{"id":907,"date":"2023-05-10T15:42:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/act-now.site\/?page_id=907"},"modified":"2024-03-26T11:16:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:16:39","slug":"youth-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/actnowillinois.org\/youth-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id907_1da532-67{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:70px;}.kb-row-layout-id907_1da532-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id907_1da532-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id907_1da532-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:30px;max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1140px 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_993972-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_993972-5e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_993972-5e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_993972-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_993972-5e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading907_993972-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_993972-5e\">Youth Opportunities<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column907_846227-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column907_846227-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column907_846227-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column907_846227-c7 > 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During this conference, youth will have the opportunity to explore topics relevant to their lives and connect with other youth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.lever.co\/chicago2024\/51007671-aa8a-4295-b747-c7a9460a9fda?utm_source=sfmc&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=My+CHI.+My+Future.+Mar+1+Email&amp;utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fjobs.lever.co%2fchicago2024%2f51007671-aa8a-4295-b747-c7a9460a9fda&amp;utm_id=1144034&amp;sfmc_id=107515147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago DNC 2024 Host Committee Internships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chicago2024.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago 2024 Host Committee<\/a>&nbsp;is bringing on&nbsp;interns&nbsp;to assist with planning and executing the Democratic National Convention in August.&nbsp;The academic year internship is an unpaid internship opportunity available to all&nbsp;high school and college-level students.&nbsp;<strong>Academic year applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldmuseum.org\/activity\/teen-volunteers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Museum Teen Volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Field Museum is looking for teen volunteers! Teen volunteers spend their days engaging visitors and sharing science stories throughout the museum.&nbsp;<strong>Applications are due&nbsp;March 15, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youth-guidance.org\/the-fellowship-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Fellowship Initiative!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youth-guidance.org\/the-fellowship-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Fellowship Initiative<\/strong><\/a>, in partnership with JP Morgan Chase, is building a community of young men of color from across Chicago who possess a broad range of skills and experiences. This three-year leadership development program is designed to support rising High School sophomores in earning their degree from an accredited four-year college or university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2factnowillinois.us17.list-manage.com%2ftrack%2fclick%3fu%3d36fe77eb35b034cdbbc6ed1fd%26id%3d5be31fa1b5%26e%3d1543d1f01d&amp;c=E,1,ktp4F32yQFA_UOlcd1p2VjFoQor2KLFX7mftsaVhzEL3TcTYy71VbcWYGMZBKGFShOplE5k5Ewa7FazG0v4X75lxZ-DCpd-nHsbf0o5K9cZ1q1JV&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\">Racial Justice Activism Intervention Youth Advisory Board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2factnowillinois.us17.list-manage.com%2ftrack%2fclick%3fu%3d36fe77eb35b034cdbbc6ed1fd%26id%3d9e729e4f39%26e%3d1543d1f01d&amp;c=E,1,DuVHsYvQY8OG9PhZ09DRy9qPXeJdJbyBfZKBMG0HPJMICrsk4ChiRbcR20DPh9JsmIufEUcj7Huuid4ZJEAUE_yKo1YQMtkcpAYLcYwVfl3T&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\">ARISE Health Lab<\/a>&nbsp;Team at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2factnowillinois.us17.list-manage.com%2ftrack%2fclick%3fu%3d36fe77eb35b034cdbbc6ed1fd%26id%3dad5bb724d5%26e%3d1543d1f01d&amp;c=E,1,PRhVBf8dOOO5H3yn-XIH79IPkRYHUPtZEJlJBHX8wdgTcqcUN1SBKnGRn70cfPtxaV8nCkMoXPrIvJ5_d7GNfMBwH0nmwP1zgACc9M0nD2sa1tdZH6VCMu7_Cg,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\">Ann &amp; Robert H. 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Teens will be compensated up to $250 based on their completion of assessments and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dnrjg92v4SUPGGIj8wzViSja6SaKcviA2UeAXUToAgBlnsL-S99rqtw&amp;c=E,1,hAUOE4UESHLC__hqUJP5ghW7xZj43JIPToOS6Gjosoo9X8i8TYkHYnWnkguwFwgdD72jpakBKYQS8_1ygMbaypDi7jHH6J6FcCzZHpAy0I5PbvGosQxx&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Join the Green Star Youth Panel!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dOzyUj3CPkFVAFr6vOc3l-jdlbbY9IDUDH_-LI-ekQzn3WQpSkiAwhg&amp;c=E,1,pByp-fzTdlPDWfvgVvlkZy2qiyv9m6C8sFBkMj1GSTMH95sLVi1Lp3l9R6fVSGneFehmHemfbZUJKL7vmqLH_SJVHgfYZhpE31TBa5SEH7g5q_iA&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Green Star Youth Panel<\/a>&nbsp;is looking for 13-18 year old teens who love art and want to give back to Chicago communities to become a part of their paid Youth Panel. The Youth Panel will promote a city-wide contest which will award one community with a mosaic wall mural, and help select design winner and install the mural during the span of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d5eCcc9kRDEu4VB0xFRrQJeLF_ZNMQhEsE3jutHNwbsdW0lQBkAJL9w&amp;c=E,1,n06_9dyOPoPA3KhfOG_UlijV8IV7UsyEF9EMwngW5JMYnYHu0dGcWMIIpa2UP4jKXgIeXfdP-ru4xcUxAJh7mXI5HaKQ4ErvTRCJe98Q4POtxAM7cg,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Be a SAFE Ambassador!