Mayor's Youth Summit, Sat. March 31--Register Now

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BROCKTON--Registration is open for the 13th annual Mayor’s Youth Summit which will be held Saturday, March from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Middle School, 271 West St.

The event is open and free to all.

“The Youth Summit is an invaluable opportunity, not just for the young people taking part in the event, but for me as well--the chance to see issues from a youth perspective is a very important one when it comes to developing solutions for the whole city.  I encourage everyone to take part," Mayor Linda Balzotti said in a prepared statement. 

Community Connections of Brockton will also host the South Shore Parent Leadership Conference at West Middle School from 8:45 a.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 31^st.

To learn more about the 13^th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit, contact Massachusetts Promise Fellow Yves Singletary or visit www.brockton.ma.us.

 In addition to participants, peer facilitators and adult volunteers are also needed.  

Peer Facilitators lead the youth-only break-out sessions.  

Anyone interested in becoming a Peer Facilitator must attend the pre-summit training sessions and the entire youth summit. 

For more information about becoming a Peer Facilitator call (508) 897-6821. 

Adults interested in volunteering can call (508) 894-2516.  Adult volunteers must submit a completed CORI form in  addition to a volunteer application.

This year’s summit is built on the idea that Brockton’s youth have the power to create a bright and secure future for themselves.  

The Youth Summit Planning Committee, made up of 17 students from the B.B. Russell School, has arranged programs that specifically illustrate the resources available to young people. 

The planning committee meets twice a week to plan the summit.

The theme of this year’s youth summit is “The Future is Ours.”  

Coinciding with the theme, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., attendees can get a thorough overview of higher education options and opportunities by participating in “Early High School 101 Workshop.” 

Led by Massachusetts Promise Fellow Ashley Lesperance, the workshop is aimed at students in grades 7-11. 

Lesperance currently serves with ACCESS, a Boston-based non-profit.  

Space for this workshop is limited to 100 people.  

Online pre-registration for this session will be available, but capped at 50 people.  Those interested in attending this workshop can also sign up at the summit.

Troy Juarez, Jr., of the Homeless by Choice Tour will be the key note speaker. 

Juarez will share his story of being a homeless teen at age 14 to becoming a college graduate and business owner.

Other activities include: a youth carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring DJ Pup Dawg of JAMN 94.5 FM, college and community resources, activities and giveaways; and breakout sessions.  

Free lunch will be provided.

Online registration for the 13^th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit is now open.  

Participants can register online or at any Brockton Public Library branch or Brockton Public Schools’ middle or high school front office. Registration forms will also be available at Trinity Catholic Academy, Cardinal Spellman High School, and Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical High School. 

Please register by Friday, March 23^rd.

Brockton agencies offering programs and services to youth are invited to participate in the youth carnival portion of the Youth Summit.   

Limited spaces are still available. 

To request a space, call Massachusetts Promise Fellow Yves Singletary at (508) 897-6821or e-mail: ysingletary@cobma.us. 

Singletary currently serves in Mayor Balzotti's office.

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