August 15, 2007 - 2:13pm — YV Technical Al...
PAST Special Guest workshops
Here you can see the announcements for past Technical Ally Special Guest workshops.
Here you can see the announcements for past Technical Ally Special Guest workshops.
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Monday, June 11 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Program Development Tips for your Venture!
Are you thinking of planning ongoing events for your Venture? Do you have existing programming that you would like to improve? Interested in learning a little about the tips and tricks of effective program development?
Call in on Monday, June 11th at 7:30 pm EST and get advice from Sue Lehmann, who has experience developing and designing programs for organizations, including AmeriCorps, Save the Children, Teach for America, and YouthNoise, a social network that catalyzes the passion and idealism of young people into a force for social change. Sue will share insights and give you ideas on how to design and improve any programming involved in your Venture.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Sign up Soon, because spots are limited and will go quickly!
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Monday, June 25 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Tips on Turning Interest Exploration into Action!
Are you exploring your plans for the future? Are you inspired by something in particular, but don’t know how to act on that inspiration?
Do you want to translate your interests, passions, or Venture topic into different life experiences, but you’re looking for unique ways to do that? Do you want to earn a living by doing what inspires you?
Call in on Monday June 25th at 7:30 pm EST and get advice from David Neils (founder and executive director of the International Telementor Program), and Venturers Victoria (of the DimWitNot.com Venture Team, an up and coming online study hall ) and Lincoln (of the All for U Venture Team, a business that sells schools supplies and snacks to school-aged students and parents).
David will share his advice on developing the skills to 1) become informed about your interests, 2) get connected with people that share your interests, and 3) lean in and get engaged to make a difference in your area of interest NOW. Victoria and Lincoln will share about how they have followed their interests and passions, which have led them into rewarding life experiences.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, June 22nd.
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Monday, July 9th at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Maximizing the Benefits of GenV.net!
Are you tapped into the global network of young changemakers? Do you want to learn more about GenV.net and how to use this amazing resource to benefit your Venture as well as to expand your personal connections and networks with like-minded youth?
Call in on Monday, July 9th at 7:30 pm EST and get advice Josh Schieber (YV Web Team staff member) and Venturer Omar Faruk (Chair of The Action Network and Director of BlueStream). Learn more about the tips and tricks of GenV.net and how to maximize your use of the internet and GenV.net to benefit your Venture as well as connect with like-minded youth across the country and even across the globe!
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, July 6.
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Monday, July 23 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Marketing Tips for your Venture!
Do you want your Venture to reach out to different audiences? Do you want to develop your
own marketing plan of action and learn about some of the tools and techniques of marketing?
Call in on Monday, July 23 at 7:30 pm EST and get advice from Randah, founder and president of My Arabic Story, an arts and culture nonprofit organization. She is a trainer and consultant in creative thinking, strategic management, and project development and is getting her Masters in creativity and change leadership. Randah and Venturer Jessie of the Green Teens U.S.A. Venture Team will share their experience on marketing locally, nationally, and globally!
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, July 20.
Re: Past Special Guest workshops
Monday, August 6 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Engaging Elected Officials!
Ever wonder if engaging elected officials in your Venture might benefit your team? Interested in learning about some of the reasons why you might choose to engage elected officials and how you might go about doing so?
Call in on Monday, August 6 at 7:30 pm EST and get advice from Brian, who works for NERA Economic Consulting providing management advisory and legal consulting services to corporations and who has had a variety of interactions with elected officials on a local, state, and national and national level.
Venturer Makara of the Box City Vigil for Youth Homelessness Venture Team will share her experience with other students from her high school organizing and hosting an annual all-night event on the Minnesota State Capitol lawn to increase awareness of youth homelessness and raise funds for housing advocacy groups. This year, the team helped encourage the Representatives, who passed a bill that would set aside eight million dollars to the Homeless and Runaway Youth Act.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, August 3.
Re: Past Special Guest workshops
Monday, August 20 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Asset-Based Community Building!
Have you ever wondered if the people in your community have skills that might benefit you and your Venture team efforts? Do you want to know how to approach them in order to build a supportive community, utilizing individual and collective strengths?
Call in on Monday, August 20 at 7:30 pm EST and get advice from John, who works as the Associate Director of Community Building at Metro United Way in Louisville, KY. He will share his knowledge of community building, particularly emphasizing an asset based model of effectively engaging others and building on the strengths of individuals and the broader community. Venturer Dallas is founder and president of the Write On! Venture team will share her experience working within her community to build the "Write On!" Foundation and their annual Holiday Book Drive.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join! Visit the Special Guest workshop profile on GenV.net to view a schedule, post your comments, and more!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, August 17.
