Youth Development

Youth Development

The Department of Youth Development and Social Innovation is focused on youth, education and the community. The city works to supplement education through before- and after-school programming and community partnerships designed to improve educational achievement, attendance and graduation rates. 

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Pre-K
Our Pre-K programs include in-person tot classes, workshops, and a Strong Start GO! Mobile Pre-K Academy designed for families in underserved communities.
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Youth Employment Programs & Internships
We offer many opportunities for youth in our Strong Future Youth Employment Program as well as great jobs for the summer in our camp and at our pools.
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Safekey

Safekey offers opportunities for learning beyond the school bell and is designed for children ages 5-11 attending kindergarten through fifth grade. 

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Batteries Included
A collaboration between the city, CCSD and higher education partners representing a collaborative commitment to youth excellence and achievement.
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YDSI – Safekey Registration

Sign your child up today for Safekey, Reinvent After-School, Strong Start Go Mobile Pre-K Academy, Batteries Included and Batteries Included Nextgen programs.

YDSI – Safekey Registration