Thursday, October 15, 2009
5:30 – 10:30 pm
There is no registration fee for this event, but everyone must register online using the form found here. This is not the same as the registration form for the actual conference. If you are attending the conference as well, please use the conference registration form. Space is limited. First come, first served, but student attendance will be prioritized.
Schedule |
| 5:15 pm |
Doors Open – Refreshments |
| 5:45 |
Program Introduction/Vision
- Youth Career Development Co-Chairs: Michele Stewart-Copes, Consultant and Dr. Michael Perlin, Master in Public Health Program Chair-Southern CT State University
- Cyndi Billian Stern, Co-Chair CT Public Health Association, Mentoring Organization Registry for the Future of Public Health – Moderator
- Video – "This is Public Health"
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| 6:05 – 7:15 |
Unnatural Causes & Photovoice in RI
- Unnatural Causes: Safety, Health & Community-MET School Rhode Island forum- lessons learned, high school and community follow-up with Environmental Justice League – Video
- RI Department of Health Photovoice Projects – Young Voices, REACT, & Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association
- Please visit their projects, on display during the conference
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| 7:15 – 7:45 |
CT Photovoice Project on Health Disparities
- Through Our Eyes: High School Youth Visualize the Future - Students from Hartford and New London schools, community organizations, and the Youth Health Service Corps of the Northwestern Area Health Education Center
- Please visit their projects, on display during the conference
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| 7:45 – 8:00 |
Break |
| 8:00 – 8:45 |
Answering the Workforce Development Crisis
- Lifespan Health System, Rhode Island – Gold Standard Youth Development Programming
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8:45 – 9:45 |
Public Health School Roundtable Discussion
- 7 New England Public Health School Chairs
- What do high school students need to enter the public health system?
- What are their career choices?
- How can your school help students to navigate the public health maze?
- How can communities and universities work together to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce?
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| 9:45 – 10:30 |
Informal Mentoring & Networking Social
D.J. Reza C. Clifton, Multimedia Journalist
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