The latest from YDEKC and the field.
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Reflections — a YDEKC “Year in [Pandemic] Review”
by Jessica Werner One year ago, my fourth grader came home from school for the last time. It was to be two weeks, then a month, then a year. We've now adjusted to this new reality (individually and collectively) with a false sense of normalcy in the day-to-day, yet it's almost impossible for me [...]
Announcing Fahren Johnson as YDEKC’s Thriving Leaders Keynote Speaker on April 9, 2021
by Anne Arias We are thrilled to announce Fahren Johnson, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Expanded Learning at Greentrike in Tacoma, as the keynote speaker for Thriving as a Leader in Changing Times, the first quarterly event in our new Thriving Leaders series! I remember meeting [...]
We’re Hiring: YDEKC Fundraising & Communications Manager
Job Description YDEKC Fundraising and Communications Manager Update April 2021: This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest! OVERVIEW Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) connects, strengthens and amplifies the leaders of youth serving [...]
Join us for a Partnership Quick Connections Series
by Anne Arias One of the many gaps the pandemic has illuminated is just how disconnected many schools are from their nearby community partners who could support a more comprehensive ecosystem of supports for youth and families. The recognition that community partners have been essential supports [...]
Introducing YDEKC Leadership Discussion Groups
Grow your leadership network with YDEKC! We are excited to announce the launch of a new program exclusively for executive directors and senior leaders from YDEKC member organizations collectively focused on ensuring that Black, Indigenous, and youth of color thrive. Leadership Discussion Groups, [...]