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dEMrWx5Zxt7PUsuVLgXSKOcG08YvKcTMprGLvu0nH8FQGSfROzVoarg&amp;c=E,1,p_H0VjFHx60UR8T8N4kLN72ugS-yQ2aw4VCm5njXF4FFcNb4oq-DlVVxhC0z5LmjsRqoX9UYiBCY0p6lj2HkJvxFJTs9vLjT5ZzLnUs-P1_AT1TC&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Department of Transportation<\/a>&nbsp;has promoted safe cycling and walking through the City of Chicago\u2019s SAFE Ambassadors. The SAFE Ambassadors work at a different park each day and get paid to ride a bike and teach kids with a simple safety presentation and bike rides. Ambassadors will be paid $15 to $24 an hour.&nbsp;The start date is mid June and ends mid-August. For more information, email&nbsp;Angel Montalvo at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:\">angel@chicagocompletestreets.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dNebdJ2DcBEGsYWvvRNkutW9OEQ3hKhvLck51dwMDL9sh70FJEJ2P5A&amp;c=E,1,78u3U-uSgsIHmbQIV3iY6hW4jvtziej0xaqJq14vOMCTrW6PD7e4mj63IEp25yR-l_zuMqMC72SdjWuIR_Gvv9-tSSW85Bf3udKkojHgsx10lUo,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Public Library Internship Opportunity!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Public Library is hiring for their Teen Best of the Best positions. As an intern you will focus on reading new books and discussing your opinions and the evaluations of books. You will also have the opportunity to create book related social media content.The internship will begin on&nbsp;<strong>February 11th and run until December 9th<\/strong>.&nbsp;The meetings will all be in person at YOUmedia HWLC (400 S. State St.).&nbsp;The pay rate will be $15\/hour.&nbsp;<strong>The deadline to apply is&nbsp;December 2, 2022.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=iAwXwk6DhVJMHWzbf3Lzdg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">My CHI. My Future.: Jobs Playlist<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=z9bu99oUkCJ_PZe0_WIPSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">My CHI. My Future.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>has an updated website for youth looking for summer and full-time employment opportunities. There are positions and resources relating to jobs within and outside of the city of Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d2X04hWoeUxgjWMJgRVMF0dr9T9cHPTir8U0Hf_EOfzFXX2q1bLUPGQ&amp;c=E,1,rIfsDUg4E2LldUADL99p-ZXokPw479gNR3VR0hRZwAXQlslTLmy2Q_0vLhmRheRwrIchrIs421jJwLK2-FgkDmfcOTcyuzK3ph7nNngjqLW27vRkKNNX1jogotM,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Youth Service Corps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dRML07i6iuQEdfgCR0qWKC9-YIor5OHpSyonibWCOjpD0_LUF5ShPkw&amp;c=E,1,5_vxkmrD1aeYVKcq2PwIE1K3fci9_FCYZTdxbsQ8vLXE_JNaPAaS5syylQcnQMfJt9ujcEqNlcL1tPefH79I7UWVlQy4dTlH8MzX4dCO7LVg&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Youth Service Corps<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>has a year round program that provides paid opportunities for youth ages 16 to 24 years old to engage in community service, project-based learning, and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dv3K4SvtYTosp9UvuQM7fbFlG6tCcQ4-EDJuw_5bdkHfONE5lfUEwSQ&amp;c=E,1,QpHnLfgCQBKJCNydnw8BuYQXPLjBWxVWEtyuH8lSCkDR2aYAKo33ybx9FZk27Ey1mJmRIl17nHj7mubPloPAmr_n8upLfdVpMdCugFO_rHT3RFZCgG_7pRA,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Young Entrepreneur Institute<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dXCdX1tzZqINdbPxKUxxyX4u7cSBDTH2tz-FeD_fbcokDH0oYgsu63A&amp;c=E,1,CZdQ3nofYh6EQxCTBQUzlj2MIY_FdfxfefjeqcxdvZqmb3b7i_jmL0XwQHWh6_q4Tad9TrNgqBz46koIre-Y3Spa0OVQ8douLeuOPDKkt-ColbUgCYdErPE,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Young Entrepreneur Institute<\/a>&nbsp;(YEI)&nbsp;leverages the participation of the community of teachers, educators, and entrepreneurship organizations around them&nbsp;to share best practices in entrepreneurial education. Then, equipped with expert knowledge, educators guide their students through curricular and experiential programs. Their website features&nbsp;additional games, resources, and Pitch Challenge Information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dHRpMXXro3POS6fjn4cJEQnjieX2Sitq1HdPSHhrEATsajmPw-9gDdg&amp;c=E,1,375AEm7Ex1ehYS7V78mTvV4egdlhKlGkLlmitTSP6rqJy9Ce7bRYWuGU9GqVJ1n8Ww6myuvN14bhRNlQiOTH1v_o2oMhmd4AAukpfjCnxa_ItYRGAeV1Osgs4pU,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">X-STEM All Access Video Series for Middle &amp; High School Students and Teachers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dx3D44EFMbDHYkznpMdfeaze7YpchDrYW1DiV7xs-q38h7yh1wWJGOQ&amp;c=E,1,E3QGbMmranx1sIqAeXsx-VUAf-tNklryxo7i1K0RLdyn3eZgfZukkGJUVwqaTh64B6TJmPg4-v1fY3kmzAOFha8Hoy2pWtkmjXjkSyRK2mGvwkKPCQ,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">U.S. Air Force<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dwBt4UaaRJOU08_cNGTP6AuLa6RRPDunYLcTa62uCbDxUlbYQu_KXww&amp;c=E,1,f-muLefirqMKsPEZfUiuu3K3eQ6qw-mSUnJarK0GDxv00GhHajbfGXX8wQ3U6uF7Lk92db84hf2DWTFynHxrrmGVqGLEhozBHgm4ExFxxG-ZVPwrQfA5iGs,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">U.S. Space Force<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d2YfUHh8TpNIE7lLJ2-EhiDj5_y_IalkY5Nl-GjNYVTH7hQlZPd9lcQ&amp;c=E,1,z7cHcVGKJXS_pBnV-X6qz-f5rSbcHX7mLQnX9eSg3u9N7-NYrFC6L1BZRgpUMOdA_9I2zekdAO2WZpqrtb8S9tnmEigWilv6Gwu0vS7lyFV3KifJ3ErbdPgdsQ,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Discovery Channel<\/a>,&nbsp;have partnered to create&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d1S93d5DASx2x2ZBOGUtUjFim9BFK0ARE4TWq6uRrf_HhUhSfifjLzg&amp;c=E,1,ksy15C8sRCSr2I3-ACNFyDH5Cq4qiY1uBqykUXaQNINmhr2XEkS5Xc75ulsnyueeRiI_bWaNcnnelXeD3-jzqh-tbYa-suzwqaghXEX68QrjnRa-&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">X-STEM