Program Updates Currently Hiring for Project LIFE Vacancy We are currently hiring to fill the position of Independent Living Consultant in the Piedmont Region. This position works out of the UMFS regional center in Lynchburg, VA. We’re looking for someone with knowledge of Virginia’s Independent Living Program, Education and Training Vouchers Program, National Youth in Transition…
Program Updates Staff Transition The Project LIFE team has some staff news to share. Jamesia Harrison, Piedmont Region IL Consultant with Project LIFE, has accepted an opportunity as the Director of Marketing and Communication in Atlanta, Georgia. Her last day on the Project LIFE team was Friday June 24, 2022.Jamesia began her career at UMFS…
Program Updates Spring Conference The 2022 Spring hybrid conference was a HUGE success. You can read more about it and see released photos by clicking the link below. If you missed this one, no worries! We host statewide youth conferences twice a year. The next one will be in the fall; stay tuned to our…
Program Updates Conference Wrap up The 2022 Spring hybrid conference was a HUGE success. This past weekend, we had over 30 youth join us in person, and more joined virtually for three sessions on Saturday morning. Youth participated in IL skills sessions with engaging facilitators learning the how-tos for home repairs, car maintenance, Youth-Adult partnerships,…
Project LIFE partnered with the MMA Institute in Richmond to offer a self defense lesson to youth. Let me tell you, that was more than a typical lesson in which an instructor say “If your attacker grabs you from behind…” The instructor Chelsea showed the youth some real UFC fight moves! All attendees learned the…
Statewide Youth Conference Statewide Youth Hybrid Conference Dates: April 29-30, 2022 Richmond, VA – application window closedor attend virtually through Zoom – registration closes 4/22Planning for our hybrid conference this spring is deep in progress. Our in-person application window closed on March 25. Thank you to all who applied! To provide a safe in-person experience,…
Program Updates Week of LIFE Events Recap The Week of LIFE {Love Is For Everyone} was a huge success! Project Life hosted 4 sessions over February 22- February 25. During the week, we provided a variety of content for professionals and youth. Sessions for the week centered on topics such as substance use prevention, human…
Program Updates Welcome to the new Central Region IL Consultant Changes to the Ring Central Platform As anyone who has joined us virtually these past two years knows, we use the Ring Central platform for our virtual meetings. Ring Central has made some updates to their virtual meeting space, to include a new look and…
Program Updates A Message from our Project Manager Happy New Year! As we enter the year 2022, we at Project LIFE would first like to thank everyone for your ongoing support of our program during this past year of 2021. Our Project LIFE team will continue effective IL trainings and supportive services throughout the state…
Program Updates Conference Recap The Project LIFE team hosted our fall youth conference in the month of November. We had a blast. A big thanks to our wonderful facilitators (Jeff May, Chef Jay Wiggins, Katherine Lawrence, and Danielle McDowell), special guests, panelists who really pulled it all together. We are so thankful for all of…
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