The YA-YA Network (Youth Activists - Youth Allies) provides youth core training in anti-oppression, organizing skills and political education, then engages them as leaders and active members in campaigns that directly impact youth, their families, and the communities they live in.

 

The YA-YA Network has three programs for youth.

 

EMPOWER FELLOWSHIP -- weekly 2 hour commitment (4:30-6:30)

Empower focuses on self awareness, identity development, and leadership training as a foundation for social justice and advocacy. Empower operates off of the notion that we, ourselves, must take an active role in our own growth. Through Empower, young people will go through a variety of hands-on activities, a lab component, self-reflection, and life planning skills. This program requires a weekly 2-hour commitment once a week (most likely Tuesdays). For any questions reach out to [email protected]. To apply and for more information, click here. 

FACILITATION BOOTCAMP -- Tues & Wed 5-7PM

Facilitation Bootcamp is a training that will support youth in strengthening their facilitation skills. After completing the training youth will graduate into the role of a YA-YA Facilitator. YA-YA Facilitators will be offered opportunities to facilitate around the city in schools and community based organizations that request YA-YA Network workshops as well as a monthly YA-YA opportunity called People's Playlist! For more information please email [email protected]. To apply, click here.  

 

EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE LIAISON -- weekly commitment

Youth will get the opportunity to strategize, resist, collaborate, and #MakeSomeNoise as we launch our campaign together. Come support our presence with the Dignity in Schools coalition! If you are hoping to do some real hands-on political action and community organizing, look no further! For any questions reach out to [email protected]. To apply, click here.