Friday, September 23, 2011
COLLEGE FAIR FOR LGBT STUDENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
After School Program Fest 2011
A free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs!
Saturday October 1, 2011
John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club
6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637,
1pm to 4pm
CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to attend.
Free Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California
and 1210 W. 78th Pl. – St. Sabina Rectory.
To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@gmail.com or leave the info in a phone message at 773-476-3534 ext 245. Buses will leave 12:30pm and return no later than 6pm. Seating is limited so hurry!
Join us Rain or Shine! If it rains we will move activities inside to the gym.
Chicago South Career Fair
Date: September 28, 2011, 11 am–2 pm
Place: 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60477
Meet face to face with top local employers at the Chicago South Career Fair. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center, and will showcase companies hiring in the following industries:
- Accounting/Auditing
- Administrative and Support Services
- Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
- Banking
- Consumer Products
- Customer Service and Call Center
- Finance/Economics
- Financial Services
- Hospitality/Tourism
- Insurance
- Real Estate/Mortgage
- Restaurant and Food Service
- Retail/Wholesale
- Sales
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Rapper TYGA to Mentor Impressionable Youth at Bogan High School in Chicago, IL
Rapper TYGA to Mentor Impressionable Youth at Bogan High School in Chicago, IL
CHICAGO - (September 17, 2011) Grammy-nominated pop/rap artist TYGA, also known as Michael Stevenson, is in Washington DC this week to empower under-privileged and economically challenged youth as part of his R.O.A.R (Reach Out And Represent) Youth Empowerment Campaign.
On Friday September 23, 2011 at 8:30 am - 9:30 am, TYGA will attend Bogan High School, 3939 West 79th St., as part of the La Belle Vie foundation BULU (Be U Love U) program. TYGA will speak with over 500 youth in each city and present VIP packages to select youth who are nominated by the staff for meeting criteria in three critical areas; attendance, grades and behaviour.
TYGA, an acronym for Thank You God Always,is an American rapper whose album No Introduction debuted in 2008. He has worked with Kanye West, Lil' Wayne and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. He received much acclaim for his Grammy-nominated song with Chris Brown, Deuces, and hit song Coconut Juice, featuring his cousin Travis from Gym Class Heroes. TYGA is now receiving acclaim and admiration for his R.O.A.R youth empowerment campaign, whichprovides a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to under-privileged youth.
Developed and supported by the La Belle Vie Foundation, the collaborative BULU/ R.O.A.R. Campaign, is designed to acknowledge and eradicate the damaging impact that media, violence, drug involvement, poor decision-making skills and a lack of education impose on the self-esteems of young people and ultimately their futures.
BULU's goal is to celebrate youth and achievement by bringing notable successful personalities from similar backgrounds to youth via motivational speaking, providing a tangible mentoring, leadership and empowerment component.
TYGA is thrilled to partner again with Chris Brown before the launch of their highly anticipated F.A.M.E tour with Kelly Roland and T-Pain starting September 12, 2011 in Toronto. The tour will also hit 28 U.S. cities.
During the F.A.M.E. tour, R.O.A.R. and BULU will select a school in each of the 28 tour cities - - engaging at least 2000 youth per city in schools and over 7 million fans per city via his social media platforms.
In the assembly, TYGA will give youth the unadulterated truth about the focus and determination that it really takes to accomplish their goals, as well as address the importance of education, anti-drug, anti- violence and achievement despite the challenges.
In an attempt to offset the high drop rates among Black and Latino students and to bring attention to the importance of going to college, TYGA is sponsoring 15 "TYGA SCHOLARS" in each city where a R.O.A.R event is scheduled in a high school. TYGA SCHOLARS will be senior high school students who have been selected by their school administrators to complete the EDU, Inc. COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION "for free". The EDU, Inc. Application allows students to apply to 35 HBCUs at the same time. The use of the EDU, Inc. Application increases the educational options of students by allowing them to receive acceptance letters, financial aid packages and scholarship offers from several different colleges. The Bulu/R.O.A.R campaign is also SUPPORTED BY:TheNationalYouth Anti-DrugMediaCampaign, at the White HouseOffice of NationalDrugControlPolicy and Miss Black America Pageant.
TYGA's programs R.O.A.R., in partnership with BULU exemplifies a commitment to making a difference in the lives of under-privileged and economically challenged youth through education, mentoring and empowerment. To date, BULU has serviced over 10,000 youth nationwide.
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TYGA in Oakland visiting a high school during his mentoring tour.
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CHICAGO - (September 17, 2011) Grammy-nominated pop/rap artist TYGA, also known as Michael Stevenson, is in Washington DC this week to empower under-privileged and economically challenged youth as part of his R.O.A.R (Reach Out And Represent) Youth Empowerment Campaign.
On Friday September 23, 2011 at 8:30 am - 9:30 am, TYGA will attend Bogan High School, 3939 West 79th St., as part of the La Belle Vie foundation BULU (Be U Love U) program. TYGA will speak with over 500 youth in each city and present VIP packages to select youth who are nominated by the staff for meeting criteria in three critical areas; attendance, grades and behaviour.
TYGA, an acronym for Thank You God Always,is an American rapper whose album No Introduction debuted in 2008. He has worked with Kanye West, Lil' Wayne and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. He received much acclaim for his Grammy-nominated song with Chris Brown, Deuces, and hit song Coconut Juice, featuring his cousin Travis from Gym Class Heroes. TYGA is now receiving acclaim and admiration for his R.O.A.R youth empowerment campaign, whichprovides a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to under-privileged youth.
Developed and supported by the La Belle Vie Foundation, the collaborative BULU/ R.O.A.R. Campaign, is designed to acknowledge and eradicate the damaging impact that media, violence, drug involvement, poor decision-making skills and a lack of education impose on the self-esteems of young people and ultimately their futures.
