Upcoming programming and events

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Due to the current public health crisis, PYD has moved all of our youth programming online for the foreseeable future. We will be providing updates on our plans and events on this page, so check back here monthly for the latest news.

Below you’ll find our youth program events for the upcoming month. If you would like to sign up for any of our programs, follow the sign-up information provided or fill out our youth intake form.

Career Readiness programming

Work Readiness Trainings

When: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

If you would like to learn to set goals, find and apply to jobs, build a resume, or rock an interview, this workshop is for you! For more information or to sign up, please contact our Program Administrator, Becca Cronin at rcronin@pyd.org.

Elevator Pitch Workshop

When: January 11, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Need help learning how to network for the first time? Join us for an opportunity to create your own personal elevator pitch, which is a short, concise explanation of you. To sign up, please reach out to Becca at rcronin@pyd.org.

Simmons University Workshop

When: January 19, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Thinking about life after high school? Join us for a college application workshop with Simmons University. Contact Becca, our Program Administrator for more information at rcronin@pyd.org.

Theater Arts programming

Access to Theater Winter Sessions

When: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Deep, Moe, and Tammy are facilitating weekly ATT workshops where students will continue to learn theatre skills as a group. For more information, please contact Deep Chinappa at dchinappa@pyd.org.

Upcoming webinars

Training series on disability, ableism, language, and creating inclusive spaces

When: January 22 & 29 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This January we will have our most requested training series – Introduction to disability & inclusion, and Creating inclusive and accessible events and activities.

If you’re interested in signing up, head to our learn platform.