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Suicide Prevention Speaker For School Assemblies

Written by Fabian Ramirez on June 7th, 2014

Are you wanting to address hard topics such as Suicide and Bullying on your school campus? Consider inviting Motivational Speaker Fabian Ramirez to speak at your next event for students. Plan a full day of motivation by inviting counselors and health department officials to be a part of the day.

Community grants are available in your area to use to put on such an event. You may also look to see if the school district has received the safe school grant.

We understand hard hard it is to find the right speaker to speak on hard topics, that’s why we make it fun and entertaining all while delivering a powerful message that your students will never forget.

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Bully Prevention Program For Schools

Written by Fabian Ramirez on June 12th, 2013

Are you looking for a bully prevention program that students enjoy that actually works? Then look no further. Fabian Ramirez is a bullying speaker and uses comedy along with personal stories to motivate students towards change. Schools and organizations around the nation have partnered with Fabian to deliver a message of love and hope to their students.

Your school is next. Every school should have a prevention assembly that student actually love. His speaking demo alone will give you a glimpse of how students react to his message. Bullying is a hard topic to talk about but Fabian has found a way to challenge students to move towards treating either other with love and respect.

Plus he leaves audiences spellbound with the amount of humor that he uses. Invite Fabian to speak at your next school assembly and sit back and watch the school culture move towards being more loving and respectful.

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Foster Youth Leadership Conference

Written by Fabian Ramirez on June 12th, 2012

Have you ever thought about what youth go through when they are homeless? How about what teens endure when they spend time moving from one foster family to another. Every child should have their basic needs provided for: food, shelter and clothing. After that, a place they can call home and have privacy and it be a healthy environment where they are safe and able to thrive.

Fabian after speaking to foster youth in Corpus Christi, TX

There are so many rights that foster children have that some don’t think they have. Fabian was invited to the Annual Texas Foster Youth & Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi, TX that is held by Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend. He was a speaker during the lunch hour and he was able to connect to students who have had to overcome obstacles in their lives.

Fabian started by sharing information about how he grew up in Houston, TX making foster youth in the audience laugh. He recalls the moment vividly, “I’ll never forget the smile on the students faces, it was contagious, my only wish was to make them laugh forever but I know some will soon return to a hard way of life”.

Fabian went on to talk about his hardship in middle school in which he was bullied by a guy that was bigger than he was. He talked about having to walk that lonely road in middle school and how it was one of the worst times in his life. He did talk about about it eventually got better but it had a huge impact on his confidence. This is why he makes fun of himself, it’s a tactic he uses so that students don’t feel overly depressed about his situation. Plus he wins over students with his humor early on in his presentation.

If you are planning to invite a youth conference speaker for foster kids, I would at least look into inviting Fabian Ramirez to be a keynote speaker, your youth-aged students will love his message. You can read and watch his speaking reviews here.

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High School Youth Motivational Speaker for Teen Assemblies

Written by Fabian Ramirez on May 28th, 2012

Are you an Educator looking to invite a youth motivational speaker to your high school to speak to your teen audience? If so you have come to the right place. We represent the best youth speakers in the United States and there are a handful who can really deliver a life changing speech.

Here are some tips for you as you proceed with your search for a teen speaker:

Do they have a demo video. Not just a talking head video of them talking about their topics or why you should hire them, but an actual video of them speaking to teens. This is the social proof you need to always look for when researching speakers. Here is an example of a Anti Bullying Speaker who has a demo video of him speaking to a teen audience and you can hear their reaction.
The next social proof you should look for are reviews. Look to see what others are saying about the speaker after they hired them to speak to their teens. You may want to contact a couple of people who have hired them in the past to get insight information you may need before paying for a speaker. The good ones will say that it was money well spent and they would hire him/her again.
The last thing you should do is contact the speaker or booking manager and ask about price. Sadly, this is where a lot of school educators start. They may have a limited budget and so they end up going with someone local or hire from within. Be cautious of hiring solely on price, because just like in many purchases, you get what you paid for. The last you want as an event planner is to do all the work it takes to put on a high school assembly only to have students bored out of their minds. Why not do a little extra work, spend a little extra money and hire the best high school motivational speakers in the industry and walk away from the event pleased and looking like a rock star yourself.

Get in contact with our office, we represent the top speakers in the youth market and are standing by waiting to respond to your request. Enjoy your next school assembly!

