CWA 2012 Youth Conference Agenda (at a glance)

Multiple Choices

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Juvie has over ten years of experience working with at-risk youth from the New York City and Los Angeles areas.

Change starts with one person standing up and saying "enough." Change is an action and not a word, it is demonstrated not spoken. Change is what happens when six young adults from various walks of life decide to forego the norm. Rather than flipping burgers or checking groceries, these young people light a spark for change using the culture that they love. From hip-hop to skateboarding and all points in between, these young people go to work spreading a message about life, freedom and future economic opportunity. If they can do it, you can too.

Edward DeJesus, Edward DeJesus Seminars and Consulting

Research states that 60-80% of job openings are never advertised in newspapers or on-line. It's clear - the good jobs and opportunities of the future will go to individuals who are well networked. Yet, 93% of youth program participants say they never follow-up with potential employers, summer work experience sites and/or mentors. An astonishing 90% feel they do not possess the skills to do so. Moreover, 87% of programs indicate that they DO NOT provide youth and/or staff with follow-up and networking tools, trainings and strategies!

This session will provide youth program staff the skills and tools they need to help their youth become Youth Opportuneurs, seeking out relationships and contacts that expand their social networks and increase their chances of connecting with experiences that lead to future economic and career opportunities.

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING

9:00 – Noon               PreConference Sessions

12:45 – 2:00               Opening Plenary

2:15 – 3:15                 WORKSHOPS/ Choices I

3:15 – 3:45                 Refreshment Break w/ Exhibitors

3:45 – 4:45                 WORKSHOPS/ Choices II

5:00 - 5:30                  Open Mic Session

5:45 – 6:45                 Welcoming Reception

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

7:30 – 8:30                  Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00                Morning Plenary

10:00 – 10:30              Refreshment Break w/ Exhibitors

10:30 – 11:30              WORKSHOPS/ Choices III

11:45 – 1:00                Dwight Brydie Scholarship Awards Lunch

1:15 – 2:15                  WORKSHOPS/ Choices IV

2:30 – 3:15                  Issue Session

3:15 – 3:45                  Refreshment Break w/ Exhibitors

3:45 – 5:00                  WORKSHOPS/ Choices V

9:00 - midnight            CWA Dance

Thursday, January 19, 2012

7:30 – 8:30                 Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:15                 Issue Session

9:30 – 10:30               WORKSHOPS/ Choices VI

10:45 – Noon             Closing Plenary