#youthworkers

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Society ought to celebrate the achievements of more people like this amazing man! 🙏

As a 47-year-old father and husband, this youth worker has a passion for helping others and making a difference. Speaking with me on Talk to the Nation, he shared the proudest moment his career: helping a young person with autism. Truly inspiring! Have a watch. ✨

[crplpunkklavier]

not to be totally #uninspirational but being disabled sucks actually and it makes you not able to do some things that youd really wish you could do. disabled, if you will

[gubbybug]

I GOT IN TROUBLE IN SCHOOL I THINK NOOOO 😭😭😭😭😭💦💦🌊🌊🌊

[ministrycoachpodcast]

5 Mistakes That Will SABOTAGE Your Youth Ministry !!!!

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First Batch of Youth Trainees to Kickstart Food Service OJT at Select Jollibee Group Stores

The inaugural batch of youth trainees under JGF’s ACE Program and Youthworks PH is set to begin their on-the-job training in select stores of Jollibee, Chowking, and Greenwich in Cebu.

The inaugural batch of youth trainees under the Jollibee Group Foundation's (JGF), Access, Curriculum, and Employability (ACE) Program and Youthworks PH is set to begin their on-the-job training in select stores in Cebu of Jollibee, Chowking, and Greenwich. This program is a collaboration between the Jollibee Group, and Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc. – School of Knowledge for Industrial Labor, Leadership, and Service (PSEFI-SKILLS), together with the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The 21 “Not in Education, Employment, or Training” (NEET) youth trainees kickstarted their work-based training at Jollibee Group stores This is the second part of their training after 10 weeks of classroom training that Jollibee Group funded, including the trainees’ allowances and accommodation. Apart from that, Jollibee Group and JGF also worked with PSEFI-SKILLS in the development of the curriculum for the Quick Service Restaurant Operations (QSRO) track, which is designed to fill the gap for professionalized personnel training in the food service industry.

The QSRO is one of the two tracks under the ACE Scholarship Program; the other track focuses on agriculture, which is done in partnership with technical-vocational training institutions to provide youth from low-income families the opportunity to stay in school and eventually improve their livelihoods.

The Supervised Industry Learning (SIL), an aspect of the Youthworks PH program, will run from September to December 2024. During this phase, the trainees will work alongside experienced store managers and crew members within Jollibee Group stores and will undertake a range of tasks including customer service, food handling, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and other operational procedures.

Launched in 2018, YouthWorks PH is a private sector initiative to increase access to quality training and employment opportunities for unemployed and out-of-school Filipino youth. During the kick-off event last September 23, at Jollibee Parkmall in Mandaue City, Ruth Angeles, Chief Human Resources Officer for Jollibee Group Philippines emphasized the importance of SIL for the trainees.

“We are excited to welcome our trainees into the next phase of their program, where they will gain hands-on experience as skilled service crew. This part is crucial because it puts them in real-world situations and gives them the practical skills they need to handle the challenges of their job,” said Jollibee Group Chief of Human Resources Officer Ruth Angeles.

Investing in the future

As one of JGF’s core commitments in uplifting underprivileged youth, JGF President Gisela Tiongson underscored the value of investing in the future of the youth and creating pathways for their success.

"This initiative reflects our commitment to drive social change and open up more opportunities to help the next generation succeed and reach their dreams,” said Tiongson. “At Jollibee Group and JGF, we believe that by investing in youth education, we can build a more inclusive and resilient society where more people have a chance at a better life.”

Jessa Marie Jumao-as, one of the trainees of the YouthWorks PH program, said the workforce development training program has been a “transformative gift” for her. Prior to participating in the program, she used to be part of a cleaning service group, which made her realize that she is happy with work that deals with more people.

“I am very grateful to Jollibee Group and PSEFI-SKILLS for giving me the opportunity to become one of the ACE scholars and trainees of the YouthWorks PH program of PBED and USAID. I am grateful to them because they taught me new skills to be able to work in the food and beverage sector, and to have a better future. This has been a transformative experience,” said Jumao-as.

Youth unemployment is at 11.2%, despite the high number of vacancies in different industries.

