FREE TESOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - DEADLINE OCT. 14TH, 2011
Contact Email:
Link:
WE.WILL.NOW TESOL CYCLE 2 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!
WWN.TESOL is a 6 month training program for individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 who are interested in becoming ESL
teachers. The program consists of in-class instruction, community placements & workshops, and each student will be given the opportunity to facilitate their own 3-month ESL class in a low-income community inToronto.
teachers. The program consists of in-class instruction, community placements & workshops, and each student will be given the opportunity to facilitate their own 3-month ESL class in a low-income community inToronto.
Once youth complete the program, they receive a TESOL certificate, a $250 honorarium, and job opportunities through We.Will.Now.
ELIGIBILITY:
* Between 18 and 29
* Resident of one of the 13 priority neighbourhoods
* Available evenings and weekends.
* Resident of one of the 13 priority neighbourhoods
* Available evenings and weekends.
TO APPLY:
* Visit missionmobilize.ca and upload a 3 to 5 minute video or a series of pictures that show us what you are doing in your community. REMEMBER to tell us what you do, who you work with, and the need you are addressing. BE CREATIVE.
* Visit wewillnow.com/site/index3.html fill-out the application and upload your resume.
* Click submit and your all done.
* Visit wewillnow.com/site/index3.html fill-out the application and upload your resume.
* Click submit and your all done.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday October 14th, 2011
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit http://www.wewillnow.ca/site/index3.html and scroll to the bottom of the page or email info@wewillnow.ca
APPLY EARLY!!!!
Opportunity for young women in Leadership program. Details below!
Performance Opportunity! Lakeshore festival! Sept.24th submit NOW!
Hi Everyone
Im just sending out some more info about the Hip Hop music showcase we are presenting at harbourfront community centre on September 24th. We are still looking for some performers, and of course, youth to come out and watch the show. Attached is the flyer for the event and below is a brief write up. Please share/post this for anyone in your networks that might be interested. Im always available for contact if anyone has any questions.
Thanks
Lakeshore Urban Music Fest will take place on September 24th from 12-4pm
at Harbourfront Community Centre.
The event will feature youth performers that are MC’s, Dancers, DJs and visual artists.
The purpose of the event is to showcase young Toronto talent in creative fields.
There will also be a rehearsal/soundcheck night at the community centre on Wednesday, September 21st from
6-9 pm. Anyone interested in performing should contact Adeyemi at Adeyemi@harbourfrontcc.ca
Parkdale Project Read academic upgrading program! Info. Inside!
All Candidates meeting September 13th!! Have your say!
Massive Job Fair for youth Sept 6th and 7th - LOBLAWS
Vital People Grant Program Opportunity Sept. 28th 2011
Are you or is someone you know an initiator, collaborator, and all around not-for-profit superstar? Consider applying to The Toronto Community Foundation’s Vital People grant program, which supports our city's community leaders with grants of up to $5,000 for professional development. The deadline to apply is September 28, 2011.
Vital People are valued leaders who are making outstanding contributions working full time at not-for-profit organizations. Funded through the Foundation’s Vital Toronto Fund, Vital People grants are awarded to support the formal training or other informal development opportunities that enable not-for-profit leaders to build their skills and knowledge to enhance their leadership contributions. Grants are available to those just taking on new leadership challenges, as well as those with many years of experience.
$5000 prize for best PITCH, submit before August 18th!
ArtReach Toronto Youth Arts Pitch Contest 2011!
ArtReach Toronto, City of Toronto Cultural Services, Grassroots Youth Collaborative and Manifesto present..
The 2011 Youth Arts Pitch Contest!
Thursday September 15, 2011
918 Bathurst (Bathurst & Bloor)
Doors open at 7:00pm. Contest starts at 7:30pm sharp!
Thursday September 15, 2011
918 Bathurst (Bathurst & Bloor)
Doors open at 7:00pm. Contest starts at 7:30pm sharp!
9 youth ARTS finalists pitch it out for $15,000 in cash prizes!
