Mission
Youth Opportunity Movement
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Youth Opportunity Movement |
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The Youth Opportunity Movement is a national network that helps communities build education and job-related resources for youth where unemployment is high and job success can be difficult. Partnering with government, businesses, schools and community organizations, the Youth Opportunity Movement helps Alaska Native youth gain work experience, education and training. |
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In Alaska, the movement's mission is to promote self-esteem and self-determination through a culturally appropriate program of education, training, occupational experience and related services for Native youth in the 40 participating communities in Alaska (eight of these 40 villages are in the Tanana Chiefs Conference region). |
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The Youth Opportunity Movement is working
to cut the unemployment rate of Alaskans, ages 14-21, and hopes to enroll
approximately 1,200 youth and young adults statewide in the second year of
its five-year plan. Youth Opportunity centers are opening in each targeted
village. Local staff - assisted by high school counselors, tribal service
providers, parents and other village resources -- are recruiting and
referring students to the centers to identify their individual needs.
Students are matched with partnering programs and referred to local and
regional resources for additional assistance. |
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Opportunities
for Alaska
Native Youth |