Youth Services Committee
Youth Services Committee
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Start Date: 2010-03-03
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Youth Services Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16th Street, 7:00 PM
1. Continuation of planning for Community Board 14’s 2010 Youth Conference
2. Other business
Invitation to Participate in CB14’s Third Annual Youth Conference 2010
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Dear Community Leader:
Brooklyn Community Board 14 is pleased to announce it has begun planning for its third annual Youth Conference for 2010.
As you may recall, CB14 hosted its first two Youth Conferences in 2008 and 2009 at Brooklyn College. We considered them enormous successes. Hundreds of teenagers attended to find out about jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, as well as what services various government agencies, non-profit organizations and local businesses are offering young people in our community.
This year, the goal of the Youth Conference will be to provide youth of all ages with an opportunity to better acquaint themselves with public servants, such as New York City Police Officers, and to find educational, job, and community service opportunities for the summer and beyond.
We want comprehensive input in the planning and execution of this conference from the community, City agencies, and from young people who can communicate to us how we can better meet their needs and assist them in their goals.
The Board’s Youth Services Committee will be holding its next planning meeting on Thursday April 22, at Brooklyn College. We encourage your participation on that evening along with anyone else who might be interested to ensure another successful event in 2010.
We look forward to your continued participation in this important event for the youth of our community. Please confirm your attendance by calling the CB14 District office at (718) 859-6357.
Sincerely,
Neil Brier
Co-Chair, CB14 Youth Services Committee
Beverley Kilpatrick
Co-Chair, CB14 Youth Services Committee
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Announces Garden Apprentice Program For High School Students
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for young people to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting children’s gardens in the world! The four-tier program is demanding and fun, physical and intellectual, exploratory and eye-opening. Apprentices work their way up the tiers, eventually earning a paid Senior Apprentice position. If you are considering a “green” career, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and want to work with other youth, GAP may be for you. You are the future—help make it greener!
Applications are due on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.
For information on the program, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s website at http://www.bbg.org/edu/internships/gap.html.
Youth Employment Opportunity with Parks & Recreation
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Community Board 14 was recently informed about the following opportunity for young people to apply for jobs with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation:
What is the MillionTreesNYC Training Program?
Recognizing the MANY benefits trees provide New York City’s residents, neighborhoods and environment, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York Restoration Project created the MillionTreesNYC tree planting and stewardship initiative that established the goal of planting one million new trees throughout the City’s five boroughs by 2017. In order to make this a reality, MillionTreesNYC started a 7-month “green-collar” job training program that will produce a class of highly trained green professionals. The program begins on October 5, 2009 and runs through April 2009. Trainees will work 33 hours a week, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and will earn $10.24 per hour.
Download Application: Due July 31, 2009
2009 Youth Conference – Thursday, April 30th
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
CB14 Organizes Successful Holiday Food Drive For Local Pantries
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Almost 200 pounds of food donated for community residents, from community residents
Community Board 14 has concluded its Holiday Food Drive, collecting almost 200 pounds of food from community residents to be distributed among food pantries within Flatbush and Midwood. (more…)
CB14 Holiday Food Drive: Help Feed A Neighbor
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008Join Community Board 14 in supporting our local food pantries so no one goes hungry this holiday season!
Here’s how you can help:
Bring 1 item of non-perishable food to our next meeting on Monday, December 8th, in P.S. 249 (Caton Ave. & Marlborough Rd.) at 7:30 PM or drop it off at the Board office (810 East 16th Street) during office hours (weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM).
* All items will be donated to food pantries within Community District 14 *
Download our flyer and help us spread the word!