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Show Page - THE 14 HKKALD, Provo, Utah. Friday. June 7. 1M5 Wood Appointed As Associate Dean Of BYU Lav School ummer Jobs Program Helps Youth Develop Positive Self-image L DARBE Herald Correspondent By JONETTE ! , The sun tillers through the dusty window. It's going to be another hot July day. A tousle-haired- . lanky kid drags himself out ot bed and into a pair ot worn jeans and a tee shirt, gulps down a glass ol milk, and runs out the door. Bill (not his real namei. age 16. leaves the house every morning and trornps along the cracked roads, searching for a job. But each day is the same. .No help wanted. a Bill is a victim ot society figure of Utah's 7.1 percent unem-- : ployment rate. An unemployment rate, that for juveniles, rises every summer Job Service in Provo reports for every two jobs available, there are seven applicants waiting in line to lill them. And many of ; : i ; ! ; ; ! ; ; these applicants are heads themselves out of the rut ot unemployment, boredom jnd trouble during the summer, and expand their horizons "They are at an age when they realize they have to do something It's time to put their hie together.' said Jensen, also a counselor in the program. Placed in a positive work environment and taught such, principles as setting career goals, working with others and solving problems eliectively. youth prove to themselves and others they can "do something and be someone." position is chosen, they have an interview and are either hired or rejected It they are hired by the agency, they work through a program at minimum wage. The program began Wednesday. ut positions are tilled all summer long and workshops and activities run through August. "Right now we don't have as many kids as we have jobs." Jensen said. "Last summer we were certifying kids up until August." The agency also provides jobs tor handicapped youth. Last summer "we provided a sign language position tor one deaf boy," and jobs for 32 other handicapped yout'i. said Nielson. Jobs at Core Bolstered Pride the core of the program is the a job that tor some is job itself merely scrubbing floors, but for others, a key to a new world. When Bill was first accepted into the program, after his summers ol "kicking around." he was labeled as a kid "headed in the wrong direction," by some principals and custodians who would not accept him as an employee, said Jensen. But finally, when one friendlyi custodian took him in and became his supervisor, "his the custodian's i positive attitude rubbed off on him and Bill gained a desire to attend college." Now he is a respiratory At an age when youth are beginning to discover themselves and to a sucquestion their cess! ul work experience can bolster their sense of value and pride. ployment opportunities decreasing. Sl'mmer Youth Development gives kids like Bill a chance to dig of households with years of experience and even degrees. "We never have enough jobs to go around," said Dan Bates, supervisor of placement at Job Service in Provo. "There are always more kids With the odds than openings. stacked against him. Bill eventually gives in and ends up "just kicking around" all summer. ' Not Bad Kids But Bill isn't a bad kid, he is just a kid who "needs a chance,"' according to John Jensen, a counselor at Springville Middle School. Many youth find their chance in Summer Youth Development, a program sponsored by the Career Guidance Center in Provo. Under the Job Training Partnership Act, which provides federal funds, this program places youth in jobs contracted out through public agencies, offers tiaining and career workshops at Utah Technical College and plans auxiliary programs such as mountain climbing at Rock Canyon and Timpanogos and vocational field trips to BYU, UTech and other universities, according to Dave Crow, an area counselor for the program. Lori Hoffman, On Job Training employee for Job Service in Salt Lake City, said the problem of youth unemployment is serious enough that Summer Youth Development is beneficial in "keeping youth out of trouble and helping them earn their own money." Gary Guyman, Provo police specialist in crime prevention, agrees with the need of employment for teenagers. "More jobs in the summer would assist in keeping juvenile arrests down." he said. In 1984, statistics show 443 juvenile arrests made between July and December with only 378 juvenile arrests during the first half of the year. "This shows a rise in crime during the summer months." he said. With juvenile arrest figures rising during the summer, and em k At self-wort- "The job helped me feel confident and feel better about myself," said James, a high school senior who has been employed with Summer Youth for the past two summers. It also put money in James' money that many teenagpocket ers use to help support their family. "One complaint we have had from the businesses and agencies is that the money is being used for stereos and motorcycles. But 80 percent of the youth actually use the money to get ready for school. Some are