United for Youth Success
To support our young people in their own development, we must maximize learning beyond school hours and school year. At the same time, young people need a fun, safe place to grow and thrive. Whether it's after school or in the summer, partners across Summit County offer arts & enrichment, or college & career readiness, and sports & wellness programs that are right for our youth!
Design Teams with participants that include OST organizations, City of Akron recreation leaders, Akron Public Schools administrators, teachers and coaches, funders, public officials, and many more have all come together to listen and learn from each other about what makes the best experiences possible for youth and families across our community.
YSS's Strategic Objectives
- Increase equitable youth access and participation
- Improve program quality
- Expand data systems for equity-based decision making
- Enhance financial sustainability of programs