Discover the interactive, state-of-the-art, research-based educational opportunities that are designed to strengthen youth programs and those who work with and on behalf of young people (11-18 years old) in community settings during the non-school hours. About the program...

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	Feature
	Youth Engagement Increase participation in youth opportunities, so they find a spark and are truly passionate about something that gives meaning to their lives.

	Program Hot Topics
	Sports-Based Youth Development—Using sports to facilitate learning and life skill development.

	Offerings
	Youth Development Professionals — We bridge advanced academic research with hands-on practices and share that information with youth work professionals through degree and non-degree learning opportunities. Youth Development Programs — We help you enhance the capacity of youth programs to provide rich, high-quality environments for youth and to raise public awareness of the value of youth programs. Customized Training — We will develop training for your staff that meets your content needs, connects to research, and applies to everyday practice. All training is hands on and experiential.

Contact Information

Colleen Byrne Center for 4-H & Community Youth Development 270 McNamara Center 200 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-624-2116 Fax: 612-624-6905 byrne015@umn.edu

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