CCC’s youth action programs offer after-school initiatives tailored for high school students who want to become effective advocates for causes they are passionate about. The programs aim to empower students to advocate for themselves, their schools, and their communities. Participants are equipped with the skills to collect information, record their findings, and communicate effectively with their communities and elected representatives.

YouthAction NYC includes four after-school programs:

• YouthAction NYC Internship
• YouthAction Members
• YouthAction Alumni Engagement
• Peer Trainers

Note: All YouthAction will be in-person at the CCC office.

YouthAction NYC Internship

This year-long program equips participants with the necessary tools for effective advocacy, data analysis, research skills, and civic engagement within their communities. Participants will engage in conducting research, public polling, visiting community-based organizations, and interviewing community leaders. They will learn to devise solutions to address community challenges and have the opportunity to meet with various stakeholders to push their recommendations for change.

Learn more.

YouthAction Members

After graduating from the YCLC, students are invited to deepen their advocacy skills by becoming YouthAction Members. Members develop their own youth-led advocacy campaigns and participate in CCC’s advocacy work directly with our policy staff. Learn More.

YouthAction Alumni Engagement

CCC is committed to staying in touch with our YouthAction Alumni. Stay tuned as we roll out our engagement efforts in the near future.

Peer Trainers

This special team of YouthAction participants coaches young individuals across New York City on how to engage in impactful advocacy based on facts. The aim is to empower them to emerge as leaders driving positive transformations in their schools and communities. Learn more.