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As
part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 4-8), the City of
Minneapolis is calling attention to the issue of youth violence and how to
prevent it in the community. There will be activities and events to raise awareness of youth
violence, identify strategies to combat this public health epidemic, and
promote the positive roles young people and adults can have in making their
communities and schools safer. They include:
Thursday, March 31:
A
Girls Symposium, Noon-4 pm,
Theodore Wirth Pavilion, 3275 Glenwood Ave. Join girls and young women for this day of empowerment
and violence prevention presented by the MPRB to uplift the unique needs of girls and young women in the community.
Friday, April 1:
Bridges
to Manhood Conference, 9 am-3:30 pm, MCTC, 1501 Hennepin Ave. This free event is designed to
empower boys and young men ages 14-24. Fathers and uncles are encouraged to bring their sons
and nephews. Adults are asked to bring a young man of color. Register here.
Vision,
Power and Wisdom (V.P.W.) Part I, 5-7 pm,
Shiloh Temple, 1201 W. Broadway. Minneapolis MADDADS opens up the streets with a microphone providing food, music, community bonding and spoken word to foster a sense of community peace and fellowship.
Saturday, April 2
Vision,
Power and Wisdom (V.P.W.) Part II, 3-6 pm,
World Wide Outreach for Christ Church, 3808 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis MADDADS open up the streets with a microphone providing food, music, community bonding and spoken-word to foster a sense of community peace and fellowship.
Sundaes
on Saturday, 12:30-3:30 pm, Impact
Living Christian Center, 3620 E. 26th St. We IMPACT! presents an ice cream social and
inter-generational conversation around solutions to youth violence.
Monday, April 4
Tubman’s
Movement for Violence Prevention, 4:30-6
pm, Tubman Center West, 3111 First Ave. S. Enjoy pizza, youth art, and more. Celebrate with young people driving positive changes and inspiring conversations to
strengthen opportunities to advance the work.
Tuesday, April 5
Intergenerational
Community Conversation, 5-7 pm,
EMERGE, Philips Center, 1834 Emerson Ave. N. Attend this inter-generational talking circle where community members discuss the effect of
youth violence on the community and enjoy dinner.
Wednesday, April 6
Family
Dinner for Peace and Movie Screening, 4:30-8
pm, Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) Oak Park Center, 1701 Oak Park Ave. N. Enjoy a family movie, dinner, and discussion on ending youth
violence.
Thursday, April 7
Asian
Media Access: Urban Arts Showcase to Combat Violence, 6-8:30 pm, North High, 1500 James Ave. N. This showcase creates a channel to give words to the cries of urban youth as they share their talents to open up
a violence prevention discussion with the community. Winners of the
Minneapolis PeaceMaker Bullying and Violence Prevention Essay and Poetry Contest
will be announced.
Friday, April 8
United
Tribes 612, 5-8 pm., PUC Waite House, 3401 Chicago Ave.
The event will celebrate and highlight the similarities between the Native American and East African
communities and build community through music, food, art, storytelling and
basketball. United Tribes 612 centers on young people (6-12 grade) and
elders, not on politics or differences.
Saturday, April 9
3-on-3
Basketball Tournament, 10 am-6 pm,
Farview Park, 621 N. 29th Ave. Change Equals Opportunity presents
a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to celebrate youth violence prevention. For
more information or to register, click here or call Jamil at 612-730-3581. Come for basketball and to get powerful messages about
violence prevention.
Other
events
Check with your local park for times and dates of MPRB youth violence prevention activities. Some schools and community organizations will air the Emmy
award winning “Don’t Believe the Hype” Violence Prevention Series featuring
local activists and hip-hop artists. For more information on Minneapolis work to
prevent youth violence, click here.
GYSD is the largest service event in the
world. Young people select and research an issue, then plan, implement,
evaluate and celebrate a relevant project. Check out www.gysd.org for ideas on how your group can pick, plan, post and promote your project.
Attend a Global Youth Service Day Celebration on April
16, 2 - 5 p.m. at Southdale Center in Edina. Families, youth, and the public are invited
to "plug into service" through onsite service projects and to participate in interactive
learning activities and demonstrations. There will also be youth performances all afternoon.
Get
a Free GYSD Party Pack
If your group is already doing service-learning or activism, break out an element of your work to occur during
the GYSD window (the week of April 11th or 18th) and receive
recognition for your project with a Party Pack of either a $25 Target or a Little
Caesar’s gift card, plus a framed GYSD certificate for your group. To receive a Party Pack, register your
project at www.gysd.org to place your project on the international map. After
registering, email GravesJ@puc-mn.org to receive a registration form to document your
activities. Include a picture of your event.
April 11 - 14, Mon – Thurs, 4:45 - 6:15
p.m., Mpls. Convention Center
Help 1,700+ young people practice their interview skills and
prepare to enter the working world. Volunteers interview two to four STEP-UP interns and then provide feedback and
suggestions for strengthening their job interview skills. These interns have
just completed their work readiness training and are excited to practice the
skills they've learned. You'll be given a brief orientation and suggested
interview questions.