All Access<\/a>, which is a free virtual conference series&nbsp;for middle and high schoolers to ignite interest in STEM professions. The 2022 series will include seven episodes showcasing the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models. Each 30-minute episode will feature a STEM role model telling their story through a lively Q&amp;A session with a fellow STEM professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>CyberUp: PowerUp: Cyber Games<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CyberUp\u2019s PowerUp: Cyber Games is a monthly capture the flag (CTF) competition for middle school and high school students that takes place during the school year. A CTF is a special kind of cybersecurity competition designed to challenge its participants to solve computer security problems and\/or capture and defend computer systems. Youth can participate via a school affiliated team, as individuals, and on a team of up to four students.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T2d8b15dd-5f12-4999-91c7-a735083702eb\/7c3f5477-d919-4665-9c9b-1b3686a6d453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CyberUp<\/a>&nbsp;is offering scholarships to registrants. To learn more about the events and eligibility, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T75525e3b-7fd7-4222-a7cf-34b67461aad1\/7c3f5477-d919-4665-9c9b-1b3686a6d453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>DuPage Children\u2019s Museum<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DuPage Children\u2019s Museum (DCM) is offering two virtual hands-on learning STEM opportunities for children and youth to participate in. STEM Labs are 45 \u2013 90-minute sessions that encourage children in grades 1 to 4&nbsp;to problem-solve and explore.&nbsp;Arts &amp; Maker After School provides youth ages 4 to 12 with materials to tinker and create along with peers. To learn more about DCM\u2019s online STEM offerings, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T806c5724-5b02-4aa4-9f08-8b446b85db52\/7c3f5477-d919-4665-9c9b-1b3686a6d453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homewoodsciencecenter.org\/?eId=2377757f-3c06-413d-ab1f-58abcc8a98f9&amp;eType=EmailBlastContent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">PopUp Science (Homewood Science Center)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homewoodsciencecenter.org\/?eId=2377757f-3c06-413d-ab1f-58abcc8a98f9&amp;eType=EmailBlastContent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">PopUp Science<\/a>&nbsp;is the first program designed and executed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homewoodsciencecenter.org\/?eId=2377757f-3c06-413d-ab1f-58abcc8a98f9&amp;eType=EmailBlastContent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Homewood Science Center<\/a>&nbsp;to provide FREE community-based, hands-on STEM learning opportunities, attracting people from all across the South Suburbs, and connecting them with diverse topics in STEM.&nbsp;<em>No registration required. Drop in for a few minutes or a few hours! All ages welcome!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T8448cf0f-c8c1-40b3-9484-f2b0ab03053b\/4b96167e-4785-40ab-83c0-9aa038f08e32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shedd Aquarium Teen Learning Lab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teens are invited to use this&nbsp;free lab space to make new friends, work on projects, and explore careers in aquatic science. When youth are ready to dive into the Teen Learning Lab, direct them to one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T8448cf0f-c8c1-40b3-9484-f2b0ab03053b\/4b96167e-4785-40ab-83c0-9aa038f08e32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">new teen orientations<\/a>, where they\u2019ll be introduced to the mentors, projects and resources available within the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monitorwater.org\/about?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=44444444-4444-4444-4444-444444444444&amp;eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=fb913aa4-628a-4363-880b-ff4b4eaf8c98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">EarthEcho Water Challenge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T2c650f3f-6671-487d-b76b-b9ec0897e32b\/3820e06e-42e6-4621-9fa4-dbb1f553833a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">EarthEcho<\/a>&nbsp;Water Challenge is a great way to be a part of the solution to water issues worldwide. The Water Challenge builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local bodies of water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brokering.hiveresearchlab.org\/?utm_source=The%20Partnership%20for%20After%20School%20Education%20%28PASE%29%20Network&amp;utm_campaign=79f16d6f39-PNN_2019_02_04&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_76f218884e-79f16d6f39-319410793&amp;mc_cid=79f16d6f39&amp;mc_eid=052fcb8d2c&amp;eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=43211ac2-e939-4670-a700-96627c465d62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Brokering Youth Pathways Toolkit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new&nbsp;toolkit&nbsp;from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T738484c7-e9dc-48e3-9bf6-86eefb0140f6\/5a19f836-a374-4773-acd1-1519ee27eff6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hive Research Lab<\/a>&nbsp;was created to share tools and techniques around the youth development practice of \u201cbrokering\u201d or connecting youth to future learning opportunities and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/powerminds.org\/AboutUs.aspx?