programming at nine recreation centers from 8-11 pm on Friday and Saturday
nights, with the exception of Farview which runs from 7-10 p.m. Activities may
include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. Contact one of the
participating recreation centers for details: Whittier, King, North Commons,
Phillips, Powderhorn, Folwell, Logan, Farview, and Brian Coyle Center. Learn more.
Free Asian Media Access Summer Programs
Get involved in fun summer activities starting
June 15. Send an
e-mail with your contact info to Asian Media Access to register for these classes.
- RadioASIA Recording Classes - learn recording technology working in a
professional recording studio and broadcasting your songs on RadioASIA, FM106.1
HD channel 3
- Animation Classes - learn 2D and 3D animation skills working on the
Multimedia Exhibition "Everyday is a Sunny Day." Showcase your
work on AMA's YouTube channel.
- Asian Dance Classes - practice bi-cultural healthy living, enroll in cultural exercise classes, and showcase your talents at summer festivals around
town.
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