High School Speaker Motivating Teens

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Community Prevention Grants Program | Title V

Written by Fabian Ramirez on August 8th, 2011

Delinquency is a major epidemic and it is getting worse as time goes on. Adolescents are getting arrested for assaults and crimes in unprecedented numbers. The correction facilities and juvenile courts system cannot keep up with it.

Current programs already in place to combat the issue are overwhelmingly inadequate. This is what lead the government to issue grants to help find solutions where these children live and go to school in an attempt to help them before they get into the “system”.

The Community Prevention Grants Program (Title V) has provided local governments and communities with money through Federal grants in order to plan and develop programs and resources to help prevent delinquency among the youth. This can feel like an almost impossible task as delinquency rates seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there is hope.

Now that you’ve received money for the Community Prevention Grants Program (Title V) it is time to put it to work in the best way possible. What you need is a youth motivational speaker to come and speak about preventive measures schools can take to prevent bullying and drug usage with students.

This should be your first step, when hiring an educated and knowledgeable youth speaker with expertise in these areas, he will assist you in developing a foundation on which to build up the rest of your delinquency prevention program.

Why hire someone to come and speak? Most planning and collaboration problems occur because people don’t get on the same page about issues, usually due to ignorance. Having someone who can not only motivate and inspire people to get involved, but also educate them and teach them about the core issues and effective solutions can you effectively get the synergy needed to really accomplish your prevention goals.

The absolute best youth speaker for the job is Fabian Ramirez. He knows how to reach teenagers where they are at and bring them up to a new level. He has expertise in Anti-Drug prevention programs, Anti-Bullying programs, School Dropout Prevention programs, Youth Leadership programs and more. If you are looking for more than to simply have him speak, he also leads seminars and facilitates workshops to make sure you get the help that you need.

Adolescent delinquency is a problem we can no longer ignore. If what you have been doing in the past is not getting you the results you want, why not give something new and bring in a fresh, yet proven perspective? Book Fabian Ramirez to speak at your school or community event today.

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Bullying Speaker for Schools

Written by Fabian Ramirez on May 10th, 2011

Every school in America has a bully on campus. The problem is that most students and educators don’t have a plan in place to deal with bullies. Schools can be proactive in their approach to prevent bullying by inviting a youth speaker who was bullied and knows how to handle a bully. Fabian Ramirez is a school bullying speaker and speaks to thousands of students every year on the topic of bullying.

“I feel like it’s my job to be a voice for students who are being bullied because I know what it’s like to be bullied. One is embarrased to speak up for themselves and many fear that is they speak up they will get in trouble or that the bullying behavior will get worse”, Fabian said during one of his bullying presentations.

Bullying is a hard topic to speak about to teens because it’s not a funny subject but Fabian has a way of connecting his story in a humorous way and students walk away from his presentations empowered to face bullies on campus.

If you are a counselor or Principal of a school, you should strongly consider inviting Fabian Ramirez to your campus to speak to your students. He will talk to them about the definition of bullying and will leave the audience speechless when he talks to them about the consequences related to bullying behavior. His story telling is second to none and will leave your students on the edge of their seats.

Most importantly, he will help change the culture of your school by bringing teens to his side and asking them to help him put an end to school bullying on campus. If you are ready to see your campus change, bring in Fabian to speak to your students and watch how your students start to respect each other by making better choices on and off campus.

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Youth Leadership Conferences

Written by Fabian Ramirez on February 27th, 2011

Throughout the year, speakers are hired to give keynotes at youth leadership conferences across the United States. The following are just a few of those conferences:

Youth Leadership Conference Speaker

FCCLA

Family Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit organization for young people in both public and private schools. FCCLA has family as it’s central focus. It operates with the school as a vocational student organization. Students have the opportunity to participate locally, at the state level and nationally. The base of operations for FCCLA is Reston, Virginia. Originally know as The Future Homemakers of America, the organization merged with The New Homemakers of America in 1965 and focused more attention on career preparation.

DECA
Distributive Educational Clubs of America also has a college level organization. It was founded in 1946 and more than 10 million students have participated in it’s programs for business professionals. DECA improves college preparation and career work by providing co-curricular programs that work with classroom instruction, applying learning as it relates to business and connects business and the community and promotes competition. Student members leverage their DECA experience to become prepared, community minded, responsible leaders.

