YOUTH POWER! will host the University of YOUTH POWER! in Albany, NY at the College of Saint Rose.  We are inviting young people ages 18 to 30 to register with a major of Peer Advocacy or Systems Advocacy.  

• All classes and student activities
• Student handbook and University of YP! t-shirt
• Overnight lodging on July 28, 29 and 30
• Meals on campus on July 28, 29, 30 and 31

The New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is offering a fellowship program for those student who are interested in adding the concentration of Addiction to their major.  This fellowship will include full coverage of registration fees and opportunities to engage in OASAS advisory activities. More information on the fellowship is available here.

Youth Advocate Supervisors should consider this a great training and networking opportunity for their employees.  

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YOUTH POWER! began its 30 day on June 29th through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Post have included pre-set themes decided by the social media planning team; such themes included:

UYP! is offering majors in YOUTH POWER!'s core missions of Peer Advocacy and Systems Advocacy. 

Peer Advocacy

In this major, young people will develop competencies in areas such as: strategic sharing, advocacy, communication, self-help, wellness tools, identifying community based services, independent living, anti-stigma, addiction, building career pathways, rights and responsibilities, cultural competency, strength- based approaches, and social marketing.

Systems Advocacy

In this major, young people will develop competencies in areas such as:  Advocacy, leading boards and committees, public speaking, understanding government structures, terminology, campaign development, recognizing privilege, disability history, systems coordination, networking, understanding politics and playing the game, rights and protection.

July 28, 2014 - Day 1:

12:00pm-2:30pm                    Arrivals, lunch and campus tours

3:00pm-5:30pm                      Opening session and Orientation

6:00pm-7:30pm                      Dinner

7:00pm-11:30pm                    Evening activities

July 29, 2014 - Day 2:

7:00am-8:30am                      Breakfast

9:00am-12:00pm                    Morning classes

12:00pm-1:30pm                    Lunch

1:45pm-5:00pm                      Afternoon classes

6:30pm-9:30pm                      Student fair with a live band and BBQ

July 30, 2014 - Day 3:

7:00am-8:30am                      Breakfast

9:00am-12:00pm                    Morning classes

12:00pm-1:30pm                    Lunch

1:45pm-4:45pm                      Afternoon classes

6:00pm-8:00pm                      YP!'s 7^th Annual Leaders' Dinner

9:00pm-11:00pm                    Karaoke Dance Party

July 31, 2014 - Day 4:

7:00am-8:30am                      Breakfast

9:00am-10:30am                    Closure Circle

10:45-12:30pm                        Final Activities, Lunch

1:00pm-2:30pm                      Graduation ceremony with elected class speakers

YP! is seeking sponsors to assist in making UYP! the best it can be.  Consider making a tax deductible donation.  More information can be found on the Sponsorship form.  Below are the levels of sponsorship and the incentives that go with the donation.

We hope this UYP! Alert reaches as many youth, young adults, parents and guardians and organizations as possible and we encourage you to use the following for any questions, comments and concerns you may have:

Visit our website- www.youthpowerny.org for up to date information, additional resources and all YOUTH POWER! information. 

Contact Zach Garafalo- zgarafalo@youthpowerny.org, 518-432-0333 x26 for questions regarding payment methods and questions and registration assistance.

Contact Terri Lewis- tlewis@youthpowerny.org, 518-432-0333 x27 for general questions, sponsorship inquiries and social media questions.

Contact Stephanie Orlando- sorlando@youthpowerny.org, 518-598-2467 for press inquiries, NYS Success Scholarships, Leaders' Dinner and St. Rose college questions.