The Midwest Qualitative Research Conference showcases scholarly investigations that use qualitative methodologies to understand all aspects of the human experience. This year's theme is "Urban Streets to College Campus: The Social Context of Education and Youth Violence." Read more about the conference. Proposals from potential presenters are now being accepted. Please submit your proposal online at http://ir.stthomas.edu/mqrc/2013/. Deadline to submit proposals is July 31, 2013.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-14 NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship. The NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship, previously known as the Minnesota Walkabout Fellowship, is not a typical class or workshop series. The purpose of the Fellowship is to engage a cohort of experienced youth work practitioners in exploration, reflection, and study to generate more wisdom, language, and leadership in the field of youth work in Minnesota.
In 2013-14, the Fellowship will examine issues of autonomy and authority in youth work practice, the field of youth work, and youth worker professional development. Each of the fellows will formulate an inquiry question and spend the year reviewing relevant research and writings; tapping the local wisdom of their professional network; engaging in conversation with local and national leaders in the field; and writing a position paper that will inform systems development and field advancement in Minnesota.
The 2013-14 Fellowship is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education, the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College, and Youthprise.
You can learn more about the fellowship and download the application by visiting: http://www.augsburg.edu/democracy/. The Fellowship requirements are listed in the Overview document, and include consistent participation, monthly meetings, outside readings, and producing a position paper for publication. There is no cost to you or your organization for the Fellowship, and Fellows will receive a $500 stipend, two University credits (tuition fees apply), books and materials, and extensive contact with local and national field leaders.
The application deadline is June 30, 2013. For questions or more information on the NorthStar Fellowship, contact: Sheila Oehrlein at sheila.oehrlein@state.mn.us or (651) 582-8448.
A new grant competition will award $150,000 to libraries, museums, and other nonprofits to provide hands-on learning opportunities this summer for youth across the country to help make the online experience more civil, safe and empowering. The Project:Connect Summer Youth Programming Competition is administered by the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory (HASTAC), with support from the MacArthur Foundation through a grant to the University of California, Irvine, and in partnership with the Born This Way Foundation. Grants will support a series of local hands-on events July through September where young people collaborate and compete through activities such as hackathons, maker spaces, digital journalism and communications labs, and mentoring workshops. Programs must be based on the understanding that learning happens anywhere, anytime and should be equitable, social, participatory, and reflect kids' interests. Applications are due June 10. More information can be found on the Digital Media and Learning Competition website.
]]>We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join the Oshkiniigikwe ("young woman" in the Ojibwe language) program, which is a part of our Sacred Journey Department, as a Mental Health Case Manager. The Mental Health Case Manager will provide direct services to American Indian young women and girls who are considered high-risk and vulnerable to sexual violence, or who have already been victimized by sexual violence, including sex trafficking. The program uses a trauma-informed, client centered "risk reduction" approach to provide services to clients. This person will work closely with the Mental Health Professional to enhance the client's healing experience. The right candidate should be knowledgeable of trauma-informed case management, experienced working with high-risk clients, must be collaborative and have excellent communication skills, and have considerable experience working with victims of sexual violence, preferably in a community-based setting. Full position description and application procedures can be found here:20130618-mental-health-case-manager-miwrc.pdf.
The Program Support Specialist assists Minnesota youth mentoring programs in understanding, adopting and implementing best practices through providing quality assurance, technical assistance and training resources. To learn more, you can find the job description and application details at http://www.mpmn.org/AboutUs/CareersAtMPM.aspx
PPL is currently hiring a part-time Youth Program Coordinator for the Family Literacy site in New Hope, as well as a temporary (summer) part-time Youth Program Assistant for the St. Louis Park Self-Sufficiency Program. We will accept resumes through May 8th.
Qualified candidates can view job specifications and apply online at www.ppl-inc.org/who-we-are/work-at-ppl/.
This position provides assistance in a variety of ways, including conducting donor prospect research, writing and editing of grant proposals, invitations, and other materials, creating presentations, and organizing and maintaining development systems for the organization. See full description
Closing date: May 31
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Parking is free.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nylc.org with the title of the position in the subject line. This position is open until filled.
Breakthrough Saint Paul helps motivated students overcome adversity to prepare for college with the support of older students passionate about education. Breakthrough Saint Paul is an affiliate of the Breakthrough Collaborative, a national non-profit devoted to preparing high-achieving, under-resourced students for entry and success in college. Breakthrough also recruits and trains outstanding high school and college students to become Breakthrough teachers and encourages entry in to the field of education. This position reports to the Executive Director. To learn more about Breakthrough Saint Paul, please visit: www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org.
]]>Visit our website to watch the video of the symposium presented on March 14, 2013 and to view the Minnesota Youth Council survey results.
Synopsis
In this presentation, Katie shares lessons and innovations from Detroit, Michigan and other cities utilizing youth participatory evaluation, and the implications of this evaluative practice in local communities and the field of youth work.
]]>"Warning: Inquiry-based learning requires facilitators who know the answers" by Hui-Hui Wang, Ph.D.
To do inquiry-based learning, an instructor needs not only to have solid and comprehensive content knowledge about the activity, she must skillfully lead learners to help them develop their own knowledge.
"Facilitating acculturation for immigrant youth" by Jennifer A. Skuza, Ph.D.
Educators and people working in the field of youth development have opportunities to play critical roles in immigrant youth lives. Learning about acculturation is a starting point. This knowledge can help practitioners build sensitivity and bolster their ability to employ culturally responsive practices.
]]>YPQA for the External Assessor-Reliability Training
St. Cloud - Apr. 11 & 12 (Registration deadline is April 8)
Cost: $350
Leadership Matters Intro
Minneapolis - Apr. 19 (Registration deadline is April 8)
Cost: $25
Youth Engagement Matters
Rochester - Apr. 24, May 1 & 8, 2013
Cost: $100
A new schedule of public offerings will be posted on our website by August 2013. In regard to our contract work, organizations are welcomed to contact us directly to inquire about customized training and coaching. More information on our contracted work will also be made available on our website this summer.
Our brand will also be changed as a result of this transition. We will use the University of Minnesota Extension brand for our work. The Youth Work Institute brand will be phased out. We look forward to working with you in the future as an educational resource for your training and professional development needs.
]]>Join Katie Richards-Schuster as she shares lessons and innovations from Detroit, Michigan and other cities utilizing youth participatory evaluation, and the implications of this evaluative practice in local communities and the field of youth work.
]]>Registration is currently open (deadline Jan. 8) for the spring 2013 course, which will run for 8 weeks from Jan. 22 - Mar. 15.
For questions or to register for the course, please contact Mary Jo Katras, mkatras@umn.edu by Jan. 8, 2013.
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