 Mayor Betsy Hodges poses with BUILD Leaders at the conference.
On September 16, 217 metro area youth work
professionals and community leaders gathered at the Minneapolis Convention
Center for the annual Minneapolis PARTNERS with Youth conference. For the sixth
year, the City of Minneapolis has supported the convening of youth workers by
providing a venue to help youth work professionals
stay engaged and proactive as they help shape the future of the youth of
Minneapolis.
The Partners with Youth Conference was
sponsored by Minneapolis Employment and Training, the Minneapolis Health
Department, the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, Youthprise, and the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency prevention (OJJDP).
Over the next three months, the Office of
Operational & Security Services (OSS) will be hosting school and community
stakeholders in conversations about ways to improve school climate and culture
as a part of the Safe in Our Schools Initiative (SIOS).
This will be a
continuation of the work that began in June and is summarized here.
The information gathered will be used to inform the MPS leadership conversation
in January about policies and budget regarding school safety, School Resource Officers, and magnetic locks.
Five community action teams in five regions
of the city (North, Northeast, Downtown, South and Southwest) will be created. Ideally,
action team members will have the following qualities:
- Knowledgeable about their community and
experience being engaged in their community
- Vested interest and experience with MPS
schools (i.e., parent, student, educator/staff member, resident, business
owner, etc.)
- Available to meet 3 times (90 minutes
each) between Sept-Nov.
Action teams will work with a facilitator
to design and implement an outreach plan for recruiting community members to
participate in focus groups. They will continue to work with OSS over time to
maintain a connection to the needs of the community. OSS is exploring ways to provide a small
financial incentive to each action team member.
If you'd like to recommend an action team member, email their name and contact information
to Jason Matlock or call 612-668-0178.
Share your career with members of the future workforce. Talk with
Minneapolis high school students about the training required for your career,
challenges and highlights, and resources to further explore a career in your
field. Check out upcoming Career Events and apply for as many as you wish here. For
more information, contact Mai at mxiong@achievempls.org or at 612.455.1571.
What’s Up 612! is an online
resource of things to do in Minneapolis. The program finder is a
citywide resource where youth, parents, educators, youth workers and persons
who know young people can find afterschool and summer activities for children
and young adults ages 5-21.
Building
with Biology
SELF International invites youth and
families to the FLEX Academy for an exciting day of discussion
and exploration into Synthetic Biology and how it affects our lives. Participants can expect fun hands-on
activities facilitated by scientists in the field of biology, genetics, or other related science fields.
When: September 24, 2016
Hands-On Workshop: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Forum: "Engineering the Mosquito": 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Location: 100 W 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Cost: Free Admission!
Find more information here.
Press
Release in Spanish and Flyer
in English
Free GRAMMY Camp®
The GRAMMYs are coming to Minneapolis, and there is still room for high
school students in the camp on Saturday, September 24, 9am-5pm, at
the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Students will gain an introduction to
the business of music and how they can become successful in it. Three music tracks will be offered:
Audio Production: Receive instruction on recording techniques,
including mic technique, signal flow, and sonic shaping both in studio and live
applications. Learn aspects of music production, video production,
and budgeting in the industry. Students should
have an understanding of recording equipment and be familiar with
basic audio terminology (i.e. microphone, compression, reverb, etc.).
Songwriting: Explore song structure, harmony, melody, lyric writing and vocal technique. Collaborate with a band, singers and other
songwriters. Gain insight on sound business practices including effective
marketing. You don't have to be a singer but you
should have an understanding of music theory, and piano or guitar
performance abilities.
Vocal Performance: Singers’ skills will be honed with a focus on vocal
techniques, including background and lead singing. Collaborate with instrumental combos
as well as the songwriters while learning insights on sound business
practices including effective marketing.
Register
by the end of the day September 23. Walk-ins are welcome but please register so a free lunch will be ordered for you.
Champion for Change Award
Are you a young person between the ages of 10 and 18 who’s been a
champion for positive mental health in your school or community?
Whether you started a program to reduce bullying in your school, or you organized a fundraiser to help young people
experiencing depression—we want to hear your story. Record a short (no longer than 3 minutes) video detailing how you have
been a champion for those with mental health needs and submit it along with the
entry form.
Up to three videos will be selected, and the award recipients will
be celebrated and their videos shown at the Minnesota Association for Children’s
Mental Health’s Evening of Heart, Silent Auction and Award Gala on Friday,
November 4th. Winners will receive a Commendation from Governor Mark Dayton and a
$100 gift card!
Learn more and register here
by September 26.
YouthLink Opportunity Center Calendar
EDIT
The mission of EDIT is to empower youth to promote equity, diversity,
and inclusion together in our communities through service learning, leadership,
and the arts. Learn more about EDIT.
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