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February 4, 2012        

02/08/12
Financial Matters/Financial Literacy (Basic Life Skills Series )
Household Budgeting/Money Management- Students will learn the importance of budgeting and money management. This workshop will also encourage students to learn how to save.
Cabarrus County JobLink Career Center 2275 Kannapolis Highway Concord NC 28027

02/10/12
Tutoring & Study Skills
Reading: “Welcome To Merryweather High School by Laurie Halse Anderson” Reading and preparing an analysis of a short story as we prepare to write an essay for Youth Summit Activity.
Lincoln County JobLink Career Center Conference Room 529 N. Aspen Street (I-CARE, Inc)

02/12/12
MY Self-Esteem
This peer driven activity will address self-esteem. Professional pictures will be taken by a photographer with the expectation that each youth will love and accept themselves. Afterwards, a guest speaker will address the dynamics of self esteem and how to encourage yourself when life difficulties arise.
Union County Community Action, Inc. 150 Winchester Ave. Monroe, NC 28111

02/16/12 - 10:00 AM
Youth Council Meeting
Featuring: The NC Rural Center/ Focus on Entrepreneurship
Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County

02/26/12
SETA Spring Conference
February 26-29, 2012 - SETA Spring Conference (Southeastern Employment & Training Association): Workforce Development Excellence
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