My Brother's Keeper Task Force Report to the President
In February, President Obama launched the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative to address opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. At that time, the President also created a My Brother's Keeper Task Force, mandated to review programs and practices offered to our youth to determine which public and private efforts are successful, how the federal government can better support these programs, and how to better involve state and local officials, the private sector, and the philanthropic community.
The Task Force recently released their 90-day report on their findings. The report includes an extensive overview of environments and outcomes for boys and young men of color and their peers, as well as recommendations on how society at large can help to expand opportunity for our nation's youth. The report covers everything from entering school ready to learn all the way to successfully entering the workforce and beyond.
You can find the My Brother's Keeper Task Force 90-day report, and learn about how we as a country can better support our youth here: My Brother's Keeper Task Force Report to the President. |
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APOST Bi-Annual Conference
Join us for the APOST Bi-Annual Conference on Friday, June 13! Please visit the APOST Bi-Annual Conference Eventbrite Page to register. Registration is still open! Our apologies to those who tried to register over the weekend. Space is limited and some workshops are full, but there are many great professional development workshops still available. The keynote speaker is Adam Fletcher, a nationally recognized leader in youth voice and youth engagement. We hope to see you there! |
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2014 Summer Program Listing
Need help finding summer programming for your child or someone you know? Look no further: The 2014 Summer Program Listing is here! Find quality summer programming in your area or for a specified age group.
Be sure to share this listing with anyone who may be interested in wholesome programming in the greater Pittsburgh area! You can find the listing here: 2014 Summer Program Listing
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Grants
Aetna Foundation: funds community wellness initiatives. Deadline, June 5.
Lincoln's Legacy Award: funds nonprofits whose principles and programs advance freedom and opportunity through education. Deadline, June 6.
L'Oreal Women of Worth: Six awards of $10,000 are given to the chosen cause of a women who is a leader, role model, or activist making an impact. Deadline, June 26.
Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation: Grants awarded to organizations against bullying and/or for increased diversity in sports.
Peter F. Drucker Nonprofit Innovation Award: Given to organizations that best demonstrate Drucker’s definition of innovation and receives $100,000 unrestricted award. Deadline, July 1.
Ribbons of Hope – One grant of $100,000 awarded to an organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being or human rights for women and girls. Deadline, July 1. |
RACE Youth Summit
Do you know a 9th-12th grade student interested in making a difference? Tell them about the RACE Youth Summit. Students from across the region will gather at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a youth summit on race and identity. Also, students are needed to participate in summer workshops to serve on summit planning committees! More information can be found here. |
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Employment Opportunities
Schenley Heights CDP: A-STEP Program Coordinator
Thelma Lovette YMCA: Summer Day Camp Counselor
If you have an employment opportunity, email the position description in word or pdf to APOST@uwac.org.
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You Decide
US Youth Observer: One American between the ages of 18-25 is selected to engage young people in the U.S. in the work of the United Nations and international issues.
Homeless Children's Education Fund Scholarship: The HCEF is offering two $2,500 scholarships to young people who have experienced homelessness at some point during their school years.
PAEYC Online:
Communication : The Key to Family Involvement in Out-of-School Time Programs -- Join PAEYC for their first ever online School Age Care Professional Development Course! More information here.
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