Generation ZConnecting with today’s teens

Today we will...● Look at Generational Differences● Explore Defining Moments● Address the Technology Gap● Understand Why Service to Others Matters● Challenge you to give your teens a voice

Generational Differences

Boomers: 1946-1964 Gen X: 1965-1980 Gen Y: 1981-2000 Gen Z: 2001-

Generation Z“They’re smarter than Boomers and more ambitious than Millennials” Born after 1994 (1st Post 9/11 Generation)They are: educated, industrious, collaborative and eager to build a better planet

http://www.macleans.ca/society/life/get-ready-for-generation-z/

Defining MomentsWhere were you when…JFK Was ShotThe Challenger ExplodedColumbine Shootings9/11

The Technology DivideGen Z defining characteristic, so far, is that they’re a new species—“screenagers,” the first tribe of “digital natives.” That’s the much-debated term that distinguishes the wired-from-the-crib from “digital immigrants,” for whom the Internet is a second language.

They are born with a digital footprint

Programming● Volunteen vs Community Service vs Service

Learning Programs● Leadership vs Teen Boards vs Youth

Advisory Councils● Contract Classes + Fee-Based Programs● Drop In Programming

Fans in the StandsA great opportunity for your teens to create a team to support the Special Olympics World Games 2015 in Los Angeles, July 25 - Aug 2

http://www.la2015.org/volunteer/fans-in-the-standsfansinthestands@la2015.org

Join the SCTCJoin other Teen Programming Professionals!● FREE Membership & Quarterly Meetings● Annual Trainings & Networking Events● Teen Events: Rocktober, Teen Board

Exchange, Teen Summit, Teen Night Outwww.socalteencoalition.org