CYEP

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By providing opportunities for growth and emphasizing healthy decision-making, CYEP aims to empower the next generation to achieve their full potential.

These programs focus on developing leadership skills, fostering positive relationships, and encouraging active participation to help young people build confidence and self-discipline.

Project Success

Positive Youth Development Programs

Project Success is CYEP’s initiative to engage young people in building essential life skills and making healthy lifestyle choices. Through a variety of programs, we equip youth with the tools and support they need to grow into successful, productive adults.
Our youth training programs under Project Success cover critical topics, including:

  • Life Skills
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • STEM education
  • Mental health awareness
  • Social and emotional learning

Project Success Youth Development Programs

Classes We Teach:

  • Life Skills

    Our programs are designed to address risky behaviors while creating a safe and supportive learning environment. These programs provide young people with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed, healthy decisions and build a foundation for a successful future.

  • Healthy Relationships-Safe Dates / (HYPE)

    HYPE, our innovative teen program, brings together youth and adult mentors to address and prevent dating abuse and domestic violence. By fostering positive connections between young individuals and their mentors, we help participants navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and develop skills for respectful interactions.

  • Mental Health Awareness

    At CYEP, we create a supportive environment to address the mental health needs of youth in our programs. Our focus is on building leadership skills, providing tools for resilience, and promoting positive outcomes. We are committed to reducing stigma around mental health, increasing awareness, and teaching practical strategies for maintaining well-being.

  • Level Up

    Our economic empowerment program aims to expand opportunities for youth by providing essential skills and resources. Through financial literacy training, mentoring, and education on healthy life choices, we engage young individuals in meaningful ways. This program connects participants with resources and knowledge that go beyond traditional educational settings, helping them build a strong foundation for future success. Administered by CYEP staff and community partners, this initiative focuses on practical solutions to help youth achieve their potential and contribute to their communities.

What You Learn:

CYEP collaborates with young people, their families, and the community to create brighter futures through evidence-based programming. Our programs focus on:

  • Reducing risky behaviors that increase the likelihood of HIV, STIs, and pregnancy.
  • Encouraging youth to delay sexual activity.
  • Promoting responsible decision-making and self-respect.
  • Reducing the frequency of adolescent dating violence and challenging harmful norms.
  • Improving peer support and conflict-resolution skills in relationships.
  • Raising awareness about rights and the importance of seeking help.
  • Decreasing instances of dating abuse and harmful behaviors.

Contact Grady Poole at 571-244-8378 or gpoole@cyep.org for more information

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CYEP

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Positive Youth Empowerment

Our Why:

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CYEP is dedicated to equipping youth with essential life skills that prepare them for success in school, work, and life. Through our youth training programs, we focus on developing self-awareness, self-discipline, and interpersonal skills that are critical for personal and professional growth.

Youth who build strong life skills are better equipped to handle challenges, achieve academic success, and thrive in their careers and communities.

At CYEP, we believe that showing care and support is the foundation of effective mentorship. Our goal is to provide young people with the tools and guidance they need to create a brighter future for themselves.

Using research-based curriculum, interactive group learning, and engaging program delivery, our youth development programs empower young adults to take charge of their lives and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

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Youth Development Program

Teach

We equip youth with the knowledge and skills to make informed, responsible decisions that benefit themselves and those around them.

Equip

We provide youth with essential life skills that help them succeed academically and build strong social connections.

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Youth Unite

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We bring youth and parents together to develop healthy communication skills, creating a supportive environment for children to thrive.

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Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center

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Our Partners

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