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service learning, youth workers: Happy young volunteers in gloves collecting, sorting food for needy people

They age out — then we hire them. What happens next matters most.

Despite the vital role of young staff, we know little about how these experiences shape their development and which workplace practices help...

From developmental relationships to opportunities_social capital mobilization_feature: black male youth confidently writes on idea wall in front of peers

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From the Field

From relationships to opportunities: What we learned about social capital mobilization

Access to developmental relationships is important. But young people also need the skills, confidence and support to mobilize those connections.

Youth mentoring, community-based mentoring program report: black teen male and mentor talking and laughing on bleachers

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► Reports

The effects of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-Based Mentoring program on crime and delinquency

A report details outcomes of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Community-Based Mentoring program.

economic mobility, youth development grants, job/career training education grants; electrician trains young interns

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Grants

Youth job and career training program support grants

GRANT FOCUS: Job/Career Training, Youth Development, Apprenticeships, Mentorships, Internships | Amount: $25,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: June 23, 2025 (LOI)

youth apprenticeship: Engineer showing equipment to a female apprentice

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Grants

Hawaii youth apprenticeship partnership program grants

GRANT FOCUS: Youth Apprenticeship/Mentorship, Job/Career Training, Education/Development, Hawaii | Amount: Up to $35,000 | Deadline: May 30, 2025

Trust time training_Unlocking potential learning ECOsystems: children look up at creative machinery in workshop

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Opinion

Trust, time and training: Unlocking the potential of learning ECOsystems

A new tool seeks to improve learning ecosystems by connecting educators to community partners.

Youth leader development, changemaking, young community leader: female team leader leans over table talking to team while pointing at things on table

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Grants

Youth leader development and career support grants

GRANT FOCUS: Youth Leaders/Leadership, Youth Development, Civic Engagement, Career Training, Mentorship | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Jan. 17, 2024