PNC :: GovGuam Reaches Out to Students at YOUTHSPEAK
Saturday, 06 February 2010
Guam - The Office of the Governor, PBS Guam, the Guam Coastal Management Program, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, and the Guam Build-up Office hosted YOUTHSPEAK today at the Guam Marriot Resort and Spa. This is one of a series of events in the ‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ campaign aimed at providing information on how residents can effectively respond to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).
During his opening remarks, Governor Camacho shared with students the importance of being involved in the DEIS process.
“These students are our leaders and they can make a difference. We understand they will inherit the results of the decisions we make today,” said Governor Camacho. “We hope each one of these students will take what they’ve learned and share it with their family, friends and fellow classmates.”
During the event, students were divided into small groups and tasked with reading particular sections of the DEIS. Students were further taught how to skim read the DEIS, properly reference a section and submit well-informed actionable comments.
“The event was really successful. Everyone showed great interest in the exercises and brought up issues about the island’s wastewater, coral, destruction of habitats and other proposed items in the DEIS. We encouraged them to return to their schools and help their peers comment before the February 17th deadline,” said Guam Coastal Management Program Manager Vangie Lujan.
‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ seeks to provide information on how residents can effectively respond to the DEIS. Additionally, the campaign plans to collect comments regarding the DEIS, which in turn will be submitted to the Department of Defense on behalf of the people of Guam.
For more information, please contact Charlene Calip at 475-9303 or 788-0589 or e-mail charlene.calip@guam.gov
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Highschoolers hold DEIS workshop
Highschoolers hold DEIS workshop
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 3:15 PM
Updated: Feb 05, 2010 3:15 PM
by Janjeera Hail
Guam - High school students from around the island gathered today for Youth Speak 2010, a one-day workshop on the military buildup. The event, organized by the Guam Coastal Management Program, focused on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, how to read it and understand it, and how to provide meaningful comments.
Coastal Management Program Administer Vangie Lujan told KUAM News, "I think this is a great opportunity for our youth who will be inheriting the decisions of this buildup and will be the community members to know that their voices are heard."
Posted: Feb 05, 2010 3:15 PM
Updated: Feb 05, 2010 3:15 PM
by Janjeera Hail
Guam - High school students from around the island gathered today for Youth Speak 2010, a one-day workshop on the military buildup. The event, organized by the Guam Coastal Management Program, focused on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, how to read it and understand it, and how to provide meaningful comments.
Coastal Management Program Administer Vangie Lujan told KUAM News, "I think this is a great opportunity for our youth who will be inheriting the decisions of this buildup and will be the community members to know that their voices are heard."
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Youth take active role in DEIS talks
Youth take active role in DEIS talks
Friday, 29 January 2010 00:37
by Tiffany Sukola | Variety News Staff
WHILE efforts have been made to help island residents sift through the highly technical information contained in the draft environmental impact statement, a major chunk of Guam’s population has been entirely left out of the conversation.
“Everyone talks about how local businesses and government agencies will benefit from the buildup,” said Academy of our Lady of Guam junior Nicole Limtiaco. “But what about the youth, how will we benefit?”
Despite being labeled as naïve and apathetic by some, hundreds of Guam’s youth attended the two-day Tourism Education Council youth summit, to prove that they too have concerns about an increased military presence.
Inevitable growth
“The island is going to grow regardless of the military buildup,” said TEC chairman Robert Hofmann. “These kids are going to be the island’s workforce post-buildup.”
Hofmann said because the buildup will shape the island and the economy that today’s youth will live and work in, it is vital that all of Guam’s youth take part in the discussions o the draft impact study.
Jared Fuentes, a George Washington High School junior, said he was especially concerned about the future of the island’s tourism industry.
“The [draft report] says that nearly 39 acres of coral in Apra Harbor will be dredged,” said Fuentes. “Tourists are not going to want to visit Guam anymore if there are no more natural resources.”
Fuentes added that fewer visitors to Guam also meant fewer jobs for his generation.
Students from the island’s various public and private schools spent the two days openly discussing the impact of the military buildup with government officials, tourism experts and local economists.
According to Hofmann, this is the first time that buildup discussions have been directed towards the island’s youth.
Limtiaco said that before the summit, the only information she had received about the draft study had been in news reports and listening to her parents and teachers discuss the pros and cons.
Right direction
Allowing youth her age to participate was a step in the right direction, giving Guam’s youth a chance to figure out for themselves how they feel about the upcoming military buildup.
“I hope they see that this could be a good thing,” said Limtiaco. “I welcome the opportunities that come with the buildup.”
Limtiaco said that with more education and career opportunities that would come with the buildup, more of Guam’s youth would be enticed to stay on island versus moving to the mainland U.S. to get those opportunities.
“I plan on going to college off-island because the opportunities are better there,” said Limtiaco.