Lead For Diversity
Lead for Diversity is a week-long leadership program for high school and college students. Lead For Diversity focuses on diversity in New Jersey and is presented by the American Conference on Diversity Youth Leadership Institute. Participating schools select a delegation of students that displays an interest in diversity and inter-group relations, motivation, and leadership abilities. The program includes interactive workshops, small group experiences, and experiential learning. Participants gain the needed skills to be successful with conflict resolution. This program is free for New Jersey high school and college students.

The goal of youth leadership conferences it to provide young people with skills needed to be leaders in their schools and local communities. Programs are available across the country and several programs exist for “at-risk” young teenagers. If you represent a conference and would like to hire a youth speaker, please contact us.

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Elementary School Assemblies

Written by Fabian Ramirez on February 23rd, 2011

Elementary schools across the United States will annually host an assembly where the whole school will gather to hear a guest speaker or see an educational presentation. These type of programs usually run about an hour and depending on the size of your venue, you can probably get the whole school to particpate instead of breaking up the presentation by grade levels.

If your grade school is interested in hosting a school assembly, here are some suggestions as you plan your event.

1. Get the most out of your event – Try and book your assembly in the morning and see if you can get the presenter to do something in the afternoon as well. This is especially good if your school is big enough to have two or three assemblies in a single day.

2. Plan around a special event – Look on the school districts calendar and figure out a day where you can piggy back off of a special event during the year. For example, most schools will have state testing and it would be a good idea to bring a youth speaker to motivate students to perform their best on the test. Another event that occurs every October is called Red Ribbon Week where students get to learn about staying away from drugs and alcohol.

3. Know the needs of your school – If your school is dealing with a crisis or kids are dealing with a bully and you don’t know how to handle it, educate all students by booking a school bullying speaker as a neutral person who can address the issue. Not only that but the speaker can make learning about a serious issue fun and entertaining so that the message sticks.

4. Stay within budget – Some schools budget for assemblies and some don’t, just like field trips. However there are so many ways to gather funding for an assembly and it’s worth it to invest in your students.

Get your students excited about school again by hosting an assembly at your Elementary school and bringing in a youth motivational speaker to keep your kids on the edge of their seats.

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High School Motivational Speaker

Written by Fabian Ramirez on January 24th, 2011

School administrators, counselors and teachers doing research on inspiring speakers, are you ready to change the culture of your high school?

Schools have a tendency of doing the same programs year after year and bringing in the same speakers with the same message.

It’s time to bring a youth speaker to your high school to motivate your students to kick it up a notch. Just like adults, teenagers need a boost of confidence that can be spoken into them through a motivational speaker. Imagine your students in the gym, cafeteria or auditorium sitting on the edge of their seats laughing and listening to a young energetic speaker sharing humorous stories while motivating them to live out their dreams by making positive decisions at school.

Do you want your students talking about college and becoming leaders at your high school?

Truth is, your students are hungry for something new and different, fun and innovative, so planning an assembly at your school demonstrates to your students that you care about them.

A speaker who targets teens understands the social characteristics that they have and presents a message that breaks barriers that are often in place between students and school administrators. Students are interested in adult roles that include leadership and high-level decision making yet most are not challenged to live out their potential at school. Students are the leading factors of cultural change, so if you want to change the school’s culture, get students motivated to take action.

Why it’s best to invest in a speaker?

If you are planning a youth event at your high school, it’s best to invest in a keynote speaker that can make you, the event planner, look good. A hired speaker will produce the results you want for the following reasons: 1. they know you are investing in your students and 2. they want you to refer them to your colleagues. So why not get your students excited about a future event that will change their lives.

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School Bullying Teen Speaker

Written by Fabian Ramirez on November 17th, 2010

School bullying is becoming an increasingly aggressive form of harassment. It comes in the form of verbal, physical or psychological abuse. Bullies may use hitting, punching or any other form of physical violence on their victims. They may verbally assault them or threaten their victims with violence. For the children who are the target of bullying it can be a devastating experience. It affects their performance, their self-esteem and can alter how they interact with others students as well.

Fabian Ramirez, a school bullying speaker says the following:

Bullying is reduced when victims surround themselves with true friends instead of bystanders

Many victims of school bullying are picked on or harassed for reasons that would normally be a compliment. For example they are too smart or they have lots of friends. Some become the target because they don’t look strong or able to defend themselves. It happens on school grounds, which may include inside classrooms, hallways or playgrounds. It is also a very isolating experience for victims as well.

