The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
Progressive Academy Online
YP4's Progressive Academy Online allows you to access trainings anytime, anywhere.
Progressive Academy Online sessions are free, open to everyone, and taught by experienced professionals who use interactive activities along with resources that you can access and use at your own pace.
Learn real-world skills, including how to start a nonprofit, manage a campaign, run for public office and spread ideas through the arts, media and think tanks.
2010 Sessions
Negotiating Salary & Benefits in an Economic Recession, September 30th, 2010
Presented by Alyssa Best, Career Consultant
As activists, we’re great at advocating for the issues that we care about. But, we’re not always able to transfer those advocacy skills to speaking on behalf of our personal and professional interests in the workplace. In fact, as a result of our commitment to serving others and contributing our energy to our causes, we might let ourselves feel guilty for making our needs a priority.Join career consultant, Alyssa Best, for this online session to discuss strategies for negotiating salaries and benefits even in an economic recession. We'll also discuss the importance of self-care and how to best communicate your needs and set boundaries in order to achieve a work-life balance. Register today!
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How to Ace a Job Interview, August 26th, 2010
Presented by Alyssa Best, Career Consultant
We all get the jitters when we interview for a job we really want. Join career consultant, Alyssa Best, for this online session on presenting your best self in the interview process. We'll discuss ways you can market your strengths and accomplishments, how to respond to tough questions you may be asked, and the importance of bringing a few questions of your own to the interview.
Access session resources here.
Marketing Your Best Self: Resume and Cover Letter Tips, July 29, 2010
Presented by Alyssa Best, Career Consultant
Your resume and cover letter tell a story about you and your experience. Join career consultant, Alyssa Best, for this online session designed to help you highlight your skills and convey your broader impact in your application materials. We will discuss how to be more specific and concrete in the examples you use and how to translate a job task into a results-oriented accomplishment. You'll walk away with tips on how to best grab the reader's attention so that you land a job interview.
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How to find a Progressive Job, June 10, 2010
Presented by Alyssa Best, Career Consultant
Time to start (or re-launch) your job search, but don't know where to start? Join career consultant, Alyssa Best, for this online session on searching for progressive jobs and how to turn your activist work into a paid career. We will de-mystify networking and discuss how you can tap into the contacts you already have for job leads and helpful career information. You'll walk away with strategies for targeting the right kind of job, resources for the job search process, and ideas for maximizing your relationships for better results.
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To Be Counted: 2010 Census, March 25, 2010
Presented in partnership with Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
Did you know there is a way to impact education, health care, job training, and electoral representation in your community in less than 10 minutes? Every 10 years the United States conducts a Census of the American people. The census then determines how electoral representation and resources - like health clinics & social services -are distributed in our communities. With $400 billion on the line - don't you think you should know more? Access session resources here.
Upcoming Topics:
What's My Dream Job?: Exploring Career Paths and Opportunities.
Are you feeling unsure of what your future holds or unable to pinpoint your career goals? Join career consultant, Alyssa Best, for this interactive online session where you will be invited to consider what your dream job might look like and potential paths of getting there. By first visualizing ideal scenarios where you do the work that you love, we will create a plan of action to help you move in the right direction. Register online here!
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