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LA Times' Steve Lopez shines a light on value of youth programs

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 14:12

It was great to see Steve Lopez's column in the Los Angeles Times today talking about the College Bound Program offered by the Boys & Girls Club of San Pedro. As a volunteer at an afterschool program and a parent, I have seen first hand the value of, need for and importance of making sure kids do well in school and have the opportunity to go on to college.

Studies show that the economic impact over the lifetime of a student is as much as a million dollars higher for those that complete high school compared with those that don't. The cost of a few hours a week in helping a child with their homework is nothing compared to the value that a successful self supporting individual brings to our society.

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Computer Curriculum Downloads

TechMission has developed curricula on basic computer skills, the Internet, Microsoft Office, and more - all available for download.

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TechMission Computer Curriculum Materials

In this section, you will find instructor's guides, course syllabi, lesson plans, and exercises for the computer classes developed by TechMission. These materials may also be [[Computer Curriculum Downloads|downloaded]].

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Step 1. Fill out and submit the TechMission Corps inquiry form. 

Step 2. Fill out the attached pre-application and return it to angie@techmission.org 
(The pre-application is downloadable once you have filled out the inquiry form.)

Step 3. If there is a fit we will set up an initial interview with you.

Step 4. Fill out the TechMission Corps application and recommendation form.
(These will be emailed to you after your initial interview.)

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Curriculum and Resources for Youth

Curriculum and Resources for Youth

by Mary Margaret Pavan, After-School Technology Coordinator,
AmeriCorps VISTA Member
PREP Community Computer Center, Bruce Wall Ministries
Dorchester, MA

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Apply Now

Step 1. Fill out and submit the TechMission Corps inquiry form. 

Step 2. Fill out the attached pre-application and return it to angie@techmission.org 
(The pre-application is downloadable once you have filled out the inquiry form.)

Step 3. If there is a fit we will set up an initial interview with you.

Step 4. Fill out the TechMission Corps application and recommendation form.
(These will be emailed to you after your initial interview.)

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Course 406 - Theology of Work

Course 406 - Theology of Work (3 credits) This course will look at the theology of work and how work fits into ministry and God’s Kingdom.

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Changing Youth Behavior - One Day at a Time (Camille Britton 06-07)

Illustrates how developing a positive self-image and cultural identity can help improve youth behavior.

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Boston HERC Peer Mentor Program Plan (Alphonso Westley 06-07)

Member Name: Alphonso Westley

Service Site: Boston HERC

Location: Roxbury, MA

Project Focus:

In this project, Alphonso Westley describes how he developed and added a peer mentoring component the Boston HERC Mentor Program.  This program will work in conjunction with the Passport Program, in that the junior and senior high school students will serve as mentors for middle school students.  The program is intended to help participants improve academically and become more connected to school.

Curriculum and Resources for Youth

Curriculum and Resources for Youth

by Mary Margaret Pavan, After-School Technology Coordinator,
AmeriCorps VISTA Member
PREP Community Computer Center, Bruce Wall Ministries
Dorchester, MA

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After-School Program Director's Manual (Teresa Pregizer 06-07)

Member Name: Teresa Pregizer

Service Site: S.A.Y Yes! Pico Union

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Project Focus:

This project outlines how Teresa Pregizer created a detailed manual for the director and mentor positions at S.A.Y. Yes! in order to make sure institutional knowledge of resources and best practices is retained from year to year, even if there is staff turnover.  In this way, future directors will better be able to build on previous experience, rather than starting over from scratch.

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Using Technology for Nonprofit Training (Presented at AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting)

This presentation provides an overview of how nonprofits can train staff and volunteers remotely using technology with a particular focus on the needs of AmeriCorps organizations.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Education/Literacy

Title Organization Name City, State/Country
Managua, Nicaragua Short Term Mission Forward Edge International
Managua
Nicaragua
Help Orphans and Disadvantaged Children in Haiti God's Children Inc
Jacmel
Haiti
Summer Day Camp Volunteer Touching Miami with Love
Miami, FL
United States
Crow Agency, Montana Short Term Mission Forward Edge International
Crow Agency, MT
United States
Careforce Charity Worker Careforce
New Malden
United Kingdom
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico Short Term Mission Trip Forward Edge International
Oaxaca City
Mexico
Island Summer Adventures Summer Counselor Kodiak Baptist Mission
Kodiak, AK
United States
Juarez, Mexico Short Term Mission Forward Edge International
Juarez
Mexico
The Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Mexico Forward Edge International
Tarahumara Mountains
Mexico
International Placements with Oasis Oasis International Placements
London
United Kingdom
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