BULU's goal is to celebrate youth and achievement by bringing notable successful personalities from similar backgrounds to youth via motivational speaking, providing a tangible mentoring, leadership and empowerment component.
TYGA is thrilled to partner again with Chris Brown before the launch of their highly anticipated F.A.M.E tour with Kelly Roland and T-Pain starting September 12, 2011 in Toronto. The tour will also hit 28 U.S. cities.
During the F.A.M.E. tour, R.O.A.R. and BULU will select a school in each of the 28 tour cities - - engaging at least 2000 youth per city in schools and over 7 million fans per city via his social media platforms.
In the assembly, TYGA will give youth the unadulterated truth about the focus and determination that it really takes to accomplish their goals, as well as address the importance of education, anti-drug, anti- violence and achievement despite the challenges.
In an attempt to offset the high drop rates among Black and Latino students and to bring attention to the importance of going to college, TYGA is sponsoring 15 "TYGA SCHOLARS" in each city where a R.O.A.R event is scheduled in a high school. TYGA SCHOLARS will be senior high school students who have been selected by their school administrators to complete the EDU, Inc. COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION "for free". The EDU, Inc. Application allows students to apply to 35 HBCUs at the same time. The use of the EDU, Inc. Application increases the educational options of students by allowing them to receive acceptance letters, financial aid packages and scholarship offers from several different colleges. The Bulu/R.O.A.R campaign is also SUPPORTED BY:TheNationalYouth Anti-DrugMediaCampaign, at the White HouseOffice of NationalDrugControlPolicy and Miss Black America Pageant.
TYGA's programs R.O.A.R., in partnership with BULU exemplifies a commitment to making a difference in the lives of under-privileged and economically challenged youth through education, mentoring and empowerment. To date, BULU has serviced over 10,000 youth nationwide.
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TYGA in Oakland visiting a high school during his mentoring tour.
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After School Program Fest 2011
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After School Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways. Join us RAIN OR SHINE! This event will be moved indoor to the gym if it rains.
Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine 60620. CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org or phone 773-819-5033.
YMCA Father & Daughter Program
Dads, are your daughters growing up too fast? Are you missing out on family time together? If so, why not join the YMCA Father & Daughter Adventure Princess Program? A great way to spend time together before your daughters grow up and you miss out on making memories. The YMCA Father & Daughter Adventure Princess Program will be starting up their new season for 2011/2012 in September.
If any fathers and daughters are interested in joining, please visit the website for more information on how you can join by clicking here.
YMCA is a sponsored program designed to bring fathers and daughters closer together.
WGN / NAACP, Diversity Job Fair
Join WGN and the NAACP at the Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair, September 27th. This FREE job fair is designed specifically for candidates with a 4-year degree or better. Representatives will be on hand from companies in Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Healthcare, Education and much more! So put on your best, grab those resumes, and head on down!
DATE:Tuesday, September 27
For more information on the fair as well as tips to maximize your job fair success, visit www.psijobfair.com
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
After School Program Fest Press Release
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After school Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways. Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine 60620. CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to attend.
Some of the day's activities will include:
A Mobile Tech Lab
Free Shaved Ice, Popcorn, and Food Demos by Local Chefs
Free Dental Screenings for youth
A Mobile Rapid HIV Testing Van
Free Hair Cuts from a local Barber
Music Courtesy of DJ Dragon
Performances by the University of Hip Hop Dancers
Giveaways and More!
Entertainment will also feature performances by Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 (YRCCC R5) after school programs and My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest winners. There will be local youth service providers sharing information, resources, and opportunities for youth to enroll in after school programming.
Our theme this year is, "My After School Program Is My Anti Violence". The day will culminate with awarding of prizes for the winners of the My After School Program is my Anti Violence Contest. First Prize is an Ipod! Youth must answer questions about how participation After school programs has had a positive impact on their lives in the form of a poem, rap, essay, or visual art piece. If you choose a visual art piece please include a brief summary on how your piece answers the questions. Only 2 entries per program and group entries of no more than 2 youth. Submit entries forms online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th to Xavier Davis Southwest Youth Collaborative 6400 S. Kedzie Chicago. Winners will be announced at YRCCC Region 5 After School Program Fest Saturday October 1, 2011, The Top 3 Entries will be contacted early and invited to perform at the ASP Fest.
To reserve a seat on a bus email your name, phone number, and the site you wish to get on the bus to yrcregion5communitycouncil@
Recent studies have found that youth, who do not participate in after school programs are nearly three times more likely to skip classes, use drugs, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and or engage in sexual activity. Join us as we celebrate after school programming and increase positives avenues for youth during out of school hours.
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council is an initiative that engages community members, youth-serving organizations, and the City Department of Family and Support Services in developing a coordinated regional and citywide network of programs, services, and resources available to youth during out of school time throughout Chicago.
The Southwest Youth Collaborative is the lead coordinating organization for Region 5 and our regional boundaries include: Harlem Avenue to the west, Lake Michigan to the east, 83rd Street to the south, and 55th Street to the northern boundary of the city. Each year SWYC works with 2000 low-income youth and their families to provide educational enhancement, workforce development, life skills and leadership development, violence prevention, multicultural arts, and sports and recreation activities.
For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org or phone 773-819-5033
Flyers-Please forward through email and post widely.
Contest Entry form- submit online and turn in materials by Tuesday Sept 27th.
ASP FEST Vendor's form-Complete this form by Sept 23rd if you would like to have a table at the event to share info, resources, and publicize your programs at ASP Fest. We have space for over 40 Vendors but tables are limited so please bring your own if possible.
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