NECAA Youth Program

NECAA Youth Programs involve youth leaders in improving their community while developing their capacity to become agents of change. Activities range from round-table discussions and participation on public boards and commissions, to community organizing and public-awareness campaigns. Youth build their understanding of the social and political issues as well as their leadership skills. This knowledge and skills can help youth to be change agents and prepare them for college and full time work. 

NECAA Youth Programs include NECAAY LEAD program, NECAAY Development program and Youth sponsor committee.

NECAAY LEAD

NECAAY LEAD (NECAA Youth Lead ) is a NECAA leadership program that prepares a team of YU members who have passion and commitment to become community leaders. By combining intensive leadership training and community enhancing group projects, YU LEAD prepares youth to be change agents, while ensuring that they are fully prepared for college or full-time work.

NECAAY LEAD serves as peer leaders and are expected to establish and maintain organizational culture, represent YU at community events and meetings, and coordinate the Youth in Develop program in leading our neighborhood and membership engagement efforts.

NECAAY Development

NECAAY Develop (NECAA Youth Develop ) is a youth leadership development program that prepares youth to take more leadership roles . Members of NECAAY Development program receive trainings in civic education, professional development, and community organizing and engagement techniques. 

NECAAY development represents the youth perspectives in program development and facilitation, opportunities to organize youth events, and community engagement strategies. Participants also receive extensive training to carry the voice of youth in public policy and planning processes.  We can offer complimentary training such as:

  • Project management
  • Meeting & workshop facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict mediation
  • Social-media skills
  • Event planning
  • Campaign design

NECAAY Sponsor

This committee is to have an active role in the youth program to provide necessary support and supervision, including mentoring, coaching, and training.

Initial Projects

  • NECAAY: The NECAAY(New England Chinese American Association Youth Blog) is a blog and social media channel designed by our youth that covers news,  updates, local events and much more! 
  • June music concert Project: NECAA is sponsoring a music concert in June to raise awareness of APPI social justice.
  • Internship opportunity
  • PSVA ceremony