BECOME FUTURE READY
Central to the New Youth Leaders mission is an objective to help participants identify their passion and purpose at an early age, laying the foundation for lifelong success.
Research shows that students who develop career interests before age 16 are 18% more likely to pursue post-secondary education and 22% more likely to secure stable employment by their mid-20s.
Our model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, equipping students with the 21st-century 4C’s—critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration—skills that 85% of employers identify as essential for workforce readiness. By integrating these competencies with our 4-Ps framework, NYL ensures that vulnerable and disconnected youth gain the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to thrive. Our approach actively reduces employment gaps and diversifies the creative economy, contributing to a more equitable future.
CAREER CONNECTED PROGRAMS
Career Pathways is a career-readiness program designed to equip students with transferable skills essential for success in the 21st-century digital workforce.
Participants build professional portfolio, including resumes, cover letters, and industry-aligned social medial profiles, while refining interviewing skills tailored to opportunities in the creative sector.
The program provides hands-on experience through paid or unpaid internship, ensuring students gain practical exposure and industry connections that enhances their career trajectories.
Mass Media Collective (MMC) provides a gateway to lens-based art forms, visual storytelling, and digital communication, equipping students with the skills to navigate today’s media landscape.
Through photography, filmmaking, animation, and podcasting students gain hands-on experiences using industry-standard equipment, software, and technology under the guidance of an NYL instructor.
The program culminates in a capstone project where students showcase their work on a relevant social media platform, demonstrating their technical skills and creative voice.
Shop - E, a business e-commerce program, prepares students for careers in the adjacent beauty, cosmetology, and wellness industries.
Students develop an entrepreneurial mindset by launching small business ventures in skincare, homecare, apparel, or jewelry. They gain hands-on experience in product development, branding, and digital marketing—essential 21st-century skills in today’s growing online economy.
Through mentorship, industry exposure, and real-world application, students learn to monetize their designs through in-person and online sales. The program equips youth with critical, transferable business and digital commerce skills, preparing them for careers in entrepreneurship, retail management, and emerging opportunities in the beauty and wellness industries.
Sports 360 combines athletics and digital media to expose students to both physical activity and career pathways in the sports industry.
Through basketball, martial arts, soccer, and volleyball students explore their strengths while engaging in podcasting, video analysis, and player interviews—developing 21st century skills in sports journalism and digital storytelling.
With guidance from alumni and guest speakers, Sports 360 broadens students’ perspectives and equips them with the skills to access careers beyond playing professionally. Hands-on experiences, including internships and media projects prepare students for high-growth roles in sports media, broadcasting, and content creation—fields that are increasingly shaping the future of the sports industry.