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Santa Clara County Office of Education 2024

The ICSC is a hybrid professional development opportunity focused on creating and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusive practices. The audience includes teachers, administrators, family childcare providers, as well as paraeducators, higher education teaching staff, and educational coordinators.

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The Teacher and The Student

Our dear friend and YDN Board Member, Kim Mohler went on a search to find her third-grade teacher to thank her for making her who she is today. 55 years later she found her and met up with her mentor.

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Youth Resource & Employment Fair

Young people 13 to 24 years of age seeking to gain work experience with the city and other local employers this summer are invited to attend the 2024 Youth Resource & Employment Fair. This annual employment fair will be FREE and in-person on Saturday, April 6 from 9:15am – 12:00pm

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Sacramento Youth Commission 

The Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) is dedicated to advocating for the welfare and empowerment of Sacramento’s youth. Established in 1993, SYC advises the City Council and the public on youth policies, programs, and opportunities, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life.

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YSA (Youth Services America) YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

The Annual Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28) is approaching. Celebrating 36 years of youth changing the world, it’s the longest-running annual youth participation event globally. Open to ages 5-25, it fosters collaboration for the common good and acknowledges youth’s year-round impact on communities. The aim is to unite youth from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to contribute positively during this special celebration period.

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Is Education the Universal Escape From Poverty?

Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education.

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