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YAP Is Now Accepting Applications

YAP Is Now Accepting Applications

By | June 10, 2013 at 7:46 pm | No comments

  Youth Action Project is searching for talented and dedicated individuals ready to join us in our quest to "empower communities…one youth at a time". YAP has several openings to fill for its 2013-2014 program year.  We're looking for college students, recent...

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Annual Education in Action Summit

Annual Education in Action Summit

By | April 29, 2013 at 4:12 am | No comments

"Education Is…Creating Your Web of Success" The forum entitled, "Education Is…Creating Your Web of Success" will consist of parents, community leaders, students, teachers, and other professionals involved in all aspects of education and advocacy. This is the 2nd annual...

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YAP WANTS YOU (SEEKING FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR)

YAP WANTS YOU (SEEKING FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR)

By | April 24, 2013 at 10:17 am | No comments

DEADLINE TO APPLY MAY 25, 2013 The Fund Development Coordinator (this is an AmeriCorps VISTA Position) is responsible for all aspects of the annual Development Plan and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure adherence to the organization’s fund...

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Education Department Launches New Loan Counseling Tools to Help Borrowers Manage Their Debt

Education Department Launches New Loan Counseling Tools to Help Borrowers Manage Their Debt

By | April 2, 2013 at 6:57 am | No comments

Students who are graduating this spring are now able to take advantage of new tools that can help them better understand their loan debt and stay on track in repayment. The U.S. Department of Education has launched two key features on its StudentLoans.gov website: a Complete...

Posted in: Educational Tidbits, YAP Alert

Employment and Training Administration’s Job Search Tools are going Mobile

Employment and Training Administration’s Job Search Tools are going Mobile

By | February 7, 2013 at 1:20 pm | No comments

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has a number of great online tools to help Americans find new employment or learn new skills from training providers in their community. In the past year alone, more than 40 million people have accessed...

Posted in: Educational Tidbits, Young Workers

6th Annual  Child Abuse Prevention 3k/5k

6th Annual Child Abuse Prevention 3k/5k

By | January 19, 2013 at 6:47 am | No comments

6th Annual  Child Abuse Prevention Run/Walk When: Saturday, April 6th 2013, 8am-11am Join YAP and CASA for the annual 3K/5K in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month.  This is an event for the whole family and for those looking to keep up with...

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My New Futuro Scholarship Contest

My New Futuro Scholarship Contest

By | January 8, 2013 at 1:48 am | No comments

Enter to win a scholarship of up to $1,000 with 3 EASY STEPS 1. Take a picture showing what you dream of doing with your college education 2. Upload your picture to our Facebook page and fill out the entry form with your picture's caption 3. Tell your friends and family to...

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2 New Skills 1 New Habit Every 30 Days

2 New Skills 1 New Habit Every 30 Days

By | December 20, 2012 at 3:11 am | No comments

Whether you’re already a teen or have moved into adulthood, you’re in a very tough and important time in your life.  It can be very easy to get caught and lost with so many life choices and ups and downs that you face on a daily basis. You could be having a hard time...

Posted in: Educational Tidbits, Young Workers

Subscribe to text alert services for your local area to be notified of emergencies.

Subscribe to text alert services for your local area to be notified of emergencies.

By | November 9, 2012 at 6:58 pm | No comments

If you are outside of San Bernardino County, search “Your County Emergency Alert.” If you are a college student, sign up for your campuses alert system as...

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Tips for Communicating Before, During, and After Disasters

Tips for Communicating Before, During, and After Disasters

By | November 9, 2012 at 6:56 pm | No comments

Keep a list of emergency contacts in your phone AND on paper. Have a car charger readily available to charge your phone when there is no power in your home. Make a family contact sheet that includes an out-of-state relative. For more tips visit:...

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