Youth Development
Coordinating the people behind youth programs
Convening
Provider network
Regular meetings help partners share emerging needs, coordinate responses, surface training requests, and connect youth-serving staff across neighborhoods.
Information flow
Program updates
Events, youth workshops, grants, policy changes, safety concerns, and partner opportunities move through one communication pathway.
Youth voice
Program design
Youth preferences, attendance patterns, and feedback help partners adjust programming so young people keep coming back.
Access and participation
MCE students reached
YMAP-supported Minneapolis Community Education after-school programming at Bancroft, Loring, Jenny Lind, Pillsbury, Las Estrellas, Webster, Folwell, Marcy, Emerson, Hall, and Whittier.
Community partners
Partners supporting culturally inclusive programming through Minneapolis Community Education sites.
Workshop participants
Youth taking part in Hennepin County Library Teen Tech Squad workshops at Minneapolis locations in 2024.
Teen leader wage
Hennepin County Library reported this living wage for Teen Tech Squad Teen Leader positions supported by YMAP funds.
Program partners and places
Schools
Minneapolis Community Education
Youth enrichment, after-school learning, aquatics, summer programs, and Minneapolis Kids pathways.
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Hennepin County Library STEAM Squad
Teen interns design and lead STEAM activities while building communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Youth programs, school-release activities, meals and snacks, sports, Rec Plus, and neighborhood recreation.
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Harold Mezile North Community YMCA
Programs for kids and teens, youth enrichment, aquatics, and neighborhood connection in North Minneapolis.
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Latest program updates
Approved director updates and event information appear after review.
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Youth Development posts
Posts connected to after-school programs, youth development, and field updates.
Open categoryAfterschool enrichment partners
Vertical Endeavors
Indoor climbing clubs and camps for young people in Minneapolis.
VisitCamp Fire Minnesota
Nature-based camps and afterschool programs that build character and belonging.
VisitTaikoArts Midwest
Japanese taiko drumming classes and school residencies across the Twin Cities.
VisitSnapology of Minneapolis
Hands-on STEM, robotics, and coding through LEGO-based afterschool programs.
VisitQuality and professional learning
Program quality
YPQA and SELPQA
Partners use youth-program quality and social-emotional learning tools to reflect on practice and identify improvements.
Workforce
Youth worker learning
Training topics include emotional development, self-awareness, youth voice, safety protocols, and program design.
Responsive practice
Field intelligence
Network meetings surface what providers hear about immigration enforcement, prevention, transportation, attendance, and family needs.