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KnoPro is a free web-based platform that provides unique opportunities for high school students to gain professional experience. In partnership with industry leaders and corporations, this interactive tool offers high school students the opportunity to tackle real-world problems faced by business leaders, receive expert feedback from industry mentors, grow their professional skills and resumes, and more – with the chance to win cash and other prizes. Learn more and sign up on their website. 

Join Citizens' Committee for Children of New York (CCC) for a three-part webinar series that explores the latest data from their 2024 Keeping Track of New York City’s Children data book. The series, which will take place from October 2024 to December 2024, will highlight critical insights on economic security, housing and homelessness, and early education and childcare, focusing on actionable policy areas to ensure New York’s children and families can thrive amongst affordability challenges. Each session will feature an in-depth analysis of key challenges and the steps we can take to promote equity and well-being across our diverse communities. Learn more and register for the series here.

Calling all youth development professionals looking to advance their education and career - CUNY School of Professional Studies has degrees designed to elevate your career to new heights.  Built upon a foundation of positive youth development and social justice, their Youth Studies programs delve into essential topics while exploring the latest social and political issues affecting today's youth. Youth Studies offers affordable, high-quality courses and convenient class formats (online synchronous/asynchronous), and you can transfer in up to 105 credits as well as receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Head to the CUNY SPS website for more information about the Bachelors, the Masters, or the Advanced Certificate in Youth Studies, or click the link to apply now for Spring 2025. For any questions, please reach out to chanira.rojas@cuny.edu. 

New to youth work or need a skills refresh? Change Impact has launched a free 30-minute course for new youth workers and educators. This self-paced resource offers practical strategies to create inclusive environments, build strong relationships, amplify youth voice, and challenge biases. Sign up today to enhance your impact with young people.

Are you wondering how other educators are handling this upcoming election season? Join KQED and PBS Learning Media on September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM for a webinar focused on discussion, strategies, and support to teach the 2024 election. Hear from three classroom teachers in politically diverse communities who are building civic knowledge and engagement, and empowering students to share their voice as part of the democratic process. Come for the conversation and ready-to-use resources. Leave inspired and equipped to teach Election 2024 in your learning spaces. Register for this event via Zoom.