Youth Development

Empowering Youth to Reach Their Full Potential

The mission of YWCA Delaware’s Youth Development programming is to build the strength of the community by empowering youth to maximize their personal and educational potential. We provide comprehensive and innovative college and career preparation and diversity and leadership workshops for middle and high-school students. Our free in-person, hybrid and virtual youth programs challenge students to become independent thinkers advocating for their own success while building their self-esteem, social competence and employability skills.

To register for any of YWCA Delaware's Youth Workshops click below. For more information on these programs, please contact Ty Randolph, Youth Program Manager: 302.224.4060, ext. 215 or trandolph@ywcade.org.

  • YW Leaders

    YW Leaders collaborates with YWCA Delaware’s Youth and Racial and Social Justice programs to provide a forum for discussing racial equity and inclusion. This program creates a framework to help students become the driving force behind social change. Facilitator-led sessions teach effective communication, self-discipline, collaboration, and conflict resolution training. The curriculum provides skillsets to help serve students throughout their academic and professional careers.

  • Esteem

    YW’s Esteem program consists of stand-alone or a series of workshops that target issues our youth face today. Individuals, schools or organizations may choose one, two or all of the workshops – whatever fits your needs. Workshop topics include:

    • Character Building

    • Leadership/Self- Awareness & Respect

    • Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving/Decision-making

    • Diversity

    • Teen Dating, Violence Prevention & Establishing Healthy Relationships & Consent

    • Employability

  • One-Time Workshops

    YWCA Delaware also offers cutomizable one-time workshops available in-person, hybrid or virtually for middle and high school students. Available topics:
    • Healthy Relationships & Teen Dating • Violence Awareness
    • Career/College Prep
    • And/Or additional topics based on school's/partners preference