CYC Facts
What does CYC stand for?
Community Youth Center
What are the names of your previous JPCs?
Stephanie and Laura
Which staff can do henna?
Mrunal
What are 2 pieces of advice to remember when you feel nervous about meeting new peer leaders?
- be curious & ask follow up questions
- talk about yourself too
- be yourself! connect to others in a way that feels authentic to you
- do your best and remember conversations are a two-way street
What year was CYC founded?
1970
What does JPC stand for?
Junior Program Coordinator
Which staff got stuck on the bay bridge and created a traffic jam?
Connie
You're in a small group discussion with peer leaders and your groups finishes sharing early. How do you approach this situation?
Ask follow up questions related or unrelated to topic. If a peer leader brought up something earlier, bring it back up again and expand. Share something about yourself and ask the group a question.
What are 3 services CYC provides?
Counseling, computer clubhouse, workforce development, college & career readiness, leadership development, after school programs, etc
What is one thing you are confident in and why?
Awesome!
Which staff is the Senior Program Director of the Leadership Development component?
(a) Daphne Wong-Ha
(b) Sarah Wan
(c) Hiu Nam Cheung
You notice a pair of peer leaders arriving early to the meeting and only talking to each other. How do you approach this situation?
Join their conversation. Invite others to conversation. Connect common interests.
Why was CYC created?
CYC was established to address the problems of juvenile delinquency and gang violence in San Francisco’s Chinatown by providing young men with alternatives and access to legitimate means to achieve their aspirations and independence.
What are some reasons why you might not feel confident?
Not confident in knowledge, not feeling prepared, worried about judgment, wanting to be perfect, etc.
Name all of the Leadership Development staff
Nijah, Paula, Connie, Mrunal, Sean, Colby, Daphne
You notice a peer leader is sitting by herself. How do you approach this situation?
Approach peer leader and start conversation. Approachable topics can include school, hobbies, interests, shows, college, etc.