March 5, 2019 from 8am – 3pm CCAC North Campus 8701 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh, PA 15237 PA Care Partnerships in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key are excited to offer SAC Providers, 21CCLC, Department of Education Teachers, and Youth Organizations a FREE professional development opportunity to be informed on Trauma. Lakeside Global Institute Trainers will present […]
Future Makers: Intro to Web Design Part 2
Jan 12 | Intro to Web Design | Grades 7-9 Part 2: Learn the basics of web design and combine various techniques to build your own website. Instructed by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh FREE SATURDAY WORKSHOPS for 7th – 12th grade youth living in Oakland and the Hill District. Workshops take place the first two Saturdays of […]
Faith-Based Mentoring: Engaging with your Community
Thu, Dec 20, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST Faith-based mentoring offers an opportunity for church ministries, nonprofits, and other religious entities to engage and build relationships with members of their community. This particular form of mentoring can raise questions about unsolicited evangelism particularly among non-religious stakeholders and those of different faiths, sustainability, and […]
Where and When Does Learning Happen: A Thought Leader Conversation with Karen Pittman
Nov 30, 2018 1:00 PM EST How can schools and youth development organizations better align to support the entire education ecosystem? Who are all the people in the local community who contribute to learning and improving outcomes for young people? How are these people trying to connect to their local schools? What are their interests […]
fitUnited Lunch & Learn: Common Sense Media
Kids today grow up in a digital world with potential for communication, collaboration, and creation. Yet schools and families face challenges with ethical issues that arise from students’ use of technology, such as cyberbullying, inappropriate sharing, and plagiarism. Digital citizenship is an essential 21st century skill in which students think critically, behave safely, and participate […]
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 […]
STEM Mentoring Elements of Effective Practice
This informational session will feature research-informed recommendations for mentoring programs with a science, technology, engineering and/or math focus. The foundation of our services is based on the six Elements of Effective Practice which are essential for creating and sustaining impactful mentoring relationships and quality program services. During this session, mentoring programs will also be introduced to the technical […]
YUIR Weekend: Youth Undoing Institutional Racism
Come Undo Racism with us at YUIR Weekend! YUIR Weekend is a free 2 1/2 day anti-racist organizing training for youth ages 14-23 open to all young people in the greater Pittsburgh area. Dates: October 12-14 Friday Evening 6-9pm Saturday & Sunday 9:30am-5pm Location: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 616 N Highland Ave Long Hall Room 216 […]
Engaging Youth in Civic Education
An impressive array of youth civic engagement has infiltrated our news feeds in recent months, in the wake of the Parkland shooting, issues of gun violence (locally with the death of Antwon Rose and nationally with countless others), and the larger, more broad movements of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. These issues of justice are […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid – At Carlow
September 29 I 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Carlow University: A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science & Technology Corner of Fifth & Craft Avenues, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Enter 3333 Fifth Avenue into GPS) All educators, youth leaders, parents or anyone interested in this topic are welcome to attend. No fee. Morning coffee, box lunch & training […]