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Civic Action

Get to Know This Fall’s Opportunity Youth Forum Speakers

These young leaders, along with other inspiring presenters, will take the stage from October 8 to 10 in Aspen.

BY Monique Miles

Blog Post

10.03.2018
Employment and Jobs

The Hidden Problem Plaguing American Youth

In rural communities with stagnant economies, local organizations work to guide youth to financial security.

BY Lalini Pedris

Blog Post

03.13.2018
K-12 Education

A Magic Wand In Human Form

Step details the story of three remarkable students and their senior year at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW).

BY Karen Gross

Blog Post

08.10.2017
US Economy

The Importance of a First Job

For young people, getting a first job is crucial to set up future success. But how can we increase access to them?

BY Alison Decker

Blog Post

11.30.2016
Civic Action

Moving Beyond Tokenism

When young people aren’t at the table influencing decisions, it is a disservice.

BY Jamiel Alexander and Shawnice Jackson

Blog Post

11.18.2016
US Economy

Values-Based Leadership

With transparency, companies whose moral compasses don’t measure up stand to get rejected.

BY Catherine Lutz

Video

08.09.2016