Teen Hangout: Heartfelt Pals and Career Readiness Workshop!

Looking for a space to relax, have fun, and just be you? Join us at our Teen Hangout — a laid-back space created just for teen matches to connect, kick back, and try something new!

In this Teen Hangout Edition, it’s a Heartfelt Pals edition! We’re bringing spreading the love by sending our friends and family SNAIL MAIL, making tie-blankets, and practicing affirmation & groundedness through reflection tools!

• What is Snail Mail?
• What is a Tie-Blanket?

@Teens, Parents/Guardians, Bigs | “Boss Level” Career Readiness Workshop

Ready to secure a job or a great summer oppurtunity? This workshop will provide guidance to practice speaking for mock interview settings, learn what transferable skills are and how they apply to different jobs and life (communication, leadership, problem-solving, etc.), and understand the different parts of a resume and what to put on one.

🗓️ What to Expect:

• 🎯 “Boss Level” Career Readiness Workshop – Get step-by-step support to feel more confident with your career readiness!
• ❤️ Snail Mail – Send out care messages to family and friends through practicing the art of physical mail!
• ✂️ Blanket-Tie Making – Tap into making your own tie-blanket for the cold weather!
• 🔥 Connection Time – Meet new friends, share laughs, and enjoy community vibes.
• 🍕 Food + Music – Snacks, beats, and all the fun of a teen hangout!

REGISTRATION: Bigs and family members of the Littles are welcome to accompany the youth, but it’s not mandatory. Please register the total number of people attending during registration, so we have an accurate headcount for food.

FOOD: Dinner will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions during registration.

Friendly Photo & Video Reminder: We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at our events. If you or someone in your group would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please just let a Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities staff member know.

Throughout the event, our team will be capturing special moments to share the amazing work we do together with Littles, their families, Bigs and our community—whether it’s through our publications, website, or social media, or with our donors, funders and community partners. Your privacy is important to us, and we’re here to make sure you enjoy the event in the way that feels best for you.