2023 Youth Advisory Council
NYEC has selected 7 outstanding young people to sit on this year’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC is a group of young people (ages 16-24) who advise NYEC on policy efforts, program development, events, and other initiatives. The council is one way that NYEC ensures the voices of young people are being heard and incorporated…
Read More2023 Annual Forum: Transforming Vision into Action – Youth Action Hour Finalists
Youth Action Hour NYEC was honored to continue the annual Youth Action Hour at this year’s Forum. The Youth Action Hour is a mini-grant opportunity for young leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are working to positively impact their communities. Young people are invited to apply each year by sharing about their projects, businesses, and organizations…
Read MoreMarch 2023 Newsletter – NYEC Forum Pre-Conference
NYEC Annual Forum Pre-Conference Calling all conferencegoers! On April 4th, 2023, NYEC is partnering with Persevere, a transformational workforce development organization focusing on expanding opportunities for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. During the afternoon pre-conference, NYEC and Persevere will work with attendees to problem-solve issues that they are facing to better outcomes for justice-impacted youth…
Read MoreYouth and Young Adults DC Update 3-10-23
National Alliance Launches: The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), and The Corps Network on Wednesday launched the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adult Advocates, or NAYYAA. The National Alliance will identify more authentic and positive narratives about young people, fill research and data gaps…
Read MoreJaylene Hernandez: Pursuing Her Dream and Finding Her Passion
Quick Take. With few opportunities in her hometown, Jaylene Hernandez moved to Tucson, AZ with her entire family where she attended Pima Community College and worked part-time. She hoped to transfer to a four-year institution but soon realized that the cost was prohibitive. Not sure of her next steps, Jaylene visited the Youth Employment Center,…
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