Municipal Network on Disconnected Youth

NLC's Municipal Network on Disconnected Youth (MNDY) is a nationwide peer learning community that focuses on young adults ages 16-24 who are out of work, out of school, and lack connections to the community or caring adults.

Cities have a vested interest in helping youth gain access to opportunities and supports that help them get their lives onto a positive path. In addition, cities cannot make sustained progress in this area without strong cross-system relationships with school district, nonprofit organizations, and state and county agencies that also interact with these youth on a daily basis.

MNDY is a resource that municipal officials, and those who work with such officials, may use to create and continuously improve partnerships, policies, and programs that re-engage older youth with school, work, and their fellow citizens. Benefits of MNDY membership include:

• MNDY News - a monthly e-mail newsletter that highlights city collaborations and strategies, as well as public and private funding and training opportunities;
• Quarterly audioconferences in which city representatives and national experts speak about recent experiences trying to reengage disconnected youth;
• Leadership academies for municipal leaders and staff;
• Case studies of cross-system collaboration; and
• Brokered technical assistance.

Register to join MNDY by downloading the network registration form and returning it to Carlos Becerra by fax to 202-626-3043 or by mail (see the form for mailing address).  If you have questions, please call 202-626-3160 or email becerra@nlc.org. 
Download the Registration Form »