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April 2009
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Hello Friends! This month's E-Newsletter arrives as we welcome partners and programs from around the country to our fair city.
We are thrilled to be hosting the National AfterSchool Association Convention and hope to see many of you in person at site visits and around the convention center. Welcome!
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National AfterSchool Association
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On April 2 - 4, 2009, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) convenes over 3,000 afterschool professionals and stakeholders at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NAA is one of the leading conventions for the afterschool field. The 2009 convention is also a joint gathering with the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Afterschool Partnership and the New Orleans NAA Host Committee have organized site visits to several neighborhoods in New Orleans highlighting the tremendous rebuilding efforts and youth work across the city. On-site registration is still available. For more information, please visit: www.naaconvention.org.
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AYD Success & Schedule
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We are proud to announce the completion of another session of Advancing Youth Development. On March 20th over 30 local youth workers graduated from the 30-hour course adding to the cadre of New Orleans adults who have joined this movement to provide the very best for our youth.
To date, organizations such as AmeriCorps, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, Kids Rethink, New Orleans Recreation Department, New Orleans Office of Youth Development, New Orleans Outreach, NOPD-Juvenile Counseling Unit, Reconcile New Orleans, Recovery School District, Urban League of GNO, Youth Empowerment Project, Youth Study Center, and the Waldo Burton Boys Home have benefitted from these training sessions.
The next session for AYD is the 15-hour Supervisor training to be held June 22, 24, and 26 from 9am - 2pm each day.
Applications are available online now, DUE 5/15/2009.
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Youth Mapping Initiative
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The Youth Mapping initiative continues with mapping well underway in Central City, St. Roch, Treme, and 7th Ward. Youth from each neighborhood have received training and participated in two Saturday mapping days. The young people will continue conducting block-by-block inventory of resources available to youth, such as safe places to learn; safe places to go; structured activities; and, places where they can connect with caring adults.
The data gathered will be posted on a web site created by youth called neworleans.ilivehere.info. This is a one-of-a-kind tool for youth in New Orleans, who benefit from knowing what opportunities are available to them by simply going on-line. Searches can be done by geographic area, neighborhood, resource name, or general services. Complete the youth resource survey to make sure your organization is included.
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Announcements
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College Track
Urban League of Greater New Orleans' College Track is taking application NOW. Please visit their website to find out more.
Job 1
The Job 1 Youth Summer Program is accepting applicaitons from youth 14-24. Visit the City of New Orleans for application information.
Phoenix of New Orleans KIDS FAIR!
The Phoenix of New Orleans (PNOLA) will host a Kids Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Sojourner Truth Community Center (North Galvez and Lafitte Avenue). Grants from “Do Something” and the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation will make it possible to organize many youth-directed non-profits to participate in this event, including the YMCA, New Orleans Food and Farm Network, KidsmART, Hands on New Orleans, the LSU Agricultural Center, and YA/YA.
For more information or to get involved please contact Allison at (504) 613-0177 and allison@pnola.com.
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA)
Opportunity for summer programs
CADA provides FREE prevention education (available in English and Spanish) that leads students to explore the myths and discover the facts of alcohol and drug abuse through a 12-session research-based curriculum. CADA’s education modules consist of meeting with students twice a week for 45 minutes. Due to CADA's unique interactive approach, the prevention education modules can accommodate no more than a group of 30 participants. Several groups can be accommodated if your number of participants exceeds 30.
If you are interested in learning more about CADA’s prevention education, or would like to schedule modules in your school or community center this summer, please contact Carolyn Freema at (504) 362-4272 or freeman.carolyn@gmail.com. Only a limited number of modules will be offered, so please call or email right away!
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Upcoming Events
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4/22, Curriculum Fair
10:30am - noon
4319 Carondelet
Join us to find out more about local resources available to your afterschool and summer programs.
5/28, Day at the Capitol
State Library and Capitol Rotunda, Baton Rouge
The second annual event, this day offers an exciting opportunity for programs around the state to share with legislators our important work.
May, Summer Program Job Fair
Date/location TBD
This job fair will provide you the opportunity to meet individuals interested in working with summer programs.
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