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MYC Statement on school staff use of restraint methods

September 14, 2023 Contact: Jordan Greer, Minnesota Youth Council Director 720.281.7888  jgreer@mnyouth.net Minneapolis, MN—The Minnesota Youth Council believes that all students have a right to a school environment that is…

Serving youth builds relationships, leaves impact

By: Karissa Cady, Growing up in Faribault, I was lucky to have the support of many caring adults in my life. Whether it was family, teachers or coaches, they made…

MINNESOTA ALLIANCE WITH YOUTH CRITICIZES SUPREME COURT DECISION ON STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PLAN

Decision diminishes the positive impact of higher education and hinders economic equity and access to the American Dream Minneapolis, MN, June 30, 2023- Today’s US Supreme Court ruling against the…

Introducing Erich!

Minnesota Alliance With Youth's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have selected our new Executive Director, Erich Mische! Erich Mische’s career has spanned more than 35 years…

We’re looking for our next Executive Director!

POSITION PROFILE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – MINNESOTA ALLIANCE WITH YOUTH kpCompanies is leading the search for the next Executive Director for The Minnesota Alliance With Youth. This is an exceptional opportunity…

Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap

By Veronica, Development and Communications VISTA at Junior Achievement North One of the final projects I’ve been working on for the end of my term of service is putting together…

Joy

By Erica, AmeriCorps Youth Support Fellow serving at Urban Strategies I love serving with AmeriCorps because I am able to build genuine, caring connections with youth. I am able to…

Thinking about the Future

By Ainsley, AmeriCorps Youth Support Fellow at Learning Works I work with a group of 10th graders and I have had the chance to talk with all of them about…

Motivation and empathy are key to serving youth

This column appeared in Northfield News on July 14, 2022. Graduating from college into the waiting arms of a pandemic threw a wrench into my future planning, but the opportunity…

Foster Leader Friday

By Bre, AmeriCorps VISTA serving with Foster Advocates Foster Advocates’ Communications and Outreach Coordinator VISTA has been a leader in their ongoing effort to amplify voices from the community they serve.…