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Apply for the 2025-26 cohort NOW!

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About the Youth Voice Project: This initiative offers high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors an exciting opportunity to actively engage in decisions that impact their lives and participate in projects that amplify their voices within our community. Through this program, students will: 
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  • Develop leadership skills
  • Learn conflict resolution and other practical skills
  • Gain hands-on experience in organizing and event planning 
  • Participate in our annual Youth-Led Town Hall School Board Candidate Forum
  • Take part in projects and initiatives developed by the Youth Voice Project team

Students will lead these projects with guidance and support from Building Our Future staff. 
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Curious to learn more? You can also hear directly from the youth who participated in our previous projects in our Together, We're Better podcast episodes. 
The Youth Takeover Part 1
The Youth Takeover Part 2
Why Youth Voices Matter
What You'll Gain: Over six months, this leadership development program will empower you to realize your potential and design projects that raise awareness about causes you're passionate about. It's also a great way to earn community service hours! 
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​At Building Our Future, we believe in elevating community voices - especially our youth! Destiny, a recent KUSD graduate and freshman at Carthage College, has come full circle - after years as an active participant, she's now leading our Youth Voice Project!

​In addition to shaping this initiative, Destiny also serves on our Leadership Table, ensuring youth perspectives are heard at every level.

​Watch this video to learn more about Destiny and the impact of the Youth Voice Project.


If you have any questions or require additional information, contact the Partnership Development Manager, Brandon Morris at [email protected].
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Our Mission: 

Together we will engage our community to provide an environment in which all contribute and excel.



Our Vision:


Everyone achieving personal potential from cradle to career.


Contact Us

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5500 6th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140

Email: [email protected]

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • What We Do
    • Approach
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • Annual Impact Report
  • Our Work
    • Kindergarten Readiness >
      • Community Resources
    • Early Grade Reading >
      • Literacy Asset Map
    • Postsecondary Access >
      • Financial Aid Resources
    • Youth Voice Project >
      • 2024-25 Forum
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Wisconsin Partnership
  • Data
    • County Overview
    • Cradle-to-Career Data
    • Kindergarten Readiness
    • Housing in Kenosha County
    • FAFSA Completions
    • Teaching in Wisconsin
    • Technical Notes
  • News
  • Contact
  • Donate