“We are elated to see the pilot batch of 21 out-of-school youth in Cebu City jumpstart this opportunity. This project is a testament to what we can achieve when we break down silos and work together. When government, businesses, educators, and communities join forces, we can empower young people, unlock their potential, and build a brighter future for all," said Executive Director of PBED Justine Raagas.

To continue improving the skills and opening more opportunities for more NEET youth trainees, Jollibee Group and JGF, together with PSEFI-SKILLS, PBEd and USAID, will continue to expand the ACE Scholarship and YouthWorks PH programs by bringing it closer to more trainees in other parts of the country.

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We have posted an article on our website about the incredible work of Ocean Youth Trust South in providing transformative experiences for young crew members from a variety of backgrounds. The article also highlights the important role that marine radio plays in their operation.

To read our article, click here: https://icomuk.co.uk/The-Importance-of-Marine-VHF-Communication-to-Ocean-Youth-Trust-South/4007/3658/

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After giving insight into the focus groups that we organized within our project to get a bitter more understanding of the needs and interests of the target groups, we have for you one of our tutorials focused on DATA and RESEARCH.

We understood that we need to include in our work more data-gathering and research-based activities and if you share the same need you might find the tutorial useful.

Check it out!

[camp-counselor-life]

Youthwork in 2025

Tomorrow is Trump's second inauguration. When all of this was just starting, waaaaay back in 2016/17, I took a break from my blog's hiatus and wrote a post about Trump's first election. It was titled "How to be a camp counselor with today's politics," and it listed a number of skills. I've also written on and off about how youth work, Girl Scouts, and summer camp have inherent political aspects to them, regardless of nonpartisan status (as 501c3s are).

While I can't guarantee regular content or any sort of schedule, I'm here to say, reflections on the political nature of youthwork & camp will not stop. The politics involved with supporting kids & families will be here for all of time. Any kids, whether that's trans kids, queer kids, kids of color, kids from other countries, other socioeconomic statuses, disabled kids, any group of kids.

Because all children are important and deserve to be supported and loved by not just their families and friends, but by neighbors, communities, countries, and the world. (I invite you to look at the UN's rights for children, which has been ratified by most countries but not the US).

You may not be sure what is coming. I'm certainly not. But this I can tell you: we are fighting an uphill battle on behalf of the kids we work with, teach, care for, and love. The world in 50 years, well, I might be around, but it's really going to be the world for the next generation(s). But I'm shaping that world now.

So. What's a camp staff, youth educator, or general person who interacts with kids to do?

Take a breath and get your own thoughts together, at least a little. Not only can you not pour from an empty cup, there's no way to do the work that we need if we're in a panic.

Educate yourself within reason. You can't be an advocate for your kids if you don't know what's happening, but also remember, through all of this, that you still need to care for yourself. Burnout is no joke.

Start to reach out, build community, and build momentum. Maybe you connect your day camp with a local food collective to feed everyone lunch instead of hoping they can afford sack lunches. Maybe you organize a supply drive alongside a middle school. Maybe you get involved with an organization providing education to teens on community building.

Nothing we do in this fight will be accomplished alone. I told a friend recently that the best part of working at council, in conjunction with what I learned in grad school, is the community building I have been a part of.

Do you know the resources in your community for shelter, food, utility and rent assistance, or where to find them? Have you gone on your local 211 website (recently)? Do you know where you'd direct someone looking for assistance if they asked? Do you know where to find help if you need it.

So here's my challenge options to you, today (pick what best fits you or pick multiple):

Reach out to 1-2 friends to say hi, check in, etc.

Find your local 211 website and click around.

Go online and find your local mutual aid group, community fridge/food pantry, or collective. If you're feeling brave, reach out about how you can help.

Consider what your bandwidth is for this year. Do you have time to volunteer? In what capacity.

Research organizations fighting the good fight in an area you are passionate about. How do you know what you're passionate about? What pisses you off most about the new administration, project 2025, Trump in general. That's a good starting place.

If none of these are doable, practice self care. Maybe don't watch the inauguration (I'm not going to).

I know this is a little naive. I know people are going to suffer & probably die due to this. I also know that I can only control my sphere. I can make my sphere bigger, sure, but I can't control anything outside of what I'm working to accomplish, and I certainly don't control politics.

