YOUTH AND EDUCATION ACTION TEAM July 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 (Fire, Library, Parks & Rec, Police Depts.) City of Stockton (Fire, Library, Parks & Rec, Police Depts.) 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 Asset Building training – will continue with three scheduled training opportunities for teachers, after-school aides, and any youth advocate. Citywide Teen Conference – will be planned for April 2005 with job fair, career fair, and health fair as well as motivational speakers and opportunities for teen appreciation.
Leadership Academy Expanded Curriculum - Teambuilding - Personal Goals / Ethics - Personal Goals / Ethics - Local Resources - Journal keeping - Communication Skills / Public Speaking - Arts & Culture - Volunteerism - Event Planning - Life Skills/ Health & Diet
Teen Opportunities Academy Projects: Projects identified in areas of teen interest, working in the community and with the community. Visit to State Capitol - TBA State of the City, February 2005 All-City Teen Conference – April 2005