activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 18
- Alternative High School Education Second-Chance High School & Career PreparationProvides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. This includes personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24.
- Alternative High School Education Second-Chance High School & Career PreparationProvides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. The program uses a hands-on educational approach and aims for students to advance 1 to 1.5 grade levels per semester on average, with 95% remaining on track toward academic and career goals.
- Alternative High School Education Second-Chance High School & Career PreparationProvides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. This includes personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24, both in-school and out-of-school.
- Alternative high school education program Second-Chance High School & Career PreparationProvides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction to 50–100 at-risk youth annually through a hands-on educational approach, supporting them in earning diplomas and advancing to workforce or post-secondary education. Students advance 1 to 1.5 grade levels per semester on average, with 95% remaining on track toward their academic and career goals.
- Funding support for student programs via tax credit contributions Test and Course Fee AssistanceFunds career and technical education assessments, standardized testing fees, character education, college readiness exams, extracurricular activities, and career preparation programs for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
- Personalized youth development and workforce pathways Second-Chance High School & Career PreparationProvides personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24, including both in-school and out-of-school youth, with support in earning diplomas and launching careers. Has served 37,000 at-risk youth over 37 years in Pima County.
- Scholarship ProgramsAwards scholarships annually to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools and hosts an annual scholarship workshop for eligible students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
- School Safety and Reporting Comprehensive Bullying Prevention & ResponseReports suspected serious crimes or threats of death or serious physical injury on school property to local law enforcement, and notifies parents or guardians of students involved in suspected criminal conduct or who have been harassed, threatened, or intimidated on school grounds.
- School Tax Credit Program Funding Test and Course Fee AssistanceFunds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, and career preparation programs for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program, including career and technical education assessments and standardized testing fees.
- School Tax Credit Program Funding Test and Course Fee AssistanceFunds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, career preparation programs, career and technical education assessments, and standardized testing fees for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
- Student Support and Extracurricular Funding Test and Course Fee AssistanceFunds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, career preparation programs, career and technical education assessments, and standardized testing fees for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
- Summer youth employment and internship program Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOperates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in paid work sites and internships through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, with a focus on career readiness and skill-building.
- Youth Employment Programs Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOperates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, and places Tucson students in paid internships.
- Youth Employment Programs Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOperates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, including paid internships and engagement in public art projects.
- Youth Employment Programs Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOperates a summer youth employment program, placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, and places Tucson students in paid internships.
- Youth Public Art Projects Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsEngages teens in public art projects during summer.
- Youth engagement in public art projects Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsEngages teens in public art projects during the summer as part of youth development and community engagement initiatives.
- Youth scholarship and college readiness supportAnnually awards scholarships to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools and hosts scholarship workshops to support college access and financial readiness for eligible students.
capacity building · 1
- Youth leadership and business competition preparation Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch ProgramsPrepares youth for leadership and entrepreneurship through support in business competitions, fostering skill development in innovation and enterprise.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Academic Intervention and College/Career Readiness academic-intervention-and-career-readinessThe organization provides academic intervention and college and career readiness support within its charter high schools to prepare youth for future educational and professional pathways.
- Alternative Education Model alternative_education_modelProvides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for at-risk youth in a safe and supportive environment to support graduation and post-graduation success.
- Alternative, Technology-Enhanced Education for At-Risk Youth alternative_education_modelThe organization provides alternative, rigorous, and technology-enhanced instruction within a safe and supportive environment to at-risk youth who have not succeeded in traditional high school settings, aiming to promote graduation and post-secondary success.
- Comprehensive School Safety Protocols school_safety_protocolsThe organization implements a school safety reporting policy that supplements existing safety protocols and complies with state and federal laws to guide responses to threats and maintain a safe learning environment for students, employees, and volunteers at its affiliated charter schools.
- Flexible Education with Mentorship and Job Readiness flexible_education_with_mentorship_and_job_readinessThe organization offers flexible education that combines technology, personalized support, and job readiness training, reinforced by mentor relationships and technical training to promote long-term success for youth.
- Flexible Education with Mentorship and Job Readiness flexible_education_with_mentorship_and_job_readinessOffers flexible education combining technology, personalized support, and job readiness training, supported by mentor relationships and technical training to promote long-term success.
- Holistic Youth Development holistic_youth_developmentIntegrates career exploration, academic engagement, and social-emotional development through hands-on experiences and school-based activities.
- Holistic Youth Development and Workforce Preparation holistic_youth_developmentThe organization equips youth for employment and self-sufficiency by integrating career exploration, academic engagement, and social-emotional development through hands-on experiences, school-based activities, and partnerships with local businesses for summer employment opportunities.
- Individualized Youth Support individualized_youth_supportProvides individualized, bilingual support by meeting youth where they are to foster growth and success.
