Youth Rise Summer

Each Youth Rise participant receives an individualized experience organized around four core areas:

• Academic Support: Opportunities to strengthen academic skills, address individual learning needs, and support continued educational success. 
• Career Development: Exposure to careers, workplaces, professionals, and employment skills aligned with each participant’s interests and future plans. 
• Leadership Development: Activities that strengthen communication, teamwork, decision-making, self-advocacy, and confidence. 
• Life Skills: Practical experiences that may include cooking, budgeting, health and wellness, household care, and other skills that support adulthood and independence. 

Activities may include individualized instruction, hands-on learning, group projects, guest speakers, community outings, workplace visits, and connections with local professionals and organizations. Each participant’s experience is shaped by their identified goals, strengths, interests, and needs, along with the opportunities and community partnerships available each summer.