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Announcing our 2016 New Professional and Executive Journey Fellows!
Introducing the Indiana Child and Youth Care Certification *CYCP*
2016 International Youth Worker Exchange Trip
Juvenile Justice Advocate Position
School Site Youth Development Professional - Riverside Boys and Girls Club
Inspire Awards
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December 18, 2015
Announcing our 2016 New Professional and Executive Journey Fellows! 
The 2016 New Professionals and Executives have been selected! 

A BIG THANK YOU to all who nominated and/or encouraged individuals to apply for the 2015 Journey Fellowships. 

Congratulations to our 28 New Professional Fellows who will have an exciting year exploring the field and getting more immersed in possibilities for their futures. 

We are also very excited for the 30 Executive Fellows who will be engaged in their own renewal and exploration this year.

A special thanks to everyone who read and rated applications. Your work has resulted in two stellar groups that we all will be proud to have join our Journey community.

Janet Wakefield and Tom Plake
Introducing the Indiana Child and Youth Care Certification *CYCP*
The Indiana field of youth development has just taken a step forward in professionalizing the field.
Previously we had the Indiana Youth Development credential which aligned with many of the national credentials but was unique to Indiana.

Indiana has just joined a national certification for child and youth care workers administered by the Child and Youth Care Certification Board.

This certification will soon become the highest standard for quality as a person develops their career as a youth development professional (Youth Worker).

There are three levels of certification, descriptions and additional information can be found at this link.

The qualifying exam will be proctored in Indianapolis two times in January by Pam Clark. Questions can be directed to Pam at (812) 371-7455 or pamclark9@me.com. Sign up for the exam here

Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET at the Indiana Youth Institute, 603 E. Washington St. Ste. 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Saturday, January 16, 2016, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET at the Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
 
The fees for taking the test and completing the portfolio will be covered if you complete the process by April 1, 2016. This opportunity is for all youth workers, not just Journey Fellows.

Janet Wakefield
2016 International Youth Worker Exchange Trip
Vienna Austria, August 17-27, 2016

Sign up now for the 2016 International Youth Worker Exchange trip to Vienna Austria. For more information on the trip, please view this attached flyer. This trip is only available for Journey Fellows. To get yourself registered, please visit this website.

Janet Wakefield
Juvenile Justice Advocate Position

Indianapolis, IN 

Under direct supervision of the Deputy Chief Probation Officer, the Juvenile Justice Advocate will coordinate and oversee all aspects of Marion County's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), which includes working with the Marion Superior Court's Juvenile Division and Probation Department to develop and implement the goals and objectives of the initiative while promoting working alliances between judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, probation, detention, service providers, and the community. The full job description can be accessed here, don't delay the posting closes on Monday.

Jenny Young, 2013 Journey Fellow
School Site Youth Development Professional - Riverside Boys and Girls Club
Indianapolis, IN

Join our high-energy team of passionate youth workers serving children ages 5-12 after school each day! These positions are perfect for teachers, college students or other youth workers who are looking for part-time employment after the school day ends. 
We currently have several openings for Youth Development Professionals at the Riverside Boys & Girls Club, located just west of downtown Indianapolis, at Riverside Elementary IPS #44. View a full job description here

Rob Rouse, 2012 Journey Fellow
Inspire Awards
Nominations are Now Open

The 7th annual Inspire Awards will celebrate the power of mentoring on Thursday, February 25, 2016! The Inspire Awards honor individuals who have inspired excellence in the workplace or the community through mentoring.  

Recognize your mentor by nominating them today for an Inspire Award! 

Mentors of the Year are announced at the Inspire Awards luncheon on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. 

Janet Wakefield
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
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