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=c2f3165f-516b-45ea-b01f-0760c7baa6a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Power Minds Tutoring<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PowerMinds.org offers a powerful platform where children, youth and adults can connect to qualified tutors and counselors online. The online network consists of volunteers that are expert in their areas and are willing to share their knowledge and help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winnetkayo.org\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=c2f3165f-516b-45ea-b01f-0760c7baa6a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Winnetka Teen Drop-In Center<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winnetka Youth Organization (WYO) fosters individual development in junior high and high school youth in the&nbsp;<strong>North Shore<\/strong>&nbsp;by providing adult-to-youth mentoring, prevention services, and opportunities for leadership, citizenship, and education within a safe and informal environment. WYO is a drop-in program, so there is no need to register for programs \u2013 just stop on by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/splashchicago.learningu.org\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=ac5c255a-fe8b-40da-b808-b309ec6589f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cascade (by Splah! Chicago)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Splash! Chicago offers free programs for high school students featuring classes designed and taught by UChicago students on anything from squids to the philosophy of superheroes! Cascade is a five-week program developed to expose students to interesting topics they may never have experienced before in their high school setting. Each class is an in-depth exploration of a topic, meeting once a week over five weeks. There is no cost to attend and pizza is provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/help.mentormatchingengine.org\/about?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=4431f2d8-2ec1-4253-8c1b-94b250f05288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Mentor Matching Engine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Illinois Science &amp; Technology Institute\u2019s Mentor Matching Engine (MME) is an invitation-based web platform that connects Illinois high school students and their teachers to STEM professionals who serve as online mentors. MME facilitates mentor engagement and collaboration through strategic matching, forum-style chatting, video-conferencing and document sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.org\/education\/student-experiences\/explorer-classroom\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=285f14a4-9575-47ea-b875-a41982c9cf0f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>National Geographic Explorer Classroom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explorer Classroom connects afterschool programs&nbsp;around&nbsp;the world with National Geographic Explorers, bringing science, exploration, and conservation to life through live video events. Each month Explorer Classroom features a new theme and provides supporting resources for educators. To learn more about upcoming themes and opportunities,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T26d66e1a-1964-4875-a8b7-5922b7275bcf\/2398fc3a-a906-44d3-bfd4-b49d491cbbb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_b15629-53 .kt-block-spacer{height:102px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_b15629-53 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-907_b15629-53\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:25px;font-size:32px;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:brandon-grotesque;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link907_89207b-65, .kt-adv-heading-link907_89207b-65 .kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_89207b-65:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_89207b-65:hover .kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"]{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link907_89207b-65{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\"]{font-size:28px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading907_89207b-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_89207b-65\">Safety, Health, and Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.mychimyfuture.org\/mycmentalhealth\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Awareness and Resources For Youth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Health Working Group of the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mychimyfuture.org\/organization-details?id=1614\" target=\"_blank\">Mayor\u2019s Youth Commission<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/cdph.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Department of Public Health<\/a>&nbsp;developed videos on what it means to ask for help and what resources are available to Chicago\u2019s young people for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>NAMI Chicago: Mental Health Website for Youth<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=ccVzTtArq8_Enmvm-Skosg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">NAMI Chicago<\/a>&nbsp;has created an engaging and easy-to-digest mental health website for youth in 3rd grade and up. There are different topics, guidance, support resources, and more for different grade levels. To access this information, click&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=HKwglQfdCvYgl5nsg1MbYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_a494fb-b7 .kt-block-spacer{height:102px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_a494fb-b7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-907_a494fb-b7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:25px;font-size:32px;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:brandon-grotesque;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link907_77d294-71, .kt-adv-heading-link907_77d294-71 .kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_77d294-71:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_77d294-71:hover .kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"]{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link907_77d294-71{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\"]{font-size:28px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading907_77d294-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_77d294-71\">Contests &amp; Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dHwPtqmh2UwKhLo-YL8hrKwjmnmw-RtaElm6YpWY90krhnfGgEVjAcQ&amp;c=E,1,wT0xL30X_zbT6O2gROuRmf_ww7UlqGtjqt2Ho9jn2NR1QsXs5p0mJ3_OxbRp6j66c5yGKZy9PQ8hsVZaBRk2RWo5fnGTdgr2hdjBqGxTMHmHVIN1L_r3mAjBJRpY&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dzRazqmOvsBEgqXLyAY4oJZdpxXRKPOALaNppv6Lylqwn_yog_I_Y6w&amp;c=E,1,1AddfJMElg5kqFsD39pPxvuD3EH6qPi-JhozEnrSfAp_uLafIKxbTZtrf3LbMhFff_98ICG-WPhrCjA8R4nKhqAeqk0L6mJjYJeJJ0Y8XRwJkB6KxVY28odl8Q,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program<\/a>&nbsp;recognized the importance of having teachers that reflect the communities they teach. To be eligible you must be a resident of Illinois, be a minority student and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an Illinois institution of higher education in a course of study which, upon completion, qualifies you to be licensed as a preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher by the Illinois State Board of Education.&nbsp;<strong>The deadline to apply is&nbsp;March 1, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.isbe.net%2fPages%2fUS-Presidential-Scholars.aspx%3f_cldee%3dfKTw151dWVmQO5P81xQpwRS-guwVOBk6l4M7kK9dN8SCsNKKCos9Cy9egEObGOS8%26recipientid%3dcontact-8f37e80c76f9ed118849000d3a314d17-67fd9e6c739744e3a398f01d5392c8e2%26esid%3d2b15fba2-833b-ee11-bdf4-000d3a3148fb&amp;c=E,1,NP3BgFOqOtNHqcrhawmyloTjkLEmJb-AjoMbmWURkZMcaAk_tiiv-gM52QGaEXUgA3kHfP8YkbDsqu0micL5pS8dXMcjbyskPNtnrzOe44uUTgdbEGalWQ,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Presidential Scholars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.isbe.net%2f&amp;c=E,1,SelGq12nf6VJfG6ktJbEdIZjJYo-ZcrE_35tsEFJ0TCqQQw2UWaQvztqUN8FPr1UATW1ZeBCkZRNvW1gg_DXV3MFnrKgLQydCzcC7cqswi8vShe0Vhlhpfdfvio,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\">The Illinois State Board of Education<\/a>&nbsp;(ISBE) is accepting nominations for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program for the school year 2023-24. The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Department of Education<\/a>&nbsp;allows the state superintendent of education to nominate students for the general and career and technical education components. If you have a student who you believe would be an excellent candidate for this program, please complete and submit a nomination form by&nbsp;<strong>September 29, 2023<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3daRbaIvAxe_ngPsFGfbz9fwNSRbqeP3Ia6srLxoYxrTkGPIibYfiQ5w&amp;c=E,1,IXtDJgOgyIbsyK2DcI0-5kQLT2wEiefWBxGNr9lYeYKbpfrEtD55qj_FbQxEiwVs3_pYVGVFi9qz9RJzilVlx7fHKUnt88vBa7hJ5Dot9bsJ6lnlRa_SiA,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Submit Your Art to the CPL Teen Winter Challenge 2022-2023!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dE-OwEpMNcyQNCrNihLMMXsWNQk4aQ-do-eiVeqBthphe5ziZRx7s9w&amp;c=E,1,rV5eLzTbc3xsNtiw8SoiLVI-mpFA8R7zJNh-BhLbPbrAUWQsqnsHnSNA7iu-Wqoy-OrSsmwinr7fe5y3LA9NTqsiMewNSWe1NlQ2KnRJqZuEBdHt&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Public Library\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;annual Teen Winter Challenge is accepting submissions for original artwork by teens until&nbsp;<strong>March 1, 2023<\/strong>. Winners of the challenge will have their art featured in a catalog and exhibitions and receive up to $175 in prizes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3daJU5NHzYXi_H_YqQW-pWok4QyXFdgVc-Y7bOfjlbW9amtrzGg5eCxQ&amp;c=E,1,FjRbQFv8Hs2UCGj8NrFC2q0y7__cNVkiSPsUJ7m4hB1FOQHy0ZMjGLPkFX3kxwKjdY3mKVAyDPKFfClSChvD-G65y2ZSlXf0b5UxY-qn3EZtxw,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">NPR Podcast Challenge!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dNhOiZnjGf19LGbtC0yhW6RWAU0t4TwrILCAuHhs7hN1UMv-r-yFByQ&amp;c=E,1,RLgT3k5AHiYOTE64pioF2LjtsMdkiM05UALmsoI8n7tYyt7ZxhkwSCWtugpLbCJhkOp00vzarpcV7eu_OuHBMBeo_3tWH06BuZ5U0JrogAZndfhg4xkdpIzT&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National Public Radio (NPR)<\/a>&nbsp;is inviting students to create a podcast and compete for a chance to have their work featured on NPR! Students from 5th grade through 12th grade are eligible to participate.&nbsp;Teacher involvement is required.<strong>The deadline for submissions is&nbsp;April 28, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dBGaLQCxJa3DS1Rou_JwaC0_rpq5T2OUqUfOzb9SUVe3mjHcNaPynig&amp;c=E,1,YsvFMjQ8l0tQ6YK-ccZXYh9_GDBgJstn8rz0-N91VtnYcH-oI_uK96L4Nr7kXb4eoW5GAGYjYHbRWh6dCPtGEvfOGP628C8rygLwDR6P4BODJkrowKc-IxePlzY,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Engineer Girl Writing Competition!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 Engineer Girl contest encourages youth to write an essay demonstrating how female and\/or non-white engineers have contributed to achievements in engineering. Guidelines are given for elementary, middle school, and high school grade levels.&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;submission deadline is&nbsp;February 1, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dhmOEun4l2sJ6oGrwKWjnGLaAlQO6nyNR4XO2QXBW3ydKZqqmiZZ6fg&amp;c=E,1,qdHXYWdHHeJT61llNe3YwSxULGhSXhKmrHGl-ZvCw0B8q10yqGfKeaL58HtyfkDmsmRk7Evuce_JrHjx97VQJBBTUzUbWnxR8SQqkT2l6E6n-O4a0zQ,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Chicago Coalition for Homeless Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d2gtIBHi6Or5d8xgdJdgMNHk5kRXt8LZAOpZj0Omi19tkn6DhsVm0aA&amp;c=E,1,en_n9CY_qSIoYdcgUeApPt72OWIx5-F3N3du_NOq2teQ90RAKo0g32QM8v8FZ62CzcykC5iUhOMWqaX0F9vC-Z_zK-7uFthpF0bsSLRR3us34CQD&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Coalition for Homeless<\/a>&nbsp;will award college scholarships to graduating seniors who experienced homelessness while in high school. 