Although the schools have mandated 40 hours of community service little direction or guidance is provided. Many youth have little exposure to resume writing, interviewing, the art of networking, conflict resolution, public speaking, project management or any other skill set that would benefit their process of community engagement and volunteerism. As a result, the volunteer opportunities are menial tasks that are both boring and have little benefit to the organization, the community at large or themselves By providing life skills sessions for the youth we can better prepare them for their entrance into an organization, community project and ultimately employment.
The youth will become more proficient working independently or as part of a team. With CYAN acting as a liaison between our youth and existing community organizations we also eliminate the barrier of lack of human resources as we take on the responsibility of evaluating and training the youth. This helps to build the capacity of community service.
Saturday, May 28- Life Skills Development
Time: 9:00am-12:00noon
Location: Halton Regional Police Station, near Dundas Street and Oak Park Blvd.
Speaker: Rob Parro and Tiffany Matheson
Overview:
It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
CYAN is pleased to invite Rob Parro and Hazel Fluke, who will be presenting on financial planning at our next Life Skills Session. As many youth are heading off to post-secondary education and the workforce finances can seem overwhelming. Come and join us for tips on smart saving and hear from Tiffany Matheson, a current college student soon heading off to University about her successful experience attaining scholarship funding and seeking financial help through the assistance of a professional financial planner.
Learn more about financial points and tips, how to save money as a youth and how to be financially responsible. Join us at the Halton Regional Police Station, near Dundas Street and Oak Park Blvd.
Help support our Diaper Drive for Safetynet Children’s Charities- all attendees are asked to please donate one bag of diapers to support families in need.
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Guest Speaker Bio’s:
Rob Parro is the owner of Parro Insurance & Financial Services, located in Oakville Ontario. Since 1996, he has assisted hundreds of families and small business owners with their investment planning and financial risk management strategies. Rob has worked both as a Manager with one of Canada’s largest life insurance companies as well as an independent advisor with his own company. Rob’s detailed services and contact information can be found on-line at www.parrofinancial.com
Hazel Fluke is a self-employed certified financial planner (CFP), who has worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years. Her background includes over 17 years in education. During her tenure as a high school teacher, Hazel taught Economics and Accounting, and designed and taught a financial planning course for which she authored the accompanying textbook, “Money Management: A First Course.”
Tuesday, May 31- Life Skills Development
Cyber Violence in Halton Region
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Central Library Branch- 120 Navy Street
Come out on Tuesday, May 31st for a free community forum to raise awareness about Cyber Violence and dispel Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety myths. Learn about community support services and how you can be safe on and off line.
Speakers will be holding discussions around:
-When is sexting consensual? What are the consequences of sending/forwarding sexual pictures?
-Is someone constantly messaging you to find out where you are and who you’re with all the time?
-Who has your password? Who has access to your online accounts and cell phone?
-Is someone spreading rumours about you online? Posting negative messages on your Facebook account?
-Is someone blackmailing you with embarrassing or damaging pictures or video?
Volunteer Hours will be given for this event. Please fill out the contact form so we can keep track of numbers.
Applying For Post Secondary Scholarships
Time: Sunday March 21st, 2010 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Cross Avenue Youth Centre
Speaker: Tringa Rexhepi
Speaker Biogoraphy:
Tringa Rexhepi is from Halifax Nova Scotia and is currently studying Musical theatre at Sheridan College. He interest in theatre began when she first moved to Canada in 1999 from her war torn country of Kosovo during the war with Serbia. Music and theatre made her become more confident and helped her to break out of her shell and learn the English language. Since theatre and music had made such a positive impact in her life, she realized from a young age that she could use her passion for the arts to make a difference. Tringa helped to organize and took part in various benefit concerts for various organizations such as: Right to Play, Adsum House (a women and children’s shelter in Nova Scotia), Relay for Life and Kids Help Phone. She volunteered for numerous theatre comapnies such as Saints Alive Theatre Company and Dapopo Theatre. Tringa understood that all of her community service hours and experience could lead to numerous opportunities for scholarships to help fulfill her dream of attending one of the worlds leading Performing Arts programs at Sheridan. Come and hear Tringa speak on the numerous opportunities that are available for scholarships and take part in a mock scholarship interview process to help prepare you for the opportunities that lay ahead.
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Financial Planning – It’s Never Too Early!
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Cross Avenue Youth Centre
Speaker: Rob Parro
Speaker Biogoraphy:
Rob has worked and resided in the Oakville community for over 10 years. In his professional life, Rob maintains his own independent insurance and financial advisory practice, with over 250 clients. Rob felt that there was a strong need for youth engagement and has been motivated to give back to the community in a meaningful way. With his business and life experiences (raised by a single mom with 3 boys), he wanted to be personally involved in helping kids, their families and community partners to find ways to engage in a variety of learning experiences, overcome poverty and challenging obstacles through skill learning and initiatives.
Come and hear Rob discuss the the advantages to starting your financial planning as a youth and the creative ways in which you can impact your future education.
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