Wed, March 4, 2020 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union Ballroom 3959 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 3:00-4:00 PM Keynote: Pornography, teens and dating and sexual violence by Emily Rothman Pornography influences how young people think about sex, consent and respect. Adults often have strong feelings about pornography. Some […]
Teen Bloc Youth Organizing Academy
August 5 – August 9, 2019 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Help recruit students for a week-long program to learn about their rights and influence within the educational system. Educators and community leaders are invited to share the TeenBloc Youth Organizing Academy with students entering 8th-12th grade. Students will join A+ Schools on August […]
Dating Matters
Fri, May 31, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT CoLab 18 at Nova Place 100 South Commons Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Join the United Way’s Southwestern PA Says No More initiative for an interactive training to teach adults who work with youth how to identify and discuss healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors with pre-teens and […]
Learn & Earn Application Support
Saturday, May 11, 2019 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Main (Oakland) Need a summer job? Interested in the Learn & Earn Summer Job Program but don’t know where to start with the application process?Come to the Job Career & Education Center at Main Library for access to computers, scanners and staff who will help you every step of the way. Between […]
Dating Matters – March 2nd
March 2nd, from 10AM – 1:00PM, United Way of SWPA Dating Matters is an evidence-based training developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This training is for adults who work with youth to identify and discuss healthy and unhealthy behaviors with pre-teens and teens. In Their Shoes is an educational tool designed to learn […]
Dating Matters: February 25th
February 25th from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at United Way (In Their Shoes AND Dating Matters) Dating Matters is an evidence-based training developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This training is for adults who work with youth to identify and discuss healthy and unhealthy behaviors with pre-teens and teens. In Their Shoes […]
R.O.A.R. Girls STEAM
5th-12 Grade, Girls Only! November 6th, 2018 @ 8:30 AM • Sarah Heinz House Join Sarah Heinz House staff and other professionals and educators in a day-long exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities (STEAM). All attendees to this free event will earn a t-shirt, two free meals, and take-homes from a variety […]
Dating Matters
Join the United Way’s Southwestern PA Says No More initiative for an interactive training to teach adults who work with youth how to identify and discuss healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors with pre-teens and teens. This 2.5 hour training will cover the warning signs and consequences of unhealthy relationships, and provide strategies on how to […]
I’m Not Racist…Am I? Film Screening and Workshop
October 16, 2017 -2:30pm to 5:30pm The Dietrich School’s Open Door Project presents: The Movie and Q & A 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. I’m Not Racist… Am I? is a feature documentary by Point Made Films following a diverse group of teens through a yearlong exploration to get at the heart of racism. Through some tense and painful […]
Local Stories and Immigrant Voices Jam
February 25th, 12NOON – 3PM, Heinz History Center A free and fun afternoon of games and play exploring exploring the personal stories, family histories, and contemporary issues of immigration. Hang out, Mess Around and Geek Out with regional gamers, local content experts, and other teens. Bring friends, make friends! Get comparative, Get competitive, Get creative. […]