About the National League of Cities Reengagement Network
The NLC Reengagement Network supports city leaders and their partners to improve outcomes for the millions of youth and young adults between 16 -24 years old who are not in school or working, also known as Opportunity Youth and Young Adults (OYYA).
For a growing number of 35 sites across the country, NLC staffing for the Network promotes the sharing and adoption of policies and practices that:
- Reengage disconnected youth and young adults
- Improve support systems
- Remove obstacles to educational advancement
Click Here to View a Map of Sites in the NLC Reengagement Network.
Current Initiative: Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South, Phase II
The National League of Cities will provide technical assistance to six cities interested in establishing or expanding their capacity to re-engage Opportunity Youth and Young Adults, through its Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South Phase II initiative. NLC will work closely with cities and their local partners to assess needs and capabilities, consult with Opportunity Youth, create a local implementation plan, and receive tailored support to expand local infrastructure through re-engagement centers or programs. This initiative runs from November 2023 – September 2024.
Recent Initiative: Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South, Phase I
In 2022-23, the National League of Cities supported these eight cities to create and expand reengagement efforts during Phase I of the Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South Initiative:
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Houston, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Little Rock, AR
- Rock Hill, SC
- Jackson, MS
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Louisville, KY
The Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South initiative is made possible with the generous support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation
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For more information and questions concerning the Reengaging Opportunity Youth in the South initiative, please email reengagement@nlc.org.
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