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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Cultivating a New Generation of Leaders
Supporting the next generation of leaders, helping them find their voice and supporting their development through local advocacy and civic engagement to transform their communities.
Why It Matters
Youth for Change invites all youth especially those who come from low-income, farmworking, and first-generation backgrounds. Y4C provides safe supportive spaces for youth to develop skills in leadership, advocacy, finding their voice, reaching their full potential, and meeting others. Participants learn about collective action, relationship building, action planning, and critical consciousness. It is a space where you can be yourself.
What You Can Do With CCA
Youth for Change provides an 8 to 12 week developmental curriculum that builds skills and provides resources. Here you can
- Meet other teens who care about building a strong community
- Learn how local government works
- Learn how to research, apply and get money for college/ post-secondary opportunities
- Discover collective voice/power of organizing
- Give back through community cleanups, door-to-door campaigns, and other volunteer opportunities
- Actively participate in political space through voter registration turnouts.
Our Impact
“My experience with youth for change has been phenomenal, I have learned many important topics related to my community that I was unaware of before. Including social issues CCA has provided me with the tools necessary to solve the issues that impact us everyday and make a positive impacts”
— Jennifer Castro
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact us and let us know how we can help.
Do I have to pay to be in the Youth for Change program?
No, it is free to all youth.
Is there an age limit for the program
Ages range from 13-20 years old
What dates do we meet?
Dates vary depending on availability of youth.
What cities is Youth for Change available in?
Salinas and Castroville.
What are the benefits?
Community service hours, gain experience working with your community, looks great on your resume, put in practice your leadership through civic engagement, exposure to resources, and programs in your community.