Friday, April 19^th
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
The University Club, University of Pittsburgh

This FREE Field Trip type event is being hosted for youth and adults from our region’s schools, church youth groups, community programs, social clubs, and leadership programs. The full-day, youth-led agenda will include small group breakout sessions, peer presentations, thought-provoking conversations, and meals! Students will explore several dimensions of Thriving and the challenges they experience. With youth facilitators nurturing the discussions, it’s our goal to provide the space and environment for young people to share, learn, and collaborate on a peer-to-peer basis.

2024 Discussion & Presentation Topics

• Mental Health: Conversation starters include coping strategies, staying grounded, staying positive, finding focus, and self-care.
• Relationships: Discussions around boundaries, decision-making, and taking personal responsibility for actions.
• Personal Economics: Exploring personal finances, entrepreneurship, career paths, non-traditional jobs, and the digital job market.
• Advocacy & Finding Your Passion: Get inspired as we hear from successful teens from the Black Girls Advocacy and Leadership Alliance.
• Sharing your Story & Voice: Insights on developing personal stories and how they can lead to impact with guidance from the Teen Leadership group from the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.

Plus, we’re sure you’ll enjoy a very special performance by KRUNK!

Questions About the Event or Registration?
Please email Deb at, deborah.moore31@chp.edu

With Thanks to Our Sponsors

This event has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. We’re incredibly grateful! Their commitment to youth mental health, thriving, and equitable access for all students is truly in the spirit of community and what we’re trying to share during this free event!
THANK YOU! The Heinz Endowments, SHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION INC, University of Pittsburgh Educational Outreach Center, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Department of Adolescent & Young Adult Health, UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion, The Forbes Funds, and the PA Youth Advocacy Network.