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The entrepreneurial spirit for youth today is strong, with endless resources available to equip the future workforce with the necessary life skills to prepare them to become independent business owners and leaders.

The uniquely comprehensive Climb program model was developed in 1986 to help move single mothers out of poverty. To date, the program has helped more than 2,000 families reach self-sufficiency, the effects of which will be felt for generations to...

This manual is a compilation of good advice and best practices from around the YouthBuild network on how to successfully plan and execute a proper youth leadership committee, a key component of our model.

Click on the links to access some sample documents related to leadership. ADC YouthBuild Leadership Development Competency Completion Report Individual Leadership Development Plan Leadership Development Group Syllabus Leadership...

This resource includes local and national advisory councils and committees that YouthBuild participants and alumni can consider joining. It also spotlights YouthBuild Newark and how young people can leverage their experience and expertise to...

This video features four practitioners who discuss strategies for working with out of school youth to help build a future talent supply.  

Work Experiences for Youth feature youth work experience providers sharing their success stories, best practices for creating impactful work experiences, and lessons learned from adapting their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. These videos...

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 includes a comprehensive youth employment program, which includes 14 program elements. One of these program elements is leadership development. Under leadership development, programs are...

Youth play an important role in strengthening programs and improving youth outcomes. Empowering youth to identify and respond to community needs helps them become leaders and assist them in civic engagement. These resources share and elevate youth...

Teenagers and other young people help their families, schools, and communities prepare for disasters. They can be leaders before, during, and after disasters. Whether you’re just starting to learn about preparedness, want to join or start a youth...