CACY offering new 'Hidden in Plain Sight' virtual activity for adults
Not all teens will misuse substances but all teens are at risk for substance use or risky behaviors. CACY's Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) adult education program is an interactive display designed to educate concerned adults about what to look for and the confidence to know what to do if you find something concerning. It provides clues to help determine whether a child you know has favorable attitudes or behaviors toward substance use or other risky behaviors.
Hidden in Plain Sight is a display of a typical teen bedroom set up with drug paraphernalia that are โhidden in plain sight.โ This interactive visual program offers adults insight into current trends in youth attitudes concerning substance use/abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment and sales of illicit drugs, tobacco, alcohol, medication and inhalants.
To play the game, visit cacyohio.org/hidden-in-plain-sight/ .
Area Agency on Aging to host cryptocurrency scam awareness event on Aug. 4
MARION โ The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. will hold an upcoming event in Marion that's focused on raising awareness and equipping older adults with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams.
Exploitation, especially scams such as cryptocurrency scams, continue to be a growing concern amongst older adults. Understanding the urgency to address this issue, the Area Agency on Aging has organized a dedicated event to shed light on these scams and arm vulnerable individuals with the information they need to safeguard their finances.
Titled โCryptocurrency Scam Awareness and Information,โ the event will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday at The Brickyard on Main, 135 S. Main St., Marion. Representatives from the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Marion Senior Center, Marion County Council on Aging, ProSeniors, Ohio Attorney General and Marion Job and Family Services and Adult Protective Services will be on-site to provide resources and information. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various types of cryptocurrency scams, including fraudulent schemes, and identity theft, along with practical tips to detect and prevent such scams.
This event is free and is intended for older adults, finance professionals, and community members who engage with older adults. For more information, contact Sue Montgomery at smontgomery@aaa5ohio.org . Registration is not required but space is limited. This event will be livestreamed on Aug. 4 on the Agencyโs Facebook page .
AU launches Talon Track program with Ashland City School District
ASHLAND โ Leaders from Ashland University and the Ashland City School District have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which outlines a new and expanded collaboration between the two institutions through an initiative called Talon Track.
The Talon Track program, which includes a permanent kiosk, will provide area educational opportunities for high school students that will enhance their experiences in the classroom and promote the benefits of higher education, support for college-bound students and their families in the search process and an introduction to AU as one example of the college experience.
In addition to the kiosk, other specific plans of the Talon Track program include:
AU faculty visits to teach courses and/or explore careers in various academic disciplines
Panels of current AU students who will discuss the difference between high school and college
An onsite financial aid workshop for students and their families, presented by the AU financial aid office
A career exploration workshop for students and their families, presented by the AU Career Center for Life Calling
College Credit Plus courses for interested students, offered both in-person and online
A $1,000 tuition scholarship to graduates of the partner high school who enroll at AU and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and another $1,000 housing scholarship for those who choose to reside on campus and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA starting fall 2024
While Ashland High School is the first official Talon Track partner, AU plans to expand the program and will work with other schools across the region and state that have a shared vision.
