Youth Interactive – KidBiz

Youth Interactive | California, USA

In 2018, GO Campaign provided Youth Interactive with the support they needed to reduce the number of children on their waitlist. Waiting even a semester can have a devastating impact on the life of a teen at a pivotal time in their life. Grant funds were used to support 90 youth on the waitlist by providing funds for computers for graphic design and film editing, large TV screens for group learning, large whiteboards for group work, and a photocopier capable of keeping up with their demand.

Led by Local Hero Nathalie Gensac, Youth Interactive strives to equalize the opportunity divide for economically disadvantaged youth through after-school educational programs that create engaging opportunities for at-risk, low-income teens so they can realize their potential and thrive personally, academically, and professionally. Over the past five years, YI has created six youth-led, art-based micro-businesses that ignite the imagination and passion of underserved, disengaged teens. At YI, youth put their creativity and skills to work, build résumés, learn transformational entrepreneurial skills, gain financial literacy and obtain valuable life and work experiences while earning internship credits and a well-deserved paycheck!