OTHER AMERICAN PROGRAMS (beyond Indian Country and North Carolina)  

Programs for Youth

4-H PUBLIC HOUSING MINI-SOCIETY PROJECT
Mini-Society uses an experience-based approach to teach youth, ages 8-12, entrepreneurship, citizenship, economics, ethics, government, and decision-making.
mcneills@ncat.edu
http://www.ag.ncat.edu/extension/programs/mini_society.htm
(336) 334-7956

DO SOMETHING
Each fall and each spring, Do Something gives grants of $500 each to 10 young people who submit creative proposals for solving local problems. Members of Do Something’s Youth Advisory Council evaluate the proposals and award grants to the most deserving projects in three areas: community building, health, and the environment.
challenges@dosomething.org
http://www.dosomething.org/awards/grants/

HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership provides lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential.
hoby@hoby.org
http://www.hoby.org
(310) 474-4370

FANNING INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP/LATINO YOUTH LEADERSHIP
The Latino Youth Leadership Program is a statewide program for Latino youth with demonstrated leadership capabilities. http://www.fanning.uga.edu/Latino/Leadership2004.htm
(706) 542-1108

YOUTHBUILD USA
The goal of the YouthBuild movement is to create and sustain a broad-based national movement in support of policies and programs which enable young people to assume leadership in order to rebuild their communities and lead responsible lives.
ybinfo@youthbuild.org
http://www.youthbuild.org
(617) 623-9900

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
The organization’s purpose is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Info@bgca.org
(404) 487-5700

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE STUDENT AMBASSADORS
People to People Student Ambassadors travel overseas for two to three weeks during the summer to learn, share, and represent their communities and schools. From the Great Barrier Reef to South Africa’s Cape, Student Ambassadors experience unparalleled opportunities for personal growth through an enriching program of educational and cultural interaction.
info@studentambassadors.org
http://www.studentambassadors.org
(509) 534-0430

HISPANIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP: ATTITUDES FOR SUCCESS
The program’s mission is to: 1) develop leadership skills, self-esteem, interactive skills like problem solving and conflict resolution, long term goals and objectives, character and integrity (values clarification), and physical fitness and wellness; 2) build awareness of Hispanic history and heritage; and 3) improve academic skills and encourage youth to complete high school and further their education.
(541) 278-5403

CESAR CHAVEZ LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The Conference helps Latino(a) youth learn more about becoming leaders and helps them learn about contemporary issues within the Latino(a) community. It also encourages Latino(a) youth to pursue educational opportunities beyond high school.
(503) 916-5840 ext. 483

OREGON HISPANIC AND MIGRANT STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Institute is designed to develop leadership skills, self-esteem, and interactive skills like problem solving and conflict resolution.
(503) 385-4678

OREGON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The program’s goal is to provide leadership opportunities for Latino(a) youth.
College students are recruited to serve as mentors for high school students
http://www.ocha-nw.org/oli.html
(541) 330-4363