Whether you are a government agency or business the principles of Human Development, greatly impact your organization and the individuals you serve and work with. In the many years that YDN has operated we have created trainings that can help you identify areas of growth in staff to staff relationships, skill and strengths development, and organizational culture and climate.
Whether you are running an after-school program for elementary school students or a non-profit organization serving thousands, the principles of Youth Development, and Human Development, greatly impact your organization and the individuals you serve and work with. In the many years that YDN has operated we have created trainings that can help you identify areas of growth in staff to staff relationships, skill and strengths development, and organizational culture and climate.
YDN—thank you for always being there to guide and support us in our journey to provide high quality youth and staff experiences.
In America, the problem with our schools and workplaces is not so much that there is an achievement or productivity gap, it’s that there is an engagement gap.
“How can we find out who else is doing what we do?” “How can we do a better job of working together?” Learn about our team, how we came to be, and the conversations that triggered the formation of YDN.
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YDN Camp Alumni Olivia Contreras Fernandez, Quincy Brown, and Nicoda Adams join host Adrian Ruiz to have a reflective conversation on their experiences at YDN’s youth leadership camp. Thanks to all of our supporters and staff who lead the charge to create the magic of camp! It couldn’t be done without the heart and soul […]
In Episode 35 of in our tribe, we have an awesome conversation with hope dealer, liberator, educator, and agitator Roberto Rivera on his work, approach, and views on education and youth development. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – August 15 — All reading is good reading. Dive into a good read and join us for our Summer Reading Challenge. Read anything you want and log your reading to earn a prize and complete activities to earn badges. Books, ebooks, graphic novels, audiobooks – whatever your pleasure if you […]
After a challenging year of pandemic schooling, these activities help students reflect on what they’ve learned and look forward to what’s coming next. Despite the numerous challenges that came with pandemic schooling, this article shares positive and creative ways many teachers have found to help students reflect on what they’ve learned this year and look […]
We all want to be happy. But is becoming happier even possible? These five tips can show you how to get more joy and satisfaction out of life.Tip 1: Train your brain to be more positiveTip 2: Nurture and enjoy your relationshipsTip 3: Live in the…