Bullying may cause anxiety in some children and affect how well they perform in school. Good grades may decrease because of the torment and they may also want to stop going to school altogether. Depending on the level of torment they may find excuses to stay home or begin to ditch class as a result. It can also cause depression in school aged children and encourage anti-social behavior. Parents may notice their children become less talkative or disinterested in social situations. They may want to spend more time in their room or away from others.

Bullying occurs in almost every school. It may be viewed as harmless behavior but has been the cause behind many school shootings and violent retaliations. It can escalate out of control in a very short time and should be taken seriously before it is too late. Being aware of bullying and watching out for signs can help prevent a devastating situation later. Watch your child’s mood as well as behavior and create a safe environment for them to talk and express themselves. The more comfortable they are talking to you can help eliminate the harassment they face on a regular basis. Be empathetic and take bullying seriously so you can take effective action.

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Education Is Not Losing Value

Written by Fabian Ramirez on September 15th, 2010

On my recent trip to Chicago I read an article in USA today about how Americans are feeling that Education is not as valuable as it once was. The economy has taken it’s toll on the value of Education. I agree to an extent but research still shows that people with a degree make more money than their counterparts.

The value of Education is still there but people are going to have to choose what school they are going to attend because some schools are overpriced. This is true so if you are a parent, do your research on schools in your area or a state school as a primary choice. Some schools will help financially with tuition as well.

Before you say no to higher education be sure to check out the kind of job you want to be doing in the future and look at the requirements of those positions. Most jobs have prerequisites and the first being a college degree.

If your students are having a hard time grasping the importance of college, consider hiring a youth speaker come to your school to share the benefits of attending college so they can catch a vision to one day be a college graduate.

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Life Experiences, Your Decisions

Written by Fabian Ramirez on August 30th, 2010

Youth get to decide what experiences they will have in life.

It’s so true! The choices that youth make today will impact the life experiences they will have in the future. My wife and I discuss this all the time. As I’ve spoken to young people throughout the years, the message has always been the same, plan for tomorrow by what you do today.

My twenties have been filled with class after class, i’ve taken at least fifty courses in my twenties, yes that’s 50 minimum undergrad, graduate and a couple doctorate level courses. I’ve got to tell you, not all were fun, but all were necessary to get me to where I am today.

Also in my twenties, i’ve been able to take vacations to: Florida, Colorado, DC, California, London and Paris, and of course all over Texas. The best part of all is that my wife and I did this by being debt free. Why? Because the decisions I made when I was younger, impacted the experiences that I get to have today. What will your experiences look like based on what you are doing today?

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Life Strategies for Youth

Written by Fabian Ramirez on August 17th, 2010

Luis Palomo with El Centro College, a Dallas County Community College District school took time to have lunch and talk with Gabe and Fabian in Dallas, Texas about strategies youth should have as they prepare for higher education.

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Hispanic Youth Motivational Speakers

Written by Fabian Ramirez on July 26th, 2010

Latino speakers

Gabe Salazar and Fabian Ramirez are getting ready for the 2010-2011 school year. As youth speakers, they get to speak to thousands of teenagers every year motivating them to put their education first and follow their dreams by making positive choices.

October of every year includes two special weeks which these two are experts in, Red Ribbon Week and drug awareness, and Bullying Prevention month.

Red Ribbon Week 2010

Salazar is already booked for Red Ribbon week which occurs the week of October 23-31, 2010. He will be speaking at several schools in the Dallas / Fort Worth area in Texas.

Gabe Salazar is a Professional Youth Speaker who travels the world giving teens a message of hope. Gabe was born to a teen mom and was abandoned by his biological father. He says he felt his birth was merely an accident, but when he discovered his purpose as a teen motivational speaker, he realized his life was “no accident.” His focus is helping teens make positive choices and giving them a reason to dream. Click to continue »

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Last Minute Youth Speaker

Written by Fabian Ramirez on July 10th, 2010

Last Minute Planning

So you are planning an event for youth and you don’t have a speaker, what do you do? First let me remind you that most people who are searching for speakers typically are not event planners. In fact they are put in charge of an event and don’t have a clue of where to turn to hire someone to speak to their students.

Waiting for the last minute to book a speaker happens often. Primarily because of funding. Event planners don’t often have the budget they need to plan a successful conference or school assembly. Sometimes a speaker can opt out of your event causing you to panic and search for a replacement, this happens at times as well. Click to continue »

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