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We are now accepting applications for 2020 internship placements! Go online to http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/metp/step-up_home today to apply for your Step Up summer internship. Applications are due online by February 10, 2020!
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M3 Huddle Sessions Available! |
High-quality afterschool experiences play an important role in supporting Minneapolis youth to recognize and achieve their greatest potential. That’s why we are committed to supporting a continuous program improvement (CPI) cycle using M3 (Making Meaning with Multiple Data Sets). Participation in the CPI Cycle can help your organization use data to strengthen and improve your program – leading to better outcomes and experiences for youth.
The M3 Huddle is a day-long session led by certified facilitators that brings together program teams to intentionally reflect, plan and identify action steps using 2-4 data sets to improve their afterschool programs.
Join YCB for an M3 Huddle – choose one:
- Friday, Jan. 24, 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm in the Cargill Mtg Room at Sumner Library (611 Van White Memorial Blvd.) OR
- Friday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 9:30am-3:30pm in the Cargill Mtg Room at Sumner Library (611 Van White Memorial Blvd.)
Check out this FLIER for more info. If you have questions, contact Rachel Oberg-Hauser, YCB Project Director: rachel.oberg-hauser@minneapolismn.gov | 612-673-2131.
To register click HERE.
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Coming Soon!
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Youth Advisory Council
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions. Selected members serve as leaders by learning to use various tools for surveys, outreach strategies and group facilitation.
MPRB is selecting 15 youth/young adults ages 16 – 21 to participate in a two-year paid commitment. Youth will participate in monthly Youth Advisory Council meetings as well in small groups of 5 in sub-committees on sports, youth employment and recreation programs. Youth will work an average of 5 to 12 hours per month, including evenings and some weekends.
Application will be available on January 6, 2020 and due by January 17, 2020. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor or coach is required, as well as a short essay on why you want to serve on the MPRB youth advisory council.
Find the application here on the Teen Teamworks webpage.
Check out this Summer Fellowship opportunity at the Othering & Belonging Institute, now open for applications!
The Summer Fellowship Program is a three month-long, part-time paid research experience designed to prepare the next generation of researchers and future community leaders who are committed to social and racial justice. For more info visit the Summer Fellowship site.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2020
Fellowship Duration: May 18 - August 14, 2020
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Hennepin County Youth Pages on website! |
Resources for Youth can be found on the Hennepin County website here.
What? It is a dedicated page on Hennepin.us that has resources for young people to assist in their transition to adulthood. It includes resources that Hennepin County offers to residents and a broad array of community assets.
Why? Our community is rich with resources serving 14-26 year old, yet many young people struggle to find the appropriate services in a timely manner. We, as a community, are invested in further collaboration to improve access and build transparency of services for transition-age youth to ensure youth transition well into adulthood with healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy relationships.
How? In 2018, the Transition Age Task Force prioritized increasing access to services for 14-26 year old. From this group, the Increasing Access sub-committee formed. This group created a project vision and began evaluating opportunities: the group landed on revising the Youth Resources page on Hennepin.us as an early opportunity in February of 2019. The Increasing Access sub-committee (composed of young people, community providers and Hennepin County staff) met five times to discuss content, ensure the breadth of resources available, and provide input on user ability and marketing.
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/resources-youth
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Professional Development Opportunities |
The UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION are hoping to take more equitable approach to getting people signed up for their YOUTH EQUITY LEARNING SERIES. They are asking those that are interested to apply by December 13th and they will inform applicants how many individuals from each team can attend.
Here are some upcoming 2020 sessions (Click on even to learn more):
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Youth Move is Looking for Youth Organizations to join in! |
Youth MOVE MN is a network of youth-led groups affecting change in behavioral health, education, criminal justice, and child welfare services. Youth MOVE MN supports organizations looking to create spaces for youth to share their message and to get that message heard.
Read more about Youth MOVE MN here
Join us and others in the community on Feb. 1 to discuss how these events will affect you, your family and your community at the Community Connections Conference.
Community Connections Conference
- Feb. 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Check-in starts at 8 a.m.
- Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall A, Lower Level.
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Pre-register here.
The conference is a free, public event that brings together residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and decision-makers to connect, learn and address community issues.
The conference will feature:
- Free food.
- Performances by local artists.
- Kids activities, pickup soccer and goodie bags.
- Bilingual community dialogues on topics including violence prevention and wage theft.
- Resources for maintaining or purchasing a home.
- Job training opportunities and small business assistance.
- Health and addiction treatment resources.
- Free and low-cost legal aid.
- Information about elections and a preview of the 2020 census questions.
- Presentations from organizations doing census outreach and voter registration.
Find out more about the conference including breakout sessions, lunch vendors and exhibitors as information becomes available at: minneapolismn.gov/connectionsconf.
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Events, Webinars and Upcoming Training Opportunities |
January 10 - Improving Lives through Employment and Education - webinar
January 15 - Secondary Traumatic Stress/ Compassion Fatigue - webinar
January 16 - Human Trafficking and Exploitation, Recognizing Risks and Building Effective Responses - YIPA webinar
January 21 - 30 - Radical Compassion Challenge - Online Event
February 1 - Community Connections Conference - City of Minneapolis
February 28 - Wired Kids; Impacts of Screentime - Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative
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Several Grant Opportunities Available |
SAMSA Grant Application Opportunities can be found here
MDH: Community Solutions for Healthy Child Development grant - Due February 7, 2020
Toolkits, Reports and News Briefs |
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A Socio-Culturally, Linguistically-Responsive, and Trauma-Informed Approach to Mental Health Interpretation - NCTSN
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) Reduces Parental Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms - Science Direct
Implementing Evidence-Based Programs to Support College Success - MDRC
Substance Misuse Prevention for Young Adults - SAMSA
Soar with Wings (Social emotional learning program) - Wings for Kids
Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity
Pre-Launch Program for the ACEs & Resilience Resource Commons for Communities - Insight Information
Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities through Policy and Advocacy: A Toolkit for Trauma-Informed, Cross-Sector Networks - MARC Toolkit
Building Stronger Networks: How a Framework Recognizing ACEs, Trauma, and Resilience can Facilitate Community Collaboration - Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities
Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout: A Systems Approach to Professional Well-Being
The Promise of Adolescence Realizing Opportunity for All Youth
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Youth Events and Opportunities |
History Day Hullabaloos at the Minneapolis Central Library!
Get one-on-one help at these research open houses where librarians, Minnesota History Day staff and University of Minnesota mentors will help you make sense of your project and break it down into workable phases.
Hullaballoos are at Minneapolis Central from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
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 live 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
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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