I am moving from panic mode and letting my fear drive me to action. I can control what I can, and fight like hell for that. So I invite you to join me, with even the smallest action, today, tomorrow, every day.

[urbanventures]

Urban Ventures' new Vice President of Programming

Dear Urban Ventures community,

I am delighted to share some exciting news with you! After an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Erica Schimelpfenig as our new Vice President of Programming.

Erica brings a wealth of experience, a passion for our mission, and excellent alignment with our vision.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector—including over 7 years as the President of YouthWorks, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization that provides middle school and high school students with opportunities for domestic and international short-term missions trips —she has demonstrated exceptional effectiveness and a deep commitment to empowering communities. Her strategic approach and compassionate spirit make her a perfect fit for our team.

As the Vice President of Programming, Erica will be the key executive leader responsible for driving the implementation of our strategy across Urban Ventures’ cradle-to-career spectrum of programs. Her robust experience and fresh perspective will be instrumental in advancing our mission. Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our programs and support even more of our neighbors in Urban Ventures’ service area.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Erica Schimelpfenig. We eagerly look forward to her joining our team in early October. Thank you for your ongoing support and belief in our mission.

With hope and excitement,

Dave Hawn President & CEO, Urban Ventures

[allaboutbethsblog]

everyone at 2bu (my group that I go to) said that I'm quiet and chill (they mean as a good way)

three of the youth workers said that they enjoy having a conversation with me. (I think they said)

One person said they enjoy my Instagram story. (I post flowers and photos of my dog)

another one said that they liked my laugh and they told me that before the session. (not many say that)

One of the youthworkers said that they know when im not here? I think I can't remember, lol

a few people said a favourite memory about me.

[laykeight]

Doodling, fun, comics, theatre.

I really enjoyed ths project, we made comicses, posters, characters. I asked a lot of questions to people, learned italian gestures, filled my sketchbook, visit places in the night, experienced a lot of rain, get to know more about religions, got my portuguese name Leonora, climbed a building, made our small really cute theatre, enjoyed Berlin, ate potatoes with mushrooms covered in pancake, made angry germans and more.

Thanks a lot to our providers, you're the best persons and teached me a lot ^^

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#jugendfuereuropa, #erasmusplusjugend, #youthwork, #Youthpass, #kulturnetzberlin, #orielassociation, #dreaminaction

[missionreconnect]

Let's dance.

The year 2024 is slowly finishing, and we are looking forward to the year 2025. In March, we will have the opportunity to participate in an international training course focused on resilience and stress management using dance as a tool.

The training course will be hosted by MATA - Macedonian Artisan Trade Association in Skopje and today we had the opportunity to meet up with other partners and learn more about the program and all practicalities.

If you are interested in the topic of burnout and stress management. The call for Czech participants will be coming soon.

#ErasmusPlus#youthwork#empowerment#capacitybuilding#collaboration#project#DMLRSA#trainingcourse

[ministrycoachpodcast]

The KEY 🔑 to Healthy Student Ministry Volunteers! #youthministry #studen...

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What States Offer The Best Summer Internships

What States Host the Best Summer Internships?

Internships for high school students are the perfect use of the summer break. Internships offer you a professional learning experience in your college or career path. Apart from a great opportunity to explore your career, you’ll also pick up new skills, build character, make valuable professional connections, and acquire new ideas on how to accomplish your goals. They also make you competitive in college applications and later employment. There are plenty of organizations that offer internships, so just start looking.

If you’re lucky enough to live in a specific state, you could also land some of the best summer internships listed below.

Arizona

The Governor’s Youth Commission

High school students in 10th-12th grades from all 15 state counties are invited to participate in this prestigious, long-running internships for high school students dedicated to creating awareness for the biggest issues facing their communities: distracted driving, domestic violence, education, mental health, and substance abuse. You’ll join one of five workgroups to zero in on the issue during the academic year.

2. California

Getty Museum Teen Program

The world-famous Getty Museum has two internships for high school students. If you live in the Los Angeles area and are a rising junior or senior, at least 16 years of age, you can work as a teen gallery guide at either The Getty Villa or The Getty Center. Both programs run for 9 weeks and are paid positions.