even supporting their family." said Crow. "They are not just kicking the bucks around." The money is also tangible proof of their capabilities and worth. "They come back to school like other kids. They have a little money and some new clothes, and their therapist. Willa's experience was equally beneficial. While most of her high school friends "goofed off during the summer." she worked as a a field she had a secretary budding interest in. "It gave me a taste of what the job would be like and helped mt narrow my decision down before spending all that money and time in something I may not have liked," she said "If I hadn't been part of the program. I d probably still be deciding what to do." Today, Willa attends Utah Technical College and is majoring in secretarial science. These are just a two examples among hundreds of youth who have "come away with a better understanding of themselves and why career decisions are important and must be made-.- said Crow. opinions about themselves Program Two-Year-O- are changed," Crow said. This change cannot take place however, until a teenager can explore beyond the everyday living needs," said Crow. Unfortunately . in many cases, a youth's environment necessitates an "overemphasis on survival," and as a result, horizons are limited and dreams are lost. Even kids like James, who has held on to his dream of becoming an accountant, simply "do not know how to go about achieving this." goal. The training workshops, which Summer Youth Development, which began in 1983. provides jobs in such areas as carpentry, forestry, painting, custodial and secretarial work for youth in low income families within three counties Utah, Summit, and Wasatch. According to Nick Niel-soJTPA Summer Youth Development Coordinator, youth are recruited through high schools, with the help of high school counselors. They are then screened for eligibility at the Career Guidance Center and are given a test to determine their interests and abilities. Once a compatible are correlated with their jobs, teach youth how to function and succeed in a society where interviews, resumes, dependability and compliance with rules as a necessity. "Many of us take for granted what others have to learn, even as old as 16," Crow said. "For example, they learn about the importance of arriving to work on time, how to report illness, and how to solve problems." Human relations is one of the most vital principles taught. Provo City Officials Seek Additional Citizen Advisors I'ruvo residents are currently serving on 18 citizen advisory boards City officials greatly appreciate those board members because they provide an incredible amount ot expertise and prolevsionalism that the city might not otherwise be able to at lord And board members who serve hnd themselves in a position to help the city. Over 135 citten Several positions on boards need to be tilled, and Provo Mayor James E Ferguson is look ing for people willing to serve Those interested in serving on one ol the lollowmg boards should contact the mayor s oil ice by June people with varied experience have the opportunity to advise the administration and municipal council on a variety of critical community 15. Positions are open on the Cultur- al Affairs Board, the Freedom Festival Board; the City Parking District Committee: the Power Board; Housing Authority, and Parks and Recreation Board - The l.ehi Cit Pool. 4lH) S.. is open tor the summer. will operate Monday. Saturday LEHI E It J HZ3 I t V FREE Eady Mormon . I ." Non Residents, $40 Passes are sold only at the city nllice building KM) E (HI N Swimming lessons will be liom ti a m 12 31) p m Monday l i ul.n lor session is.ilie.nK Kegistialion lor Session 2 Eniolliii'-n- Idled t be June 22. H 10 a m , with 9 classes to run Irom .lime Registration must be in person at the Lehi Pool and lessons must be paid loi then No nlunds will be given idler the session begins Cost per session ill) lessons i. pel individual, $l2.r(i each lor two or mole Iron) same laiml), .mil $U each lot tlnee oi mole lamily members For mlormalion on Sessions 3 .and 4, call the Mil City Pool In these workshops, dreams are allowed to bloom in a world of reality. Counselors sit down with the students and work out a sample a standard of living they budget want to achieve, said Crow. We break down the costs for reaching that standard and translate them into monthly incomes. Many kids are shocked when they see what it takes to reach their goals. Then they think, maybe I won't be happy pumping gas." Jack Jensen, director of the workshops, said youth learn if they want a rich lifestyle, "you have to you have to have the pay a price ability. You have to ask. What is the trade-off?