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Join the Youth MOVE Board of Directors!
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We are looking for new members to be on the Youth MOVE National Board of Directors!
YMN is a youth-driven organization dedicated to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experiences in various systems – including mental health, juvenile justice, education, and child welfare. As part of the board, you will advise and strategize with the YMN leadership team to have a national impact on systems so our voices can be heard!
Please note that this is a voluntary board position.
We are seeking individuals interested in starting immediately. Interviews will be given on a rolling basis. Download the application below and join us in being part of social change!
If you have any questions, please email: telos@youthmovenational.org
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Young Professionals Needs Survey
Are you a young professional, age 35 or younger, working in afterschool or out-of-school time? We want to hear from you! We know that you are likely seeking information, resources, and opportunities most relevant to your interests and career goals. Please consider completing this survey to help the National AfterSchool Association best serve you and other young professionals.
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NPSS Support Hub Technical Assistance
The National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) seeks to connect providers of student supports with other organizations working toward the same goals. As such, the NPSS Support Hub offers no-cost technical assistance to states, school districts, schools, and other public or nonprofit entities providing tutoring, mentoring, student success coaching, post-secondary transition coaching, and wraparound support coordination, including in the context of afterschool and summer programs.
The type and intensity of technical assistance required will depend upon the diverse and unique needs of support seekers. To address the range of assistance needed given current capacity, the NPSS Support Hub is resourced to provide moderate-intensity technical assistance by offering events, webinars, resources, consultation, and access to networks to support NPSS affiliates in recruiting more volunteers and improving the quality of programs.
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Training and Professional Development | |
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How do I get a kit?
At home childcare providers, licensed or licensed-exempt, can apply to be a project partner and receive a free kit. Last day to apply is July 31st!
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Expanding Opportunities for Underserved Youth:
Apply Now for Workforce Pathways for Youth Grants!
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced the availability of up to $40 million in grants through the Workforce Pathways for Youth program. These grants are designed to support national out-of-school time (OST) organizations in expanding work-based learning opportunities and career pathways for underserved youth, aged 14 to 21, during non-school hours.
Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, these grants aim to equip young individuals with crucial skills for successful futures in post-secondary education and employment while addressing their mental health needs through comprehensive support services.
To be eligible for funds under this grant program, the applicant must be a national non-profit OST organization serving historically underserved youth who have barriers to employment, including: racial and ethnic minorities; religious minorities; LGBTQ+; differently abled, economically disadvantaged, foster, parenting, homeless, and justice-impacted.
To learn more, check out:
| Deadline to Apply: July 15, 2024 | |
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WorkInvestNH Grant
Grants to New Hampshire businesses for employee skill development programs.
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The purpose of the program is to train workers to meet the state's worker shortage and skills gap. WorkInvestNH grant funds shall be used for training programs including:
- Structured, on-site laboratory or classroom training
- Basic skills
- Technical skills
- Quality improvement
- Safety
- Management and supervision
- English as a second language
- Other training programs that enhance the state's workforce development
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Summer Food Resources for Families | |
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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) offers free meals to all children under 18 years of age. To locate a site near you, search the USDA summer meals site locator. Additional locations can be found on the NH Food Bank summer nutrition web page.
At participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, community supported agriculture (CSAs), and grocery retailers, when shoppers spend SNAP/EBT, we double their purchasing power. It’s easy! Simply shop with SNAP/EBT and Granite State Market Match or Double Up Food Bucks at participating sites, and get 50% off on fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, and/or seedlings.
SFSP sponsor pages have more details about the sites they administer. Here are a few of the larger sponsor web pages below:
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Masquerade masks! Fantastic footwear! The art of self-portraiture! Whatever real or fictional character your students can imagine, they can create it—and design its accessories—with activities by Rediscover Center on Mizzen Education!
Rediscover keeps the smart in art, with free, upcycled, recycled, and sustainable materials that are easy on the budget and the environment—and invite youth on a journey of hands-on tinkering, art-making, and joy. And, by reviewing their Pro Tips on safety, hot glue, and how to use canary cutters, you’ll upcycle your own skills for facilitating creative, fun-filled arts experiences for youth.
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Masquerade Masks
Brainstorm, sketch, build! You can make a mask based on your favorite imaginary character or real-life hero. In this simple, versatile activity, children learn how to collect and use natural and recycled everyday materials to create a one-of-a-kind mask!.
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Fantastic Footwear
What’s the best shoe for you? Kicks that spring to the stars or cling to vertical ice? In this activity, children will learn how to design, measure, make, and fit fantastic shoes, ankle-wear or leg attachments (their choice!) using cardboard, buttons, fabric and other found objects.
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Create a Cardboard Self-Portrait
Students of all ages can use this activity to create a unique face—based on their own—or inspired by their imagination! Oval, square, diamond, heart. With easy-to-access materials and supplies, you can combine this versatile activity with other accessories projects, or lead it as a single, stand-alone project!
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