Competitive work force
However, if Guam takes the military buildup as a chance to enhance its educational institutions and offer a competitive workforce than more of her peers would be happy to stay on island.
“It’s just really important to get involved,” said Limtiaco, adding that the 11,000-page document should not stop the island’s youth from engaging in the commenting process.
Hofmann added that the main concern most students had about the military buildup, was if there would be enough natural resources, such as water and efficient dumps, to sustain the island even after the buildup occurs.
Friday, 29 January 2010 00:37
by Tiffany Sukola | Variety News Staff
WHILE efforts have been made to help island residents sift through the highly technical information contained in the draft environmental impact statement, a major chunk of Guam’s population has been entirely left out of the conversation.
“Everyone talks about how local businesses and government agencies will benefit from the buildup,” said Academy of our Lady of Guam junior Nicole Limtiaco. “But what about the youth, how will we benefit?”
Despite being labeled as naïve and apathetic by some, hundreds of Guam’s youth attended the two-day Tourism Education Council youth summit, to prove that they too have concerns about an increased military presence.
Inevitable growth
“The island is going to grow regardless of the military buildup,” said TEC chairman Robert Hofmann. “These kids are going to be the island’s workforce post-buildup.”
Hofmann said because the buildup will shape the island and the economy that today’s youth will live and work in, it is vital that all of Guam’s youth take part in the discussions o the draft impact study.
Jared Fuentes, a George Washington High School junior, said he was especially concerned about the future of the island’s tourism industry.
“The [draft report] says that nearly 39 acres of coral in Apra Harbor will be dredged,” said Fuentes. “Tourists are not going to want to visit Guam anymore if there are no more natural resources.”
Fuentes added that fewer visitors to Guam also meant fewer jobs for his generation.
Students from the island’s various public and private schools spent the two days openly discussing the impact of the military buildup with government officials, tourism experts and local economists.
According to Hofmann, this is the first time that buildup discussions have been directed towards the island’s youth.
Limtiaco said that before the summit, the only information she had received about the draft study had been in news reports and listening to her parents and teachers discuss the pros and cons.
Right direction
Allowing youth her age to participate was a step in the right direction, giving Guam’s youth a chance to figure out for themselves how they feel about the upcoming military buildup.
“I hope they see that this could be a good thing,” said Limtiaco. “I welcome the opportunities that come with the buildup.”
Limtiaco said that with more education and career opportunities that would come with the buildup, more of Guam’s youth would be enticed to stay on island versus moving to the mainland U.S. to get those opportunities.
“I plan on going to college off-island because the opportunities are better there,” said Limtiaco.
Competitive work force
However, if Guam takes the military buildup as a chance to enhance its educational institutions and offer a competitive workforce than more of her peers would be happy to stay on island.
“It’s just really important to get involved,” said Limtiaco, adding that the 11,000-page document should not stop the island’s youth from engaging in the commenting process.
Hofmann added that the main concern most students had about the military buildup, was if there would be enough natural resources, such as water and efficient dumps, to sustain the island even after the buildup occurs.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Adelup wants to get youth informed of DEIS
Adelup wants to get youth informed of DEIS
Posted: Jan 27, 2010 2:55 PM
Updated: Jan 27, 2010 2:55 PM
by Sabrina Salas Matanane
Guam - The Governor's Office, in conjunction with Guam public broadcast station KGTF and the Bureau of Statistics and Plans is spearheading efforts to get Guam's youth involved in sifting through the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Director Tony Lamorena says their mission is to engage high school students in discussions about the military buildup because these individuals are going to be a part of the workforce when the movement of U.S. Marines to Guam occurs.
Lamorena said, "We want them to be a part of the process. We want to hear their comments, what their issues are and what their concerns are. What we're doing is on February 5, we're hosting an event. We're working with the Department of Education and all the private schools to identify because of space availability, a number of students at their respective schools."
From February 8-10, Lamorena says local officials from agencies involved in natural resources and the environment will be at various campuses around the island to educate the youth about the impacts as a result of the buildup.
Posted: Jan 27, 2010 2:55 PM
Updated: Jan 27, 2010 2:55 PM
by Sabrina Salas Matanane
Guam - The Governor's Office, in conjunction with Guam public broadcast station KGTF and the Bureau of Statistics and Plans is spearheading efforts to get Guam's youth involved in sifting through the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Director Tony Lamorena says their mission is to engage high school students in discussions about the military buildup because these individuals are going to be a part of the workforce when the movement of U.S. Marines to Guam occurs.
Lamorena said, "We want them to be a part of the process. We want to hear their comments, what their issues are and what their concerns are. What we're doing is on February 5, we're hosting an event. We're working with the Department of Education and all the private schools to identify because of space availability, a number of students at their respective schools."
From February 8-10, Lamorena says local officials from agencies involved in natural resources and the environment will be at various campuses around the island to educate the youth about the impacts as a result of the buildup.
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