A final report on a point-in-time count of homeless youth and young adults was released earlier this summer. The count (“Count Us In”) took place on May 16, 2012 by a group of youth service providers and key community members from across King County. Data was also drawn from Safe Harbors, the county’s homeless management information system, to create a profile youth homelessness. See this report for more details.
Seattle Youth Employment Program exposes youth to the world of work
Our Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) was featured on Seattle Medium. While many teens are struggling to find part-time work these days, SYEP has given some of them an opportunity to learn in-demand job skills through four-month internships. Check the article out to learn more.
Applications are still being accepted for Health Careers Youth Project
Our Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently recruiting for its Health Careers Youth Project. This is an educational opportunity that will allow youth to earn college credit and potentially earn their Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license.
Accepted high school students will be enrolled in an eight-week summer quarter professional level nursing assistant certified (NAC) courses from June 25 through August 20. Two different sites are available with one at North Seattle Community College (NSCC) and the other at Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). All tuition, books and equipment will be covered by SYEP. Students will earn college credits upon successful completion of the course and if approved by their high school counselors, students can earn high school credits.
Eligibility
- Will be 17 or 18 years old by June 1, 2012
- Lives in Seattle city limits
- Currently attends a Seattle public high school
- Low-income status
- Possesses educational and/or employment barriers
- Must pass a background check
What are education and/or employment barriers?
In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, youth must possess at least one of the following educational and/or employment barriers:
In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, youth must possess at least one of the following educational and/or employment barriers:
- Behind in school credits (not at right grade level for your age)
- At risk for dropping out of school
- Failed one or more math or language arts class(es)
- Have an IEP, enrolled in modified/IEP classes, or have a documented disability
- Have an identified, documented mental health issue
- Be homeless or have no stable housing
- Be in foster care
- Be a pregnant or parenting youth
- Live in SHA or Section 8 housing
- Be affected domestic violence/abuse
How are participants selected?
Youth who:
- Turn in a complete application (which require current immunizations and a recommendation letter)
- Pass a math and reading skills test, which will be scheduled by the Coordinator
- Complete a WIA Application and determined to be eligible
- Attend a Mandatory Orientation on June 2 (SCCC) or June 9 (NSCC) (the date of the orientation will be determined at a later date).
Applications are available at the SYEP office located in the Central Building, 810 Third Avenue, Suite 420, Seattle, 98104. Applications are accepted until all spaces are filled.
For questions, contact Christine Torres-Clara at 206-386-1383 or christine.torres-clara@seattle.gov.
Video on ‘Policy of Obesity’
Intern Onika Shabazz’s digital story, “The Policy of Obesity,” which she created as part of her internship here at HSD working, was shown at the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Conference, “Weight of the Nation,” in Washington D.C. in early May. See this link to the video. See conference link for more details about the conference. Onika is developing a second digital story on the Farm to Table Project in which she interviewed a provider, parent and farmer.
Applicants wanted for Health Careers Youth Project
Our Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently recruiting for its Health Careers Youth Project. This is an educational opportunity that will allow youth to earn college credit and potentially earn their Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license.
Accepted high school students will be enrolled in an eight-week summer quarter professional level nursing assistant certified (NAC) courses from June 25 through August 20. Two different sites are available with one at North Seattle Community College (NSCC) and the other at Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). All tuition, books and equipment will be covered by SYEP. Students will earn college credits upon successful completion of the course and if approved by their high school counselors, students can earn high school credits.
Eligibility
- Will be 17 or 18 years old by June 1, 2012
- Lives in Seattle city limits
- Currently attends a Seattle public high school
- Low-income status
- Possesses educational and/or employment barriers
- Must pass a background check
What are education and/or employment barriers?
In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, youth must possess at least one of the following educational and/or employment barriers:
In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, youth must possess at least one of the following educational and/or employment barriers:
- Behind in school credits (not at right grade level for your age)
- At risk for dropping out of school
- Failed one or more math or language arts class(es)
- Have an IEP, enrolled in modified/IEP classes, or have a documented disability
- Have an identified, documented mental health issue
- Be homeless or have no stable housing
- Be in foster care
- Be a pregnant or parenting youth
- Live in SHA or Section 8 housing
- Be affected domestic violence/abuse
How are participants selected?
Youth who:
- Turn in a complete application (which require current immunizations and a recommendation letter)
- Pass a math and reading skills test, which will be scheduled by the Coordinator
- Complete a WIA Application and determined to be eligible
- Attend a Mandatory Orientation on June 2 (SCCC) or June 9 (NSCC) (the date of the orientation will be determined at a later date).
Applications are available at the SYEP office located in the Central Building, 810 Third Avenue, Suite 420, Seattle, 98104. Applications are accepted until all spaces are filled or by close of business day on April 30, 2012.
For questions, contact Christine Torres-Clara at 206-386-1383 or christine.torres-clara@seattle.gov.
Grant awards for innovative job training for immigrant and refugee youth
Mayor McGinn announces City funding awards to six community agencies for a job readiness training program for immigrant and refugee youth and their families. In January 2012, the Human Services Department (HSD) released a Request for Investment (RFI) in response to community feedback heard during Mayor’s Youth & Families Initiative community meetings and HSD’s Strategic Plan community engagement. The job readiness training program is unique in its approach to involve both established agencies that serve this population and smaller “developing” agencies that are based in the community.
Summer Food Service Program seeks sites
HSD’s Summer Food Service Program is seeking sites to serve as many children as possible this summer. The program runs from Monday, June 25, 2012 to Friday, August 24, providing free breakfasts, lunches and snacks for children and youth ages 1 through 18. The meals are served to children at approved sites where at least half the children are eligible for free or reduced price school lunches. If you know of any potential sites, please refer them to this link.
Youth education & job fair on Feb. 22
More than 300 Seattle teens are expected to attend the 12th annual Youth Education, Career, and Resource Fair — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on February 22, 2012, at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. Workshops begin at 9:30 a.m. Young people ages 14-21 will learn about community resources, post-secondary apprenticeships, trade schools and colleges, and career options. See this news release for more information.
New report on Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
The City of Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative has published its first progress report to the community. The report is a comprehensive document covering the Initiative’s first two years of implementation. Included in the report is a description of the multiple strategies employed to prevent and reduce youth violence, stories of young people impacted by the Initiative, and the documented trends in the measures used to assess its progress. Initial results show juvenile court referrals for violent offenses and violence-related school disciplinary actions in select middle schools on a sharper downward trend than areas not being addressed by the Initiative.
Data on homeless students
A report from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State provides data on the number and extent of homeless students in the state. Visit this Web site and click on “Research & Data.”
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