OUR PROGRAMS
At Youth Making Changes Inc., we provide programs and services designed to empower youth and young adults with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to achieve success and become leaders within their communities.
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Our Life Skills Development Program helps youth build confidence and independence through communication skills, financial literacy, decision making, healthy relationships, goal setting, time management, and problem solving.
JOB READINESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Our Job Readiness Program prepares youth for employment through resume development, interview preparation, workplace etiquette, career exploration, job search assistance, and employment readiness training.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Our Violence Prevention Program provides youth with conflict resolution skills, positive decision making strategies, leadership development opportunities, and healthy alternatives to violence.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
This program assists youth with college exploration, career planning, vocational training opportunities, certifications, apprenticeships, scholarship searches, and educational goal setting.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our Health & Wellness Program promotes physical, mental, and emotional well being through wellness education, healthy lifestyle awareness, CPR certification opportunities, HIV and STD awareness, and mental health support resources.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Youth participants are encouraged to develop leadership skills through community service projects, volunteer opportunities, public speaking experiences, peer leadership activities, and civic engagement.
NEXT GEN PODCAST
The NEXT GEN Podcast provides youth with a platform to share their voices, discuss important issues, develop communication skills, learn media production techniques, and inspire positive change in their communities.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
We offer educational, recreational, and community-based activities that encourage teamwork, relationship building, personal growth, leadership, and positive youth development.