Florida

ArtWorks Summer Internship Program

If you’re a Florida 9th-12th grader who lives and breathes everything art, this internships for high school students is just for you. You’ll work in any of the following art sectors, like visual arts, film, dance/theater, music production, creative writing, and much more, under the guidance of a professional artist at either Koubek Center or Lewis Arts Studio. Best of all, this 6-week internship is paid.

3. Idaho

Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Work directly with a top-tier Idaho National Laboratory (INL) mentor at the state’s nuclear energy sector for a 6-week, paid internship for rising juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You’ll go beyond the classroom and learn the practical application of all the STEM disciplines to address clear-cut project challenges in this immersive opportunity. You’ll also develop more confidence and professional skills as you strengthen your tech skills.

4. Illinois

Adler Planetarium Summer High School Internship

High schoolers who want to reach for the stars can work at Chicago’s renowned Adler Planetarium. You can develop your professional skills while trying out different planetarium and museum career paths for 8 weeks in a wide range of departments, such as research, education, and visitor experience. If you want to be deeply engaged in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) this summer, this internships for high school students is your chance.

5. Maryland

UMES Geosciences Bridge Program

High school students interested in geoscience can gain valuable hands-on experience through this program at UMES. future in geoscience will gain a great deal of hands-on experience at this University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) program. This 6-week, paid internship for 12th graders includes not only lectures and real-world activities but field trips as well. You’ll be introduced to atmospheric sciences, geographic information systems, and ocean sciences.

6. New York

The Met

If you want to build your professional skills while working alongside museum experts in various departments, Met internships for high school students open the door, whether your interests are in marketing, design, editorial, or museum conservation, among many other fields. You’ll work up to 40 hours a week for 3 months, sometimes directly working on exhibitions and galleries or at prestigious events.

7. Nevada

Youthworks Internship

Nevada high schoolers will receive a successful combination of career and educational mentorship while working at the interdisciplinary Discover Children’s Museum at one of its main eight galleries. You’ll work side-by-side with the current staff who’ll quickly get you up to speed on policies, procedures, and the museum’s overall mission. This very competitive internships for high school students. will quickly become more than work.

8. Washington D.C.

Smithsonian Summer Internship

Imagine spending an entire summer as an intern at one of the most well-known locations on Earth. With 5 diverse internships from Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education to  Internships at the National Zoo, high schoolers can assist on everything from animal care to social media. You’ll develop your leadership skills while ensuring your resume can’t be missed all in an education-friendly atmosphere. 

The Best Summer Internships 2024 Could Be in Your State

The best internships for high school students could be where you live too. To find it, just search “internships near me.” There are also job sites like Linked In, Monster.com, and Indeed.com. Empowerly’s Guide to High School Internships is always a good place to start with valuable tips from A to Z.

If you need more help with your first internship, the Startup Internship Program has 40 startups to apply to, from tech startup internships to non-tech positions.

Links:

https://goyff.az.gov/councils-commissions/governors-youth-commission/

https://www.getty.edu/education/teens/index.html

https://a4lmiami.org/artworks-internships-in-the-arts/

https://inl.gov/inl-initiatives/education/high-school-internships/

https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/learn/teens/teen-opportunities/

https://wwwcp.umes.edu/geosciences/

https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/high-school/summer-high-school-internships

https://www.discoverykidslv.org/support/volunteer/youthworks-internship/

https://internships.si.edu/taxonomy/term/103

https://empowerly.com/college-guidance/content-guides/empowerlys-guide-to-internships-in-high-school

https://empowerly.com/startup-internship-program

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Check out our tips, worksheets and get inspired to use digital tools in your work, or try out Small Scale Partnership by yourself!

[camp-counselor-life]

Queer inclusion is the way of the future. If you are unsure of what this would mean, or if you have questions about queer lives or futures, I am inviting you in to an "ask me anything" this weekend, starting now. I am here, as a queer and genderqueer human, a long time youth worker, and just someone who wants to educate others. I am here to answer the questions you've been afraid to ask.

Some ground rules:

Keep questions about sex PG-13 (this is still a youthwork and camp focused blog)

All asks will be answered publicly unless you specify in your ask that you want a private answer

Questions must be in good faith and phrased respectfully. The caveat is that I will not punish you for using outdated language.

Anon is on until someone screws it up for us all