When: April 15 – 17th
Where: Embassy Suites Sacramento – Riverfront Promenade

California Coalition for Youth‘s (CCY) annual Taking Action Conference empowers youth and youth advocates with strategies to create change and improve the lives of California’s youth. It’s a chance to come to the state capitol to share ideas, energy and experiences with transition-age youth, youth-serving programs and youth advocates from throughout California.

Register for the conference today and book your room ASAP!

Conference Activities:

• Dynamic and Inspirational Speakers
• Advocacy Training
• Youth Art Gallery
• Awards Dinner
• Policy and Leadership Development Workshops
• March to the State Capitol
• Youth Rally on Capitol Steps
• Youth Forum

  Also, CCY is seeking proposals that present strategies to address challenges facing youth and the organizations that serve them. Submission deadline for proposals is January 31, 2012. Download proposal instructions and form here.

Source: California Coalition for Youth, January 17, 2011

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When: Wednesday, Feb 15th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Main Library, San Francisco, CA

The Center for Young Women’s Development, United Playaz, Youth Radio and Visual Arts Academy Magnet Program (VAAMP) invite you to its 4th Annual Know Justice Conference created by and for young people affected by the juvenile justice system and the foster care system.

This conference will bring about 300 youth, families and service providers from all over the bay area together to give them access to the tools and resources needed to navigate the juvenile and criminal justice systems in order to advocate for themselves and others. This is a FREE conference.

Register for conference here.

Individuals who have done extraordinary work within or in behalf of those involved in the juvenile justice system and underground street economy will facilitate workshops related to the San Francisco youth movement including successful organizing and base building, cultural competency and youth media.

This conference will engage everyone to “Know Justice” by sharing information and facts about basic rights when it comes to the juvenile justice system, education and dealing with the police.

Workshop topics:

Youth and Gang Injunctions in San Francisco & Oakland

Providing you with tools to fight for your rights and your freedom in the juvenile justice system.

For questions about the conference contact:

LeaJay Harper, Program Coordinator, Young Mothers United, Center for Young Women’s Development at 415-703-8800 #212 or email leajay@cywd.org.

Source: Center for Young Women’s Development, January 11, 2012

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When: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ▪ 9:00AM to 12:00 Noon
Where: The Elihu Harris State Building, 1515 Clay Street, 2nd Floor, Room 1, Oakland, CA  94612

The title of the Larry Robbin presentation, sponsored by Eastbay Works, will be How The Recession Has Changed The Hiring Decision And What Has To Change In Your Work! Larry Robbin, Executive Director of Robbin and Associates, has over forty-five years of national experience working with both workforce organizations and businesses.

Advance registration is required by January 25, 2012. At the-door registration on a space available basis only!

For event questions, please contact Ed McMillan at
(510) 768-4450 or edmcm@eastbayworks.com

Source: Eastbay Works, January 7, 2011

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When: Mondays from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: The Center for Young Women Development, 832 Folsom Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA

The Center for Young Women’s Development is launching a weekly workshop for young moms between the ages of 16-24, Young Mothers United.

For young moms who have ever been in jail or prison and away from their babies, this weekly workshop will provide support for women who are nervous about parenting, have lost custody, or are searching for a safe space to talk about related concerns.

Earn $25 for each workshop. Must enroll to participate and commit to all 12 workshops, held every Monday from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Free food and childcare available.

For more information, contact LeaJay at (510) 778-3092. Click here for a flier to download and distribute.

Source: Center for Young Women’s Development, December 2, 2011

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