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Step Up applications due February 10th!! |
The deadline for Step Up summer 2020 applications is February 10th at midnight, so act quickly!! Go online to http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/metp/step-up_home today to apply for your Step Up summer internship.
This project’s goal is to solve a concern they’ve heard from youth, families and providers in Minneapolis, which is that it’s difficult to find information about all the out-of-school time opportunities available. When surveyed, youth in our area said that the number one reason why they don’t participate in afterschool/summer activities is because they don’t know what’s available. The YCB wants to identify ways to get information about out-of-school time opportunities (both free and fee-based) into the hands of Minneapolis families and we are looking for your feedback on the best ways to set this up.
The provider survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKK2KH5
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Warming Site Web Page Continues to Grow! |
Several organizations have been able to expand hours this winter to offer alternatives to being outside. Recently, Youthlink and the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) added overnight hours.
You can visit www.hennepin.us/staywarm to view different warming site options. Here you will find a list of several organizations, ranging from places you can get out of the cold like libraries and public buildings, to service rich environments like the adult and youth opportunity centers. Each site operates a little differently, so it is important to reach out in advanced if there is specific need for which you are looking to meet
 (agencies represented) ARTS US, Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, Hennepin County Libraries, MIGIZI, PCYC, Saint Paul Public Libraries, Sejong Academy, Simpson Housing Services, Urban Roots, WE WIN Institute, and Youth Farm.
Propel SEL is a three-year initiative to engage youth and the community about social-emotional learning needs. In a year-long process, community and youth came together to identify and understand SEL and then develop professional development experiences to create increased capacity for youth-serving organizations.
Read about this initiative's new report here
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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.
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Events, Webinars and Upcoming Training Opportunities |
February 11 - Small Talks: Implicit Bias - Think Small
February 14 - Children’s Mental Health and the Life Course Model - webinar
February 14 - Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence
February 18 - Making Meaningful Change: Addressing ACEs through Public Policy - webinar
February 19 - What the MN Student Survey reveals about ACEs - webinar
February 19 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - People Incorporated
February 26 - Adopting a Mentoring Mindset - YIPA
February 26 - Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity/Child Welfare System - webinar
February 28 - Wired Kids; Impacts of Screentime - Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative
February 28 - Evaluating Systems Change Efforts: Where to Start - webinar
March 11&12 - Evergreen Conference - sponsored by DHS
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Several Grant Opportunities Available |
Greater Twin Cities United Way seeks proposals for Community Impact Accelerator - due February 14 - More information here
Social Emotional Learning Institute: A Minnesota Collaborating Districts Initiative – Department of Education - due February 14 - More information here
James R. Thorpe Foundation - more information here - due February 15
SAMHSA Grant Opportunities can be found here
Toolkits, Reports and News Briefs |
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2020 Census postcards - translated into multiple languages
Guidebook for Community Organizations - using an equity-based approach to research
Economic Opportunity and the Opioid Crisis: Geographic and Economic Trends - ASPE
A Roadmap to Emotional Health for Children and Families With Chronic Pediatric Conditions
Determinants of Implementing Evidence-Based Trauma-Focused Interventions for Children and Youth - Mental Health Services Research
Expanding Access to College-Level Courses - MDRC
How Resilience Mitigates Early Trauma - webinar from MN Communities Caring for Children
Increasing Community College Graduation Rates with a Proven Model - MDRC
What's SHARING POWER Got to Do with Trauma-Informed Practice? - NCTSN
Making Child Trauma Services Culturally Relevant - Partnerships with Youth and Families
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Youth Events and Opportunities |
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Youth Day at the Capitol - February 25th!
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Youth Day at the Capitol (YDAC) attendees will learn how to effectively advocate for an issue of their choosing, and practice those advocacy skills during a meeting with their local elected official(s).
More Information and register here
 2020 Youth Summit on February 29th!
Registration is open for approximately 100 youth for the 2020 Youth Summit, co-hosted by Casa de Esperanza and Violence Free Minnesota's youth leaders. All youth ages 11-18 are welcome to attend!
The Summit will take place on Saturday, February 29th from 8:30am-4:00pm at the School of Law on the Minneapolis campus of the University of St. Thomas.
Please use the following link for youth to register:: https://tinyurl.com/YouLead2020.
More information 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 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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