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| Young Community Developers, Inc. | May 2011 |
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 YCD Job Readiness Training Workshop at Alice Griffith:
Young Community Developers staff conducted our first mobile Job Readiness Training (JRT) for young residents of the Alice Griffith public housing community. Approximately twenty-five (25) youth-ages 15-18-partook in this opportunity, which was coordinated and initiated by Ms. Ronae Kent of Urban Strategies. Ms. Kent recognized a need for youth to receive formal Job Readiness Training and skill enhancement, given the upcoming employment opportunities for residents in the area. Staff utilized specific activities and exercises from YCD's Equipped for the Future (EFF) Work Readiness curriculum, focusing on the following skills: Conflict Resolution, Choices, Diversity in the workplace, and Job Retention. The identified participants were engaged and challenged on various work related scenarios specific to the aforementioned areas.
As a result of the workshop several of the participants are currently enrolled in and taking advantage of our 2011 Cycle 2 eight (8) week Job Readiness Training. YCD looks forward to providing similar workshops for the youth in the future.
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 WAGA Peace March:
On Saturday April 9, YCD participated in the War Against Gun Activity (WAGA) Peace March. The march was organized by Mr. Toriano Brown a long-time Bayview community resident and youth advocate. The purpose of the march was to unify the Bayview Hunters Point Community and to promote a message of peace. The march began at the Bayview Opera House and ended at the Bayview Police Station on Williams Street. Many community leaders participated in the march and spoke about the promotion of peace and the consequences of living a violent lifestyle. The march was alsowell attended by youth, community members,
The march organizer provided activities for the kids, a jumper and free treats (candy, gum drops, Rice Krispie Treats and cupcakes). YCD provided food and refreshments for the march, as well as presented information concerning upcoming summer employment opportunities for youth in San Francisco (MYEEP and SYEP).
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 Meet and Greet: YCD & Westbrook Development Residents:
Along with the San Francisco Housing Authority, YCD conducted a Meet and Greet in the Westbrook Developments Public Housing community (for Harbor Road, Kiska, Northridge and Innes Street residents) on Saturday April 16 from 1-3:00p.m. The purpose of this event was to reintroduce YCD to the residents. Residents received information concerning YCD's services and upcoming opportunities in the Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP) community, as well as enjoyed lunch. YCD Education and Employment Specialists, Program Assistant and Executive Director engaged with the community during this event.
We would like to say a special thank you to Mrs. Gwen Washington and Mrs. Florence Cheng (of the San Francisco Housing Authority) for their participation in the planning and outreach of the event, as well as their time and dedication at the Meet and Greet!!! |
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Community Service at Lutheran Church of our Savior: On April 30, 2011 YCD was involved with a community service project, aiding Lutheran Church of Our Savior, in San Francisco with cleanup and renovation of their beautiful Church. Volunteer's from Bayview Hunter's Point, Potrero Hill, the local church, and other CBO's where in attendance. All volunteer's where greeted by the Church's Pastor, a continental breakfast and specifics on a variety of projects that took place. Projects ranged from maneuvering furniture from the Church down to Youth Classrooms, too disposing of outdated technology (computers, printers etc...) furniture, and general spring cleaning.
YCD continues to remain active not only in our community, but the communities that surround us. We realize that opportunities and help are not only needed within our community, but those that surround us as well. |
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YCD Board Members
Claude Everhart
President
Mike Theriault
Vice President
Toye Moses
Tresurer
Carol Tatum
Secretary
Charles Turner
Member
A. Neal Bailey
Member
Shirley Jones
Member
Sedrick Spencer
Member
Dwayne Jones
Member
Sherrice Dorsey
Member
DeWitt Lacy, Esq
Member
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Greetings!
Here at Young Community Developers, Inc. we are dedicated to providing high quality services for participants in the Southeast Sector of San Francisco. By utilizing cutting edge training curriculums and assessments, we are on the verge of becoming the premiere agency for job training, job placement and job sustainability. Over the next few months our professionalism and staff dedication will provide an inside look for what the future holds for YCD, but more importantly what the future holds for the many participants that access YCD services.
We will continue to work hard to reach those individuals that are enthused and excited about working and maintaining employment. As we grow our services and our pool of collaborations, we hope that you will be a part of the vision we have for this community. Please don't hesitate to support or access YCD and what we have to offer.
YCD: "Making Opportunities Real"
Shamann Walton, MPA
Executive Director- Young Community Developers, Inc.
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Young Community Developers, Inc.
1715 Yosemite Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-3491
www.ycdjobs.org |
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