NOTE – If your program is funded by one of the grants below, please have this information ready:

• 21st CCLC: Project ID Number, Site Location, and Program Physical Address
• LEAPS and/or BOOST: Contract ID and Site Name/Location

If you have any questions about registration or to check an existing registration, contact cara@networkforyouthsuccess.org.

Do not re-submit an application as it will cause duplicates.

If you need updates, edits, or transfer of your registration, reach out to Cara.

Empower Youth Success is a three-day event featuring three conferences as one of the largest training and networking gatherings for community schools, afterschool and expanded learning program providers in the state.

Open Registration (Wednesday-Thursday)

Join two days of professional development training with session tracks on Community Schools, Afterschool, Summer, Expanded Learning, and more. One-day and two-day tickets are available.

Community Schools are schools where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development using the community schools strategy. There are session tracks on Wednesday and Thursday that provides training to new and established community schools with emphasis on the Essentials for Community School Transformation Framework.

Celebrating 30 Years of the Network Dinner (Ticketed Event)

Celebrate the New York State Network for Youth Success’s 30th anniversary with colleagues, partners, and supporters. Enjoy an evening of networking and reflection as we honor three decades of work expanding access to high-quality youth programs across the state.

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21 CCLC)

This federally-funded program supports the creation of community learning centers that operate programs for students, particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, and their families. The Thursday, one day portion of the conference, provides training sessions selected and designed by NYSED and the NYS Technical Assistance Resource Centers (TARC) to support staff of grant award winners. Thursday conference attendance is a requirement of their subgrantee guidelines. Participants may purchase a Wednesday ticket for additional learning.

New York State Learning and Enrichment After-school Program Supports (LEAPS)

The LEAPS initiative supports community-based after-school programs that:

1. Provide academic support and enrichment opportunities that will assist students in meeting academic and personal goals, as well as expose youth to future learning and life opportunities.
2. Prioritize students’ social-emotional wellness and increase opportunities to mitigate the impacts from COVID-19, as well as expand students’ access to social and emotional support services.
3. Expand students’ community and family engagement and programs that support mentorship, employment, and life skills training.

The Friday conference provides training sessions selected and designed by the School-Age Technical Assistance Resource Center (SATARC) to support staff of grant award winners. Friday conference attendance is a requirement of their grantee guidelines. Participants may add Wednesday and/or Thursday tickets for additional learning.

New York State Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST)

BOOST programs offer culturally responsive, positive youth development-based opportunities for youth from public high-need schools. The Friday conference provides training sessions selected and designed by SATARC to support staff of grant award winners. Friday conference attendance is a requirement of their grantee guidelines. Participants may add Wednesday and/or Thursday tickets for additional learning.

◆ Member Rates apply to ONLY those individuals holding a current Network for Youth Success Membership. Click here to join or renew your membership.

◆ Conference times are listed on the Agenda.

◆ Conference rates do not include transportation, parking, lodging, or other expenses. Check more info in Know Before You Go Conference Guide. 

◆ Lunch is included on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. All other meals are not provided.

*Can be purchased independently from Conference ticket.

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP). For more information or to apply for a scholarship, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP by email at eip@albany.edu, or by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575.

EIP funding for Empower Youth Success Conference – https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mytraining/EIPAPP/preapp.aspx

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may also be available through CSEA.  Please email Erin@NetworkForYouthSuccess.org for more information.