California Youth Leadership Forum

Hello YLF Alumni! Remember to join us today at 10:00 a.m. for the Self-Advocacy Workshop for alumni. Email us at [email protected] so that we can send you the workshop link to participate.... See below for more information. Hello YLF Alumni, Are you interested in learning more about Self-Advocacy? Join us on Zoom to meet with statewide youth organizers to answer your questions and assist you with: Becoming an effective self-advocate. Developing your self-advocacy skills and gaining self-confidence. Recognizing your needs and how to achieve them by communicating effectively. Date: March 26, 2021 (Friday) Time: 10:00 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, send an email with your name and the year you were a delegate to [email protected]. You will then be sent the Zoom meeting link and telephone number to participate.

See below for internship opportunities from Disability:IN! Disability:IN NextGen Initiatives Sign Up for our Spring Matchmaking Event brought to you by Oracle!... THURSDAY, MAY 6TH 1PM 4PM ET (VIRTUAL) Sign Up by March 26th at https://bit.ly/3rZdJsI Come Meet Our Corporate Partners for Full Time & Internship Opportunities! Disability:IN offers one-on-one speed networking opportunities where company representatives are matched with early career talent with disabilities like you. During our Spring Matchmaking event in partnership with Oracle, you will meet with corporate partners who will conduct informal interviews or spread awareness about opportunities within their company. The conversations will take place on each company’s virtual meeting platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.) and ASL / CART accommodations will be available if requested. To participate: Complete this sign-up form by May 26th, indicating your company preferences at https://bit.ly/30P0pLt. Attend an Info Session We have an upcoming call for you to learn how to network with our corporate partners during the event. Info Session Details: Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm ET ASL and CART will be provided. If you're unable to attend live, still register and the recording will be sent to all registered individuals. Register for the Info Session at https://bit.ly/30Wdnad

Hello YLF Alumni, Are you interested in learning more about Self-Advocacy? Join us on Zoom to meet with statewide youth organizers to answer your questions and assist you with: Becoming an effective self-advocate. Developing your self-advocacy skills and gaining self-confidence.... Recognizing your needs and how to achieve them by communicating effectively. Date: March 26, 2021 (Friday) Time: 10:00 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, send an email with your name and the year you were a delegate to [email protected]. You will then be sent the Zoom meeting link and telephone number to participate.

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Are you looking for great work experience? Be part of the staff team at the 2021 Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF)! The 2021 Virtual YLF Staff Application is now available! Go to www.dor.ca.gov/home/ylfstaff for the application and more information.

2021 AAPD Summer Internship In order to accommodate numerous requests, AAPD has decided to extend the application deadline for the 2021 Summer Internship Program. It is now due on Thursday, November 12 2020 at 5PM ET. In 2002, AAPD (www.aapd.com) launched the Summer Internship Program to develop the next generation of leaders with disabilities. We place college students, graduate students, law students, and recent graduates (up to 5 years out of school) with all types of dis...abilities in paid summer internships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations within the Washington, DC area. During the summer, each intern is matched with a mentor who provides them with career guidance. AAPD provides interns with a living stipend, transportation to and from Washington, DC, and fully accessible housing. We recruit a diverse cohort of interns of all ages. As a result, we connect our host employers to talented emerging leaders with disabilities. Apply for the 2021 AAPD Summer Internship by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 2020 AT 5PM ET at aapd1995.wufoo.com/forms/q1wexxtr093rnp5

We may not have met in 2020 - but the good work and potential to change this world that needs changing continues - I agree with Lawrence and hope we can all have the energy and commitment that he has - - - God Bless YLF!

United Way California Capital Region is hosting a Young Leaders Society session on Oct. 6 all about how to manage stress for your health and productivity for young professionals! https://bit.ly/2RSUn80

Justice in Aging is now accepting applications for two summer 2021 fellowships: the fourth annual Racial Justice Fellowship and the Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship