Environmental Youth Employment Symposium
Monday, May 24th
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
at CityYear
287 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
There is no charge to participants for this event.
The Environmental Youth Employment Symposium is an opportunity to share effective strategies and practices for environmental youth employment programs in the Boston area. Organizational staff members, youth and young adults are welcome to attend and contribute to the day's discussions and action moving forward.
The day will include workshops, a Resource Table Fair, speakers and networking time. The schedule for the day is below. Click here for a more detailed agenda.
Thank for considering to be part of this event. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be able to attend. You may register online by clicking here or by contacting Helen Christou at hchristou@environetwork.org or 617-345-5322, ext.110.
Environmental Youth Employment Symposium Agenda
9:00 - 9:45 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:45 - 10:00 Welcome and Opening
10:00 - 11:30 Breakout Session 1
Standard Policies and Procedures: Round Table Discussion
Cultural Competency and Environmental Youth Employment: Roundtable Discussion
Bringing The Youth Organizing Perspective to Green Youth Employment: Workshop
11:30 - 12:00 Plenary Session: Panel Discussion on Motivating Young People on the Job
12:00 - 1:00 Enrichment Resource Fair & Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Keynote Address
1:30 - 3:00 Breakout Session 2
Connecting Youth Employees To The Why Behind The Work: Roundtable Discussion
Supporting Youth As They Transition Into Staff Positions: Workshop
Girls Participation In Environmental Programming: Roundtable Discussion
Farm To Table: Roundtable Discussion
3:00-3:30 Closing Address - Connecting Young People to the Green Economy