activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Funding Support for Student Development Programs Test and Course Fee AssistanceHelps fund extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, and career preparation programs through contributions from the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
- Personalized Youth Pathways to Graduation and Employment Youth Workforce Readiness ProgramsProvides individualized support for youth ages 14–24, including both in-school and out-of-school youth, to achieve graduation and enter employment through comprehensive services such as case management, academic support, GED assistance, tutoring, vocational training, paid work experience, mentoring, and supportive services via the Pima County One Stop.
- Summer Youth Employment Program Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsFacilitates waged summer employment for youth ages 14 to 21 by placing them at employer worksites for up to 40 hours per week over a five-week period through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program.
- TYD Learn & Earn Work-Study ProgramOffers a paid work-study program for senior students at TYD alternative high schools to support academic progress and develop workforce soft skills through integrated learning opportunities.
- YouthWorks and ACE High School Scholarship ProgramAnnually awards scholarships to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools, supported by a mandatory scholarship workshop hosted for eligible students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Alternative Education with Technology-Enhanced Instruction alternative educationThe organization provides alternative education for "at-risk" youth who have not succeeded in traditional high school environments, offering rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction in a safe and supportive setting.
- Holistic Student Support and Mentorship student supportThe organization supports students by funding extracurricular activities, character education programs, and standardized testing, while also emphasizing positive adult mentorship to foster social, emotional, academic, and career development for vulnerable youth.
- Individualized and Bilingual Guidance for Youth Development individualized_guidanceThe organization provides individualized, bilingual guidance to meet youth at their current stage of development, fostering both personal and professional growth.
- Post-Secondary Transition Support through Scholarships post-secondary transition supportThe organization utilizes scholarships as a mechanism to support graduates in their transition to post-secondary education, training, or careers, providing long-term support beyond high school.
- Workforce Development and Self-Sufficiency through Integrated Services workforce_development_with_case_managementThe organization uses case management and integrated workforce development services, often in partnership with local resources like the Pima County One Stop, to help out-of-school youth overcome barriers and achieve long-term self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
ACE Charter High School
Provides alternative secondary education for youth.
Out-of-School Youth Opportunities
Offers case management, academic and career exploration, GED assistance, tutoring, vocational training, summer employment, paid work experience, and supportive services for out-of-school youth ages 16-24.
YouthWorks Charter High School
Provides alternative secondary education for youth.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Accepts tax-credit contributions on behalf of Tucson Youth Development.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — School serving students eligible for TYD scholarships.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of ACE Charter High School.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development's Local Education Agency (LEA) sets forth school safety reporting principles for ACE Charter High School.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development, Inc. and ACE Charter High School post notices of their meetings in the Tucson Youth Development lobby and on their respective websites.
- ACE Charter High School Partner — Youth can enroll at this school.
- ACE High School Partner — Partner school where senior students are eligible to apply for the TYD Learn & Earn Work-Study Program.
- Armstrong State University Partner — Emily Bressler earned a Bachelor of Health Science from this institution.
- Children’s Museum Tucson Partner — Karly Meza served on the board of this organization prior to joining the TYD Board of Directors.
- Georgia Southern University Partner — Emily Bressler holds a Master of Public Health from this institution and was named to its 40 Under 40 list.
- Pima County Partner — Collaborates with Pima County on the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Pima County One Stop Partner — Collaborates to provide streamlined workforce development services, case management, and employment opportunities for youth.
- R&A CPAs, P.C. Partner — Karly Meza is a shareholder at this firm, where she heads the Assurance Division and specializes in nonprofit financial reporting and auditing.
- Sunnyside Unified School District Partner — Dr. Michael Olguín spent 14 years as a Teacher and Academic Interventionist with this district prior to joining TYD.
- Tucson Electric Power Partner — Larry Lucero retired as Senior Director of Government and External Affairs for this organization.
- UniSource Energy Services Partner — Larry Lucero also held a senior leadership role at this organization prior to retirement.
- University of Arizona Partner — Alumni and academic affiliation for Dr. Michael Olguín, who earned multiple degrees from the institution.
- Youth works Charter High School Partner — Youth can enroll at this school.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Accepts tax-credit contributions on behalf of Tucson Youth Development.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — School serving students eligible for TYD scholarships and hosting the annual scholarship workshop.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of YouthWorks Charter High School.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development's Local Education Agency (LEA) sets forth school safety reporting principles for YouthWorks Charter High School.
- YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development, Inc. and YouthWorks Charter High School post notices of their meetings in the Tucson Youth Development lobby and on their respective websites.
- YouthWorks High School Partner — Partner school where senior students are eligible to apply for the TYD Learn & Earn Work-Study Program.