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Participate in the 2020 Community Health Assessment on Nov 12 |
The Minneapolis Health Department's Research & Evaluation team is assisting in the implementation of our department’s 2020 Community Health Assessment. In this meeting Minneapolis community members will participate in a discussion about health and quality of life in Minneapolis.
Meeting details:
What: a community discussion about views on health in Minneapolis
Why: to use the input to guide the health department’s strategy in future years
When and where: November 12th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
The Division of Indian Work – 1001 East Lake Street, Dakota Lodge
RSVP by November 7th to Angie Oaks, angela.oaks@minneapolismn.gov, 612-849-4335
There will be dinner, limited child care, and a gift card raffle at the end of the meeting.
See here for more information on the Community Health Assessment process. Contact Angela with any questions.
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Save the Date - Community Connections Conference 2020 |
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center | Lower Level, Hall A
A FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE has been setup.
Save the date for this free conference featuring interactive workshops, speakers, panel discussions and a delicious catered lunch.
The Community Connections Conference is an annual event that fosters connections between the residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and local government. In 2019, 885 people participated.
Want to get involved?
YOUTH LEADING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND EQUITABLE EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 5:00PM-7:00PM COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO (CLUES) 797 EAST 7TH STREET
Youth as Evaluators Flyer
Youth-serving organizations are often tasked with program evaluation but often engage youth solely as the subject of the evaluation. What if youth were the evaluators of their own programs? Or perhaps they are researchers or evaluators of other projects of interest to them? This workshop brings together youth/adult partners to learn about culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and ways to support youth leadership in evaluating programs.
The goal for this workshop is for youth/adult teams to come to the workshop together to co-create and co-implement their own evaluation ideas at their program or for their community. The Eventbrite is structured so that one person can register their team of up to 5 people.
Youth/adult teams will:
- Hear from youth/adult partners currently conducting research in the Twin Cities
- Gain a greater understanding of culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and community engagement strategies
- Begin on a program evaluation plan for your program
- Get access to a follow-up conversation to support your questions and continued implementation of your evaluation plan.
Register here
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Professional Development Opportunities |
Training Available - see more detail here
- Youth Work - (Y)out Everyday Theory - Nov 13 & 20
- YPQA Basics - Nov 29
- YPQA Reliability for External Assessors - Dec 3-4
- Tell Me Your World: the Daily Lives of Young People - Dec 10 & 17
Youth Equity Learning Series: Register for fall sessions
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development is excited to announce our Youth Equity Learning Series! This series of workshops is framed around five strategies to advance equity in youth programs. These sessions will feature local youth and youth workers, and be held in community spaces on 2019-20 school release days. The series is designed to move participants from understanding systems and histories of oppression to practical actions for addressing inequities at the programmatic, organizational and institutional levels. It will culminate with an event focused on the role of youth workers.
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Events, Webinars and Upcoming Training Opportunities |
Nov 2 - 2019 NAMI Minnesota State Conference: Advancing Equity
Nov 5 - Restorative Justice 101: Training for Practice in Everyday Life
Nov 11 - TEEN Training Series - Talking to be Heard
Nov 12 - Introducing the Comprehensive Strategy Map Template for Minimizing and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Nov 13 - Making Funding and Community Engagement Easier
Nov 15 - Fostering Inclusion by Honoring Cultural Identities - YIPA in Rochester
Nov 15 - the Healing Elixir: A Model of Care in Working with LGBTQ+ Clients
Nov 22 - Youth Mental Health First Aid
Dec 9 - Self-Care when Working with High Needs Individuals
Dec 11 - Inclusive Volunteerism: Welcoming and engaging new audiences
Dec 12-13 - Believe it. Build it. Ignite AfterSchool Conference
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New Places Developed for Youth |
Avenues Drop In Center:
Drop-In Hours: Every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. (closed on holidays). 1200 37th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412 (bus line 5).
Avenues drop-in hours are a safer, fun place to hang out for LGBTQI+ youth and allies. Join for art classes, poetry, movie nights and more every Tuesday.
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Helping sex-trafficked youth heal - Passageways
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Passageways Shelter and Housing Program provides emergency shelter beds for youth ages 13 to 17 and housing for youth ages 16 to 24 who have been victims of sex trafficking.The program also serves young parents with one child.
More information here.
Toolkits, Reports and News Briefs |
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Afterschool Alliance US Census 2020 Toolkit
Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Leveraging the Best Available Evidence
First Impressions Matter; Tips to Keep Participants Coming Back for More
"Talk. They Hear You." Student Assistance – A Guide for School Administrators
Adolescent Brain Research Toolkit
Journal of Youth Development - University of Pittsburgh
Improving Programs Using Students’ Voices
How to Onboard New Collaborative Partners: Tips and Strategies
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Youth Events and Opportunities |
 A conference led BY youth FOR youth. During the event you will receive guidance to create a path that can benefit your life; obtain resources to achieve success; amplify your voice by coming together with other youth leaders; and discuss your interests, experiences, and concerns in a safe space.
Saturday, November 16
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
University of Minnesota- Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Register Here
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
American Red Cross Volunteer for youth age 16+
Donor Ambassador is responsible for greeting and checking in our donors at blood drives. The Red Cross provides all necessary training and orientation. Volunteers get to pick their own schedule on our online calendar. More >> here
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
Need help with some homework but don't know where to turn? Did you know HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY offers FREE online tutoring and help within their different locations?
- Free online tutoring for all ages.
- Available on computers in the library or at home with your Hennepin County Library card.
- Tutors are available online every day from 1 to 11 p.m.
- Get help from a tutor in English or Spanish.
You can check out their in library tutoring calendar and request online help HERE.
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
2019 Youth Employment and Opportunity Guide
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Please submit your news items to Linda DeHaven or call 612-673-5294
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