Providing caring adult connections and life guidance to disadvantaged adolescent youth
YDI scholars engage in an individualized development process that combines project-based learning applications with real-world learning experiences to build critical life skills, career planning and post-secondary education preparedness.
Programs
YDI materials and resources nurture social and emotional growth, improved decision making skills, and academic improvement in youth.
YDI Life Skills Academy
The YDI Life skills Academy is an after school program for disadvantaged adolescent youth ages 14-18.
Life Management
The Life Management Guidance curriculum is an interactive training tool that steers youth through a personalized development process.
Mentoring
YDI mentors frequently say how they receive as much as they give from the program and mentees.
Capitalize Employment
The YDI Youth Employment Program is a coveted reward for those students who complete the Life Management Guidance Course.
About US
We lead the way in insuring ALL youth live in stable and caring communities
Youth Development Initiatives Inc. strives to lead the way in insuring ALL youth live in stable and caring communities where they receive meaningful educations, develop vital life skills and engage in essential social capital-building opportunities that ultimately result in successful futures.
Students graduate high school after 2 years
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What our participants say
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Youth Development Initiatives
PO Box 480480
Charlotte, NC 28269-0480
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
About
YDI strives to lead the way in insuring ALL adolescent-age youth live in stable and caring communities where they have access to structured after school programs to help them build vital career preparation and life skills.