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National Out-of-School Time Conference to be Hosted in West Palm Beach

May 22, 2023

Katie Jacob, Director of Communications
Prime Time Palm Beach County
(561) 732-8066   
kjacob@primetimepbc.org

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What: Every Hour Counts hosts national conference to discuss what’s possible to engage, empower and support young people while exploring how to develop community-wide solutions with young people and all leaders from across the nation.

Who: Attendees will include nationwide forward-thinking leaders – intermediary leaders, community providers, non-profit partners, school district representatives, policymakers, funders, youth and researchers.

Special Guests will include Mayor Greg K. Weiss, District 2, and Dr. Glenda Sheffield, Chief Academic Officer, The School District of Palm Beach County.

Where: Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

When: May 30 – June 1, 2023

Learn more: https://everyhourcountsconference.org/

Every Hour Counts Coalition representing longstanding partnerships with more than 3,500 schools, districts, and community-based organizations that provide quality afterschool and summer programming, will be hosting its annual conference at the Hilton West Palm Beach. The conference will be attended by 225 leaders from across the country, representing nearly 40 communities, all committed to youth development, education, and out-of-school time. The 2023 Every Hour Counts National Conference will include discussions on what’s possible to engage, empower and support young people and explore how to develop community-wide solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to share stories and seek advice with local system leaders who represent a diverse range of perspectives.

The event is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation and its hosting partner is Prime Time Palm Beach County.

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