Edward DeJesus is YDRF’s President and Founder. With more than 20 years of experience in youth workforce and development programs, Ed has become one of the most sought after experts on issues affecting at-risk youth. With a great mix of policy and practice, Ed leads the YDRF team in improving programs and policies for youth and young adults.
Featuring Speaker: Jeanette James
Jeanette James is a Career Development Consultant specializing in Curriculum Implementation. While the District Chairperson for Business and Career Development for Sachem Central Schools in New York State, she created and implemented a technology-based career plan program K-12 and taught online professional development courses to help implement this comprehensive district-wide program.
Jeanette James is the co-author of two books: "CDOS and the Career Plan" and "Career Plan: Roadmap to Post High School Readiness." As a Career Development Consultant for Nassau BOCES, she has guided many New York school districts in the implementation of the CDOS Standards (Career Development and Occupational Studies Standards) .
Workshop Topics for the 2010 Youth Academy Include:
- Youth panels sharing ideas on how best to work with youth in areas of technology, program design, and improving adult/youth communication
- Internship Programs and Disconnected Youth – A Bridge to Career, Academic and Training Opportunities
- Youth Designed Customer Service
- Summer Youth Program in 2010?
- Literacy New York Summer Youth Tutoring Program
- How to Successfully Advocate for Youth Programs
- Employing Youth with Disabilities
- Working with Business and Industry
- The Importance of Soft Skills
- WIA Performance
- Working With Youth With Mental Health Needs
- Creating a Comprehensive Youth System
- Internships for Students and Employers
- Staff Development for Youth Workforce Development Success
- Innovative Community Partnerships for Serving Youth
Hotel Information
You are responsible for making your own room reservations and paying lodging expenses. The room rate at the Desmond Hotel is $111 single/double. Call 518-869-8100 and state ID #11K9QBto make reservations. To receive this special group rate, please identify you are with the NYATEP Conference. Reservations must be made by 2/08/10.
Learn more about The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center by visiting their website at: http://www.desmondhotelsalbany.com/
Academy Registration Rates
Group rates are available please call NYATEP at 433-1200 for details.
Academy Rate includes registration fee, materials, continental breakfast and lunch (3/2 & 3/3), and breaks. There is a $100 Cancellation Fee for cancellations after 02/15/10. You must call the NYATEP office to cancel prior to 02/15/10 to avoid this fee. No-Shows must pay the Full Registration Fee.
In an effort to Think Green and conserve on the amount of paper being used, NYATEP will not be printing and distributing workshop materials to attendees in a book format for the 2010 Youth Academy. NYATEP will make workshop materials available that have been submitted by the speakers prior to the event to attendees online for downloading and provide each attendee with copies of the materials on a cd at the event. We encourage you to print only the materials for the workshops you will be attending at the Academy and bring them with you. The materials will remain available online after the event.
We appreciate your help in our Thinking Green efforts.
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