Learning & Leadership
We promote the learning, leadership, and social-emotional development of youth and seek to shift how programs engage youth in leadership and governance.
Programs and initiatives supported in this area expose youth to arts, culture, provide enrichment and youth leadership opportunities. Learn More
Economic Opportunity
We create opportunities for economic prosperity by supporting programs and initiatives that build workforce skills, promote youth entrepreneurship, and expose youth to career pathways.
Creating access to economic opportunities for young people is a key part of ensuring the long-term success of youth and communities in Minnesota. Learn More
Health & Safety
We champion programs that promote the holistic health & safety of young people by meeting basic health needs and ensuring young people are safe and not criminalized in their communities.
We take a holistic approach to health and safety and advance intervention strategies that prevent the criminalization of youth, which can pose a threat to public safety. Learn More
Neese Parker | Reflections on Youth Engagement
Amazing work can be manifested when you invest in the young people in your communities.
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Youthprise announces our 2018-19 YPAR Cohort Grantees!
YPAR is an innovative approach to positive youth and community development rooted in social justice
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2018
Rochelle & Nadia | Changemakers
Rochelle Lund and Nadia Linoo are two Research Associates that create YPAR curriculum, help facilitate trainings and support the Youth Research Network as a part of Youthprise’s YPAR team.
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