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Form a team of 2, 3, or 4 students and work together to identify a problem in the community and use scientific inquiry or engineering design to propose solutions to that problem. 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Schools and youth-serving organizations are invited to bring a team to participate in this competition by designing and building a remote-controlled airship and completing a series of challenges<strong>.&nbsp;Applications are due&nbsp;November 16, 2022.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 Next Gen Afterschool Leaders Nominations Now Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dYd4w6F9XxUOReppNC0EjA_KZ3fGv9weOR_upRhE-EJNMuS7d86ApcA&amp;c=E,1,V7GdVvHQ4C9O5BS1S8mUjYIqrTrGpIRaSr6EcVoxgrtf_LRa2_qaxYkb7iLzZCRXWp5lK5fxpODY-mawD5_8C7yyXyWGjukBrBK5T7VOxoaE&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National AfterSchool Association\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;(NAA)&nbsp;Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, identifies young leaders and recognizes the talent of afterschool champions who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool. Each honoree will receive a free NAA Executive membership, a free NAA22 Convention registration, ongoing leadership development, support in expanding their professional networks, and other opportunities to broaden their impact.&nbsp;<strong>Nomination period closes<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>December 7, 2022<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dRHW1SaxpCCWIGV5_Fnc-ugqlDIxjPUH8c7kc0cQsMAjjTIRGz-TgMw&amp;c=E,1,vKMMqjxLHyzHnufD9IDsHGRbsneXSbDQFoC17NqGWG_ytrQb4QsVVAL5sEtmz8OpOzZpVlqR72Rw5j5GSCQYruTBMAHYwbu-e2wk6cwr4gCCoNhDcN2-&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Golden Apple Scholarship<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3ddfDNM-ICJ5wvTMdjT8e_a_zA1B3pEF_UcqrqhlkbOpfq_Ho6Ko8PvQ&amp;c=E,1,e7INMYoU8BfEeCUVfe1EqwlXNl-Nk2BIdB7MJXyKQ3USKkRLn6VzaonZkRCUfewwP_r4fPEWHZntlG4Ept9SubnHFPPO1fQWUhOi27M7HeCo&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&nbsp;Opportunity<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d_U_7XOFVvL-IjcV4hHVW9zOyFBgqXvgGgo4MF4bMlwXReC99ZRaRDg&amp;c=E,1,ZaL6pEcWvXGezqqPiDuPqy3nzZXEDqelBvUfOLe12W81OeEIVcqDuQRaD-UwWYHTYjpa5qVag37m19B5s0t34UapIAJm6m3l1zf4_Y3jeuCy2zqYtDXheWhut8g5&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois<\/a>&nbsp;program is a teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors and freshman and sophomore Illinois college students who have the drive to be teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. Award amounts vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dNGVVlNpbHuTjOdX_Pc0NtyD6Llcd-se6n3LleDxxrUg7FX_JD6zZtA&amp;c=E,1,pEzm4NMAVPu6wDjPZ2spCReytcL6rAtSTo8MDFuFWc9lAUEL-CDGjTEnvPjWRtSPLtfVHI7ZrDS5SfiMd6HNzSwUGqTZGrOn7FFjnQe_9rdRo29ENcA-2Q,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Engineers Foundation Scholarship<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dWgXGj9YTbgYiMNab0oxPef9lGgMyQ5R6bX9P9OecAj2xhAKOMx_6vw&amp;c=E,1,vFt6Vp2CxQBrZPOuqLh0AYFJJbPihH_6mJpLXCmif3n5U5Gr5RY_jYhz84voD-iLOAmZFa6xMGhmBueecs8x06e5kBBPYmTMRsnCgLinUjyCCYg,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Engineers Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;has a scholarship opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. The initial award amount is $1,200 and is renewable if students continue to meet&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;requirements.&nbsp;<strong>Applications are due&nbsp;April 1, 2023.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d5YW8KKaascNurqueZROjzrwVfkymuQ8Stih2ezGxXaNgeA2Mm5p6DQ&amp;c=E,1,1LFRaGmovh3MUiDF-uaIkBUC7PJVLjIW6pi1Fbd_pfoW1daisP9Yb6O5XQUX6m0mEZY97ff4jOynyURe4S0v3s4544zHdOj9KXTPkCCh08Wi1hyQuhVCMvyCEy3Z&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Project Synergy Scholarship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dszKYhvunDQlZwizOfPNsrbhdS-rWnabLAvr6tKaZMZkVHX1P1tNVdg&amp;c=E,1,eYJn5Sm_FfEqVcJXhi-T9carvSFpKSyNfYMdN5JGd6GUONesWiKfNrPteB5vgiNSCopFpLDrHhtqQM958OtMK5pz50M6jObSnNgQt0MjsBijNMI3B7Q,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lewis University<\/a>&nbsp;has released he&nbsp;Project Synergy&nbsp;Scholarship. The scholarship&nbsp;provides up to $10,000\/year for up to four years plus additional mentoring, research, and professional development opportunities.&nbsp;<strong>Students should apply by<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>February 25, 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;to receive priority consideration; however, applications will be considered after that on a rolling basis until all scholarship slots are filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usaeop.com\/program\/ecybermission\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=b463cac6-42c2-467e-b67b-87045b04ce1e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">eCYBERMISSION<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usaeop.com\/program\/ecybermission\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=b463cac6-42c2-467e-b67b-87045b04ce1e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>eCYBERMISSION<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a web-based STEM competition&nbsp;<strong>FREE<\/strong>&nbsp;to students in grades six through nine that promotes self-discovery and enables all students to recognize the real-life applications of STEM. Teams of three or four students are instructed to ask questions (for science) or define problems (for engineering), and then construct explanations (for science) or design solutions (for engineering) based on identified problems in their community. 