Youth United Television -- The Interviews with People WHO Shape our Future
Youth, The Courts & Legal CareersIn this edition of Youth United, Katrina Charland, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Youth Court, is interviewed by
Host Maya Paolasso-Martinez on the goal of the program and how it helps youth develop career options in the legal justice system, while helping youth offenders to take positive steps to change their behavior. YOuth Obesity & Healthy LivingIn this edition of Youth United, Wilma Alvarado-Little, Director of Community Engagement/Outreach for the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities at the University at Albany, is interviewed on how youth can prevent unhealthy weight gain and health problems associated with their diet. This is a two-part edition with Host Maya Paolasso-Martinez. (Watch video, click here)
YOUTH & Drug and ALCOHOL ABUSEIn this edition of Youth United, John Coppola, Executive Director of the New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers, is interviewed on how youth can prevent substance abuse and addiction problems The heroin epidemic is discussed and solutions provided. (Watch video, click here)
Youth & 2014 Assembly InternsIn this edition of Youth United, program host Maya Paolasso Martinez goes outside the studio to the New York State Capitol to interview legislative interns on their college majors and what changes they want to make in society to make the world a better place. (Watch video, click here)
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Youth & Leadership in EmergenciesIn this edition of Youth United, Pedro Perez, Executive Director of the Albany YMCA and former Deputy Superintendent and Brigadier General with the New York State Police, is interviewed on how youth can play a bigger role in helping their families prepare for a potential natural disaster. Host Maya Paolasso-Martinez also discusses his work with the Black and Latino Achievers Program. (watch video, click here)
YOUTH AS BUSINESS OWNERS & YEA!In this Edition of Youth United: Working for a Better Future, Dr. Donald Siegel, Dean of the School of Business at the University at Albany, and Sally Mills, Program Coordinator of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), discuss how youth can start their own businesses, the training process of YEA! and how the current economy is impacting job opportunities for youth. (Watch video. Click here)
YOUTH & BUILDING Women LeadersHIPIn this edition of Youth United, Dina Refki, Executive Director of the Center for Women in Government and a Civil Society at the University at Albany, is interviewed on how female leadership training is needed to increase the number of women in key positions throughout our society. Dr. Refki also discusses female leadership training at the Center and the obstacles to increasing women leaders in government. (Watch video. Click here)
YOUTH & STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN COLLEGEIn this edition of Youth United, Dr. Veronica Cruz, former adjunct professor at the University at Albany, and Stanley, De La Cruz, a student leader and college athlete discuss the importance of extra curricular involvement while in college to build leadership skills and gain work experience. The guest also discuss college student debt and job prospects in current economy. (Watch video, click here)
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