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Is your teenager ready for a real-world work experience? The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) gives high school students (rising 10th to 12th grade) a chance to intern for employers who are driving the economic, social and cultural future of our community. These companies and organizations are shaping our future workforce while giving back to our community!

With support from The Children’s Trust, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County. SYIP offers a five-week paid internship where students spend 150 hours gaining hands-on skills in professional settings. Certified teachers are there to guide and support students along the way, helping them earn high school credit and even college credit through dual-enrollment programs. SYIP welcomes MDCPS and Charter school students. Everyone loves SYIP – students, employers, and teachers all give it top marks! It's an exciting chance for your teens to learn, grow, and have fun this summer!

The Miami-Dade Soccer Initiative will install 50 mini-soccer pitches, launch the Just Ball Neighborhood league to activate the mini-pitches and to establish a Soccer for Success Innovation Hub to build capacity to offer this evidence-based soccer-programming. With structured play, nutrition education, and mentoring, it's a great way for kids to learn and have fun. It's an awesome opportunity for your child to stay active, learn, and make friends!

Looking for free tutoring and STEM fun? Check out the Miami-Dade County Public Library's STEM program! Supported by The Children’s Trust, this program offers STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities and academic help.

The Technobus travels around the community, bringing high-tech tools and projects to kids in a welcoming environment. Last year, the bus visited hundred of sites and engaged thousands of children and youth. Plus, the library employed 105 part-time tutors (certified teachers) at 29 locations, providing free in-person and virtual tutoring for students in reading, math, and science. With a whopping 47,000 tutoring sessions offered, it's a fantastic resource for your child's learning journey!

Is your high schooler passionate about making a difference in the community? Encourage them to join our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)!

Since 2006, the YAC has been our youth voice in an effort to support children and families. With hundreds of active members and alumni across the county, it focuses on leadership development, community service and advocacy. Its members develop service projects and dedicate thousands of hours in service to Miami-Dade County. Members also attend local field trips and have an opportunity to tour Florida colleges while traveling to the Capitol to learn about the political process first-hand. Encourage your children to join and be part of positive change!

Exciting news for kindergarten students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)! Future Bound Miami is now available countywide, offering free savings accounts to all kindergarten students.

In partnership with the City of Miami, EdFed and others, the program provides students with an initial seed deposit to kickstart their savings journey. In partnership with the City of Miami, EdFed and others, the program provide students with an initial seed deposit to kickstart their savings journey. Eligible students can receive $25 or $50 if they qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch. Invest in your child's future today!

Dive into the world of innovation and discovery with Fab Lab by the Key Biscayne Community Foundation! Our collaboration brings makerspaces and STEM education to the Belafonte TACOLCY Center, empowering youth from Liberty City and beyond to explore design, engineering and college preparation. The collaboration recently expanded to the Phicol Williams Community Center in Homestead, supported by generous partners like the Ocean Reef Community Foundation and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation. Let's inspire the next generation of creators and thinkers together!

Miami families can benefit greatly from Miami Connected – their ticket to free internet at home! Thanks to inspiring partners like Blackstone and Comcast, the program is making sure everyone in our community can hop online without worrying about costs. Whether you’re streaming for school or just surfing for fun, Miami Connected has you covered. Don’t miss out – join up and get connected today!