TEEN JOB SYMPOSIUM (TJS)
Teens represent a significant portion of today’s emerging workforce. However, many young people enter into the workforce not possessing basic work ethics and skills necessary to be successful. Teen Job Symposium is a free and annual event, during the month of April, promoting employment skills development for area teens (ages 14 – 19), combining engaging and interactive employment – related workshops, enabling teens to better understand, learn and practice basic skill requirements necessary in today’s workforce. As an additional part of the Symposium, teens also interact with a diverse array of area vendors sharing information regarding employment, volunteer and internship opportunities. This year’s 7th annual Teen Job Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012 at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College (Parham Rd. Campus).
Participation in the symposium is free for teens, but through individual or group on-line registration only at www.toosmart2start.com during the month of March. Vendor participation is also free. Interested individuals, groups, organizations, vendors or sponsors should contact (804) 222-2607 x-3060 for more information.
Online Registration is now closed!
Outstanding Youth
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Adult Community Champions
Youth and adult advocates in Henrico County are accomplishing great deeds and learning about the spirit of compassion and helpfulness through community service. Henrico Area Mental Health Prevention Services and the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition honored several individuals for their leadership and service. The Community Champions and Outstanding Youth Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm; East End Recreation Center – Strawberry Hill Ballroom. We commend them for their efforts to strengthen our community and contribute to the youth and families of Henrico County.
The following individuals were recognized:
2012 Outstanding Youth Award Winners
Amber Blair, Varina High School
Alyson Johnson, Glen Allen High School
Andrew Smithwick, Deep Run High School
Jordan Taylor, Hermitage Technical Center
2012 Community Champion Award Winners
Gena Jones, Counselor – Varina High School
Kevin Robertson, Virginia Randolph Athletic Association - President
Winifred Williams, Youth & Family Services Community Outreach – HAMHDS
The keynote speaker was Steve Hixon, Prevention Coordinator with Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services. The event is co-sponsored this year by VCU Honors College, VCU Division of Community Engagement, and the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
To see pictures and more highlights, please visit our facebook page.
The 26th annual YADAPP 2011 Summer Leadership Conference was held July 19–22, 2011 at Longwood University. More than 400 Virginia high school students and adults gathered for the conference, which featured the theme YADAPP: The Movie. Seventy-five student-led teams, representing high schools across the state, brainstormed issues and created plans to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse in their schools and communities. For more highlights, please visit the Youth Ambassadors Facebook page.
