Digital Youth Network empowers youth and families by providing equitable access to enriching out-of-school programs and activities. Through our innovative platform, which is customized for each organization’s unique needs, we help communities connect with opportunities that align with their interests and goals. Whether it’s finding after-school programs, summer camps, or curated activities, our platform ensures that every family can access resources that support learning and growth.

Here’s a closer look at four of our current platform partnerships and how each one supports youth and families across different regions:

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My Chi My Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Chicago

The My Chi My Future platform helps Chicago youth and families discover local programs and activities tailored to their interests. Whether it’s STEAM activities, sports programs, or community service opportunities, My Chi My Future is a central hub for connecting youth to life-changing experiences. Families and youth can use My Chi My Future to browse a wide range of after-school and summer programs. The platform is also used to deliver the required curriculum for the cities’ employment and enrichment programs, such as One Summer Chicago and Chicago Youth Service Corps.

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EL3 – Evanston: Elevating Learning and Engagement

In Evanston, the EL3 platform is run by D65 and is designed to empower families by curating activities and vetted programs that foster learning, empowerment, and advancement. With a strong focus on creating equitable access to educational opportunities, EL3 offers families a diverse range of local programs and resources, making it easy to find activities that suit their needs and interests. Additionally, our newest scholarship program, the Evanston Learning, Empowerment, and Advancement Program (ELEAP), is powered by our EL3 platform. You can learn more about ELEAP here. 

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STEAMville: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

The STEAMville platform, tailored for the STEAMbassadors program, is all about engaging youth in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The STEAMville platform has become an online community where youth discover, develop, and showcase their STEAM interests and identities. DYN intentionally curates content on STEAMville from trusted community partners and universities. STEAMbassadors then teach that content to youth through summer and year-long programs

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Dallas – City of Learning: Expanding Horizons in Dallas

The Dallas City of Learning platform is designed to help families and youth discover educational programs and activities throughout Dallas. The citywide initiative was created to ensure all students have access to high-quality summer learning programs. Whether it’s a summer camp, arts workshop, or career preparation event, this platform curates opportunities that inspire learning and personal growth for youth of all ages.

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Bringing it All Together

Each of these platforms is designed with a shared goal: to connect youth and families to meaningful learning opportunities. By customizing our platform for different communities and organizations, we ensure that every family has access to the tools they need to succeed.

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As DYN continues to expand our reach, we look forward to supporting more communities with our technology-driven approach to youth engagement.

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