The Center's mission  is to be both opportunistic and strategic on a national and local level in shifting the public debate and commitment from youth problems to youth development. Our goals are:

1) to make "what works" available in order for youth to be productive and involved citizens.

2) To strengthen and support local systems in order to build a comprehensive youth development infrastructure.

3) TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND SELF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH IN COLLABORATION OF OTHER STAKEHOLDERS