- Individualized and Bilingual Youth Support with Mentorship individualized_youth_supportProvides personalized, bilingual support and positive adult mentorship through teachers, coaches, and community leaders to meet youth where they are, fostering growth, academic engagement, and social-emotional development.
- Individualized and Flexible Education with Mentorship and Post-Secondary Support individualized_youth_supportThe organization provides individualized, bilingual support and flexible education combining technology, personalized support, and job readiness training, complemented by positive adult mentorship and scholarships, to foster growth, long-term success, and smooth transitions to post-secondary education, training, or careers.
- Individualized and Holistic Youth Support individualized_youth_supportThe organization provides individualized, bilingual support to youth, meeting them where they are to foster growth and success, and integrates career exploration, academic engagement, and social-emotional development through hands-on experiences and school-based activities.
- Integrated Education and Workforce Development Pathways education_and_employment_pathwaysEquips youth for self-sufficiency by combining academic intervention, career exploration, job readiness training, and hands-on education with community partnerships that provide summer employment and post-secondary transition support.
- Long-Term Post-Secondary Transition Support post-secondary_transition_supportThe organization provides long-term support to youth beyond high school graduation through scholarship programs, acting as a launchpad for graduates to transition into post-secondary education, training, or careers.
- Positive Adult Mentorship positive_adult_mentorshipUses positive adult mentorship through school-based activities to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged youth with guidance and support from coaches, teachers, and community leaders.
- Positive Adult Mentorship positive_adult_mentorshipThe organization utilizes positive adult mentorship through school-based activities to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged youth with guidance and support from coaches, teachers, and community leaders.
- Post-Secondary Transition Support post-secondary_transition_supportUses scholarships as a launchpad to support graduates in transitioning to post-secondary education, training, or careers.
- Technology-Enhanced Alternative Education for At-Risk Youth alternative_education_modelThe organization provides rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction within a safe and supportive environment as an alternative education model to serve at-risk youth who have not succeeded in traditional high school settings, promoting graduation and post-secondary success.
- Technology-Enhanced Alternative Education for At-Risk Youth alternative education modelDelivers rigorous, alternative instruction using technology within a safe and supportive environment to re-engage at-risk youth who have not succeeded in traditional schools, promoting graduation and post-secondary success.
- Workforce Development and Employment Pathways through Community Partnerships workforce_development_through_community_partnershipsThe organization partners with local businesses and organizations to offer summer employment opportunities and provides education and training programs to equip youth for employment and self-sufficiency, fostering workforce development.
- Workforce Development through Community Partnerships workforce_development_through_community_partnershipsPartners with local businesses and organizations to provide summer employment opportunities for youth as part of a workforce development model.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
ACE Charter High School
Charter high school providing secondary education to students in Tucson, AZ
Arizona School Tax-Credit
Allows individuals to contribute to the schools through a state tax credit program.
Arizona School Tax-Credit Program
Enables taxpayers to direct state tax dollars to support TYD schools in exchange for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit
Scholarships
Provides scholarships to students.
YouthWorks Charter High School
Charter high school focused on college and career readiness for students in Tucson, AZ
relationships · 24
who they work with
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Affiliated charter high school under the Tucson Youth Development Local Education Agency.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Charter high school operated by Tucson Youth Development to support at-risk youth.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Collaborates with ACE Charter High School to provide scholarship opportunities to its graduating seniors.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Operates ACE Charter High School as part of Tucson Youth Development's schools program
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Operates under the governance of Tucson Youth Development, Inc.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Partner school receiving tax-credit contributions to support student programs.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Provides academic and career support services to students at ACE Charter High School.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of ACE Charter High School.
- ACE Charter School Partner — Subsidiary school maintaining an active Facebook presence while TYD rebuilds its social media platforms.
- Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — Regulatory and oversight body for the charter holder, with public dashboards on academic, operational, and financial performance.
- Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — State agency overseeing the charter holder's operational and financial compliance
- Cognia Network — Accrediting body for YouthWorks Charter High School
- Pima County Partner — Collaborates with Pima County on the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Pima County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council Partner — Collaborated on youth recognition and workforce development, including naming TYD's Amber Warne as 2014 Youth of the Year.
- Sunnyside Unified School District Partner — Former employer of the Executive Director, with shared focus on alternative education and youth development.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Affiliated charter high school under the Tucson Youth Development Local Education Agency.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Charter high school operated by Tucson Youth Development to support at-risk youth.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Collaborates with YouthWorks Charter High School to provide scholarship opportunities to its graduating seniors and hosts scholarship workshops.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Operates YouthWorks Charter High School as part of Tucson Youth Development's schools program
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Operates under the governance of Tucson Youth Development, Inc.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Partner school receiving tax-credit contributions to support student programs.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Provides academic and career support services to students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of YouthWorks Charter High School.
- YouthWorks Charter School Partner — Charter school affiliated with TYD that lost its Facebook page and is part of the social media rebuilding effort.