NCCC's UNITY Program Announces 2015-2016 Teen Programs
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The UNITY Program of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition has announced its 2015-2016 youth development programs.
UNITY’s popular and long-running Youth Leadership Program (YLP) and Teen Writing Workshop (TWW) will again be offered and facilitated by nbCC staff Jessica Sweeney and Adam Tobin. They are still accepting any sign ups for this year’s program, and are available to answer any questions over the phone, over email, or in person.
YLP engages teenagers in developing leadership skills through creative, youth-led community service projects. Activities that address communication skills, diversity, decision-making, and team building are also central to the program. Participants can expect to make new friends in a fun, and supportive environment. The group meets Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 7.
TWW brings together young writers of all levels and genres to develop their creative work with the guidance of two professional writers in a safe and supportive enviornment. In addition to participating in weekly writing sessions, students have the opportunity to publish their work in the TWW student journal, “Somewhere Between”, and share their work in public readings. TWW meets on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 6 and running through April.
UNITY will once again co-coordinate the spring 411 in the 413 Youth Conference for Berkshire County teens, along with the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership and Railroad Street Youth Project. UNITY also participates in events outside of programming, including hikes, visits to colleges, theater performances and community days of service.
All UNITY programs are free and open to young people ages 14-19 that attend school or live in northern Berkshire County. They are held at the NBCC Conference Room at 61 Main St., unless otherwise indicated. Transportation is available upon request. For more information, contact Adam Tobin or Jessica Sweeney, UNITY Program associates, at 413-663-7588 or atobin@nbccoalition.org, jsweeney@nbccoalition.org or visit www.nbccoalition.org.
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