OACAA Briefing: The latest news from OACAA and Ohio's CAAs
March 2022
Photo: In addition to conferences and virtual workshops, the Ohio Community Action Training Organization (OCATO) offers timely professional development and facilitated workshops that are effective for Community Action Agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Check out the training categories on our website!
ASSOCIATION UPDATES & RESOURCES
LATEST BLOG: Community Action Head Start Parent turned Site Supervisor Celebrates 30 years with Agency
From a Head Start classroom volunteer to a Site Supervisor, Sue Beadnell, mother of 4 and grandmother of 12, reflects on her accomplished career in Community Action as she celebrates her 30th anniversary with the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County (CAACC).>>> READ BLOG
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The Mid-America Community Action Association is hosting a two-day orientation for new CAA Executive Directors in Region V. View the flyer for details and dates.
GLCAP "Ready to Work" Youth Employment Program Participant Secures Employment Opportunities
The GLCAP Ready to Work Youth employment programming, per their website, assists youth and young adults with educational and occupational training, case management, and supportive services. Other services may include mentoring, leadership courses, and other needs.
GLCAP took to Twitter to wish one of their participants success with her employment opportunities:
"Our Ottawa County Ready to Work participant, Brianna Cordero, started working at Great Lakes Popcorn Factory this February and loves it! She was able to secure multiple employment and job training opportunities with our Ready to Work Youth Program We wish Brianna all the success!" >>> VIEW POST
MYCAP Virtual Basket Raffle Fundraiser
(Source: Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership)
Help MYCAP "shower" seniors with support services. Baskets can be viewed on MYCAP's Facebook page, and tickets can be purchased online March 14-April 14.
It is something the organization has been doing all across the county with fifth graders, and it is the educational outreach aspect of HCCAO’s larger recycling program.
