"Youth Corps has unlocked and unleashed in me what it takes to not only be successful, but to lead others to success as well."
- Cleveland, Youth Corps Class of 2011
Our Impact
Students undergo one year of experiential leadership modules so that they can become equipped to be leaders in their schools, communities, and beyond. Youth Corps Students are a cross-section of the community socioeconomically and racially making it a real world experience.
Students
The Youth Corps experience unleashes students in a multitude of ways. Not only do participants gain leadership skills, they develop confidence, team-building skills, a vision for their future.
Parents
Time and time again parents attribute Youth Corps to the development they see in their child - growth in confidence, leadership, purpose, and an enhanced level of determination.
Alumni
There are more than 600 members of an elite group called Youth Corps Alumni. They are making a difference in the world. They are changing lives.
News & Events
Alumni Spotlight – Donovan YC13 (’17-’18)
Youth Corps not only exposed Donovan to new experiences—from running a floral business to visiting local jails and engaging with nonprofits—it also helped him understand the importance of impact. “I realized leadership isn’t about being in charge. It’s about knowing how to lead and when to follow. It’s about doing the uncomfortable thing, because that’s where the growth is.”
Alumni Spotlight – Jonathan YC9 (’13-’14)
The gift Jonathan received from Youth Corps wasn’t just confidence—it was a sense of purpose, a supportive community, and the opportunity to become the leader he never knew he could be.