To many of us who engaged in an extended adolescence, then made the awkward transition to adulthood and grow-up responsibilities, we may be a bit out of touch from the realities of growing up in rough and tumble Central Brooklyn. The fact is, for a lot of young people around here, getting a leg up in the world of work and adult living is super difficult. For many, the stretch from home and school to mainstream society is tough and full of obstacles. As you'll see from the below list, however, there's no lack of organizations trying to help. The biggest problem? Reaching youngsters and getting them to realize the help is out there, and the dream not so far off, if they truly dedicate themselves to the "game."
I say game only half-jokingly, because as we all know there are certain rules involved, certain game faces to apply, certain clothes to wear and manners to articulate. Some have distinct advantages, having been born into families where the culture matches the mainstream. The codes are distinct and rigid. And it's a game too, in the sense that if you get knocked out early, it's nearly impossible to recover.
So...if you know a kid in the neighborhood please tell them to come out to this CB14 Annual Youth Conference. While a few hundred attended last year's conference, you can bet that some of the hardest kids to reach are the last to attend.
If you can, please print out the above flyer and post it in your building or place some near the front door or on a sign-post (I didn't say that last thing about posting illegally, and yet, I did. How can both be true at once I wonder?)
EVENT:
Brooklyn Community Board 14 7th Annual Youth Conference
EVENT TITLE: "Get in the Game: Learn How to be a Player in the Real World!"
EVENT FOCUS: Jobs, Internships & Volunteer Opportunities for Youth, ages 12-20
DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
TIME: 4-7 PM
LOCATION: Brooklyn College Student Center (East 27th St & Campus Rd)
PHONE: 718-859-6357
2014 Workshops:
1.
Getting Hired: Resume & Interview Do's & Don'ts
To Be Presented by the Brooklyn College Magner Career Center
From resume basics to interview tips, learn how to make the right first impression by learning what employers will be looking for from an applicant.
To Be Presented by the Brooklyn College Magner Career Center
From resume basics to interview tips, learn how to make the right first impression by learning what employers will be looking for from an applicant.
2.
Talk Like a Pro: Facebook/Instagram Edition
To Be Presented by Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Make your online profiles professionally appealing, learn the do's & don'ts of social media & gain the customer service skills to help you land the job!
To Be Presented by Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Make your online profiles professionally appealing, learn the do's & don'ts of social media & gain the customer service skills to help you land the job!
3.
Hot Jobs with Cool Benefits: Your FDNY Career
To Be Presented by The New York City Fire Department
Find out what it takes to work for the New York City Fire Department! Learn about the training, the rewards and how to get on the FDNY career path!
To Be Presented by The New York City Fire Department
Find out what it takes to work for the New York City Fire Department! Learn about the training, the rewards and how to get on the FDNY career path!
4.
Target: College
To Be Presented by Target: Achieve, Learn & Lead
Learn about opportunities, planning, applying for and funding your college education. If your dream is college, there is help to get you there!
To Be Presented by Target: Achieve, Learn & Lead
Learn about opportunities, planning, applying for and funding your college education. If your dream is college, there is help to get you there!
5.
Stop Bullying Now: Stand Up & Speak Out
To Be Presented by COPO's Alternatives to Violence Program
You can help put a stop to bullying in your school, neighborhood or family. Learn what to say, how to say it and what community resources are available to help.
To Be Presented by COPO's Alternatives to Violence Program
You can help put a stop to bullying in your school, neighborhood or family. Learn what to say, how to say it and what community resources are available to help.
6.
Safer Sex Workshop
To Be Presented by Housing Works
Make sex safer; learn to protect yourself against contracting and STI or HIV.
To Be Presented by Housing Works
Make sex safer; learn to protect yourself against contracting and STI or HIV.
2014 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:
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ACCESS CAREERS
Healthcare Education, Training & Development, Scholarship Information -
ALLAMA IQBAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
Summer Youth Employment, Training, Community Service Programs -
APICHA COMMUNITY
HEALTH
Internships, Training, Women & Youth Program - ATLAS DIY
Education, empowerment and community for undocumented youth
Promoting healthy eating & active, tobacco-free living
Information and applications for poll worker jobs on election day.
Life Skills, Sports & Educational Programs for young men
Admissions Information, Training & Development programs
Offering college admissions information, services and resources.
Training & Development, Awareness & Resources.
Training, Development & College Preparation Materials
Museum Apprenticeship Program & Teen Night Planning Committee
Volunteer Opportunities & Job Search Support Services
Internship Opportunities, NOW Chapter Information & Resources
College Prep & Training Program information
Youth Employment & Internship information, Program information
Volunteer & After-school Program Information
Community Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness
Summer Youth Employment, Internships, Training & Development
Health & Nutrition Education for Teens
Summer Youth Employment & Summer Youth Programs
Internship Opportunities & Resources
Summer Youth Employment Applications, Youth & Community Programs
Firefighter & EMT/Paramedic Youth Training Programs
Health, Fitness & Social Interaction Programs for Teens
Education, Employment, HIV/AIDS & Intervention Information
Training & Development Resources, including Business Skills for Women
Summer Youth Employment & Summer Leadership Institute
Internships & Interviews for permanent employment
Medical Services, Youth Group, Training & Development Resources
Health & HIV/STD Information
HRA Service Information & Resources
Internships, GED & College Readiness Programs
Voting Information & Resources
Sexual Health Care Access for Teens
Internship, Training & Development Information
Health Insurance and Healthcare Access Information
Volunteer Opportunities & Outdoor Educational Programs
Training & Development, Community & Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Youth Employment, Training & Community Services Programs
Volunteer & Summer Camp Information, Aquarium Docent Program
Cyber-bullying, equal access, fair housing, discrimination programs
Internships, Job Training & Development
Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Self-Esteem Building Programs
Job-related training & development programs
Emergency Preparedness Information
Voter Registration Forms, Poll Worker Job Information
Youth & Community Service Programs
Teen Pregnancy Prevention & other Program Information
Internships, Job Training & Education Programs
Cultural & Social Youth Programming & Internship Information
Summer Youth Employment, Training & Development Opportunities
Internships, Volunteering, Discovery Guide program & Summer Camp
Internships, Training & Development, Film Making Programming
Training & Development, Youth Programs
Summer Youth Employment & Internship Information
Admissions & Educational Programming
College Access & Community Building Resources & Training
Volunteer Opportunities & Internship Information
Job Opportunities & Reproductive Health Services
Youth Employment, Internships, Health Education Information
HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction Information
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