Last night the Harlem Community Justice Center partnered with the Children's Aid Society to present the Summer Youth Opportunities Workshop. Approximately 50 youth and parents participated and workshop topics included mediation, youth programs, summer employment, internships, AmeriCorps, volunteer and community service and HCJC services. The participants were engaged, attentive and focused. Youth received valuable information and we formed a great partnership with the Children's Aid Society which we plan to continue with future projects.
Casper Lassiter, Director of the Dunlevy Milbank Center, began the workshop with a great introduction and overview of the event. Wendy Flores, who works with youth at the Children's Aid Society, presented extensive information on the Department of Youth and Community Development's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and other employment options. Elena Sapora, Director of the Manhattan Mediation Center (soon to be the New York Peace Institute), gave a wonderful overview of mediation and internship opportunities for young people, as well as information about a career in the mediation field. Justice Center staff presented on our youth programs at the Justice Center and invited students to contact us with any questions about summer and future opportunities. Staff also presented on alternative summer opportunities including camps and internships in NYC, AmeriCorps and the New York Juvenile Justice Corps and the service available at the Help Center at the Justice Center.
Casper Lassiter, Director of the Dunlevy Milbank Center, began the workshop with a great introduction and overview of the event. Wendy Flores, who works with youth at the Children's Aid Society, presented extensive information on the Department of Youth and Community Development's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and other employment options. Elena Sapora, Director of the Manhattan Mediation Center (soon to be the New York Peace Institute), gave a wonderful overview of mediation and internship opportunities for young people, as well as information about a career in the mediation field. Justice Center staff presented on our youth programs at the Justice Center and invited students to contact us with any questions about summer and future opportunities. Staff also presented on alternative summer opportunities including camps and internships in NYC, AmeriCorps and the New York Juvenile Justice Corps and the service available at the Help Center at the Justice Center.
Thank you to Omarax Rosa, Sonia Balaram, Lisa Tomlinson, Anisha Thomson, Mander Best and Deniss Jerez who helped to create a wonderful and successful event!
Post by: Tai Nickel, Help Center Coordinator and Susanna Osorno-Crandall
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