ALUMNI + THRIVING TOGETHER: What's Going On Here? Site Tour with Teens | Orlando L 1:00 PM Every detail of the IC venue is strategically designed, ensuring that the teens feel proud of the fact that they are in a Jewishly inspired space. Join BBYO professionals and teen leaders for a brief tour of the hotel to get a sense of the meaning behind each detail (and you'll learn where you will need to go)!
GLOBAL + M&S: Ice Breaker | Orlando N 1:15 PM
Connect with new faces, share old stories and forge new partnerships as we laugh and learn together. Facilitators: Sara Allen, Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Funder Collaborative; Celia Livshin, BBYO
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ALUMNI + GLOBAL + M&S + THRIVING TOGETHER: Reimagining the Job of the “Youth Worker” | Orlando N 1:30 PM
Defining the Youth Professional: community builder, social and digital media maven, Jewish educator, social worker, event planner, mentor, friend—and inspiration. These professionals are often young, multi-talented, and full of energy. It’s our job to harness that energy and strengthen it. How we find, train, develop and support these professionals is critical to our success. Facilitator: Mordy Walfish, Leading Edge Breakout Facilitators: Elevating the Role in the Community: Rabbi Dena Shaffer, 4Front Baltimore | Orlando L Professional Accountability: Dan Lange, NFTY | Orlando M Role Modeling as a Career Option: Hope Chernak, Atlanta Jewish Teen Initiative | Orlando L Talent Recruitment: Rabbi Phil Karesh, NCSY | Orlando M
ALUMNI + THRIVING TOGETHER: Why is Global So Important? | Manatee Spring 2:00 PM
Over the past several years, BBYO has given teens an opportunity to connect globally and we're increasingly engaged with more and more communities around the world that are embracing BBYO. This has become a powerful part of our Movement and this session will give you an opportunity to hear directly from teens on the importance of this initiative.
GLOBAL + M&S: Networking 2:45 PM
Our networks become stronger every time we convene to exchange thoughts and ideas.
ALUMNI + GLOBAL + M&S + THRIVING TOGETHER: Breakout Discussions 3:15 PM The Art of Peer Recruitment | Orlando M It doesn’t matter how sophisticated social media becomes—effective recruitment will always lie in the outstretched hands of a peer. Join us for a conversation about bringing people into our organizations, circles and communities. Facilitator: Rachael Pazornick, BBYO Measuring Impact and the TJLES Tool | Orlando L The Jewish Education Project, in partnership with Rosov Consulting, has recently embarked on a data-gathering expedition involving 7th–12th graders across North America. This study is using an instrument called the Teen Jewish Learning and Engagement Scales (TJLES), to help assess our work and formulate strategies to define and measure success against a predefined series of educational outcomes. Facilitators: David Bryfman, The Jewish Education Project; Susan Wachsstock, The Jewish Education Project; Andi Meiseles, The Jewish Education Project; Karen Alpert, BBYO; Miriam Chilton, URJ Youth The Business of Competition and Collaboration | Orlando M Collaboration breeds success: more brains bring more ideas and creativity multiplies exponentially. It is less obvious how individual organizations in the same “industry” can work together to solve common problems and achieve shared goals. How can the Jewish community work together to collaborate, innovate and celebrate our shared determination to elevate the Jewish teen landscape? Facilitator: Rabbi Micah Greenland, NCSY
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