Cuyahoga County Youth Work Institute

05/26/2026

Please join us as we celebrate 20 years of CCYWI and “20 Stories”—a tribute to our legacy and the lives we’ve touched together.

We will also honor and celebrate Chyrel as she retires, recognizing her incredible impact and dedication over the years.

Let’s gather together over a food, share memories, express our gratitude, and toast to new beginning. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986921990159?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/20/2026

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05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

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04/28/2026

Hope you can join us!!

04/23/2026

I’m honored to be part of the Spring 2026 issue of AfterSchool Today, published by the National AfterSchool Association.

This issue, The Power of Recognition, explores how recognition is more than appreciation—it’s a critical part of building a strong and sustainable out-of-school time (OST) field.

In "What is Afterschool Reading", I contributed a review of 'The Future Begins with Z' by Tim Elmore. The focus is the importance of understanding and recognizing the mental health needs of the young staff we often employ the OST space and its impact on staff hiring, and retention. The reminder is to bring the same empathy we have for youth in programming to new professionals in the field!

Recognition shapes whether people feel valued, whether they stay in the field, and how programs create environments where young people and professionals can thrive.

I’m grateful to contribute to this important conversation.

🔗 Read the issue: https://www.flipsnack.com/8857BBDD75E/spring-2026-afterschool-today

02/25/2026

Deadline has been extended---don't miss this free opportunity to further develop as a youth development professional!

02/11/2026

02/09/2026

Mott Million Dollar Challenge



Kids and teens everywhere have world-changing ideas that deserve the spotlight, and the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is their chance to shine. This national pitch competition invites K-12 students to submit a simple 30-90 second video sharing an idea that betters their very own school, home, or community.

Students can enter individually or in teams of up to three, and $1 million in prizes will be awarded across the competition! Submissions are due February 27, 2026.

Learn more at mottmillion.org.

12/04/2025

Guess What?! We are getting ready to celebrate 20 years of our work. . . from the Treu-Mart Fellowship, CCYWI, and AHA! And we want to hear from you....the ways that we have impacted you, professionally, personally; how you have taken what you have learned and experienced into your work. We are collecting your stories. Use the link below if you are interested in sharing a story.

You can even share on our social media pages as well.

Save the Date for June 4!!

We can't wait to hear from you!

11/18/2025

Looking for info to strengthen your art focused outcomes. . . .check it out!

New report identifies long-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs, from well-being to future trajectories