- " For every lifestyle there is a price to pay." More important than any definite career decision that might be workmade during the three-da- y shop is the opportunity to see that life is "not so narrow" Jensen said. By broadening their career options, youth see there are more choices available than the predetermined course set by generations manv vouth feel thev must follow. De-ten- se sional develop ment leave to pursue re a search fellowship Marv at the Harvard Law School, according Anne Wood Wood has done extensive scholarly work on labor law, contracts, to newly appointed dean Bruce C. Hafen. Williams has been associate dean since 1981. Wood obtained her bachelor's degree in English at BYU and then enrolled at the University of Utah Law School. She later took her inrio nr-to-r degree at George abortion, collective bargaining, fair employment practices and national security. Her husband, Stephen G. Wood, also is a professor of law at BYU's Law School. The Woods have five children. Astronaut to Address Principals' Workshop LOGAN Astronaut and scientist Don Lind who flew on Ameri- participants. Their major task workshop of the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals 1UAESP1 Wednesday. His remarks will be given in the Walnut Room of the Student Union Building on the Utah State Univer- Summer Vouth counselors not only provide valuable guidance through their workshops, but employers and supervisors have created positive learning experiences. "My boss was friendly and easy to get along with," said Willa. "He would explain your mistakes instead of saying 'you did this wrong, Maple-to- n CZjrmcz Parents can smile at the results and counselors can produce statistical information about the success of the program, but what counts in the end is what a youth sees staring back at himself in the mirror. 1 learned to be more independsaid James. ent and "The experience helps you better yourself instead of just being a bum." particularly at the conference, time our current effort to select a teacher to go on a future space shuttle journey. We expect our coming workshop to be one of the most successful in UAESP histo- sity campus. Dr. Lind s address will be a highlight of the three-da- y workshop event which will focus its attention on the study of the Standards For Quality Elementary Schools recently released by the National Association of Elementary School Principals of Reston. Ya. Margaret Montgomery, Director of Programs, UAESP, will be on hand to present an overview of the report. According to Sherm Sheffield. UAESP Executive Secretary, elementary principals from throughout the state are expected to attend the workshop. The chairman this year is UAESP President-Elec- t C. Elmo Turner. Dr. Colleen Colton. currently president of UAESP. will welcome conference school was sensitive to the needs of Thad, a deaf student, him how to do his work. "The supervisor was nervous in the beginning because he hadn't worked with a deaf student before, but they got along well and he was pleased with Thad's work." said his mother. "It was a positive experience for him because he learned to hold a job. be on time and follow instructions. It was a growing up time." will be to modify the national standards into a set of guiding principles that meet the specific needs of their own schools. Said Sheffield, "It is a privilege to have Dr. Lind appear at our ca's most recent space shuttle flight will be the keynote speaker at a noon luncheon of the summer Positive Experience of ry." 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A janitorial assistant at Washington University, graduating first in a class of 376. At George Washington, she was a member of the Urder of the Coif and recipient of the John B. Larner Medal. The Washington. DC. native joined the BYU faculty in 1976 and took a leave in 1981-8- 2 to serve as a White House Fellow under Secretary Caspar Weinberger. She is a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships and also serves on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. I at-fe- The process tor board appointments calls for the mayor to make recommendations to the city council, who in turn confirm the appointments. Board appointments, unless otherwise speed led by state law or policy, run tor three years with the possibility ol an individual serving tor two consecutive terms. "We have attempted to open 'he process ol board appointments m Provo City by limiting the number ol terms that an individual can srve on a cilien board.'' said Ferguson "By opening the process, more 20,000 Mary Anne Q Wood of Provo has been appointed associate dean ot the J Reuben Clark Law School at issues." Lehi City Pool Open for Summer Many ot these kids haven't had the opportunity to see how to work out their problems." said Crow. "When an employer calls a kid in requiring a better job. he may solve the problem by lashing back. A counselor is able to help him realize how that decision will his future.' IDS Books Music, art Moiy theatre n 1 1 Paperbacks 5S1.00 Textbooks 50 and up rare ote, Children 8. books 1 ar history! PIONEER BOOKS "The used boolc specialist" 723 Columbia Lane (1200 N.) Provo, Ut. 377-998- 0 1 1 1 1 m 1 1 1 iTnTrnwrm Etowal Dpfi&saS Foreign Language Biggest sale in our 1 i i Complete Optical Service i 1 1 i i i i i i i i i i i i Orem: university Mall 224 1777 . 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