American Youth Policy Forum

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Feb 12, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$1,121,081

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

(2) youth and community developmentthis programmatic area includes work focused on expanded learning opportunities, afterschool programs, and strategies to prevent dropping out of high school. In all of our work, we promote a strong focus on the involvement of the community in providing programs and supports for vulnerable youth and demonstrate how strong partnerships between schools and community-based organizations can improve outcomes for youth. A number of the events we held this past year also highlighted the importance of data in identifying the target population and measuring positive outcomes, as well as using quality indicators to improve outcomes. In the past year, aypf focused heavily on expanded learning opportunities and afterschool programs as strategies to help young people learn a wide range of skills necessary to success. Aypf also cosponsored a national conference on building quality afterschool systems to promote school-community partnerships.

Activity 3

(3) preparation for careersthis programmatic area examines how young people can be better prepared for the global economy with the necessary 21st century skills required by employers. Our work in this area emphasizes the importance of preparing youth for more than just college, although that is a critical necessity. We also emphasize how connecting school to careers can engage students and help them apply their knowledge. Many of the events and activities that were held in the past year showcased how learning outside of the school day prepares youth for careers, through internships, apprenticeships, and service projects. Several study tours were also organized that focused on how schools are preparing youth with employability skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Filer

EIN

31-1576455