Policy Briefs: Three new policy briefs have been published. Each brief lays out the research on the selected topics, why the issue matters and what policy makers and different sectors can do about it. A shorter abstract link and a link to a full length in depth brief for each topic is available. We hope you will help distribute the briefs and promote the policies outlined in each brief. Your feedback on this first set of policy briefs would be very welcomed!
Why Invest in Youth Development
Civic Engagement and Service Learning
College Access and Success
Quick Tips guide for EMPLOYERS - Youth Interns
In 2010 the YDN and the Sacramento Works for Youth, a program of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) developed and published a Quick Tips guide for EMPLOYERS to help create a "youth friendly workplace that produces positive results for both the employer and the youth interns. download quicktips guide.
Creating a Youth-Friendly Workplace: An Employer's Guide to Building a Quality Internship
A complete publication is also available which helps EMPLOYERS understand the basic principles of youth development. The guide offers readers a more in-depth look at providing general info about internships, youth development principles, working with teenagers, workplace mentoring, designing and structuring elements for high quality internship experiences and things to consider following an internship. This guide is available to download free here. Full Employer InternShip Guide
EMPLOYEE Youth Internship Training -- If you are interested in learning more about the YDN team providing a customized training to employees of your business, agency or organization in support of these publications please feel free to contact Adrian Ruiz at 916.308.7082 / 916.228.2227 or email info@ydnewtork.org
Engaging Youth:
A How to Guide for Creating Opportunities for Young People to Participate, Lead and Succeed
Sierra Health Foundation – January 2006 Researched and written by Andy Paul and Bina Lefkovitz of Youth Services Provider Network now the Youth Development Network (YDN)
Engaging Youth:
Catalogue of Organizations and Resources in the Sacramento Area
Sierra Health Foundation -- Updated March 2007 Compiled by the Youth Services Provider Network, now the Youth Development Network (YDN)
Camp Curriculum:
Curriculum from the first "REACH US" Camp at Grizzly Creek Ranch, The Best Camp Ever in 2007 is available for download. The curriculum was created by the Youth Development Network, in collaboration with the UC Davis Center for Community School Partnerships. Designed with a user-friendly framework, the curriculum can be used as is to develop youth leadership camps, or can be adapted for youth leadership trainings, action planning sessions and school/community events.
