Yolo County Office of Education - Transition Age Youth Summit

Transition Age Youth Summit

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Transition Age Youth Summit. The work continues in workgroups. To get more information, contact the individuals below.

Work-Ready Certificate: Contact Karen Swan and Heather Schlaman (Karen.Swan@ycoe.org and Heather.Schlaman@ycoe.org) for meeting dates and times.
Coordination of Services: Contact Cathie Irwin and Sonia Rambo (Cathie.Irwin@ycoe.org and Sonia.Rambo@ycoe.org) for meeting dates and times.
Communication Strategy: Contact Gayelynn Gerhart and Anthony Volkar (Gayelynn.Gerhart@ycoe.org and Anthony.Volkar@ycoe.org) for meeting dates and times.
Whole-Family Workshops: Contact Edwin Ortega Beltran and Alicia Welch (Edwin.OrtegaBeltran@ycoe.org and Alicia.Welch@ycoe.org) for meeting dates and times.
Co-Navigators Network: Contact An Ta and Eric Banuelos (An.Ta@ycoe.org and Eric.Banuelos@ycoe.org) for meeting dates and times.

EVENT AGENDA

9:00-10:30 AM: Welcome & Opening
10:30 AM: Break
10:45 AM-12:00 PM: TAY Voices & Yolo County Highlights
12:00-12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45-1:15 PM: Regroup & Processing
1:15-2:15 PM: Collaboration Time
2:15 PM: Break
2:25-3:15 PM: Report Outs & Event Conclusion

SUMMIT DETAILS

Date: October 27, 2023, 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Location: Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center, 1280 Santa Anita Ct., Ste. 120, Woodland

Cost: Free Admission - Space is Limited!

The Transition Age Youth Summit will be focused on how leaders in Yolo County can support transition age youth (ages 16-24) with resources and supports to help them thrive into adulthood. Yolo County is creating a Roadmap to the Future for transition age youth and we want you to join us!

What to Expect

Learn how to better address the needs of Transition Age Youth (ages 16-24) in Yolo County.
Explore what system changes are needed to allow TAY youth to thrive into adulthood.
Summit will include guest speakers and experts!

Who Should Attend

Transition Age Youth (ages 16-24)
Youth-serving agencies
Community partners who work with young adults in Yolo County
K-12 educators & administrators
Higher education leaders
Workforce development professionals
Community health workers, navigators & counselors

Keynote Speaker Announced!

Ashanti Branch is a speaker, podcaster, teacher, mentor, and engineer in youth wellness with over 20 years of experience. He is the Founder of the Ever Forward Club (EFC), an organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through professional development for teachers and youth wellness support.

Ashanti is a keynote speaker, advisor to the US Surgeon General, a Fulbright Fellow, and 4x TEDx Speaker and has created the global #MillionMaskMovement.

ALSO FEATURING GARTH LEWIS, YOLO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

Garth Lewis is the Superintendent of Schools for Yolo County. He was elected to his first term as the county's 19th superintendent in 2018 and was re-elected to his second term in 2022. He is the first African-American to be elected as county superintendent in Yolo County. Lewis has served as an educator in Yolo County for 19 years and has a 27-year career in K-12 education. Superintendent Lewis supports and provides leadership to approximately 270 employees. Additionally, his collaborative work supports each of the five school districts and other key agencies that serve youth and families throughout Yolo County.

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