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    Stay safe everyone! We will be closed today due to inclement weather, and Monday for the holiday.

Next will be close November 24th-25th, with regular office hours resuming Monday November 28th! Have a safe and happy holiday!

Have a safe & happy Veterans Day!

Next staff will be attending a the virtual conference Creating Safer & More Affirming Systems of Care for LGBTQ+ Youth, hosted by Center for Children & Youth Justice (CCYJ). In order for our full team to take advantage of this learning opportunity to better serve our youth, we will need to adjust our office hours for November 2nd. The Next team will be learning: Why we need specific protections and supports for LGBTQ+ youth What it means to be LGBTQ+, including the definitions of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) Some fundamental protections and supports for LGBTQ+ youth Some promising practices for discussing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) with youth Two steps they can take toward making their court, agency, or organization safer and more affirming.

Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) is hiring for their Director of Programs and Program Manager Positions. Please view the job descriptions below and apply at the WSW site here. Director of Programs Job Posting Program Manager Job Posting

Next Talent Development Specialists tabling at community Youth Summit. The Next Team had a great day Tuesday sharing our resources with the community at the Youth Summit hosted by the Healthy Transitions Program (at Columbia River Mental Health Services), FYSPRT and Amerigroup. Here are their experiences: "I thought the event was a great opportunity to get our name out there and to connect with both young adults and partners in the community. There were so many individuals who were interested in our services, or they were interested in connecting their young adults with our services. The event felt like a community coming together with one goal; to help individuals find support and success no matter what their circumstances." -Sammee, Talent Development Specialist @Next   "The event was very resourceful and connecting. Those attending come from all backgrounds and all ages, eager to know what Next and other programs can offer in assistance. We networked and exchanged information with other programs that are willing to expose their participants to our program, as we would vice versa. A lot of our flyers and cards were collected, and information about Next upcoming events was shared with participants as well as other programs serving the community." -Gemma, Talent Development Specialist @Next    "The August Youth Summit at River City Church was a great success, not just for us but for our community partners and Vancouver youth. It was amazing to see all the organizations together offering services to our local youth community." -Dawn, Business Support Specialist @Next