Youthprise

Summer Employment Opportunities at Youthprise

Karen — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47:50 +0000

Youthprise is seeking fall and summer youth employees. The youth positions will be engaged in all areas of our work –with focus areas on policy, social media, philanthropy, outreach, special projects, the arts, and innovative enterprise.

Summer position commitment: Second week of June through August.
$10 per hour at 25 hours per week plus professional development trainings.

To apply, submit resume electronically to employment@youthprise.org
Deadline to apply for the Summer Internship is May 25, 2012

We will accept resumes for the Fall Opportunity for the duration of the summer.

Youthprise Group

kristen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:33:07 +0000

Youthprise – group of kids

kristen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:31:49 +0000

Staff

kristen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:31:09 +0000

Join the Movement for Expanded Learning and Afterschool

Karen — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:35:19 +0000

When you see a young person skip to their drama class after school to explore Shakepeare in-depth, you know that expanded learning opportunities–learning beyond the classroom–make a difference. And now the research provides the evidence we need to make the case.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT (2:00 – 3:00 PM Central), in a special presentation for educators and other decision-makers, researchers Joseph Durlak and Roger Weissberg will share the results of their meta-analysis of 68 studies revealing that afterschool programs seeking to enhance the personal and social skills of children and adolescents were successful. Compared to control programs observed, participants in the programs seeking to enhance the personal and social skills demonstrated significant increases in their self-perceptions and bonding to school, positive social behaviors, school grades and levels of academic achievement, and significant reductions in problem behaviors.

Following the presentation, join the discussion about the next generation of expanded learning and afterschool. More than 100 leaders from education, communities, states and national foundations are in support of high-quality expanded learning opportunities that provide engaged learning powered by school-community partnerships. The Web event on March 27 will explore the intersections of the research and practice and how you can engage in the movement.

Learn more about the Web event and Register at http://www.expandinglearning.org/event/. Or download a flyer for the event.

Supporting Youth Success Web/Audio Conference

Karen — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:13:17 +0000

Youthprise and Greater Twin Cities United Way hosted a web and audio conference on the release of the recent report, Supporting Youth Success: The Promise of Expanded Learning Opportunities on March 19, 2012. The report was created by Youth Community Connections–Minnesota’s Statewide Afterschool Alliance, which is now part of Youthprise.

Based on the input from Minnesota youth, experts and stakeholders, the Supporting Youth Success report recommends creation of comprehensive learning systems in communities throughout the state to expand access to quality opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Learning beyond the classroom includes programs that provide support for young people’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development outside the traditional school classroom, including programs for youth that take place in schools and in community-based settings, and occur both before and after school, and during weekends, holidays and summer breaks.

Download the PowerPoint presentation from the web/audio conference. You can view and download a copy of the full Supporting Youth Success report here. You can also learn more about the process that was used to engage youth in the report.

The audio from the web conference is available here. FYI: The recording started 30 seconds late and the beeps are from people joining or leaving the call.

SYS Report Release audio Part 1 of 2

SYS Report Release audio Part 2 of 2

Renewing Hope in Minnesota Youth: A Black History Month Celebration

Karen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:36:00 +0000

Youthprise, in partnership with Cultural Wellness Center, the African American Leadership Forum and various community stakeholders, are convening a Black History Month Celebration to challenge misperceptions of youth. The series of events, slated for February 21-23, 2012 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, will highlight the potential of youth to be assets in the community toward effecting social change. You can download a full program here.

The events will feature Dr. Dorothy Cotton, a member of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inner circle, former education director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and a long-time advocate for youth empowerment. Through presentations at various scheduled events, Dr. Cotton will use her signature blend of artistry, wit, candor, and wisdom to communicate the importance of mobilizing youth to transform society and systems.

There is no cost for the events, but registration is required. For more information, contact Cultural Wellness Center at 612-721-5745Two events are being streamed live on the web. To view these events live please click on the link below and click on the View Live Schedule button in the PYC.Eduvison site.

