Re-start the Appalachian Youth to Youth Network, an empowerment and leadership program that centers the voices of youth in Mitchell County and provides a space for youth to take action on the issues most important to them. The participants seeks to engage young people through meaningful discussions, activities, and experiences, developing their ideas and capacities to implement positive change in their communities and schools.

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Appalachian Youth to Youth is a leadership and empowerment program that gives young people in Mitchell County the chance to speak up and take action on the issues that matter most to them. The program is inspired by Youth to Youth International, a proven program that helps young people develop leadership skills and make positive changes in their communities.

Through Appalachian Youth to Youth, students participate in discussions, activities, and experiences that help them grow their ideas and abilities to create change in their schools and communities. By taking part in the program, students learn valuable skills that will help them become role models for their peers and leaders for positive change.

This program gives local students a chance to build leadership skills, form lasting friendships, and have fun—all while preparing for success in school and life. Appalachian Youth to Youth is completely free to join, and free transportation home is also provided.

Enrollment for the 2023/2024 school year is open now, and enrollment for the 2024/2025 school year will begin in August 2024. To sign up, contact Tara Wright at info@pathwnc.org or (828) 672-7899, fill out the online enrollment form, or ask your school guidance counselor for an enrollment packet.

The partners for this program include: