Youth Empowerment Program

NYSYLC’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a summer collective learning space for immigrant youth regardless of their immigration status, where participants, program organizers, and guest speakers engage in in-depth discussions to explore the intersections of systems of oppression, such as patriarchy, white supremacy, and racism. Through lively discussions and group activities, participants will become active in their personal, intellectual, and communal growth.

Example of our typical YEP schedule

Week 1

  • Immigration Timeline, Systems of Oppression and Solidarity with Indigenous People

Week 2

  • Solidarity with Black Immigrants, Militant Movements and Sex Ed 101 Reproductive Justice

Week 3

  • LGBTQ+ Rights, School to Prison Pipeline, Disability Justice

  • Taking Action & Next Steps, YEP Graduation Celebration

Following the workshops, YEP participants join the Dream Team Network or Community Organizing Team at NYSYLC.