Y Incubator

Y Incubator

YAASPA has partnered with various industry partners to create our codified social science workforce development program entitled the Y Incubator. 

This program offers paid internships and paid fellowships for youth to attain work-based learning experiences. 

The following are pathways we are building and/or have created: behavioral health, education, public administration, public health. 

If you are an industry partner and have interest in partnership, please contact Dr. Janiece Mackey at janiece.mackey@yaaspa.net

Through its work, YAASPA challenges neoliberal, individualistic narratives that overlook the intersectionality of identity in career development, instead cultivating youth leadership to dismantle systemic barriers and build bridges within marginalized communities.

YAASPA Scholars

YAASPA has a partnership with Community College of Aurora Foundation to provide a 2 year scholarship for students as they pursue social science majors.

Please see the statement below of our scholar, Keelie Gray: 

I am a graduate from Aurora Central. I study Political science and  my goal is to become a politician to help students like me overcome barriers that laws have put against us and to fight for what I believe in.

If you are interested in supporting these scholars, or this program click here.

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