As part of the Powered by Youth Voice initiative, Every Hour Counts and Youthprise have launched a National Youth Survey developed and refined by a team of 20 young people from across the country with the goal of gathering data from their peers to help shape the future of afterschool programming. The survey is open for young people from ages 12-19 (7th -12th graders) throughout the US and closes on May 30, 2022.
The Knowledge House offers the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship for high school students who will be rising 10th-12th graders and for current seniors. The program is a free, six-week, summer fellowship running from July 11 - August 19, 2022, from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Stipends of up to $1,000 are paid to students and support with post-secondary transition is available. Applications are due May 31, 2022.
Creative Arts Team is offering a three-week program for high school students through Sound Thinking NYC. The program especially opens doors for young people to learn about music industry careers, train in music production, build leadership skills, and network with industry professionals. The program is now accepting applications and is open to students who will be entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in fall 2022.
This summer, in addition to their regular offerings, Mind-Builders is offering free theater workshops, recording studio production training, anime, and folk culture internships. Programs are open to ages 14-21, stipends and MetroCards are provided. Register today or contact Karen Seymour at (718) 652-6256 or kseymour@mind-builders.org for more information.
May is mental health awareness month. Mental health and SEL are key components of education and systems supporting youth. The National Afterschool Association put together a list of 15 Resources to Support Mental Health in Afterschool. Use the resources to support mental health in all aspects of your programming.
Search for job opportunities in afterschool from organizations including Girls on the Run NYC, GO Project, and Brooklyn Free School on PASE's Job & Volunteer Listings.
