| Meet the Mighty Machines a Big Success with Phoenix Families | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/3306 | Education | | 12/19/2024 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3306/_Newsroom_Vehicles_Event.jpg | | Meet the Mighty Machines a Big Success with Phoenix Families | <div class="ExternalClass1AD3A3CBF63848648E3455199A6696DA"><html>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The City of Phoenix united some of its most valuable and impressive vehicles at Burton Barr Library, all in the name of educational development. Fire Engine, Hybrid-Electric City Bus, Jet-Hydro Sewer Cleaning Truck and many more wowed local kids and families with their big wheels, mechanical arms … and loud horns. Area youth got up close to the fascinating trucks that make a big city go.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">More of the day’s stars included a big yellow school bus, police cars and pickups, a 30-foot asphalt grader, Park Ranger ATVs, and a 28-foot monster garbage truck that uses compressed natural gas to lift and dump over 1,000 trash cans a day.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“Events like this, Meet the Mighty Machines, demonstrates the incredible support and enthusiasm from our community we’re honored to receive,” said Youth & Education Office Director Tim Valencia of the 400-plus parents and children who attended the November 20th event. “We’re dedicated to providing valuable resources to families. Events like this showcases the positive impact we can achieve together.”</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Meet the Mighty Machines is part of Youth & Education Office’s <a href="/education/familiesfirst" target="_blank">Families First Family Resource Centers</a> (FRC) educational, financial and lifestyle workshops and programs for families with children birth to 5. FRC also offers important medical services such as free dental, hearing and vision screenings at its four Phoenix locations. The center is care of a generous grant from First Things First, a leading non-profit focused on supporting families with young children.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">This second annual installment of Meet the Mighty Machines topped last year’s impressive inaugural crowd. Stay tuned for next year’s line-up of automotive All-Stars at the <a href="/education" target="_blank">Youth & Education homepage</a>.</span>
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| Partner with a Principal 2024 Celebrates Business Partners Success | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/3280 | Education | | 11/15/2024 5:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3280/Newsroom_Business_Speaker_NOV2024.jpg | | Partner with a Principal 2024 Celebrates Business Partners Success | <div class="ExternalClass58AF073ED1F2479DB722A71AB30FC6CE"><html>
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Mayor Gallego kicked off the event by talking about her passion for education and Partner with a Principal's benefits. “Educational access is a top priority. [PWAP] will have a lasting impact on students, giving them hands-on, project-based STEM opportunities through these collaborations with partners."
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<p>Earlier this year from September through October, local business executives and community leaders were paired with Phoenix public, charter and private school principals to actively participate in the school's administration for one day. After shadowing principals for the day, the schools and business leaders met on how to create and nurture partnerships to improve the quality of education citywide. There were 65 school-partner matches this year including organizations across the city such as Amazon Inc, Valley of the Sun United Way and Southwest Behavioral & Health Services as part of this innovative program. In the program's 26-year history there have been a total of 413 such partnerships created.</p>
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| Business and Community Leaders Invited to Join Partner with a Principal 2024 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/3184 | Education | | 8/6/2024 8:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3184/IMG_3735.jpg | | Business and Community Leaders Invited to Join Partner with a Principal 2024 | <div class="ExternalClassE3C71CFEA33B47A5A3F42240FD22B08B"><html>
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| City of Phoenix Announces 2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leaderof the Year Award Winners | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/3096 | Education | | 5/9/2024 8:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3096/OYPL2024.jpg | | City of Phoenix Announces 2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leaderof the Year Award Winners | <div class="ExternalClassB3B3175D47DB4AF28705B0D14B85C97E"><html>
<p><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-family:Calibri;">The Youth and Education Office hosted the 2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader (OPYL) Awards on May 3, at the Phoenix Country Club. This annual event celebrates high school students who have gone above and beyond to serve their community and make a positive impact on society.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">This year 16 students, who either live in Phoenix or attend Phoenix schools, received an award certificate, $1,000 cash prize, and recognized for their community service. Two overall citywide winners were awarded an additional $2,000 and received special recognition for their exceptional commitment to serve the community. </span></p>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Riya Mehta</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Maryam Al Qaderi</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Lilly Vera</td>
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| Outstanding Youth Leadership Award Application Now Open | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/2962 | Education | | 1/2/2024 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2962/Photo_EDU_Outstanding-Youth-Leader-Awards__5-5-23_087.jpg | | Outstanding Youth Leadership Award Application Now Open | <div class="ExternalClass1DA3E2CC52C04D4E87E9B1609026AFEE"><html>
<p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Are you a high school student striving to make a difference in the community? Or do you know a high school student who goes above and beyond in community service? The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applications for the 2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year awards.</span></p>