Viewing can only be accessed during event scheduled times.

February 21, 6:00-7:30 pm, Connecting Generations: Connecting the dots of History Radio Panel (simulcast on KMOJ)

February 23, 5:45-8:00 pm, Community Forum

http://pyc.eduvision.tv/default.aspx

Mayoral Summit on Learning Beyond the Classroom

Karen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:37:49 +0000

More than 100 mayors, school board members, county officials and key stakeholders in the out-of-school time field in Minnesota came together on March 21, 2012 to engage in discussion and build knowledge about the benefits of high quality afterschool programs, and the resources, barriers and challenges to creating citywide out-of-school time systems. Participants heard from national experts–including Will Miller, President of The Wallace Foundation, researchers, youth and city leaders who are developing coordinated citywide systems to increase the availability of quality opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.

Support for the event is provided by the National League of Cities, with funding from the Charles Stewart Mott and Wallace Foundations. Summit sponsors include Best Buy, Greater Twin Cities United Way, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Alliance With Youth, Youthprise, the League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota School Boards Association and Association of Minnesota Counties, and the Youth Work Institute at the University of Minnesota.

Following the Summit, Youthprise will continue to work with local communities to build effective systems that serve Minnesota youth. Grants are available to assist cities in planning and implementing local systems.

To download presentations and resources from the event, visit http://www.youthprise.org/take-action/mayoral-summit/.

Black History Month Community Forum: Featuring Dr. Dorothy Cotton

Karen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:02:42 +0000

History provides us with several illustrations of how young people, armed with vision, purpose and knowledge, have been pioneers in efforts for social justice and systemic change. As part of a larger strategy to improve systems that develop leadership capacity of African-American youth, Youthprise in partnership with Cultural Wellness Center and Sabathani Community Center will host a Black History Month Community Forum on February 23, 2012 featuring legendary Civil Rights activist Dr. Dorothy Cotton. As the former Education Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and a member of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inner circle, Dr. Cotton was one of the most highly respected women in the Civil Rights movement.

A long-time advocate for youth empowerment, Dr. Cotton will use her signature blend of artistry, wit, candor and wisdom to communicate the importance of mobilizing youth to transform society and systems. This youth-driven event will also include an intergenerational panel with six advocates and thought leaders representing a cross-section of the Twin Cities’ African-American community. The discussion will focus on empowering African-American youth and exploring strategies to form, support and sustain cross-sector collaborations aimed at closing the opportunity gap.

In addition, the Forum will include artistic presentations by local youth, a performance by Sabathani’s own senior dance crew “Still Kickin,” as well as a segment that will honor heroes and sheroes – both living and deceased who have led the way in advancing youth empowerment. The program will close with a performance by an intergenerational choir, featuring High School for Recording Arts and the Grammy-Award Winning Sounds of Blackness.

Date: February 23, 2012

Time: 5:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. – Healthy Snacks Served

5:45p.m. – Program Begins

Location: Sabathani Community Center

310 East 38th St. #200

Minneapolis, MN 55409

To register visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2787843515

Youth Day at the Capitol – February 21

Karen — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:02:59 +0000

Youthprise and our partners in the Youth Policy Alliance are sponsoring the annual Youth Day at the Capitol on February 21st. It’s an opportunity for youth and youth workers to come to the Capitol to raise our voices for and with youth.

We know that investment in youth is an investment in a healthy Minnesota.Young people who participate in quality youth development programs are more likely to be active citizens, settled in stable personal relationships, employed and economically self-sufficient, and happy with their lives as young adults. Virtually every Minnesotan in every part of the state stands to benefit when the next generation of young adults is better prepared to contribute and participate in our economy and community life.

However, not all elected officials know this, so it is OUR job to ensure they do! This is your opportunity to educate policy leaders about the benefits of quality youth development programming and have youth engage in the legislative process. Join us February 21st!

For more information, including how to schedule a meeting with your legislators, visit https://sites.google.com/site/youthdayatthecapitol/.