If your child plans to attend college, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step toward receiving financial aid. The information provided on the FAFSA is analyzed by the U.S. Department of Education and used to determine how much federal aid a student may receive. The form is also used for state aid programs. Gathering all the papers needed and filling out the FAFSA may be challenging, but doing so is required for any student applying for federal assistance.
A teen gaining summer employment is often the first step in a fulfilling experience of personal and professional growth. A job, coupled with a mentor, can teach a young person the importance of responsibility and taking pride in one's work.
The success of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), which places and guides teens through their first work experiences, depends on employers willing to help youth succeed in the workplace. Y.O.U. is looking for partners to create engaging professional environments for teens. How can you help? Speak to your employer about hiring young people or offering an internship. Chat with teens about your work experience, or mentor a young person just starting out in the professional world.
For more information on employers taking part in Y.O.U.'s youth employment services, visit YouthOpportunities.org.
Yes-Now Is the Right Time
to Register Your Teen for a Summer Job!
A teen's first summer job can be a source of pride and a great opportunity to gain the skills and experience necessary for future employment.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) helps secure constructive work opportunities for teens each summer.
It's Time to Register Your Child for Kindergarten!
Get Their Education Started!
Can you believe it's time for your little one to go to kindergarten? Kindergarten enrollment takes place in February or March this year if your child is starting school in the fall. It is essential that parents register their kids on time so school districts can hire the appropriate amount of teachers and enough school resources are allotted.
If you are a first time parent, it may seem overwhelming to prepare your child for kindergarten or to gather all the resources necessary for school registration.
Due to the current economic state, many programs and services for children are at risk to have their funding cut or eliminated. It is imperative that Ohio parents speak up and tell policymakers what these services mean to their children.
Register with Voices for Ohio's Children for a chance to meet your elected officials and educate them on the importance of health and human services for children in Ohio.
"Children can't influence legislators with their vote.
The labor force participation rate for all youth--the proportion of the population 16 to 24 years old working or looking for work--was 60.5 percent in July 2013, the same as a year earlier.
Taking a longer-term perspective, the July 2013 participation rate was 17.0 percentage points below the peak rate for that month in 1989 (77.5 percent)
MyCom Network Partner Spotlight-Starting Point
Starting Point: MyCom Lead Agency for School Transitions and Out-of-School Time Programs MyCom and Starting Point are partnering to help children and their families:
manage the all-important transitions to kindergarten, middle school, high school and college more effectively, and
access quality after-school, holiday and summer activities that supplement and enhance school learning; nurture talents and interests; develop leadership skills and foster the 21st century abilities that help young people become productive citizens and future leaders of our community.
Together, we've created a strong County-wide system to link youth and their families to programs, materials and supportive services aimed at improving student achievement and success, including:
March into Kindergarten early registration campaign
Kindergarten Kits for Parents
Tutoring Programs
College Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshops
ACT and SAT College Entrance Exam "Boot Camps"
Tutoring Programs
Phone Hotline and online access to a searchable database of 910 quality out-of-school time organizations.
