The 9th Annual Youth Service Institute (YSI) will take place October 17-19, 2012 in Houston, Texas—register now!
A leading professional development conference, YSI 2012 introduces the latest and most effective strategies for quality implementation of youth community engagement and service-learning. Network, learn, and plan together with more than 200 attendees, including nonprofit and community leaders, educators, and youth from across the United States. The Institute is YSA’s (Youth Service America) signature national training event, and will also highlight Global Youth Service Day (the largest service event in the world) and Semester of Service™, YSA’s extended service-learning program.
- Share… your ideas with others dedicated to youth engagement.
- Participate… in hands-on workshops that will invigorate.
- Engage… in thought-provoking sessions that will inspire.
- Plan… for Global Youth Service Day and/or Semester of Service.
Several registration options are available for local participants:
Full Conference Registration -$250 for adults and $150 for youth – includes participation in all sessions, beginning Wednesday, October 17 at 2pm and ending Friday, October 19 at 2pm.
- Three plenary sessions and five meals (reception on 10/17, breakfast and lunch on 10/18, breakfast and lunch 10/19)
- Choice of four workshops from 20 sessions presented by YSA staff
- “Youth Voice and Youth Leadership in Texas” working session presented by Local Hosts
Social Action Planning for Youth – Thursday, October 18 – $75, registration limited to 25 students
Students will build their awareness through sessions led by field experts dealing with the effects of our communities’ most pressing social issues. Building upon their awareness, students will apply YSA’s Semester of Service™ framework to develop their own sustainable action plan to become agents for change. This track will be facilitated by Kap McWhorter, Humble ISD District Service Learning Coordinator & Campus Social Action Teacher.
Youth and Community Organizations Local Track Registration – $100 for adults and $75 for youth – for Thursday, October 18, includes:
- Breakfast and “Youth Voice and Youth Leadership in Texas” working session presented by Local Hosts
- ServiceVote 2012 plenary session and lunch
- Choice of two workshops from 10 sessions presented by YSA staff
K-12 and Higher Education Local Track Registration – $100 for adults – for Friday, October 19, includes:
- Breakfast and choice of two workshops from 10 sessions presented by YSA staff
- Powerful and Influential Youth Panel plenary session and lunch
- “Service-Learning in Texas” working session presented by Local Hosts
Register at www.YouthServiceInstitute.org