This school year, our students have chosen to rename our Youth Leadership Cohort as the Youth Voice Project (YVP). They believe this new name better represents their efforts to help students discover and utilize their voices positively, impacting the systems they engage with daily. We are expanding the YVP from 8 to 15 students this year and extending our program duration from a 3-month cohort to a 6-month initiative. During this period, we will work closely with students, focusing on continuous improvement strategies, leadership skills, event planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities. The group will also be responsible for planning and executing two projects centered around youth voice and engagement. Please share this opportunity with high school students in your networks!

For inquiries or to get involved, contact Lawrence Kirby, our Community Engagement Network Manager, at lkirby@buildingourfuturekc.org.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/hrhNmzMNHd8LpdXB7
 

Dive into the heart of community engagement with our latest podcast episode!

Join us as we explore the Walking School Bus project with Leigh Ann Martinez and Katie Tuttle from United Way of Racine County. From a single school to three, discover the incredible impact this initiative is making, offering students a safe, supervised walk to school. Plus, get a sneak peek into BOF's plans to launch a Walking School in Kenosha!

Episode 25 - Walking School Bus: Empowering Students, Empowering Communities
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/together-were-better/id1566142951?i=1000629942222