Project Ignition 2007
Nobles County Integration Collaborative
Youth from three Nobles County Integration Collaborative groups will collaborate on Project Ignition during the fall of 2007. Dynamic 507, Six Steps Hip Hop and Youth Diversity Corps will each share their time and talents to produce a multi-dimensional, interactive presentation for their peers about safe driving practices. The theme for the local project will be: Distractions are Deadly: Accept the Challange; Be the Change
Developing Leadership Skills and Planning for Project Ignition
| Students started brainstorming ideas for the project at the Youth Voice Leadership Retreat in August. |
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Check Presentation
| On September 10, 2007, a check presentation ceremony was held at NCIC. Local State Farm agents Jason Vote and Kevin Lease presented a check for $2,000 to the youth to enable them to carry out their Project Ignition ideas. NCIC youth are among 25 youth organizations in the nations selected by the National Youth Leadership Council to implement Project Ignition this year. |
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Save a Life Tour
| On September 12, Nobles County Integration Collaborative co-sponsored the Save a Life Tour with the MN West Community & Technical College Student Senate. College students and high school juniors from 5 area high schools were able to attend the presentation and participate in the interactive simulator-type experiences. |
Showcase Performance for Area Residents
October 15, youth from all three groups joined forces to make their first public presentation, a Showcase Performance for area residents held at Minnesota West Community & Technical College. The event was well attended and the message well-received.
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Visit www.dglobe.com for a video clip of the skit "Distractions".
An article about the Project Ignition Showcase performance may also be found at the Daily Globe website: http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=6793 (Oct. 16, 2007 by Kari Lucen).
High School Lyceums
On October 25 & 26, NCIC youth presented Distractions are Deadly: Accept the Challenge; Be the Change to students from the six public high schools in Nobles County.
Distractions are Deadly made the news Nov. 2, 2007: Click here to read the Fulda Free Press article.
Click here for Safety Tips shared with youth at Distractions are Deadly: Accept the Challenge; Be the Change
Altogether over 1800 people saw and heard the Distractions are Deadly message. We are proud of the work done by these talented youth! -Sharon Johnson, Coordinator