More than 225 directors, program managers, instructional leaders, AmeriCorps partnership members, teachers, counselors, graduates, and young people attended the three events that constituted the YouthBuild Transformation Institute, Oct. 23-27, 2006 in Atlanta, GA!
The event was made possible by the generous support of:
The events were as follows:
Southeast Multi-site Gathering Monday, October 23
More than 50 staff from Southern regional YouthBuild programs attended the all-day Regional Multi-site gathering themed, "It's a Great Big World- Life After YouthBuild". Participants began the event with a reception on Sunday evening and a presentation by Marc Saunders, the YouthBuild USA Education Department Associate Director. The next day, attendees focused on career development and transition to college, tools for programs, YouthBuild Career Resources and team building strategies. Participants learning from their peers as well as gathered useful career development information from the Lengel Vocational Services Inc. team.
Academy for Transformation, Tuesday, October 24 - Thursday, October 26
More than 150 people attended the highly well-received eight courses of the Academy. The Academy event featured its signature transformational experiences including:
" Robert Clark, keynote speaker, YouthBuild Newark, NJ Director and graduate of YouthBuild Boston |
Participants connect with each other at the cookie snack break |
Green Building attendees go off-site for hands-on experience |
Members of the Transformation Generation Consulting Group |
Showing some TLC to the facilitators |
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- Transformation Practice Groups act as mini-learning communities in the context of the larger conference. Attendees took time to reflect on personal experiences working with young people and gained tools to better support each other through problem solving, supportive listening and personal appreciations.
- The Many Colors Reception was a great chance to mingle with friends (old and new), listen to music, and have a quick bite to eat. The Raffle winners took home local sport team gear and attendees experienced peer talents in participatory music, song, rap, poetry, theatre & dance.
- The Youth Plenary Panel was a unique time to hear the personal stories of transformation from young people.
The heart of the Academy are the courses and in Atlanta attendees chose one of eight including:
1. Introduction to YouthBuild Seminar
2. Strategic Career Development
3. Green Building Made Feasible
4. Healing and Counseling Systems for Young People
5. WealthBuild: Money Management Curriculum for Young People
6. Directors' Fundraising Secrets
7. Leadership Development in Youth Work
8. Youth Cultural Competence
Team work in the Leadership Development course |
Healing & Counseling Systems for Young People |
Strategic Career Development facilitators Jerry Kolker
and Peter Twichell |
Enjoying new friends at the Many Colors Reception |
The Academy To Go can bring any of the above courses to your program.
Contact Michelle Quinn-Davidson, Academy Associate Director mquinn-davidson@youthbuild.org for details.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ACADEMY EVENT: April 17-19, 2007 in REDONDO BEACH, CA
AmeriCorps Partnerships Conference Wednesday, October 25-Friday, October 27
The Community Partnership Conference provided 26 full-time AmeriCorps Community Partners with an opportunity to network with other full-time AmeriCorps members and staff, as well as provided a unique training opportunity for the initiative. Presentations were given by the Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) as well as the Volunteer Generation.
AmeriCorps Community Partners |
AmeriCorp members enjoying the Many Colors reception |
YouthBuild USA's very own Sara St. Laurent and
Jennifer Bastress Tahmasebi |
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