Youth and Community Engagement

05/03/2021

Gateway to Opportunity is a chance for young people to join a small team of peers and partner with a local organization in Greater Portland, Westbrook, Sanford, or Machias areas. Young people (16+) will design and lead a project that benefits their local communities while gaining workforce skills and having fun! Apply today: https://maineyouthactionnetwork.formstack.com/forms/gateway_to_opportunity_summer_2020_copy

12/10/2020

Yes !!!

Beginning in fall of 2022, Connecticut will require high schools to offer African-American, Black, Puerto Rican and Latino studies, becoming the first state in the nation to do so.

11/13/2020

What has the YCE team been up to? Check out this month's news letter which features one of our initiatives, Maine YLAT

The State of Maine's Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) has been working to develop a state plan for how they will implement this law. Many stakeholders including youth and parents have been involved in learning more about Family First and have provided input in the planning process.

10/13/2020

Are you planning to vote and need support getting to the polls or a ballot box?

LYFT is here to help! Use their PROMO Code: 2020VOTE to take 50% off your ride on Election Day.

Lyft is helping more people get to the polls by providing access to free and discounted rides through our LyftUp program.

10/10/2020

How is everyone’s weekend going?

10/06/2020

To learn more about the YCE team and its initiatives, visit our website!

Through its different initiatives, the YCE team is working to strengthen communities in Maine so people experience health, well-being, and belonging. We do this by working with community partners to help 

09/03/2020

The Maine YLAT is hosting its 30th Annual Teen Conference for current or former youth in foster care. Sign up today!

Some adjustments: T-Shirt size are not guaranteed, and there are no workshops in the registration form that you sign up with today.

08/07/2020

Thanks to the first 10 friends to like our page, please invite your friends to join us

08/03/2020

Four years ago today, our parents and students presented our parent and community engagement Manifesto to the Portland Scool Board, that was the first time for most of our parents and students. That night led to our collaboration with the district to rewrite the family engagement policy.
The manifesto is the blueprint to ( Shared Space cafe ) our tested dialogue model between governments and non/limited English speaking communities. to learn more about our work, go to www.portlandempowered.org.