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On July 31, 2017, Hennepin County and the
City of Minneapolis joined numerous community partners and four other U.S.
communities in a 100-day challenge to combat youth homelessness.
The challenge goals are to help 150 youth
between the ages of 16 - 24 exit homelessness into safe and stable housing, and
that 75 percent of this group will secure employment, which could include jobs,
job training and credentialing, paid
internships, and obtaining a GED or diploma.
Results as of October 13th (Day 74):
Housed: 166 youth
Employed: 62 youth
Those that are interested in assisting with
this challenge, especially in the employment area, can contact Casey Schleisman
at 612-756-2277, or casey.schleisman@hennepin.us.
The challenge will end November 8, 2017.
Learn more about the 100-day Challenge here.
Never Give Up is an offering of collective wisdom, inspiration and hope
for young people ensnared by adverse life experiences such as chronic neglect,
violence, abuse, bullying, and exploitation from seven peers and mentors who
came just before them and found their way through. This ground-breaking product
was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
specifically for youth.
Watch the video.
Ignite Afterschool has launched a state wide survey of youth workers to
learn about professional development needs and interests. This data will be
invaluable in shaping educational support across the state and in Minneapolis.
If you are a youth work worker in MN, please take the time to fill out a 15
minute survey.
Your participation will contribute information that will help fill the
geographic and content gaps in professional development for youth workers. You
will also be entered for one of four Amazon gift cards!
October 26 is the 18th annual Lights On
Afterschool (LoA), a day for afterschool programs across the country to celebrate the role afterschool programs play in the lives’ of
youth, families, and communities. Afterschool program providers, young people,
civic leaders, college students, and community members in the Greater Twin
Cities area are invited to attend the event that runs from 3:30 – 6 p.m. at the
Weisman Museum.
The evening will feature:
• Afterschool Program Showcase: Experience
the learning that happens outside the school day in Twin Cities
afterschool programs.
• Afterschool Champions Awards: Cheer
on the public leaders and practitioners who are making a difference as they
receive their awards.
• Videos Highlighting
#AfterschoolSuccess: View new video shorts
highlighting afterschool program stories from across Minnesota.
• Insights into Afterschool Access: View a
presentation of new Minnesota Student Survey data analysis and infographics.
Learn
more and register.
The
Bridge for Youth has been providing runaway and homeless youth with safe shelter, reunifying
families, and helping youth transition to adulthood successfully since 1970. An open house on October 26 will give the community the
chance to look inside their newest project – a transitional living program for
young people ages 18-21. This program, known as Rita’s House, will provide
housing and life skills for young adults at risk of homelessness. The home has
been approved as an “intentional community” by the City of Minneapolis, which
means that residents will share in decision-making and management of the
household. This official designation means that up to a dozen young people will
be allowed to share the home.
The public is welcome to attend the open
house from 5-6:30 pm on Thursday, October 26. The event will include tours of
the house mid-renovation and a time to ask questions about the project.
Event
information
Hackathon
#IoTHackDay is a fun, FREE day that brings together teams, ideas,
and an entrepreneurial spirit to dream up and build cool new devices to solve
everyday problems. Teams form, submit their ideas ahead of the event, and hack
for 12 hours. Top teams receive cash and hardware prizes!
Saturday, October 28th, 8am - 8pm in Saint Paul, MN
Learn
more and register.
"Let’s
Get IT!" Free 13-week Digital Lab Training
Web and application development training
for 16 years and older. Accepting applications until the end of October.
Flyer
SOAR (Skills, Opportunity,
Achievement, Responsibility)
Soar at American Indian OIC/Takoda Group equips 18-24 year old young
adults with academic and vocational skills and provides access to opportunities
that help them accomplish personal achievement and responsibility. SOAR serves individuals who’ve had run-ins with the law and are
looking to improve their futures.
Grants and scholarships are available for those who
qualify.
Flyer
Tree Trust's Supported Work Program
This program allows individuals to gain paid work experience while working outdoors on community improvement
projects or indoors at local businesses, schools, and nonprofits.
Eligibility includes:
14-18 years, living in a household with a parent/guardian who has an
open MFIP case in Hennepin County, or 14-24 years, and have an open MFIP case
in Hennepin County
Find more information and/or fill out an interest form here.
Join PEACE (Pathways to
Emergency & Academy Career Experiences)
PEACE
is a career pathway program for high school juniors and seniors from select
neighborhoods who are interested in justice and emergency services careers (police,
fire, emergency services, law and legal services). PEACE also provides a paid
summer internship in justice or emergency service. Eligibility Map
Employment
and Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth
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.
YouthLink Opportunity Center Calendar
Hennepin County Library
Newsletter for Educators
Hennepin County Library has a new newsletter that provides K-12
educators and youth work professionals with helpful tips and online resources
that have a reading and or library connection.
Sign-up for the Hennepin County Library K-12
Educators Newsletter.
6 Ways to Know If Your Youth Program
Prioritizes Relationships
To assess the priority organizations give relationships, Dr.
Kent Pekel, SEARCH President and CEO, developed a quick 6-question
assessment to evaluate your organization’s efforts to put relationships
first.
Link
2018 Youth Participatory Action
Research (YPAR) Grants
The 2018 Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Cohort is open
through November 1st. Learn more and apply here.
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