Youth
The youth are the future of Sheridan, and we are dedicated to empowering them to reach their full potential so they can advocate for themselves and their community. At Sheridan Rising, our youth programming consists of the Youth Council, events and outreach, and research.
Youth Community Needs Assessment
A community needs assessment is an intensive research project meant to identify the assets, resources, and needs of a community through community outreach and gathering data. ​After conducting focus groups with Sheridan High School students, we decided on 4 focus areas: health and well-being, education, finance/economy, and community engagement. ​
Youth Opportunity Board - Coming Soon!
There are a lot of great opportunities for youth in Sheridan to get involved with the community while gaining valuable experience.
If you or your organization is interested in submitting a position to be posted, please email Sheridanrising@gmail.com
Youth Council
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What is Youth Council?
The Sheridan Rising Youth Council is a group of 8th to 12th grade students who work to improve educational opportunities, encourage a diverse curriculum, and discover and create opportunities for all youth in Sheridan. Youth Council members attend workshops on professional and personal development, college and career preparation, and advocacy and leadership skills as well as volunteer at community events and work on community projects.
Workshop Curriculum
The Youth Council workshop Curriculum has 3 primary branches:
Leadership & Advocacy
Personal & Professional Development
College & Career Prep
Previous workshop topics include:
- Financial Literacy
- Student Loans
- Advocacy 101
- Know Your Rights
- Public Speaking
- Foundations of Tobacco Health Impacts and Awareness
- Networking
- Automotive Basics
- Interview Prep
- DIY - Sewing