OUR MISSION - is to establish the Nashville Urban Partnership Academic Center of Excellence (NUPACE), Youth Violence Prevention to promote an academic/ community partnership that integrates prevention science with community action in order to reduce violence among youth 10-24 years of age in Nashville/Davidson County TN.

Information for Youth:

Date:          Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time:          8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Location:    Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. DB Todd Jr. Blvd

Parking:     Parking Lot K (see attached map): Free for all participants (unmarked spaces)

Youth Workshops:

• How to Complete a Job Application- (See Attached Sample)
• Dress for  Success
• Interviewing Skills

Youth Activities: 

• Resume Writing- Computer lab with Volunteers to assist
• Complete Registration Form (See Attached)
• Meet Employers and Representatives to get a:
  1. Summer Job
  2. Internship
  3. Structured Volunteer Experience
  4. Registered for a Summer Activity

Information for Employers/Venders: If you are interested in having a table for recruiting youth for a summer job, internship or volunteer experience, please complete and return the (attached Vendor Registration form).

Information for Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering for the Youth Job Fair please complete and return the (attached Volunteer Registration form).

Information for Parents: Boths from the health department and other agencies will be available for parents interested in knowing about health, wellbeing, educational opportunities, and other job fairs in the area for adults.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

The Urgency Of Now- Last year's event brought together over 700 youth.. read more

USEFUL LINKS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT:

• Youth Summer Programs, Camps, & Activities Guide- 2009

   

• Nashville Shores Employment Application: or visit the website for more information at: www.nashvilleshores.com
• OB/GYN Summer Mentorship Program Application: Health Careers Occupational Program (HCOP) at Meharry is a six week program scheduled to begin June 9th.  The deadline for submitting the application is April 25th. For mor info. contact Sandra Williams at williamss@mmc.edu
  

• Kroger Employment: Search Local Stores and Submit Your Application online
• Nashville Public Library: Submit Your Application online
• TN Youth Connection: Employment resoure and assistance for Youth who have aged out of the Foster Care system or are Ex-offenders.
• Job Corps: For youth 16 yrs +; provides skills to get employment- for more info from local office, contact: 615-360-7183, 1161 Murfreesboro Pk, #429, Nashville.
• Metro Public Health Dept: Annual Youth Leadership Summer Institute for High School Students interested in public health careers. For more info, contact D'Yuana Allen at 615-3340-2175 or pick up application at: 311 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN.