As warmer temperatures approach, Minneapolis children and youth will
soon have a break from school. To make sure parents and youth know "what
to do in the 612" we are reaching out to you in the effort to feature your
programs, as well as ensure youth and families find quality afterschool
and out-of-school programming on What’s Up 612!
We recently developed a customized map that allows youth and families
to search by organization name, program and category. Under the searches, users
will be able to find out all they need to know about youth programs as well as
where they can find them.
As of now our map features programs that take place throughout
the school year. We are working closely with Minneapolis Public Schools to
make sure Minneapolis youth are not only engaged during the school year, but
inside and outside of the classroom all year long. MPS will be assisting in
promoting this new information on What's Up 612! throughout the city, so
make sure your organization isn't left out.
Now its easier than ever to have your program(s) featured on What's
Up 612! Click here to enter summer program information. Even if your organization is not looking to recruit new
youth and or your information is already featured, we encourage you to feel out
our new form. This will ensure we have a better understanding of the summer
offerings in Minneapolis as well as accurate information to provide to our
users.
Make sure to visit What's Up 612! to
checkout our new map.
Beyond the Bell Training and Regional Meeting
Save
the Date!
Minneapolis
Youth Coordinating Board and Ignite Afterschool
Beyond
the Bell Training and Regional Meeting
April
11th 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
800
West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
‣ 8:30am Registration
‣ 9:00am Welcome
‣ 9:30am Beyond The Bell Session #1
- To Be
Determined
‣ 11:30pm Lunch & Ignite Network Updates
‣ 12:30pm Beyond The Bell Session #2
- Family
Engagement
‣ 2:30pm Adjourn
Please
join the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board and Ignite Afterschool,
Minnesota’s Afterschool Network, for the Minneapolis session of our #AfterschoolSuccess Regional Working Meeting, Wednesday, April 11th at 800 West Broadway.
At this session, you’ll connect with local afterschool peers and
Ignite’s staff to shape afterschool partnerships, quality, and policy
locally and across the state.
For more info and to register contact Phil Rooney at phil.rooney@minneapolismn.gov or
at 612-607-4091
2018 Minneapolis Teen Job Fair
Saturday, April 21
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
>>Map
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teen Prep Rally on-site!
Build your resume and get ready to meet with employers!
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Interactive Workshop
Hear from industry professionals as they discuss their road to success, and talk about trending industries!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. JOB FAIR
The Teen Fair is produced by City of Minneapolis department of Community Planning and Economic Development, Minneapolis Youth Congress, and Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, Hennepin County Library, AchieveMpls, and the Minneapolis WorkForce Centers
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Willmar High School
3:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
16th Annual Community Conference on the
Brain
Building Resiliency in a High Stress World
Featured Presenter – Jim Sporleder
Jim Sporleder retired in 2014 as Principal of Lincoln
High School in
Walla Walla, WA. Under Jim’s leadership, Lincoln High
School
became a “Trauma Informed” school, gaining national
attention due
to a dramatic drop in out of school suspensions,
increased graduation rates and the number of students going on to
post-secondary education.
More here>> Flyer
Sundance Family Foundation
The Sundance Family Foundation is now accepting grant applications for funding youth social entrepreneurship programs and supportive housing programs. Grants are made for one year in duration and range between $5,000 to $25,000.
Visit the Sundance website for details. Staff are ready to answer your questions at 612-822-8580. The application deadline is June 8, 2018
More information >> here
STEP-UP Receives over 3,700
Applications
STEP-UP, the
City of Minneapolis internship program for young adults ages 14-21, is already
on the way to another great summer.
The STEP-UP 2018 application
period closed on February 15 with over 3,700 applications submitted. All
young people who are eligible for the program (3,400) have been invited to
training which takes place on Saturdays from now until mid-April.
Prospective interns must complete the training process to be eligible for an
internship. Positions are never guaranteed, but over 80 percent of
students who complete training are placed into an internship.
STEP-UP is seeking businesses,
public agencies and nonprofits interested in employing interns in 2018. Step Up
prepares companies to compete in a global market by building a talent pipeline
that introduces them to future workers. Employers can sign up >>here to
hire interns until March 30 for summer 2018. More >> here
Opportunities for Youth
EMS Pathways Academy Student
Internship Program
*What: 13 week EMT
training and certification course.
*Who: Applicants must
have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the United States,
and will be required to pass a physical exam.
*When: Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. next class will begin in June
of 2018.
*There is no
cost to apply. Participants are paid $15 hourly.
Applications will be accepted from March 19th – March 30th at 11:59 p.m.
Attend an information session
for more information >> Flyer
Teen Teamworks- Summer 2018 Application will be available March 12
Teen
Teamworks helps teens ages 14-18
acquire job skills through hands-on MPRB project work. Youth receive supervised
on-the-job training, educational services, and a bi-weekly paycheck.
Applications are available>>online or
at parks. Call 612-370-3916 for info.
Federal Reserve High School Student Essay Contest
Answer the question: Should
the federal government increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour? Winners
will receive cash prizes and their essays will be published on the Bank’s
website. Deadline April 10, 2018.
More information >>Here
Eureka!®
Program Seeks Participants
This five-year summer and school year program for current 7th
grade girls (8th graders in fall 2018) focuses on Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM). The YWCA and the U of M College of Science and
Engineering have partnered to help girls explore their career interests while
supporting them through high school graduation and preparing them for the next
step in their post-secondary education.
Contact Leah Eby at 612-215-4369 or leby@ywcampls.org.
Applications due Friday, March 23, 2018. Application form
>>Here
Seeking Mentors for PEACE (Pathways to Emergency & Academy
Career Experiences)
PEACE is a paid summer internship for high
school juniors and seniors to provide pathways into justice and emergency
services careers (police, fire, emergency services, law and legal services). If you work in these careers and are interested in becoming a mentor, please email ShaVonda
Allen or call 612-673-6221 for
more information
Flyer
YouthBuild
Now Enrolling
Participants receive a weekly stipend while going through
construction training. YouthBuild is for:
- Young men and women, ages 16-24
- Not currently enrolled in
school and looking to obtain your GED
- Interested in starting a career
in construction
- Available Mon-Fri from 8:30am
to 3:30pm
To learn more, Contact Kristi at (651) 379-5837 or email
kweberg@goodwilleasterseals.org.
Application deadline is April 9, 2018 Application form>>here
Employment
and Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth
YouthLink
Opportunity Center Calendar
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Resources
Social and Emotional Learning in Practice: A Toolkit of Practical
Strategies and Resources
The University of Minnesota has a new free social and emotional
learning online resource, which is a compilation of templates and activities
that can be used by staff and youth as support. Find the toolkit >> here
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