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Ben Joins NYEC Fulltime
NYEC is excited to welcome Ben Washington to our growing team. Ben previously worked for NYEC as a research consultant, but has recently accepted the role of full-time Data Specialist. Ben is a researcher and data analyst with a history of serving the Little Rock community. He is a graduate of the Clinton School of…
Read MoreYouth and Young Adult Policy Update 8-4-23
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Read MoreYouth and Young Adult Policy Update 7-28-23
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Read MoreNYEC Participates in Frameworks Listening Session
Members of NYEC’s Board of Directors, Youth Advisory Council, and staff participated in a listening session organized by FrameWorks Institute, a nonprofit research institution, on July 6th. FrameWorks staff asked open-ended questions about how to better support Opportunity Youth and dispel false narratives regarding OY and other young people. NYEC participants described the need to…
Read MoreMeet Essence Gray: Overcoming Trauma and Tragedy to Build a Life of Strength and Service
Quick Take. Essence Gray overcame extraordinary hardships by focusing on her desire to serve her community. With the help of EmployIndy, she completed several training programs, found her footing, and now serves as a Life Coach at the IndyPeace Fellowship where she counsels and supports justice-involved Opportunity Youth. Early Years. From her earliest days, Essence…
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