Making Knowledge Productive
Established at the Heller School in 1983, the Center for Youth and Communities works to improve the quality of education, workforce development, and community systems in order to prepare young people for college, work, and life. By combining scholarly research and practical experience with an emphasis on young people whose supports and opportunities have been few, the Center’s work is guided by three strategies:
- Use science-based research to improve the quality and impact of youth programs and policies.
- Strengthen governance, leadership and management in philanthropy, the non-profit sector and socially responsible business.
- Develop and using outcome-based planning and evaluation methods to deepen public understanding, strengthen and prove the efficacy of particular programs, and shape policies.
CENTER NEWS
Letter from Susan Curnan - Thank you and Welcome New Center Director Sangeeta Tyagi (October 2023)Center for Youth and Communities Merges with Institute for Economic and Racial Equity (May 2023)