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The program is&nbsp;designed to inspire, empower, and engage the next generation of trailblazers in the world of tech. Not only will participants gain valuable skills and experience, but they will also receive a financial stipend of at least $250 upon completion of the program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dpi.uillinois.edu\/tech-talent-development\/high-school-and-community-college-student-programs\/digital-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Scholars Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dpi.uillinois.edu\/tech-talent-development\/high-school-and-community-college-student-programs\/digital-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Scholars Program<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>is a&nbsp;6-week&nbsp;pre-college summer program, which aims to build a deeper and more diverse pool of students pursuing computing and technology-related fields in Illinois.&nbsp;This program is intentional about serving Black, Latinx, women, gender non-conforming, and first-generation students throughout the Chicago area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dlWJPX-Q_PhCoC9iz0M9s2LxyKFoVr8zDFMTUu6sZNy8EgKMRREl5GQ&amp;c=E,1,BxFdwmpFQ8yOXboi5HIK6M1prAQDK51sWwPQgWM62zkuyYgjNS1hMcMVSODBo5bJnRbAwATV4u0v-vnlOYuAxgfRvbia5vsgy1hb6x0NgQypsilux6bntSIg&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Girls Who Code Summer Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dwlBxhQQOK7QBwxQYlrhE3TLvqYcINSfdGm7I08MTLvgEpUUWcMRbXQ&amp;c=E,1,7R1qIKdgi-dHsIWJ7BcHc15ehWfJd-bUEFkLHHEb3h-lW90OLoPPXSiWVwFP4xRM_b3OzM9IdSgdp2GAsjP1_V5jJMWyUBnYUdSknf4yati1X65ldQ,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Girls Who Code<\/a>&nbsp;is offering a two week Summer immersion program or a 6-week self-paced experience that will allow students an opportunity to learn about computer science in a style that works best for them while making meaningful connections. All high school students who identify as girls or non-binary can apply, and no prior computer science experience is required!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_f5212d-2d .kt-block-spacer{height:102px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_f5212d-2d .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-907_f5212d-2d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:25px;font-size:32px;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:brandon-grotesque;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link907_2679a7-30, .kt-adv-heading-link907_2679a7-30 .kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_2679a7-30:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_2679a7-30:hover .kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"]{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link907_2679a7-30{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"]{font-size:28px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading907_2679a7-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_2679a7-30\"><strong>High School &amp; College Readiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3d7VXfqeGEDc6GpxkPYx3-U2ijTdMs8s-oee_1OwJJeFNpG0Hhzjgewg&amp;c=E,1,5RiGyX58BGwj6OerjLzOmuFy4Q5Hopvd5zYBioaziB4pCJ8qyaOoGtd2uTGMmS9mwJmv7KXmGT_sVR0PFmIK24bE4TTyxE3UAq7Yh5c0Z0E1jgk0Io-cBltYMg,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Scholars Application!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3doMtxxVEu0cjXGOQ0Fcwo5b8pKERfrKVMA59GwixA-JUAl4RZ5_cpBA&amp;c=E,1,J18c6PItynf9zX6J80dlOZA8E9gH52jInVn--rOIWWfrz6ZUfK8Fo0q5H2_BJK9W2FWuJeRg8BBK8VZz1CcBnd5e8UOz7_8Pc3hygpsD2C6RhIA,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Scholars<\/a>&nbsp;is a program that invests in Chicago youth and amplifies&nbsp;their leadership.&nbsp;Chicago Scholars receive support and guidance through the college application process, and also have access to exclusive scholarship opportunities, mentorship, and additional guidance. Applicants must be juniors in high school who will graduate in 2024.&nbsp;<strong>Apply by&nbsp;February 28, 2023.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago, and Illinois State University: Teach Chicago Tomorrow Pathways Partnership Program<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=5um98-5LXOUl6vMNSHIR6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicago Public Schools<\/a>&nbsp;(CPS),&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=GVw9cAjZOdu6TYyjgQXUPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">City Colleges of Chicago<\/a>&nbsp;(CCC), and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=Y95olNDFXreZamiB8l1Hhw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Illinois State University<\/a>&nbsp;(ISU) have partnered to provide young people with The Teach Chicago Tomorrow Pathways Partnership Program. This program is a structured pathway for aspiring teachers to meet like-minded students, complete college, earn their teaching credential, and start a CPS teaching career. To learn more about this program and to apply, click&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=8cKyRjdDrB5WLL2hq-pRPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/salsa4.salsalabs.com\/dia\/track.jsp?key=-1&amp;url_num=9&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fsalsa4.salsalabs.com%2Fdia%2Ftrack.jsp%3Fv%3D2%26c%3Dq9WanPKxp08%252F2e9z%252BvmWtYSfPPMhFtVg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">High School Bound<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An online hub that allows students to search for and learn more about Chicago public high schools and the programs they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecha.org\/residents\/services\/college-support?