 Minneapolis Teen Job and Opportunity Fair - June 1
Saturday, June 1, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Downtown Central Library
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Prep Rally
Get ready to job search! Build your resume, meet employers, and prep with a career coach.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Interactive Workshop
Top Tips for Teens: show your strengths and get hired. Be confident!
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Job Fair
Explore career opportunities
Flyer >> here
Register now for Ignite Afterschool Conference December 12-13. |
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Notification for Applications for 2019 Citywide Violence Prevention Fund (VPF) RFP
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Minneapolis Health Department’s 2019 Citywide Violence Prevention Fund (VPF) is posted through the eSupplier Portal http://minneapolismn.gov/finance/procurement/eSupplier. The VPF is intended to invest in community-led strategies that address violence in Minneapolis in parts of the City primarily outside of downtown.
The completed application is due no later than 11:59 p.m. (Minneapolis time) on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
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Professional Development Opportunity |
The FINNOVATION Fellowship Program is accepting applications for their nine-month fellowship program that supports early-stage impact entrepreneurs who have bold ideas for sustainable, systems-level change.
We're looking for leaders who:
- Are passionate about leveraging an entrepreneurial idea to make a big social or environmental impact
- Are eager to develop innovative business models to solve problems in new ways
- Have a deep understanding of the problem they are addressing
- Are committed to working on their venture full-time
- Want to grow their potential as a leader
Deadline for application - May 15, 2019
Housing Affordability Grant Opportunity at Pohlad Family Foundation - May 17 deadline |
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The Pohlad Family Foundation has opened a new grant opportunity for organizations working in housing stability.
Our Housing Affordability Program is open for Letter of Interest (LOI) submissions through May 17, 2019. We will invest $7M over two years to fund strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities for families and youth who are currently experiencing homelessness.
Please visit our website for guidelines, instructions and time frame, including a Program Overview, LOI Guidelines and information session registration.
The Sundance Family Foundation Grant
Grant applications for funding youth social entrepreneurship programs and supportive housing programs are due June 11, 2019.
Visit the Sundance website for complete details.
Events, Webinars and Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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May 2-3 - Hope & Healing for Youth and Families - Evergreen Annual Conference
May 3 - Job Corps Spring Open House and Job Fair
May 4 - STEM Super Saturday - MN Association for the Education of Young Children
May 5 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - NAMI
May 6 - Disaster Behavioral Health Conference - Metro Health & Medical Coalition
May 9-10 - Leadership Matters - U of M Extension
May 22 - Design Thinking for Dynamic Youth Work - Live Online Training - YIPA
June 7 - NorthStar Youth Work Fellowship Presentation
June 12-13 - Nurturing the Northland: Adverse Childhood Experiences Conference - Duluth
June 26 - Gender Literacy for Inclusive Youth Work - Live Online Training - YIPA
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Toolkits, Reports and News Briefs |
Child Abuse Prevention Resource Guide - Children and Family Futures
Child Abuse Tip Sheets (also translated into Spanish) - Children and Family Futures
Employment and Health Among Low-Income Adults and Their Children: A Review of the Literature - Mathematica Research
After a School Tragedy…Readiness, Response, Recovery, & Resources -MHTTC
Identifying and responding to labor trafficking and all reports of human trafficking of foreign national minors. -DHS Bulletin 19-68-07
Fact Sheets on Mental Health Issues - NAMI
A Path from Access to Success -MDRC
Disability History and Resources - Kids as Self Advocates
Getting Help After Trauma - U of M Center for Resilient Families
YIPA Facebook Group - request to join - YIPA
Minnesota System of Care for children’s mental health website - Department of Human Services
Children's Intensive Mental Health Services Study: Final Report to the Minnesota Legislature
Youth Events and Opportunities |
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 Bike Mechanic Paid Internships
Full Cycle offers internship opportunities for homeless and street-dependent youth ages 23 and under. These paid internships require a commitment of 10 hours per week for three months and are meant to be an introduction to mechanics as well as an opportunity to learn and practice the skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. Our goal is to help young people gain opportunities, skills, and confidence to lessen the barriers in the way of obtaining steady employment. Prior mechanic or job experience not necessary.
Download the application >> here
Hennepin County Library
JobCorps Training Program
Do you work with any young people ages 16-24? The Job Corps Training Program could be the first step to a bright future for many young people looking to make a positive change in their lives. We are enrolling new students every week!
Benefits of Job Corps:
- Free Job Training (trade choices: Culinary, Construction, Certified Nursing Assistant, Sign and Display, Paint and Wallpaper, Office Administration, Medical Office Support)
- Free room and board
- Academic support to complete HSD/GED
- Free driver’s education classes
There are many more benefits to attending Job Corps!
Flyer >> here
What’s Up 612!is an online program finder where youth, parents, educators, youth workers and persons who know young people can find afterschool and summer activities in Minneapolis for children and young adults ages 5-21.
YouthLink Opportunity Center Calendar
Employment Opportunities for Adults |
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Featured Listings:
*Job Opening - Youth Worker part time for Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PYC)
Application Deadline is May 10, 2019
Details >> here
*Job Opening - Social Emotional Learning Specialist Position at Minnesota Department of Education
Application Deadline is May 7, 2019
Details >> here
City of Minneapolis
PCYC
Think Small
Venture Academy
indeed
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
Tubman
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
Camp Fire
Hennepin County
YWCA
Collaborative Job Board
Hiawatha Academies
MPS
YMCA Twin Cities
U of M Extension
ESNS
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