Included are a brief introduction, brief biographies of the new national FFA officers; the official delegates list; the day-by-day minutes of the convention; lists of the recipients of special recognition awards; the texts of addresses given by previous year's national officers; a brief description of the agricultural career show; committee,…

This booklet provides an introduction to the concept of youth involvement and is intended to provide information for those working in the delinquency fields. Traditionally youth involvement has been concerned with making programs more meaningful to youth and in fostering commitment on the part of youth to the goals of a program. This publication,…

This manual was designed primarily for use by coordinators responsible for developing comprehensive community youth opportunity programs of employment, education, and recreation, but the material may also be of assistance to community and business leaders, educators, and others involved in expanding local opportunities for young people. Contents…

The study attempted to aid 8th grade students with an awareness and appreciation of their environment. A total of 30 volunteers, 7 girls and 25 boys, were used. Ages ranged from 12-15 and the volunteers were a random sampling of the population. Orientation and evaluation sessions were held the day before and after each exercise. Objective and self…

The objective of this study was to determine what selected states in the Northeast are doing in the area of Extension Inner City educational programs that would be of assistance to Massachusetts, other Northeastern states, and other states in the country in developing and implementing programs adapted to current societal needs. Information…

Created in 1961 by the Washington State Legislature, the Youth Development and Conservation Corps (YDCC) affords youth and young men aged 14-21 employment opportunities in conservation programs that entail developing, improving, and maintaining natural and artificial recreation areas for the general public. It is designed to help young…

Summarized in this document are the activities, conclusions, and proposed recommendations enacted by members of the 53rd session of the International Labour Conference. Contents by chapter include: (1) Proceedings of the 53rd Session of the Conference relating to Special Youth Employment and Training Schemes for Development Purposes, and (2)…

This is the second of two reports focusing on the proceedings and proposed recommendations adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 53rd session. Contained are the reactions of the various governments to the proposed recommendation, as well as altered versions of the proposed recommendation, in English and French. The other report is…

This annual descriptive report supplements the detailed official statistical and financial reports submitted to fulfill the requirement of a report for the fiscal year 1970-71, and to bring about increased understanding of the vocational program in the state. Information is presented about 36 specific areas under the four sections of: (1) program…

Each issue of this newsletter focuses on a particular theme and describes programs which young persons have initiated, either by themselves or in cooperation with adults. The purpose is to foster the creation of programs which evoke the emotional and intellectual commitment of high school aged persons. In this issue, efforts of several high school…

Describes the Whole Child Initiative, a partnership among government, private business, and a university designed to promote positive youth development by creating a community-based system that builds support networks at home, school, and community in a comprehensive and integrated manner. (SO)

Youth services programs and cholesterol in children's diets, two topics that may emerge as issues in schools and school districts in the near future, are addressed. Resources for further information are listed. (CB)

Rap Room is a peer counseling service which combines self-help, peer help, and professional guidance to develop supportive relations in the midst of a generally depersonalizing and growth-stifling institution. (Author/AM)

There are two basic trends in alcohol education--one aiming at containment and control, the other envisioning a society in which alcohol is morally neutral, its use integrated into activities that reflect social solidarity, and in which drinking is not associated with social hazard. (JD)

On September 18th 2003, the director of the Human Creativity youth arts program at Central Falls High School in Central Falls, Rhode Island, and four of its youth leaders enter Lincoln Center in New York City. They are there to present their program's work at a national forum held by the Arts Education Partnership (AEP). The forum is one of three…