Whether you are a government agency or business the principles of Human Development, greatly impact your organization and the individuals you serve and work with. In the many years that YDN has operated we have created trainings that can help you identify areas of growth in staff to staff relationships, skill and strengths development, and organizational culture and climate.
Whether you are running an after-school program for elementary school students or a non-profit organization serving thousands, the principles of Youth Development, and Human Development, greatly impact your organization and the individuals you serve and work with. In the many years that YDN has operated we have created trainings that can help you identify areas of growth in staff to staff relationships, skill and strengths development, and organizational culture and climate.
Now in its 11th year, Hip Hop Goes Global continues to bring together students, educators, artists, and the community through the many elements of hip hop integrated into education — including graffiti, breakdancing, beat making, DJing, and more. The program creates spaces where young people can…
Creciente Latinx Leadership is a program designed for members of the Latino/Hispanic/ Latinx Community and those who recognize the importance of this demographic to the future of the Sacramento Region. The goal of the Program is to build leadership capacity within the Community in order to prepare and empower.
YDN—thank you for always being there to guide and support us in our journey to provide high quality youth and staff experiences.
In America, the problem with our schools and workplaces is not so much that there is an achievement or productivity gap, it’s that there is an engagement gap.
“How can we find out who else is doing what we do?” “How can we do a better job of working together?” Learn about our team, how we came to be, and the conversations that triggered the formation of YDN.
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Have you noticed how more and more young people are (re)discovering the joy of analog entertainment and meeting up in person more regularly to share fun experiences? I have, and I love it! Check out this article from UPWORTHY to learn more about why young people…
FINALLY! A music video worth watching over and over again. Please be warned that the long version is graphic, violent, and scary in nature and not recommended for younger audiences. Nonetheless, this version captures some of the best dance cinematography I have seen in a long time. The dancers are awesome and move together in a way that is captivating […]
One of our esteemed partners Visions In Education has had one of those years that you can call a Grand Slam! We are glad that they are taking time to celebrate their wins and accomplishments. We can think of no better way to celebrate than by going out to a ballgame and seeing your very own […]
[Excerpt] for a habit to stick, you need to do more than just repeat it, says behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, founder of Stanford’s Behavior Design Lab. You need motivation, the ability to do the action, and a prompt to do it. “When those three things come together, the behavior happens.” Learn more here.
“How you end things, like how you begin them, shapes people’s experience, sense of meaning, and memory.” -Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering (p. 248)
