The increasing number of Teamster School-to-Work initiatives by Local Unions and Joint Councils across the United States is having an impact on the nation’s efforts to prepare America’s Youth for tomorrow’s economic opportunities.

These initiatives are a part of a broader commitment by Teamsters across North America to support young people in becoming good citizens, lifelong learners and productive workers.

This broad commitment manifests itself through a variety of activities ranging from support for anti-drug programs in schools, to scholarships for young people to attend post-secondary education.

Some of the current activities being undertaken by Local Unions and Joint Councils to support America’s Youth are briefly described below:

• Teamster Local Union No. 170 Wins Grant
• Local 502 Promotes Child-Reading Programs: Philadelphia Teamsters Contribute Books
• Skills for Tomorrow High School Receives University Transportation Center Award
• Teamsters Local 170 Sponsors Buffalo Soldier Presentation
• Teamsters Local 429 Meets the Girl Scouts
• Boston Schools Stress Community-Service, Career-Related Themes
• Teamsters and FutureForce: Making the Difference
• IBT Staff and Local 696 Members in Elementary School Career Fair
• Skills for Tomorrow High School: The Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau
• Teamsters Local 170: Dick Foley, Secretary-Treasurer's Report
• Job Shadow Day at Local 25: Teamsters Helping Students Enter the Workplace
• Union Job Fair Benefits Students at D.C. Public Schools
• Local 696 Members Serving on School Advisory Councils
• Worcester Teamster (Local 170) Rides into Area Schools During Black History Month

Additional Resources for Teamsters

• Service-Learning Really Works provides important reasons Teamsters should offer service-learning opportunities for today's youth.
• Online Resource Guide on Taking a Stand Against Terrorism contains resources on how to talk with children about terrorism or tragedies. As a parent, these resources may be helpful to you. Or, perhaps an educator in your community would benefit from this list.