Register
Now!
Six groups ranging from mental health to
after-school sports will share $300,000 ($30K) in one year grants as part of a federal
pilot project to fight youth radicalization in Minnesota's Somali-American
community. They are:
- Africa Reconciliation & Development
Organization: $25K for courses for male teens to prevent conflict
in African Diasporas.
- Confederation of Somali Community in
Minnesota: $100K for partnerships with Minneapolis and St. Paul Public
Schools; the Minneapolis Employment and Training Program; and Isuroon, Darul
Quba mosque for employment education and
training.
- Shanta Link: $35K to develop the Somali
Youth Mental Health project with African Immigrant Community Services.
- Somali-American Parent Association: $85K to partner with Ka Joog for a program that will include
youth identity activities, cultural integration and educational and employment
opportunities.
- Ummah Project: $30K to train and qualify
Somali-Americans ages 18-25 as mediators and restorative justice facilitators
using Somali and Islamic practices.
- West Bank Athletic Club: $25K to build
infrastructure, sports activities and "interactive parental
communication sessions."
Read the whole story.
The Minneapolis Fire Department (MFD) is
taking applications from men and women ages 18-30 for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification course. Graduates will get
preference points on the next MFD entrance exam (Spring 2017) and will be eligible to apply for EMS jobs at HCMC. If hired
they will have the option of further paramedic certification education.
Trainees will be considered City of Minneapolis student interns and will earn
$14.93/hour to take this college-level course two days a week for 12 weeks.
Learn more and apply here by April 18, 2016.
City of Minneapolis Employment and Training
has announced that EMERGE Community Development
and American Indian OIC, in partnership with Little Earth of United
Tribes, have been selected to provide the BUILD Leaders program to
disenfranchised 18-24 year old Minneapolis residents via a cohort model
beginning April 1.
BUILD is an equity focused youth violence
prevention program that focuses on violence prevention/intervention, youth
development, and coalition building. Participants will receive paid training in
facilitation, leadership, and job skills to deliver the BUILD violence
prevention curriculum to youth 9-12 years old.
EMERGE will provide services to the North
Minneapolis African American community and American Indian OIC, in partnership
with Little Earth of United Tribes, will provide services to the South
Minneapolis American Indian community.
Hennepin
County Library Seeks Youth (16-19) for Jobs
Teen Tech Squad - plan and facilitate tech workshops for kids and teens
in grades 4-12. Get trained by the Science Museum, work with music and video production
software, robotics, and other tools.
Work 25 hours per month, including evenings and weekends, throughout the
year at Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Franklin, Hosmer, or
Minneapolis Central Library. Email kdebertin@hclib.org with questions.
Teen Art Educator - work with the Minneapolis Institute of Art to plan and
facilitate art events for children entering grades 2-5 at libraries. Work 40- 60
hours during the summer. Email jlinman@hclib.org with questions.
Bilingual (Spanish) Teen Teaching
Assistant - Work with librarians to plan and implement learning activities for 4-5 year
old Latino children. Work 12 hours a week for
six weeks in the summer at Augsburg Park, East Lake, or Franklin
Library. Email snelson@hclib.org with questions.
Earn $9.13 per hour. Apply online March 25 – April 15 (by 5 p.m.)
Teen
Creative Arts Paid Internships at Pillsbury House + Theater
Culinary Arts: baking/business
experience includes ServSafe certification
Fashion Design: sewing/fashion business
experience
* For youth entering grades 8-12 who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
* June 21 – August 12, Tuesday-Thursday 2-5 p.m., Fridays 2-4 p.m.
* Earn $500 for the eight
week programs.
* Classes held at Pillsbury House + Theater, 3501
Chicago Ave. S.
Apply online April 4 - June 3 (or until programs are filled),
or in-person with Gracie Miller at Pillsbury Theater, Mon-Thur, 4-6 pm. Call ahead (612-787-3646)
to let Gracie know you are coming.
Pillsbury Youth
Program Facebook Page
Spring
Break
Recreation centers across the city will open
their doors at 12 p.m. (noon) during Minneapolis Public School's spring break
March 25 – April 1. Click here to register or find all the
spring break activities in your area.
Some activities may require pre-registration and a registration fee.
Call, email or stop by the recreation
center hosting the event for more information
if the online description leaves you wanting more.
Camp Capri
Every third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Capri
Theater
Free to students in Grades 5 – 8. Registration
Teen Teamworks Applications for
Summer Available
Ages 14-18 receive supervised on-the-job training, work readiness training, educational services, and a paycheck at Minneapolis
Park and Recreation. Applications are available online or at neighborhood parks. Click here for more info or call
612-370-3916.
Minneapolis Teen Job and
Opportunity Fair
Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Check out the Fair's webpage.
What's Up 612!
Find
afterschool & summer activities in Minneapolis for ages 5-21 on-line.
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