Mission
City Youth Exposure believes that in the traditional education system, positive exposure is the missing component that motivates youth to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Our mission is to introduce youth to people, places, and things that they would not normally or easily experience in their daily lives. By providing positive, unique and educational experiences, we empower youth to grow hope in their future, pursue active roles in society, and stay true to their dreams and themselves.
History
City Youth Exposure (CYE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2011. We understand that many underserved youth are not exposed to the world beyond their neighborhoods and schools. CYE was created to serve as a solution to this problem by delivering positive experiences that are much needed to help youth succeed.
We go above and beyond to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences that expose youth to careers in many industries and open their eyes and minds to new possibilities for their future. We also provide skill-building activities that support their personal and professional development. Our unique experiences have become cherished memories for our participants and are pivotal moments in their journeys of becoming tomorrow’s leaders, business owners, and innovators.
Vision
We open minds of future leaders, affording youth the opportunity to experience the world around them and to use their talents for good, convert their passions into careers, and assert authority over their own lives.
The CYE Experience
CYE fulfills its mission by incorporating four core components into its programs—exposure, expression, education, and empowerment—that create unique and life-changing experiences to inspire forward-thinking and proactive engagement in the youth we serve.
Exposure
Create educational and enriching opportunities that enhance students’ learning through positive social activity, placement in a new environment, and exposure to cultures, ideas, careers, and information.
Education
Provide opportunities for students to learn outside traditional instructional settings to increase knowledge and develop skills through kinesthetic learning activities.
Expression
Empowerment
