Specialized Youth Engagement Services

Improving Youth Engagement

For programs using the EDSC approach, the results are very encouraging. One program, for example, reported an increase in retention rate from 39% to 95% for young adult learners enrolled in a teen-only group and a GED pass rate nearly triple that of previous youth enrollees. Another program increased its retention rate from 40% to 75% after it incorporated EDSC principles. -as reported by the U.S. Department of Education's Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Publication No 246.

	Effective Youth Engagement Project (EYEP) Despite numerous positive youth development initiatives and promising policies, many programs struggle to get youth in the doors. Of those that do come, it is often difficult to get them to stay. In the absence of a knowledge base about what programs can do to raise program participation, the Effective Youth Engagement Project (E-YEP) was created. Tell me more >>
	Youth Cultural Competence Quickly becoming the most respected method of youth engagement, YCC can produce more positive outcomes for youth and programs alike. See our System Change section for further information >>
	MAKiN' iT Day MAKiN’ iT Day’s main goal is to improve staff student relations and create a school/program climate of achievement and purpose.  Tell me more >>
	MAKiN' iT Curriculum and Training A workforce preparation/life skills program for young adults ages 14 - 24. The MAKiN’ iT Curriculum and Program Manual is a revolution in reaching youth because it organizes programs to take a look at their most valuable asset - youth. It is an entirely new method for connecting with youth and then using youth to produce positive program outcomes for their peers and programs alike. Tell me more >>

Research and Technical Assistance

EDSC conducts research on effective practices and policies associated with the provision of services for at-risk youth. Through qualitative and quantitative methods, EDSC identifies and disseminates information on how to effectively provide young adults with viable education, employment and developmental opportunities. Additionally, EDSC specializes in disseminating knowledge about urban youth culture and has over fifteen years experience using this information to connect to youth and to promote educational and workforce achievement.

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If you are interested in having EDSC involved in your upcoming or ongoing research or technical assistance project call 301-216-2566.

The Youth Engagement Coaching Club Member

This is EDSC’s "inner circle" of select consulting clients, program partners, and colleagues. Membership in the Program gives you a chance to get the most personalized help and guidance from Ed and his team. 

Consulting Services

Transforming, developing and the implementation of an youth culturally competent youth program is a major task. It requires commitment, leadership and follow-through. EDSC is here to help. With some of the top youth development trainers and experts on staff, EDSC credibility with youth, frontline staff, and administration is admired and sought out by numerous youth service organizations and policy groups. From small project consulting to large scale demonstration projects, EDSC is ready to help.

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