<p>This special awards ceremony recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements of young people, enhancing the perception of youth and raising community awareness of their positive contributions.</p>
<p> “The Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader Award has long- lasting impact," says Youth and Education director Tim Valencia. “Knowing that the money awarded to these amazing teens allows them to further their education and continue to make a difference is why this program is so essential to Phoenix youth."</p>
<p>Each year, 2 high school students from each of the City's eight Council districts are selected as winners and recognized, along with the teacher who inspired them the most, at an event where each student receives a $500 prize! From those district winners, 2 “overall/city-wide" winners are selected and will be awarded an additional $1,500 (for a total of $2,000 each), along with a scholarship to attend Anytown Leadership Camp (a $600 value) in Prescott, AZ.</p>
<p> “The award helped me pay for my first year of college," says Ameerah Battle, a previous top prize award recipient. “To me, this award meant a tremendous accomplishment. It showcased my dedication to my hometown and community through service and leadership."</p>
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| A+ for 'Back 2 School' Event | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/2828 | Education | | 8/4/2023 8:45:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2828/Newsroom_YE_001.jpg | | A+ for 'Back 2 School' Event | <div class="ExternalClass2545E302B1B440469F800660881508D5"><html>
<div>The Youth and Education Office teamed up with their Family Resource Centers to host its first ever Back 2 School event and health fair! Nearly 100 families attended this one-stop-shop health and school supply event, which was in collaboration with Back 2 School America and First Things First, helping make sure families and students were ready for the new school year. </div>
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| City of Phoenix Announces 2023 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year Award Winners | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/2744 | Education | | 5/8/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2744/Outstanding_PHX_Youth_Leader_2023_101.jpg | | City of Phoenix Announces 2023 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year Award Winners | <div class="ExternalClassB0BDB90E4B4746C99B7D2CA01E56ADA2"><html>
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<p>Sixteen students that live in Phoenix or attend Phoenix schools were selected from dozens of applicants as the 2023 OPYL of the year. Two students from each council district received $500 and were eligible to become the citywide winner. The two overall winners were awarded an additional $1,500.</p>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Abigail Pearson</td>
<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Xavier College Preparatory</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Sonya Colattur</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Trevor G. Browne High School</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Sanya Somani</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Catherine Dunn</td>
<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Chaparral High School</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Spencer Harrison</td>
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<td class="ms-rteTable-default">Natalie Parra Miguel</td>
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| Phoenix Teens Can Now Apply to Earn Cash Awards for Outstanding Leadership | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/2585 | Education | | 12/5/2022 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2585/Photo_EDU_2022_Outstanding_Phoenix_Youth_Leaders_1120.jpg | | Phoenix Teens Can Now Apply to Earn Cash Awards for Outstanding Leadership | <div class="ExternalClassD0A202AF2202438FAFA40C9A87832D78"><html>
<p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applications for the 2023 </span><a target="_blank" href="/education/outstanding-youth-leader" style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;">Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year</a><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> awards.</span></p>
<p>The awards recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of young people, enhance the perception of youth and raise community awareness of their positive contributions.</p>
<p>“The Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader Award has long lasting impacts. Knowing that the money awarded to these amazing teens allows them to further their education and continue to make a difference is why this program is so essential to Phoenix youth," said Youth and Education Director Tim Valencia. </p>
<p>“The award helped me pay for my first year of college. To me, this award meant a tremendous accomplishment. It showcased my dedication to my hometown/community through service and leadership" said 2017 overall district winner, Ameerah Battle. She was awarded a total of $2,000 for her leadership in her community. Since then, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and is now pursuing her master's in public health to become a physician and work in health policy. “It allowed me to chase my dreams of graduating from Howard University, become a Fulbright Scholar, and pursue my master's in public health at Brown University. This award was a steppingstone to strive and continue for greatness. I am forever grateful." </p>
<p>The program is open to any students currently enrolled in high school in Phoenix or who live within Phoenix city limits. Here's how it works:</p>
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<li>Two students will be selected as winners from each City Council district and receive an award of $500.</li>
<li>In addition, each district-level winner will be eligible for an additional $1,500 award if they are selected as the citywide winners.</li>
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<p>Students interested in applying will need to write an essay and submit a recommendation letter and proof of legal residence in the United States. Finalists will be interviewed by members of the community. District award winners will be invited to a luncheon sponsored by Rotary 100 and Salt River Project (SRP) where the citywide award winners will be announced.</p>
<p>Eligible students can apply <a target="_blank" href="/education/outstanding-youth-leader">online</a> before 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.<br></p>
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