Contest Categories:
• Community Youth Arts Groups
• Individual Artists
• Youth Arts Entrepreneurs
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• Community Youth Arts Groups
• Individual Artists
• Youth Arts Entrepreneurs
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How To Submit:
Deadline for Entries: Thursday August 18, 2011 (ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!!!)
If you are a young artist or a group of artists, between the ages of 16 and 24, we invite you to submit your ideas to us, which could land you a spot in front of our esteemed panel of judges for a live and interactive pitch contest!
To apply you must be:
To apply you must be:
· An artist or part of a group of artists
· Between the ages of 16 and 24
· Developing an artistic project or are serious about your arts initiative
ArtReach Toronto encourages artists working in a broad range of art forms to apply, including dance, drama, music, carnival and circus, film and video, TV and radio, new media, fashion, creative writing, visual arts, crafts, hip hop, design, multi-media, urban arts, drag & gender performance art and more.
Prizes:
Nine lucky submissions will be chosen to pitch their ideas live on Thursday September 15, 2011 for a chance to win one of three $5,000 prizes awarded to participants in the following contest categories:
• Community Youth Arts Groups (i.e. theatre groups, filmmaker collective, break dance crew)
• Individual Artists (i.e. singers, poets/spoken word artists, MCs)
• Youth Arts Entrepreneurs (i.e. clothing designers, curators, music promoters)
Exciting runner up prizes will contribute to bringing awareness to your project or art!
Process:
· To enter, you must submit a three-page (maximum) proposal answering the series of questions listed below, pitching your idea to the committee by the deadline of Thursday August 18, 2011.
· The nine lucky finalists chosen to make their pitch will be announced on August 26, 2011! ALL finalists are required to attend a two-part workshop series entitled How To Make a Pitch. These sessions will be held on Thursday September 1 and Thursday September 8, 2011.
· Finalists will then pitch their ideas LIVE on Thursday September 15, 2011 making a creative, energetic, inspiring and convincing presentation, pitch or performance in less than 5 minutes!!
· A panel of knowledgeable, high profile judges will provide on the spot feedback to all finalists and award three winners with the grand prizes of the PITCH CONTEST!
Deadline for Entries: Thursday August 18, 2011
Submissions are to be placed online at http://themanifesto.ca/submissions/pitch-contest
· Between the ages of 16 and 24
· Developing an artistic project or are serious about your arts initiative
ArtReach Toronto encourages artists working in a broad range of art forms to apply, including dance, drama, music, carnival and circus, film and video, TV and radio, new media, fashion, creative writing, visual arts, crafts, hip hop, design, multi-media, urban arts, drag & gender performance art and more.
Prizes:
Nine lucky submissions will be chosen to pitch their ideas live on Thursday September 15, 2011 for a chance to win one of three $5,000 prizes awarded to participants in the following contest categories:
• Community Youth Arts Groups (i.e. theatre groups, filmmaker collective, break dance crew)
• Individual Artists (i.e. singers, poets/spoken word artists, MCs)
• Youth Arts Entrepreneurs (i.e. clothing designers, curators, music promoters)
Exciting runner up prizes will contribute to bringing awareness to your project or art!
Process:
· To enter, you must submit a three-page (maximum) proposal answering the series of questions listed below, pitching your idea to the committee by the deadline of Thursday August 18, 2011.
· The nine lucky finalists chosen to make their pitch will be announced on August 26, 2011! ALL finalists are required to attend a two-part workshop series entitled How To Make a Pitch. These sessions will be held on Thursday September 1 and Thursday September 8, 2011.
· Finalists will then pitch their ideas LIVE on Thursday September 15, 2011 making a creative, energetic, inspiring and convincing presentation, pitch or performance in less than 5 minutes!!
· A panel of knowledgeable, high profile judges will provide on the spot feedback to all finalists and award three winners with the grand prizes of the PITCH CONTEST!
Deadline for Entries: Thursday August 18, 2011
Submissions are to be placed online at http://themanifesto.ca/submissions/pitch-contest
MAKE YOUR PITCH!
DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM at the PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE EVERY WEEK!
YAC
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of youth aged 14-18 years old. We meet every Wednesday 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm to discuss issues related to substance abuse, plan activities, and raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs. This is your opportunity to have lots of fun while learning and meeting new people!!! PLUS YOU WILL EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS!!! Just call Maria at 416-536-1234 extension 35 or email her at student@stchrishouse.org
RESUME WORKSHOPS!
Interested in having a GREAT resume?? Register NOW for the Aug.3rd or Aug10th workshops!
Location: St.Christopher House 248 Ossington ave.
Date: Aug 3rd and Aug.10th
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Tony Seaward who is our Toronto Youth Job Corps, Employment Specialist/Job Developer will be your facilitator.
Workshop dates and times are set for: Wednesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 10th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the computer lab in the literacy room.
The first workshop will consist of a introduction to résumés which will explain the reason for having a resume and that there are more than one type of resume. We will hand out a booklet and template for the participants to fill out. Contact Theo at Theost@stchrishouse.org or call (416) 536-1234 ext.30 to register.
Good opportunity for youth Grade 9 to 12 to get involved with a U of T summer research camp. Get volunteer hours, network with U of T students and staff and create some cool stuff. Contact below.
Focus Group opportunity for women 18-29 years of age who have attended University or College program within the last 5 years and who self identify as having a disability, mental health history or are deaf or hard of hearing.
JUNE 2nd TOBACCO EDUCATION FILM SCREENING at Parkdale Library! DETAILS INSIDE!
EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAM JUNE 2011 WORKSHOPS!
NEW OPPORTUNITY! APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 4th! Contact CULTURE LINK!
JANE'S WALK MAY 7th, GUIDED BY ST.CHRISTOPHER HOUSE! TAKE PART!
Parkdale Streets: Safety Through the Eyes of Newcomer Youth
Guided by St. Christopher House Newcomer Youth Program
Date
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Start Time
12:00 pm
Est. Duration
1.5 hours
Recently, Parkdale has been in the news with stories of attacks and shootings. Hear what newcomer youth who live in the area have to say about the recent violence in their community and the on-going ways in which they navigate their neighbourhood and look out for each other.
Join us for a walk and stories of youth speaking for themselves about what safety means to them, how it compares to back home and what it takes for streets to be safe in their community.
NEW YOUNG ARTIST OPPORTUNITY APRIL 26, 2011
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE APRIL 19 AT www.muralroutes.com <http://www.muralroutes.com/>
Youth Artists are invited to apply for Off the Wall: Leadership Training in Mural Making 2011
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A free training program for leadership development in mural art production and project management.
For youth mural artists
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Class schedule: May & June Tuesdays, 4pm 6pm. Start date May 10
June/July - Saturdays, 11am 4pm
Total = 60+ hours of classroom and hands-on instruction
LOCATION: The Hub, 2660 Eglinton Avenue East (at Brimley) for in class instruction.
Onsite and hands-on class locations will be confirmed later. This course is free for qualifying youth artists who show a serious interest in furthering their knowledge and skills in mural art.
To qualify, you must:
Be 16 years or older;
Have completed a minimum of Grade 11 art class or equivalent
Demonstrate interest in large scale outdoor painting and community public art
Be prepared to commit to completing the full Leadership Training in Mural Making Course
Have previous experience working in mural art or similar visual art
Attend an interview on May 3, between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
How to submit an application:
1. Fill in the application form
2. Send completed form with resume & some images of your work; or link to images of your artwork
or use the online application at: http://www.muralroutes.com/news/leadership_training.htm
or deliver to: Mural Routes, 1859 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON M1N 1T3
or to:
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, The Hub, 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1K 2S3
