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When community leaders from seven Youth Champion Communities (YCC) gathered for NYEC’s September meet-up, one thing was clear: cities are putting the pieces together—youth, employers, schools, and community partners—to form ecosystems that move young people from potential to prosperity.  “This hour isn’t just about updates,” said Marie Davis, NYEC’s Strategic Advisor and meeting co-facilitator. “It’s about…

News at NYEC:  Registration Closes Oct. 20th for NYEC’s Annual Youth Days Event in Washington, D.C., from November 5-7, 2025! NYEC is inviting practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to join us to bring a voice for opportunity youth to Congress. Whether you are new to policy and advocacy or a skilled advocate, we…

News at NYEC:  Registration Closes Oct. 20th for NYEC’s Annual Youth Days Event in Washington, D.C., from November 5-7, 2025! NYEC is inviting practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to join us to bring a voice for opportunity youth to Congress. Whether you are new to policy and advocacy or a skilled advocate, we…

News at NYEC:  Registration Closes Oct. 20th for NYEC’s Annual Youth Days Event in Washington, D.C., from November 5-7, 2025! NYEC is inviting practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to join us to bring a voice for opportunity youth to Congress. Whether you are new to policy and advocacy or a skilled advocate, we…

NYEC is proud to share the major milestones of our Youth Champion Communities: Mayors Challenge Initiative. Over the past year, this initiative brought together seven cities, Albany, Buffalo, Durham, Everett, Richmond, Scranton, and Tampa, to rethink how communities support young people in accessing education, employment, and opportunity. The significance of this work is evident in…