Join us for _AWAKEN THE INNER LEADER_ on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE in the Center
for Business and Technology. This youth-led conference will
provide young adults, ages 14 - 25, a platform to have their voices
heard on relevant topics, learn about fostering healthy
social-emotional development and to connect them with
civic-engagement opportunities. This FREE conference includes
include performances, speakers, panels and workshops. Not only is this
event perfect for young adults, but for Twin Cities youth groups and
adults who work with them as well. Topics include: Juvenile Justice
System/Foster Care (legal rights, housing, transition to adulthood and
teen parenting), Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (education and
resources), Sexual Exploitation, Homelessness and Mental Health
(education, resources and tools). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH
EVENTBRITE. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. _*Anyone who has
special dietary needs (food accommodations) and/or accessibility needs
such as wheelchairs, can detail that on the registration form*_
SCHEDULE
* 9 to 10 a.m.: Registration/check-in, resource tables and breakfast
* 9:45 a.m.: Performance
* 10 to 10:15 a.m.: Welcome and IGF performance
* 10:15 to 11 a.m.: Lived experience morning panel
* 11:10 to 11:55 a.m.: Morning breakout sessions
* Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch
* 1 to 1:50 p.m.: Afternoon breakout sessions
* 2 to 2:45 p.m.: Knowing your legal rights
* 2:45 to 3 p.m.: Performance
* 3 to 3:30 p.m.: Coming together closing
*For questions related to the event or if it sells out, please contact
Taska Welters via email at taska.welters@hennepin.us.
We would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their support:
North Hennepin Community College, North YMCA, No Lock doors, Teen
Annex, the Youth Coordination Board, Asian Media Access, Minnesota
Department of Human Services and Hennepin County internal departments
(No Wrong Doors and Office to End Homelessness).
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