YouthSolve
YouthSolve
solYOUTHtions is a hybrid action oriented structure where youth take the lead on learning and gain essential work skills that can be applied to community-based and entrepreneurial solutions while earning academic credit.
- Middle School Youth – Capstone projects take the place of desk-confined experiential learning.
- High School Youth – Project portfolios earn college credit through EduSolve’s partnership with higher education institutions.
Why solYOUTHtions?
solYOUTHtions honors the belief that children and youth can bring a new level of thinking to the most challenging problems in our world today. They can also infuse the power and energy needed to put that thinking into civic action (Jagers, et al., 2021).
solYOUTHtions works because the adults don’t lead–the participants are the leaders. YouthSolve infuses the principles of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) with Design Thinking protocols to structure youth leaders in their innovation.
YPAR is an innovative approach to positive youth and community development in which young people are trained to conduct systematic research to improve their lives, their communities, and the institutions intended to serve them. Once trained, they pursue their own solutions, with access to mentoring adults who will remove any roadblocks or barriers.
Design Thinking is an organized process to understand the creative process from the end-user perspective. It unleashes creative power and aligns it to real world solutions that are tested and ultimately scaled. YouthSolve taps the natural curiosity and creativity of youth to solve problems through and with those closest to the issues.
Welcome to our enriching array of services dedicated to fostering Positive Youth Development through innovative afterschool programs. At Edu Solve, we understand the significance of providing young minds with opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting. Our Positive Youth Development programs are designed to empower students with essential life skills, instill a sense of purpose, and cultivate a positive outlook on their future.
In our afterschool programs, Positive Youth Development takes center stage, offering a holistic approach to education. We believe that every interaction, every activity, and every moment is an opportunity for growth. Our experienced team is committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and the development of crucial social and emotional skills.
Through our tailored Positive Youth Development initiatives, students engage in activities that build resilience, self-esteem, and a strong sense of community. Whether it’s through team-building exercises, leadership workshops, or creative arts programs, we repeat the mantra of Positive Youth Development to ensure a consistent focus on the well-rounded growth of every participant.
Join us in shaping a future where every young mind is equipped with the tools for success. Explore our Positive Youth Development afterschool programs at Edu Solve and witness the transformative impact on the lives of the students we serve. Together, let’s build a foundation for a positive and thriving generation.
YouthSolve Approach
We propose a 10 month engagement process with the goal of youth leading culture and climate initiatives in the strategic plan.
Facilitated by Mike May, EduSolve’s Youth Engagement Leader, the team will come together and lead through a facilitated infrastructure premised on two-way communication where students are gathering feedback and acting as a conduit for students and leadership.Over a typical 10 month engagement, youth leaders will:
We propose a 10 month engagement process with the goal of youth leading culture and climate initiatives in the strategic plan.
Facilitated by Mike May, EduSolve’s Youth Engagement Leader, the team will come together and lead through a facilitated infrastructure premised on two-way communication where students are gathering feedback and acting as a conduit for students and leadership.Over a typical 10 month engagement, youth leaders will:
Each meeting is structured in a predictable format to create safety, thereby unleashing youth creativity:
1 Hour Meets (standardized approach)
Warm Welcome
Objectives for the Meet
Facilitation Experience
Optimistic Close and Next Steps
Current YouthSolve Host Sites
Broward County Public Schools
Ascend Charter High School
School District of Palm Beach County
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