DEVELOPING POSITIVE YOUTH!

Youth Partnership

• Youth Partnership (YP) is a dynamic collection of young people who understand that their voices and perspectives matter in building communities that are healthy, safe, and supportive of their unique needs.  This youth-led, adult-guided, school-based program equips high school youth with skills and tools to investigate community issues that matter to them and design projects or campaigns to address those issues. Youth learn about collaboration, communication, leadership, and community problem-solving. These young people are working toward a society that just, fair, inclusive, tolerant, and reflective of their values.  Participation can also earn community service hours and help to augment their resumes and college applications with meaningful experiences.

Outcomes

Participants in Youth Partnership:

• Embrace positive attitudes and beliefs about their capacity to contribute and make a difference
• Increase youth engagement in their schools’ and communities’ decision-making processes
• Improve their communication and intrapersonal skills
• Sharpen their critical thinking and reflective analysis 

There is something sublime in the youth who possesses the spirit of boldness and fearlessness who has proper confidence in his ability to do and dare.

– Oreson Swett Marden

YP is made possible by Tobacco Use Prevention Education funding through the Solano County Office of Education.