Thursday, October 20, 2011
Keeping Kids Safe From the Start: Preventing and Responding to Childhood Exposure to Violence
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Casa Central's Bitia Alfonso Auditorium
1335 North California Avenue (3rd Floor)
8:30-9am: Registration
9am-12pm: Training
Casa Central's Violence Prevention and Intervention Program is pleased to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an important (and free!) training
Participants will have the opportunity to network and learn from and with one another, and will also receive reproducible Spanish- and English-language handouts, activities and intervention resources.
Call (773) 645-2417 for more information
Click here to register.
Domestic Violence Awareness trainings through ICVP
“From Societal to Personal, how to Prevent Domestic Violence”
October 19, 2011 from 9:30-1:00
Guest speakers, Charlie Stoops, Ph.D. from Dominican University and the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace and Megan Rosado Direct Service Volunteer and Education Coordinator Connections for Abused Women and their Children talk about “From Societal to Personal, how to Prevent Domestic Violence”
Click here for more information on the training and how to register.
“How to prevent teen dating violence”
October 26, 2011 from 9:30-1:00
Learn to how to use practical tools that have been shown by research to be effective to prevent teen dating violence. You will receive information and resources in the areas of healthy relationships and teen dating violence to compliment youth-oriented programming.
Click here for more information on the training and how to register.
CEUs are available for both trainings!
PI support clinic
October 24, 2011 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Central States SER
3948 W. 26th St., Suite 213, Chicago
To register for the training, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/supportclinicoct24
These sessions are free. They are sit-down, individualized sessions with members of the Pi Team for 45-minute time slots. Sites can discuss the program improvement process, site YPQA data, implementation challenges, or any questions related to supporting the Pi work at your individual site.
Who should attend: The participants can include youth workers or instructors, program coordinators, managers, funders, and other stakeholders. The training is also a great fit for new staff who are unfamiliar with the assessment tool, or as a refresher for staff preparing for a follow-up assessment.
Information on Selective enrollement and magnet school programs for youth
Options for Knowledge Presentations
There are still plenty of dates available to learn about selective enrollment (gifted) and magnet elementary schools and programs for youth. Get the latest information about how to apply, including the new online application. For information on selective enrollment and magnet options visit http://www.cpsoae.org or call 773-553-2060.
Click here for the schedule of presentations.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Back-to-after-school!
New Moms, Inc Academy of Professional Development
Do you know a young mother, between the ages of 18-24, who would benefit from a workforce development program? New Mom’s Inc is starting classes soon!
Mandatory orientation is October 7th.
Click here for more details
After School Matters- Fall programs!
There are advanced apprenticeships available downtown!
Programs include: advanced drawing and painting, advanced video production, ASM dance ensemble, Art Institute Teen Lab, Chicago Opera Theatre for teens, Hip Hop culture Dance Ensemble, Jewelry design, Skateboard production and design… and SO much more
Currently enrolled CPS teens (at least 14 years old and in high school) are eligible. CPS teens with special needs ages 14-22 are encouraged to apply.
Click here for the flyer and application requirements.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Park Programs at Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District is launching a new program for deaf and hard of hearing youth. The program will run at Gage Park; 2411 W. 55th Street, and Horner Park; 2741 W. Montrose
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Fall Job Fair!
Come to the YJC’s
Fall Job Fair!
Thursday, October 13th from 1-4 PM
At the Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.
Resumes & appropriate interview attire strongly recommended.Fair ends promptly at 4 PM, job-seekers should arrive no later than 3:30PM
EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: Amtrak, Aerotek, Aramark, Rimland Services, Garden Center Services, JC Penney, Hyatt Lodge,
U.S. Customs & Border Protection, The Douglas Center, Van Ru, Robert Half International, Lowe’s, Illinois Central School Bus, North Shore Community Bank, Toys R Us,
Babies R Us, TJ Maxx, AND MANY, MANY MORE!
Now is the time to find that back to school or holiday season job.
Don’t wait until November! It will be too late!
For more information on the event, please contact JORDAN BURGHARDT, Employment Outreach Coordinator, at jburghardt@youthjobcenter.org or 847-864-5627 x22
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