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=c2f3165f-516b-45ea-b01f-0760c7baa6a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Partners in Education Program<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)&nbsp;Residents (ages 15-20) can receive one-on-one coaching from an Education Navigator to support post-high school plans, or to assist in continued post-secondary enrollment through Project S.O.A.R.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_9f0af6-6f .kt-block-spacer{height:102px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-907_9f0af6-6f .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-907_9f0af6-6f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:25px;font-size:32px;line-height:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:brandon-grotesque;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link907_c0e374-24, .kt-adv-heading-link907_c0e374-24 .kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"]{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_c0e374-24:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link907_c0e374-24:hover .kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"]{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link907_c0e374-24{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"]{font-size:28px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading907_c0e374-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading907_c0e374-24\"><strong><strong>Additional Resources &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/getschooled.com\/resume-help\/\" target=\"_blank\">Resume Support for Youth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/getschooled.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get Schooled<\/a>&nbsp;is an organization that will help students prepare for different experiences related to college and career exploration. Get Schooled will review students\u2019 resumes and provide actionable feedback for FREE within a week of submission!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dQSKjLFWTWVJyrbCbrKhVVL8MgsbjCXlisR3CJu648fCVemeHECbePw&amp;c=E,1,idMX5g_lQ0rjANRgKYGNn3zBrQ_DY7uW9gKA1wgxawlRHTu9nQay3od7zqDO3H8sDfkafFbSRaQ--djLvMK1u6-P6ZHvkn_4cn0dTnhsudb-WvvI6WW0Wt8,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ScratchJr<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a free application for young children (ages five to seven) to get their first introduction to coding. Through the app, children code their own interactive stories and games. Additionally, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmpower.metrofamily.org%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3damqrWSoRkFD0pTlJAPXODNhfIQeDNNUFBZqaloTsCMZbmE5kMrfO4Q&amp;c=E,1,yZTkg-CNEZIRu1f6wFUMwFcxLBHSJdwDcPS0dHikkJI4IIF5oSwZ63_6Dx1n7q3Bi9tOkbkC3zfBH89-mx2w5NuHDpGmqDNfiIBNlvgs&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Scratch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scratch is the world\u2019s largest coding community for children and free coding language designed for children ages eight and older. Scratch easily allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MHA Labs and The (Un)Learning Space: Black History Month Toolkit and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=g7HCUQS7-OrgPeBpCf2gnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MHA Labs<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=2qXldIvubb2eZDPtGGIz_Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">(Un)Learning Space<\/a>&nbsp;have developed a toolkit with resources to help young people explore their&nbsp;own leadership role in the movement for racial justice during Black History Month. These resources can be utilized digitally and offline. To access the toolkit and to review the free materials, click&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mpower.metrofamily.org\/site\/R?i=knCkN-dYaJTqL_gFrPXaRg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/Te220649c-1be0-4f7f-8eff-1f0f412db9c5\/752e015a-6e9d-4721-9990-2f5682faa359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Youth Be Heard<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/Te220649c-1be0-4f7f-8eff-1f0f412db9c5\/752e015a-6e9d-4721-9990-2f5682faa359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Youth Be Heard<\/a>&nbsp;(YBH) is an online platform for youth to share their voices, stories, and art. Because all content and comments are monitored before publishing, YBH is a safe place for youth to take creative risks, experience the editing process, and exchange thoughts and experiences with people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/internetessentials.com\/apply?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=1afc33af-ae29-457b-88c7-f3398d20bbd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Internet Essentials<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet Essentials from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T50d3136d-558b-4b33-a1b7-568d51042307\/97d23858-bfd1-487f-a8c9-fc2ed2da674f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Comcast<\/a>&nbsp;gives access to affordable, high-speed internet to low-income families. To be eligible, households must have at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch Program, receive HUD housing assistance or are a low-income veteran receiving state and\/or federal assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/default.salsalabs.org\/T42ffd895-8a97-40ee-8cca-69c952463a28\/e1571738-34e7-4f10-96f0-54ea48f4ed46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Childcare for Children of Veterans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The YWCA has partnered with the Illinois Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs to connect Illinois Veterans to&nbsp;<strong>FREE&nbsp;<\/strong>quality, state-licensed childcare during times of scheduled medical&nbsp;or counseling appointments, and job interviews. 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