Four Youth takes long-term ‘quality over quantity’ approach to helping kids achieve
WILMINGTON — Four Youth is committed to its long-term mission. “There’s this metric in which [organizations offering grants] ask you how many kids you serve,” said co-founder Theresa Emmett. “But for us, it’s more about quality over quantity” and about serving students over an extended period. RELATED Brandywine Village promotes itself with new welcome center “For instance, I’ve been at ... Read More
Registration for Hoboken Winter Youth Programs Opens Nov. 1
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Division of Recreation will open registration for its winter youth programs on Friday, Nov. 1, at 12 p.m.Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on Friday, Nov. 22, at 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spots.This season’s programs include instructional basketball for children ages 6-8, competitive basketball programs for 3rd to 8th graders, and wrestling for participants ages 6 to 14.Fees are $50 for residents and $80 for non-residents. Participants eligible for free or reduced lunch may register at no cost.Schedules will be announced following the close of registration.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor more information or to register, go to https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Chasing the (Invisible) Bag: Youth Employment Resources Across the Midwest
Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin have various programs designed to create pathways to youth employment by offering job and skills training, mentorship and career pathways for young people, especially those from underserved communities. Illinois Career Pathways (Chicago Public Schools): This program connects high school students to career-focused learning opportunities, including internships and apprenticeships, helping them transition...
Aurora youth violence prevention program awarded $2 million federal grant
An Aurora program to combat youth violence was awarded a federal grant for almost $2 million, which will go toward outreach and support. Aurora's SAVE program, which stands for Standing Against Violence Every Day, is a violence reduction program started in 2023. The program is aimed at groups with high risk for violence, specifically targeting ages 13-to-25.