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Parent Venture Webinars
The following webinars are free to attend and offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.
Talk to Your Boys: Help Tweens/Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men
Wednesday, November 5, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Science of Prevention: Promoting Healthy Practices in Youth and Families
Wednesday, November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Power of Sleep for Student Resilience, Health and Well-Being
Wednesday, November 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
November 4 and November 13: College Application Drop-In Advising at allcove San Mateo
Attention High School Seniors! Working on college applications and feeling stuck? Not sure how to stand out or showcase your extracurriculars? Allcove San Mateo has got you covered!
What to expect:
Brainstorming compelling personal statements
Organizing your extracurriculars and activities
Highlighting your strengths for specific colleges
Answering last minute questions about the process
Dates
Tuesday, November 4, 5 - 6:30 p.m. | RSVP
Thursday, November 13, 5 - 6:30 p.m. | RSVP
Location:
2600 S El Camino Real Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94403
Learn more about allcove San Mateo.
November 6: Networking Workshop for Students
The Hillsborough Youth Commission and Jobs for Youth present a Networking Workshop on Thursday, November 6 from 5 - 6 p.m. This workshop will be held at Hillsborough Town Hall, located at
1600 Floribunda Avenue in Hillsborough.
This workshop will explore direct and indirect networking and help participants understand how networks can be leveraged to reach goals.
Learn how to give a Passion Pitch and feel more confident in professional interactions.
Come and bring a friend to learn how to successfully and professionally network!
RSVP.
Environmental Youth Leadership Summit Planning Team Seeks Student Members
The San Mateo County Office of Education is hosting its Environmental Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The summit is organized by students, for students and aims to educate and empower students to take action and be part of creating a sustainable future.
The summit is FREE and breakfast and lunch are provided. SMCOE is looking for students who would like to provide input, organize a breakout session, and/or help plan the summit! Interested students please fill out this Google Form.
Saturday, November 15: Green Careers Fair
Join the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit (BAYCS) for our first Green Careers Fair on Saturday, November 15. The fair will include: a keynote from San Francisco Environment Department Director Tyrone Jue, a panel with speakers in fields ranging from environmental law to nonprofit work, and the fair itself, where you can learn about environmentally-adjacent careers in tech, advocacy, policy, and much more – as well as potential internship and employment opportunities.
Details
Saturday, November 15, 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Department of the Environment, 1455 Market Street, Suite 13A
December In-Person Financial Aid Workshops
This workshop is open to all SMUHSD families
December 2, 6 - 8 p.m., Capuchino High School
More in-person workshops will be scheduled for January 2026 - visit www.smuhsd.org/financial-aid to stay up-to-date.
All families-- regardless of homeschool-- are welcome to attend either event. More events will be coming starting in January!
Additional information
Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Tagalog languages will be offered in support of families who prefer those languages over English.
Refreshments will be served.
No RSVP needed, drop in between 6 - 8 p.m.
Learn more: https://www.smuhsd.org/students/academic-related/senior-information/graduation-requirements/fafsacadaa-completion-requirement
Join the GoodForMedia Youth Advisor Team
GoodForMedia is a peer to peer educational program empowering the next generation of youth with tips and strategies to navigate the online world in balanced ways. GoodForMedia is looking for new team members who are interested in creating tools based on their personal experiences using tech while centering their mental health.
Responsibilities
Attend weekly virtual meetings on Tuesdays from 4 - 5 p.m.
Commit to at least 1 hour a week
Contribute to discussions and ongoing projects
Support and co-develop youth-centered resources
Collaborate with a larger team of youth leaders
Application Timeline
Interviews: December 1 - December 5
Follow Up: Applicants will hear back with a decision by December 20, 2025. The cohort will begin after the Winter break in January 2026.
Visit goodformedia.org or follow on Instagram @goodformedia to learn more.
California Teen Poet Laureate Applications Due November 30
The California Arts Council (CAC) announced today that the application process is now open for the state’s first California Teen Poet Laureate. The role offers young adult word artists within our state the unique opportunity to promote literary arts and engage with diverse communities throughout California. All eligible teenaged poets are encouraged to apply.
This new position, established through Senate Bill 748, authored by Senator Henry Stern and signed into law in 2019, will serve as an advocate for poetry throughout the Golden State.
Learn more and apply at capoetlaureate.org
The 2026 Scholastic Awards Are Now Open for Submissions
Deadline to apply is December 2
The Scholastic Awards are the nation’s longest running, and one of the most prestigious recognition programs for creative teenagers across America and a significant source of scholarships for young artists and writers. One of the benefits of entering the Scholastic Awards is the opportunity to have your work considered for national scholarships ranging from $500 to $12,500.
Visit the What You Need to Know page to find out everything you need to participate, including the Awards AI Policy, category changes, new category updates, and portal updates.
Teens and educators can visit artandwriting.org now to log in or create an account in the portal.
Deadlines
Region at Large West Writing Deadline: December 2, 2025, 8:59 p.m.
California Bay Area Art Region Deadline: January 6, 2026, 8:59 p.m.
San Mateo County Poetry Out Loud Registration Now Open
Deadline to apply is December 12
Educators, youth organization leaders, and high school students are invited to be part of San Mateo County’s Poetry Out Loud 2026 Program. Teens build public speaking skills and self-confidence, while learning about literary history and contemporary life through poetry with the help of a coach.
School/organizational champions will be mentored by local Poet Laureates and poetry teachers preparing them to effectively compete at the county, state and national levels if selected.
The deadline to apply is December 12.
Apply Now for Creative Youth Awards
Deadline to apply is December 10
The Creative Youth Awards (CYA) is an annual program founded by the Bay Area Creative Foundation to celebrate, cultivate, and inspire creativity in youth and young adults.
The Awards are an opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area high school students to submit original artworks and performances across a range of creative disciplines, including visual art, film, music, dance, photography, and writing.
Submissions are due December 10, 2025.
San Mateo County Poetry Out Loud Registration Now Open
Deadline to apply is December 12
Educators, youth organization leaders, and high school students are invited to be part of San Mateo County’s Poetry Out Loud 2026 Program. Teens build public speaking skills and self-confidence, while learning about literary history and contemporary life through poetry with the help of a coach.
School/organizational champions will be mentored by local Poet Laureates and poetry teachers preparing them to effectively compete at the county, state and national levels if selected.
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