OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH |
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Join the Youth Media Squad! |
Media Power Youth is inviting high school students entering grades 9 through 12 in fall of 2023 to join its youth advisory board. As a member of our "Youth Media Squad", students will have the opportunity to meet other teen leaders from across the county while building advocacy skills.
The deadline to apply is April 17th.
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Nevada Math and Technology Summer Camp |
Apply by April 10th for current 6th and 7th grade students. A residential one-week summer camp on the UNR Campus. Scholarships are available for students with demonstrated financial need.
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Nevada First-Gen Network (NFGN) Microgrants! |
Mark your calendar for April 3rd, 2023, for the official launch of the Nevada First-Gen Network Microgrants! Application cycle opens April 3, 2023, and will close April 16th, 2023, at 5:00pm PST
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Advocating for OST During the NV Legislative Session |
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Thank you to everyone that attended and supported NAN's "Lightbulbs for Legislators" event during the 2023 Children's Week at the Nevada Legislature. We hope you enjoyed hearing community members and representatives share their experiences and advocate to keep the lights on after school in Nevada. |
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National Service Learning Conference |
The National Youth Leadership Council is honored to host the Annual National Service-Learning Conference, now in its 34th year. This conference is more than workshops and keynote addresses; it is an extension of the classroom, allowing for the youth and adult attendees to be part of a national movement.
The Conference will be LIVE April 2-5, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee!
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Las Vegas Sci and Tech Festival |
Call for vendors, volunteers, STEAM professionals, and hosts! From April 28-May 6
Want to show off your STEM industry?
Reserve your vendor booth HERE. Showcase the fantastic science and technology in our community and host a "Science is Everywhere Day"
Contact the festival director for more info: scifest@lvnhm.org
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Southern Nevada Summit on
Children's Mental Health
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Join us for the 6th Annual Southern Nevada Summit on Children's Mental Health on May 1-2! On Day 1, attendees will learn about strengths-based approaches to services, suicide prevention, and more! Day 2 will feature Youth Mental Health First Aid! CEUs will be available!
Register today to secure your spot!
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Every Hour Counts National Conference |
At the 2023 Every Hour Counts National Conference, we’ll discuss what’s possible to engage, empower and support young people. We’ll explore how to develop community-wide solutions with leaders from across communities!
The Conference will be from May 30-June 1!
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The Forum for Youth Investment: The 2023 Forum National Conference |
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The 2023 Forum National Conference is taking place May 10-12, 2023, in Detroit,
Michigan. This year's theme – Stronger Systems, Stronger Youth – will showcase the
Forum’s commitment to strengthening programs, supporting system leaders and
practitioners, shaping policies that advance youth development, and convening across
systems and sectors to learn together in community.
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2023 Nevada Afterschool Showcase |
Thank you to all who attended the 2023 Nevada Afterschool Showcase! We had a great turn out both in person and virtually. We look forward to seeing you all at future professional development events!
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NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to OST professionals in Nevada! We hope you will take advantage of the following workshops this month and learn how you can keep providing the highest quality afterschool & OST programming! |
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Out of School Time: Kid Fit Science...Ages And Stages and SET
Virtual - Wednesday, April 5th - 5:30- 6:30pm
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Virtual - Wednesday, April 12th - 5:00 - 6:30 pm
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NAN continues to look for ways to support your professional development needs. Please visit our page to find all training opportunities available to afterschool and OST professionals like you!
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Access the recording of past webinars here.
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Check out our upcoming training calendar here.
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The Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit is a collection of resources and tools for all 50 Mott Afterschool States Networks, their partners, and programs, to utilize for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative. All transformative practice resources have been vetted using a culturally responsive and equity lens to foster inclusive STEM learning spaces for all youth, particularly girls.
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Included in April Asset Package:
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ISO Mentors in STEM! We are looking for mentors or organizations who are willing to provide mentorship, presentations, etc for our Flight Crew to delve into the field of STEM and learn more from Nevada STEM leaders!
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Recruiting Volunteers & Mentors - VolunteerMatch Partnership |
VolunteerMatch is one of the biggest volunteer platforms, linking STEM professionals to programs and networks for volunteer and mentoring opportunities. With over 1.3 million visitors per month, VolunteerMatch is now FREE to networks and nonprofit program partners as part of the Moonshot.
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Nevada Out-Of-School Time Program Quality Toolkit
We invite you to use this new Self-Assessment toolkit and reach back to us for Questions, comments, & suggestions.
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Results for America and the Annenberg Institute at Brown University released a new collection of resources that provide education leaders with examples for how to align evidence-based summer learning design principles with district goals and capacity.
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Mizzen by Mott inspires, engages, and sparks learning in young people. With activities from premier organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center and powerful management tools, this new app can help you strengthen your afterschool program.
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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