3. Write LEADERSHIP TRAINING APPLICATION in the subject line of an email, or on the outside of your submission.
4. Applications must be received by: 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2011
What you can expect from the Course:
* A specialized curriculum designed to cover all of the basics of mural art production
* Training to improve your knowledge and skills to obtain work in the field
* Instruction by qualified artists and instructors
* Opportunities for summer mural artist apprenticeships
* Assistance with future work placement
* Mural Production: Resource Handbook
* Course material / Leadership in Mural Art training manual
* A Mural Routes Certificate of Achievement
* Class size: 15 20
Curriculum includes:
Budget and Project Management
Client and community relations
Mentoring, Health & Safety and Equity Training
Drawing & Painting
Hands-on instruction; working with different materials;
Independent Study assignment
For more information please see www.muralroutes.com
Course Supervisor: Karin Eaton, Executive & Artistic Director, Mural Routes
Course Leader- Program Manager: Rob Matejka, Artist/Educator
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APPLICATION FORM
Off the Wall: Leadership Training in Mural Making 2011
NAME:
ADDRESS:
POSTAL CODE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
AGE:
LIST PREVIOUS ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS OR OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING:
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN MURAL OR VISUAL ART WORK:
BRIEF STATEMENT - WHY I WANT TO ENROLL IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN MURAL MAKING COURSE:
Don't forget to include a resume and samples of your work or a link to images of your art work.
Karin Eaton
Executive Director
Mural Routes
416-698-7995
www.muralroutes.com <http://www.muralroutes.com/> http://muralroutes.wordpress.com/ http://thebridgingproject.blogspot.com/
ST. CHRIS Resume workshops! Starting April 13th going through May!
SUMMER JOB POSTINGS! Posted April 1st 2011 Check it Out!
RAMP Summer Jobs for Youth
Summer Job Listings compiled by RAMP for Youth by the Toronto Public Library are available online at: http://ramp.torontopubliclibrary.ca/secondary/opportunities/jobsemployment/summer/three-content.jsp
RAMP offers information on library programs and workshops for youth looking for jobs and increasing their professional skills.
Young Canada Works (YCW) offers students and recent graduates the chance to put their skills to the test, build career equity, earn money for their education or get started on the right career path. Summer jobs and internships give young people access to unique opportunities to learn and work, whether it be to practise their second language, work in a museum, an Aboriginal friendship centre or even travel abroad.
Whether you are in school or a recent graduate, Young Canada Works can help you acquire valuable work experience and skills and even help you to establish contacts in the industry related to your field of study.
Go online to apply at http://www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca/
ACT NOW and get involved with the LEAP program at Harbourfront Community Centre. Make Music! APPLY NOW!
MARCH 29th, 2011 Dufferin Mall Youth Services Event! Performance Opportunity!
MARCH 9th DEADLINE!! CHECK OUT THIS OPPORTUNITY!
HEYY (Hearing Every Youth through Youth) is a free, anonymous, non-judgmental
phone line, run by youth for youth. HEYY volunteers are friendly and are good
listeners with open minds.
It’s last-minute interview time yet again at Hearing Every Youth through Youth – that means that from now until next Wednesday, March 9th, interested youth looking for training, experience and volunteer hours are invited to apply to become a youth counselor on the HEYY phone line!
phone line, run by youth for youth. HEYY volunteers are friendly and are good
listeners with open minds.
It’s last-minute interview time yet again at Hearing Every Youth through Youth – that means that from now until next Wednesday, March 9th, interested youth looking for training, experience and volunteer hours are invited to apply to become a youth counselor on the HEYY phone line!
Applicants must be turning 15 by the end of June in order to meet our age requirements. Coach positions are also available for those 23 and older who wish to volunteer in a mentoring capacity. Additional information and applications are available on our shiny new website, http://www.heyy.net/volunteer/ – or you can call us directly weeknights between 6pm and 9pm at 416 423 4399 – one of our lovely volunteers will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.
Youth and coach applicants must send their applications via e-mail or fax to HEYY ASAP so we can call back and set up an interview.
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Feb.23rd at Parkdale Public Library!
Feb.23rd African Heritage Celebration!
Parkdale Street Writers Group, Join Today.
