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"Empowering communities by empowering youth."
MISSION STATEMENT "Equipping youth with the tools they
need to create positive change with their peers, families, community, and the world."
THE PROGRAM
Local teens are selected and trained to be Community Organizers, to I D E N T I F Y and A D D R E S S an issue in their community
STEPS Outreach Application process 2 month intensive training Community Needs Assessment Identify Issue Create Action Plan Implement plan
IMPACT ON YOUTH Gainful employment Skill development Leadership development Increased self esteem Positively engaged in the community Active citizens
YOUNG GOVERNORS PILOT PROGRAM Partnership with New
Life CDC Elmhurst, Queens Started March 2011 7 local teens
selected Training in process Projects to be
implemented in summer
EXPANSIONShort term Program continuation at New Life CDC “Alumni” work with new cohort
Long term Replication in other neighborhoods Partnerships with CBOs