Turning Dreams into Degrees
April 26, 2024
– 10-11 am PDT
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Offered by John Burton Advocates for Youth, Turning Dreams into Degrees is an online training program that equips caregivers, including Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) staff and resource families, to prepare youth in their care for postsecondary education success. This 1-hour session will provide an overview of updates made to the curricula since December 2022. These updates will include information on the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and changes to campus support programs as well as general updates made to the presentation materials. This training is intended for facilitators who are already familiar with the full-length training
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The International Youth Conference 9th Edition
May 30-June 2, 2024
Location: University of California Los Angeles, Luskin School of Public Affairs and online
Cost: Free
International Youth Conference 9th Edition (IYC9) is scheduled to unfold in Los Angeles, California, and online at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs from May 30th to June 2, 2024. This edition, spearheaded by Generation Next, is backed by the collaboration with organizations such as UN-Habitat, AFS Intercultural Programs, the Civil Society Unit of the UN Department of Global Communications, IOM UN Migration, and more. IYC9 is positioned strategically alongside the Summit of the Future 2024, serving as a crucial platform for youth around the globe to engage, deliberate, and contribute towards multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow. It extends the dialogue initiated at the SDG Summit 2023, focusing on fostering innovation, unity, and youth empowerment to address global challenges and drive sustainable development.
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