Free Library of Philadelphia Teen Employment

1. Free Library of Philadelphia�Teen Employment/ Career Paths @ the Library� Engaging Teens Conference Arlington, VA May 9, 2008 This is a short presentation: pick two exact points on each slide to review, and otherwise give story.This is a short presentation: pick two exact points on each slide to review, and otherwise give story.

2. Introductions Jaimie Koshy Ligne Meadows Susan Strecker Short introduction: Hedra will most likely introduceShort introduction: Hedra will most likely introduce

3. Benefits to the Library Encourage other teens to attend: help to make programs fun and contemporary Help to bridge the gap between older after school staff and children Familiar with new technology Familiar with new curricula in schools Bring diversity into the working environment Highlight two points. I would pick encourage other teens to attend by making programs fun, and help to bridge gap between kids and adults.Highlight two points. I would pick encourage other teens to attend by making programs fun, and help to bridge gap between kids and adults.

4. Benefits to the Community Provides stable environment with young, friendly faces Keeps children and teens off the streets Provides positive role models Children Other teens Adults Free computer support Multilingual Only highlight library as a safe space and role modelingOnly highlight library as a safe space and role modeling

5. Benefits to Teens Money Incentives Trainings Career opportunities College Resume Job Opportunities outside of LEAP Relationships with co-workers Experience in working world Convenient working hours Money: expenses that teens have: cell phones, prom, families: choice between McDonalds and libraryy� Joy can talk abut her internship Quickly highlight trainings and resumesMoney: expenses that teens have: cell phones, prom, families: choice between McDonalds and libraryy� Joy can talk abut her internship Quickly highlight trainings and resumes

6. Trainings SAT Prep College Prep Professionalism The Secret Life of Librarians Technology Trainings TLA Orientation Read Aloud Spanish Language and Culture Financial Literacy Teen Talk Gaming Training LEAP into Science

7. How to Recruit Teens? Word of mouth Family and friends Develop a one on one relationship with a teen Volunteers Do outreach to places where teens are located Advertise in Newspapers A lot is word of mouth� have teen you develop one on one relationship with design flyers, etc. Outreach to community centers like schools and churches. Spread the word that you have money to give!!A lot is word of mouth� have teen you develop one on one relationship with design flyers, etc. Outreach to community centers like schools and churches. Spread the word that you have money to give!!

8. Teen Leadership AssistantsWho They are and What They Do� High School Students Provide homework help Help patrons with computers Develop craft and technology programs Read to children Aid in other library tasks Help to plan the Youth Empowerment Summit Talk about their stories: what they did as a TLA.Talk about their stories: what they did as a TLA.

9. Associate LeadersWho We are and What We Do� College students Highly recommended former TLA�s Mentors to TLA�s Training facilitators Youth Empowerment Summit Committee Heads Program developers Provide technology support �We are Als: this is what we do~!�. Talk about your experience�We are Als: this is what we do~!�. Talk about your experience

10. The Youth Empowerment Summit A day at the library planned by and for teens The Mission of the summit is to empower youth to explore their common interests, share ideas, and develop their goals through expression, entertainment, fellowship and discussion in a united effort Created because of an increased need for teen activities and involvement Each year�s theme reflects youth goals and leadership Teens help in all different committees Very BRIEF: this is our signature event at the library.Very BRIEF: this is our signature event at the library.

11. Each year about 300 teens attend Key Note Speaker Workshops High School to College Transition Anime and Manga Battle of the Sexes Info Fair Raffle Goals The Youth Empowerment Summit

12. Tips for Retaining Teens Forget stereotypes Respect us and maintain equality Give us a voice Give us meaningful and creative projects Celebrate achievements View mistakes as challenges Don�t expect perfection Be flexible Have fun! :o)

13. Future Opportunities After School Leader Outreach Specialist Work Study Student Library Intern Student Librarian Library Trainee Other job connections Other job connections: Jon became an IT person for the library, Tamyra became a preschool teacher, it is easy to get a job in a college library because of experience.Other job connections: Jon became an IT person for the library, Tamyra became a preschool teacher, it is easy to get a job in a college library because of experience.

14. For More Information� Contact us at: The Free Library of Philadelphia The Office of Public Service Support 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-686-5372 Or Email us at: Jaimie Koshy (kohsyj@freelibrary.org) Ligne Meadows (meadowsl@freelibrary.org) Susan Strecker (streckers@freelibrary.org)

15. Questions?