YOUTH AND EDUCATION ACTION TEAM April 2004 Progress Report

YEAT MISSION STATEMENT TO ENGAGE STOCKTON YOUTH BY BUILDING ON AND FOSTERING THEIR ASSETS

YOUTH AND EDUCATION ACTION TEAM YEAT GOALS  Assist Youth in getting more involved in City activities  Encourage Youth to have a stake in their community  Identify existing activities that engage youth and build on current successes

YEAT IS: A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP City of Stockton City of Stockton United Way United Way Students in Prevention Students in Prevention Delta Healthcare Delta Healthcare Boys and Girls Club of Stockton Boys and Girls Club of Stockton Lodi, Stockton & Manteca School Districts Lodi, Stockton & Manteca School Districts YMCA YMCA Lao Khmu Lao Khmu

YEAT ACTIVITIES 2ND YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OCTOBER 14, APRIL 3, 2004 Providing YOUTH with many opportunities to become LEADERS 25 Students completed the program and will attend the graduation event in May.

YEAT ACTIVITIES  Asset Building training – has reached approximately 100 teachers, recreation leaders, youth advocates, and youth peers.  Citywide Teen Conference – about 400 teens from all city neighborhoods – job fair, college fair, asset building, and financial aid programs plus input to Teen Center.  Next Meeting – May 27

FUTURE FOCUS: REVIEW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE FALL 2004-SPRING 2005 SESSION PLAN SECOND CITY-WIDE YOUTH TEEN CONFERENCE FOR APRIL 2005 PROGRAM PLANNING FOR TEEN CENTER

YOUTH AND EDUCATION ACTION TEAM April 2004 Progress Report