Building the workforce of
the future on Staten Island

What is Youth WINS?

Youth Wins, supported by the New York Center for Interpersonal Development, is a coalition of 15+ organizations across the borough of Staten Island.

 Our Focus Areas

Economic mobility And gainful employment

Raising awareness of the emerging Green Energy sector through education, training, and certifications

Building towards collective impact from all organizations on Staten Island

Learn about our coalition members

The Youth WINS coalition is made up of 15+ organizations bringing their unique expertise to the diverse needs of the Staten Island population.

Hear from some of the members by scrolling below!

Testimonials

  • Nadia Adam

    Executive Director, Staten Island Industrial Alliance 

    Youth WINS has been a valuable partner to SIIA, especially as we look toward building a local pipeline for maritime, infrastructure, and industrial careers. They truly understand the group they’re serving and are thoughtful about where the future is headed , especially in the context of the green economy. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with a team so open to dialogue and aligned on long-term impact.

  • Susannah Abbate

    Director of Education & Engagement, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

    As a Youth WINS coalition member, our shared mission is to provide the tools for youth to build their own future, and clear the barriers to achieving it.  Youth WINS approaches social intervention from a systems-level perspective while providing concrete opportunities that build capacity for individual young adults and the whole community.  Being a Youth WINS partner has increased our ability to serve community by creating synergy in services.

  • Christopher Dowling

    Social Care Network Advisor, Staten Island Performing Provider System/Social Care Network Lead Entity

    YouthWins has been an important partner during my tenure at three community facing nonprofit organizations over the last 10 years.  The programming and support for our has been instrumental in educating, enlightening and preparing countless young people for a successful future.  The current focus on the Green sector for jobs and training is crucial in finding work for our youth.

  • Makeda Andargachew

    Prevention & Youth Engagement Coordinator of Partnerships of Community Wellness, Member of YouthWINS Executive Committee

    In April, the TYSA Behavioral Health Youth Consultants had presented at YouthWINs Advocacy Day where the data that the workgroup had collected across Staten Island youth-serving organizations with 36 young people on how changes to political structure have affected youth behavioral health. YouthWINS meticulously organized the event and ensured that the components of the workgroup's presentation would go smoothly, including tech set-up and audience management.