Youth worker networking groups are starting
again this fall. Here are seven great reasons to attend.
- Collaborate! Support programs and events
across organizations.
- Develop partnerships.
- Deepen knowledge of current and emerging
issues in youth work.
- Help organize one or more trainings per
year and a yearly youth work professional conference.
- Share work experiences, strategies, and
solutions.
- Connect with city-wide, metro-wide,
state-wide youth work networks.
- Share your program and events information -
so much great work is happening.
See upcoming meetings in the EVENTS
section.
Teachers, parents and community leaders are
encouraged to invite students to participate in the United Way Student Essay
Contest sponsored by Greater Twin Cities United Way, Star Tribune and U.S. Bank.
The contest gives children in grades 3-5 a
chance to write about how they “Live United” and make a positive impact in the
community by making their families, neighborhoods, classrooms and communities
better.
Essays must be received by Friday, October
16.
The first-place winner will receive a $500
Visa gift card from U.S. Bank. The nine runners-up will each receive a $100
Visa gift card. All ten winners will have their essays published in the Variety
section of the Star Tribune on Tuesday, November 24.
Find more information here.
Youth M.O.V.E. National presents its Rock
Star Awards to individuals and/or organizations that make an outstanding
contribution to the improvement of youth services and systems that support
positive growth and development of young people who have experience in various
child-serving systems including, but not limited to, mental health, juvenile
justice, education, and child welfare.
Rock Star Awards will be awarded on
Saturday, November 21, at the Annual Federation of Families for Children's
Mental Health Conference in Washington DC.
Find more information and a nomination form
here.
Read this uplifting story about a local woman
who grew up a "ward of the state" and went on to triumph with the help of her
foster family and a compassionate judge.
Read
the story.
Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest
Open to all Minneapolis
students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.
1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200,
3rd Place $100
Essays are due by November 16th, 2016.
Find
more information and a parent consent form.
Lutheran
Social Service (LSS) Rising Youth Works Program
LSS has a new program for Cedar Riverside
youth and young adults between the age of 14
and 24. Program benefits include; support getting back and staying in school,
fun activities, employment and financial training, paid internships in several
community organizations and businesses to fit your goals, and other resource
connections.
Find more information here.
Mall
of America Fall Job Fair
October 15, 2-5 pm, Mall of America, Suite 402 (4th
level, East side)
Hiring Ride Attendants, Cashiers, Housekeeping,
Guest Services, Theater Staff, Security, Character Performers and more.
On-the-spot group interviews will be given for
those who apply online prior to the event. Bring your username and password for
your application profile. After filling out profile information, candidates
must submit their profile to every position they wish apply for by
searching for that position and selecting the ‘apply now’ icon.
Questions, call 952-883-8560 or email employment@mallofamerica.com
Apply
online.
Prepare
for College Spring 2016
This four week course from Goodwill Easter Seals is for students
who are interested in enrolling in a college program that leads to employment.
Course overview:
Navigating financial aid and other
resources
College culture and tours
College and program options
College enrollment process
Study skills and time management strategies
Career planning and job search techniques
Classes meet Monday,Tuesday & Thursday,1-3 PM, 1455 W Lake St.
Fall session starts October 12, 2015.
For more info or to enroll, email Kristi Weberg or call 651-379-5837.
Paid
Opportunities for Teens at Pillsbury House:
FANS is a college-readiness club
for students grades 9-12 that gives youth scholarships for each year they
participate. It’s great for youth who will be the first to go to college in the
family, or low-income and not sure how to pull off college. Get free dinner, tutoring, college tours, and more.
FANS meets every Wednesday, 6-8 PM, Sept. 30 to the end of May.
Power
of Our Voices is a theater company for
high school students that will start in January of 2016. The goal is to
increase youth voice and inspire other youth through touring productions to
local schools, organizations and even public places.
Youth actors will be paid a stipend of $100
after performing in three shows. Rehearsals will be twice weekly, most likely
Mondays and Fridays from January-May.
If you are interested in FANS or Power of Our Voices, email Siddeeqah Shabazz,or 612-787-3656.
Free IT Ready Training in Cedar Riverside
Young people, 18-24, will learn the skills necessary to fill an entry-level IT position in three months. An optional paid six month internship opportunity is available.
Learn more at an IT Ready Info Session:
September 28 or 29, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Brian Coyle Center, 420 15 Ave. S., Minneapolis
Eligibility: Minneapolis resident, high school diploma or GED, no previous college degree, US citizen or legal immigrant
Questions: Mohamed Ali, EMERGE, (612) 236-0465
What's Up 612!
Find afterschool activities in Minneapolis for ages 5-21 on-line.
Free
Sexual Health Educational Presentations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater
Twin Cities is offering youth groups free comprehensive sexual health
educational presentations from October 15 - December 11, 2015. The main audience is youth of color ages
12-19 in a group setting. This one-time
presentation can be customized to fit your group’s needs and each youth will
leave the presentation with a hygiene kit. To request a presentation, fill out this form or
contact Maypahou
Ly or call 651-789-2412.
Curfew
Hours for Hennepin County Youth
Under 12 years old:
Weekdays, home by 9
p.m. / Fri. & Sat., home by 10 p.m.
12-14 years old:
Weekdays, home by 10 p.m. / Fri. & Sat., home
by 11 p.m.
15-17 years old:
Weekdays, home by 11 p.m. / Fri. & Sat., home
by midnight
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