The Center for Youth Development bridges research and practice and serves as a resource, catalyst, and advocate for quality community opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and contribute. We provide non-formal learning opportunities.
Youth Development Programs
Applied Research & Evaluation
Sharing out-of-school time research with policy makers, stakeholders, program leaders, decision makers and researchers
Minnesota 4-H Youth Development
Providing opportunities for kids to demonstrate leadership that benefits their communities and reflects the principles of democracy
Youth Work Institute
Supporting the education, training, and professional development of adults who work with and on behalf of young people
