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Youth Empowerment and Development

Youth Empowerment

 

BNIA has a commitment to youth development and addresses the needs of community youth through various sponsored programs and activities. BNIA has sponsored the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) since 1992.  Funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), BNIA’s SYEP provides work experience to economically disadvantaged youths (ages 16-24) who are residents of Crown Heights, Brownsville, Ocean Hill and the surrounding areas.   The program combines on the job experience with career exploration, work readiness preparation and academic enhancement activities.

Over the years, BNIA SYEP has provided work experience to more over 15,000 participants by placing them on jobs throughout the city. In the summer of 2014, BNIA placed 450 youths in various work roles and hopes to increase this number in future summers.

At the Brooklyn Neighborhood Improvement Association (BNIA), we believe that the youth of Central Brooklyn are the heartbeat of our community’s future. Our youth empowerment programs are designed to unlock their potential, providing the skills, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in Crown Heights, Brownsville, Ocean Hill, and beyond. From hands-on work experience to personal growth initiatives, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and changemakers.
 
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Want to support Brooklyn’s youth? Volunteer as a mentor, partner with us for job placements, or contact us at info@thebnia.org to learn more. Let’s empower the future, one young leader at a time