August 12, 2024

PRIME TIME PALM BEACH COUNTY

Bi-weekly E-NEWSLETTER

The best resource for out-of-school time news, inspiration and offerings.

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Every Hour Counts is thrilled to announce the release of the Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool survey report! 

Co-created by Informed Change, Hamai Consulting, and youth researchers, with support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and in Partnership with Every Hour Counts and Youthprise, this report reflects the voices of over 1000 youth from 300+ afterschool programs nationwide and offers actionable recommendations to ensure they feel truly welcomed, engaged, and loved in these programs.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROFESSIONALS

Submit Your Application by August 15 to Receive Financial Rewards for Continuing Your Training/Education

Ready to take the next step in you career? Prime Time's ACHEIVE OST incentive reward program is here for you!



Financial incentives for practitioners actively participating in the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System are available through the Prime Time ACHIEVE Out-of-School Time (OST) incentive award program. Supplements range from $50.00 to $3,000.00 depending on the training and education obtained.

Submit your application by August 15.

Register for the Fall STEAM Cohort

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) are everywhere. STEAM learning in OST allows youth to connect STEAM to their everyday life.

In the STEAM training series, participants will learn and practice engaging activities that explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math. This series boosts practitioners’ confidence in science knowledge, demonstrates activities that link youth development strategies and intentional STEAM learning opportunities, and guides participants in implementing STEAM in their program that is easy and effective. 

Register for a New Cohort for Middle School Practitioners

The goal of the Expanding Youth-Adult Partnerships (EYAP) Training series is to equip Out-of-School Time practitioners working with teens in Palm Beach County with the skills and knowledge they need to create an environment that fosters positive relationships, leadership and belonging with young people. Practitioners will learn how to work effectively alongside teens while helping them to develop the confidence and agency to positively impact their communities. By using a cohort model, learners in the training series will foster a community of practice where they will glean insight from each other and build connections with other educators in the field.  

Register for the Well-Being and Life Skills Series

Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Well-being and Life Skills Initiative is an innovative professional learning opportunity designed to build resiliency and life skills among children and youth in afterschool based on best practices in the field and in alignment with national and state health and resiliency standards. This new initiative is focused on building an afterschool climate and culture whereby youth thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, succeed in academic and extracurricular endeavors, build more positive and productive relationships, and engage in acts of kindness and service to others. 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Do you want to engage the teens you work with in a meaningful way and at the same time prepare them to become future leaders? Starting a Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is a great way to do both! When teens are part of a Teen Advisory Council, they become your partners in designing, planning and implementing programs, and this often leads to stronger youth engagement and higher program participation and attendance. Prime Time Palm Beach County is providing training, support and coaching to help you setup, run and sustain a fun and effective Teen Advisory Council that will empower your teens, enhance your program and strengthen your community.

As a connector in the out-of-school time (OST) field, Prime Time uses its bi-weekly e-newsletter to inform more than 2,500 subscribers of opportunities to advance the field, highlights from local OST programs and resources worth sharing with friends and families. Prime Time wants to hear your stories and news regarding the out-of-school time field.

Please email details to communications@primetimepbc.org