Developing Young Leaders
- Comprehensive training and professional development for high school youth
- Educating peers about healthy relationships
- Youth empowerment
Youth Educators will be trained to present on the topics of dating violence and healthy relationships. They will team up to present to a variety of communities such as students, parent groups, faith-based organizations, at conferences, etc. Youth Educators also have the opportunity to work on school-based projects/campaigns around the topic of healthy relationships and teen dating violence. Youth Educators are integrated into the Project PAVE team and central to our mission. To help promote a youth-led approach to this program, there are two tiers of involvement; paid leaders and volunteers. These tiers are meant not as a way to impose a hierarchy but to encourage that youth make this program their own.
Where is YCEP?
PAVE Offices
4140 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
YCEP Home Base
St. Andrews United Methodist Church
St Andrew United Methodist Church, South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
CEC Early College
CEC Early College, Eliot Street, Denver, CO, USA
North High School
North High School, Speer Boulevard, Denver, CO, USA
East High School
Denver East High School, City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO, USA
South High School
South High School, East Louisiana Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
Brighton High School
Brighton High School, South 8th Avenue, Brighton, CO, USA
Jeffco Boys & Girls Club
Jeffco Boys & Girls Club, South Teller Street, Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO, USA
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
Girls Inc of Metro Denver, Julian Street, Denver, CO, USA
Northfield High School
Northfield High School, Central Park Boulevard, Denver, CO, USA
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences, Clermont Street, Denver, CO, USA
Mapleton Early College
Mapleton Early College High School, York Street, Thornton, CO, USA
University of Denver
University of Denver, South University Boulevard, Denver, CO, USA
Adams Twelve Five Star Schools
Adams Twelve Five Star Schools, Washington Street, Thornton, CO, USA
Academy of Urban Learning
Academy of Urban Learning, West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
Montbello Career and Technical High School
Montbello Career and Technical High School, Airport Way, Denver, CO, USA
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Yeidi Cruz
“I’m especially proud of Yeidi. She has really taken on a leadership role within the YCEP cohort. She’s shown initiative in helping to plan YCEP monthly meetings, advocated for topics she believes PAVE should be further involved in, and has successfully engaged her peers to be better advocates for healthy relationships. I’m very excited to see what her energy, knowledge and power bring to her future as she continues to empower youth to end the cycle of relationship violence.”
-Supervisor, Andrew Trader-Bankston
Emily
“Emily is as hard a worker and is always here for Project PAVE. Her dedication to our mission is rivaled only by her eagerness to help her peers. She is excited for this new year and all the opportunities it will bring for her to grow as a facilitator and impact our curriculum.”
– Youth Engagement Coordinator, Andrew Trader-Bankston
Dylan
“Dylan is a game changer. Every interaction Dylan has with youth inspires growth. Dylan has spent his time with PAVE giving young men the tools they need to change the world. Dylan is his authentic self 100% of the time, from small interactions with classes and teams, to huge events- Dylan always represents his true self. He is a True Man.”
-Andrew Trader-Bankston, Youth Engagement Coordinator
Ella
“Ella is a shining star in YCEP. She is constantly working to continue conversations about healthy relationships with her peers and her community. Ella goes above and beyond everyday, to encourage and support her peers to take a stand against violence.
-Youth Engagement Coordinator, Andrew Trader-Bankston
Jenny
“Jenny is an amazing youth educator. She brings a contagious, bubbly energy to all that she does. You just can’t help but be excited and engaged when you’re around Jenny. She uses her light and energy to deeply engage with her peers and the Denver community.”
“Not only is Jenny empowering youth to end the cycle of relationship violence, she’s making it all happen with a smile on her face.”
-Youth Engagement Coordinator, Andrew Trader-Bankston
Kelly
“As a new member of our team, Kelly has shown a lot of interest and excitement about PAVE’s work. Her creativity, energy and thoughtfulness are important assets to the YCEP team.”
– Youth Engagement Coordinator, Andrew Trader-Bankston
Kelly is pictured here practicing self-care during quarantine by drawing and flexing her creative mind.