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Sept 3: -No Technical Ally Special Guest workshop- Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, there will be no Technical Ally Special Guest workshop Monday, Sept. 3. The next workshop will be on Monday, September 17 at 7:30pm EST on the topic of Making Your Venture Last!
Re: Past Special Guest workshops
Monday, September 17 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Tips on Making Your Venture Last!
Sustainability can be an essential element for a successful Youth Venture team. Want to learn more about sustainable practices used to make initiatives like Ventures last into the future? Are you curious about what you can do to make your Venture last?
Call in on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm EST and get advice from Ken, an entrepreneur who received his Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University, who has much experience creating and managing lasting businesses, and whose family has been a strong supporter of Youth Venture as an organization. Jeremy, lead Venturer of A&J Curb Appeal, a community-benefiting for-profit landscaping business, will also share his experience with sustainability and how he continues to make his Venture last.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name, email address, and phone number when registering.
Please try to register by Friday, Sept 14.
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Monday, October 1 at 8:30 pm EST
YV's Technical Allies Special Guest Workshops Present
Multicultural Awareness!
Supporting and celebrating diversity can dramatically enhance any kind of initiative. Do you want to learn more about issues of multicultural awareness that you may not think about in order to build a stronger Venture team and reach out and partner effectively in your community?
Call in on Monday, Oct. 1 at 8:30pm EST and get advice from:
Jake
who is pursuing his PhD in multicultural education, has taught fifth grade and kindergarten as a bilingual teacher, and currently teaches at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota. Jake will speak about establishing connections with diverse communities and the difference between working “with” or “for” a community versus working “in” a community.
Morgan
who is part of the DAT Girls Venture team (Disability Awareness Team), developed from the Coro Youth Venture partnership, will share her knowledge on disability awareness and experiences with her team volunteering with deaf and blind organizations.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Sept 28.
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Monday, October 15 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Tips on Media and Press Releases!
Want to advertise for an upcoming event for your Venture team, but feel like you need a jump start? Want to learn about strategies of communicating with the media and creating effective press releases that will inspire news editors and readers alike?
Call in on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Terry
who is Youth Venture's public relations guru as the YV National Media & Outreach Consultant.
Myles
who is lead Venturer of RFK News: the Bronx, will also speak about his knowledge on the topic. RFK News is a youth media, youth service and youth advocacy program that gives Bronxites in the opportunity to represent themselves in ways that the general media doesn't allow them to.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, call or email Lauren at lsatterlee@youthventure.org (ph) 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Oct 12.
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Monday, October 29 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Building a Small Business!
Are you looking to build your Venture into a small business? Are you interested in learning about the process of building a small business, from just starting out to business management techniques to incorporation?
Call in on Monday, Oct. 29 at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
David
who is a regional manager at Micro-Credit New Hampshire, has his B.S. in Business Management, and works in this capacity with responsibilities such as facilitating peer business groups and assisting in preparing reports for program funding,
budgeting, income and expense control, staff direction, and facilities management.
Michael
who is the lead Venturer of madFusion a web, graphic and media design company and has been a guest for YV Technical Ally Special Guest workshops before. He will speak about his experience turning his Venture team into a business.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, call or email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Oct 26.
The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions to practiced professionals and Venturers experienced in the given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. For more information about workshops, other elements of the program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile!
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Monday, November 12: - No Special Guest Workshop, Veteran's Day -
On November 12th there will be no YV Technical Ally Special Guest Workshop, in observance of Veteran's Day.
The next workshop will be on November 26 on the topic of Mentoring and Tutoring! Stay tuned, or e-mail technicalally@youthventure.org if you would like to register.
Re: PAST Special Guest workshops
Monday, November 26 at 8:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Mentoring and Tutoring!
Are you thinking of entering a mentor relationship or tutoring program? Are you looking to form a Venture team that involves mentoring or tutoring? Are you interested in learning more about either?
Call in on Monday, Nov. 26 at 8:30pm EST and get advice from:
Brooke
who is the Youth Mentoring Program Manager for the Junior Senior Friends Program. She will share how this organization serves the community and speak about some important things to consider when starting a mentorship.
Mayra
who is the lead Venturer of the recently launched ACT for Tutoring Venture Team, will share along with the team's vice-president about their experience, tips, and insights about starting a tutoring program, as well as the benefits of participating in a tutoring program.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Nov. 23.
The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. . For more information about workshops, information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
Re: PAST Special Guest workshops
Monday, December 10 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
College: Applications and Scholarships!
Are you planning on going to college? Do you want some tips on how to find and win scholarships and how to fill out college applications?
Call in on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Val
who is a College Outreach Specialist for the Center for College Planning at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network Organizations. Val meets individually with hundreds of NH families each year assisting with both admission and financial aid. The NHHEAF Network Organizations are the largest source for college funding within New Hampshire and have a more than 40-year history of helping families plan for and fund higher education.
Jason
is the lead Venturer of the Bridge Education Venture Team (http://www.genv.net/en-us/team/bridge_education) and founder of www.INeedAPencil.com and a freshman and Harvard University. He will discuss the basic requirements and criteria admissions officers look for and good sources to look for scholarships and will speak about his Venture Team’s work to bridge the education achievement gap.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Dec. 7.
The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. For more information about workshops, information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
Re: PAST Special Guest workshops
Monday, January 7 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Conflict Management and Consensus Building!
Could your Venture Team benefit from tips on how to manage disagreements within the Team and with your Team’s work in the community? Do you want to learn a little more about how to successfully resolve conflicts?
Call in on Monday, Jan. 7th at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Jodi
who works at Nordstrom and has training and expertise on techniques of conflict management to reach positive agreements between people and groups of people with differing points of view.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so Venturers from all over the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 612-455-2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Jan. 4.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
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To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
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Monday, February 4 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Special Guest Series Presents
Tips on Grant Writing!
Do you want to learn more about how to write a grant application to earn more funding for your Venture Team? What techniques to grant writers use to effectively communicate their goals to receive support funding organizations?
Call in on Monday, Feb. 4th at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Kelly
Youth Venture Midwest Development Associate, will share about her knowledge and experience in the process of grant writing, including the basic structure of an application and key elements that organizations look for in grant applications.
Matt
lead Venturer of the Our World Our Change Venture Team and GenVIP.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so all Venturers across the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 703.600.8293. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Feb. 1.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
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I am amazed by the wonderful oppportunities for learning and acting positively to be a changemaker.
I have just joined the group.I am in the process of launching my youth venture team: HOPE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE.I am anxcious to know if my application is bound by the 29th February deadline .
Best regards.
Otieno
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No Technical Ally Special Guest workshop February 18, in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Monday, March 3 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Technical Allies Special Guest Workshops Presents
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers!
Could your Venture Team benefit from more volunteers or more team members, but you’re not sure how to attract them? Do you want to know more techniques to work with the volunteers you have?
Call in on Monday, Mar. 3rd at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Sarah
who does programming and coordination for the Academy for Educational Development education programs in El Salvador and Honduras.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so all Venturers across the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 612.455
2007. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, Feb. 29.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
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Monday, March 17 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Technical Allies Special Guest Workshops Presents
Strategies for Growing Your Venture!
Now that your Venture team has started, do you wonder how you can make your Venture even bigger?
Call in on Monday, Mar. 17th at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Kate
who works with the Corporate Executive Board and has experience as a Strategy Consultant.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so all Venturers across the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 703.600.8293. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Friday, March 14th.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
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Monday, March 31 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Technical Allies Special Guest Workshops Presents
Becoming a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization
Now that your Venture team has started, do you wonder how you can turn your venture into a Non-Profit organization?
Call in on Monday, Mar. 31th at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Froswa
who is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, an agency that provides strategic planning, special event/tour coordination, promotions/community based marketing, fundraising (grant research, proposal writing and donor cultivation), program development assistance, evaluations, board training, consultations/coaching for businesses and non profit agencies.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so all Venturers across the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 703.600.8293. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, phone number, and one thing you hope to learn/discuss during the workshop when registering!
Please try to register by Sunday, March 30th.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!
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Monday, April 28 at 7:30 pm EST
YV's Technical Allies Special Guest Workshops Presents
How to Rally People Behind Your Event
Wondering how to mobilize people leading up to event? Looking for creative ways to increase attendance at projects your Venture puts on?
Call in on Monday, April 28th at 7:30pm EST and get advice from:
Nick
who works with media, investors, and public relations.
This is a FREE workshop held over the phone so all Venturers across the country can join!
To register, email technicalally@youthventure.org or call 703.600.8293. Please include your name, Venture Team Name and short description, email address, and phone number.
Please try to register by Friday, April 25th.
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The Technical Ally Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers ask specific questions of professionals and Venturers experienced in a given topic or technical field in a workshop atmosphere. Technical Allies support young people as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Special Guest Workshops occur every other Monday at 7:30pm EST, except on federal holidays.
To sign up to receive Technical Allies program e-mail announcements, for information about other elements of the Technical Allies program including E-Advisors, and to share your thoughts, please visit the Technical Ally program profile on Youth Venture's website or contact technicalally@youthventure.org!