Service-Learning Initiative for Youth Empowerment

"UT Service Learning Initiative for Youth Empowerment in Toledo" is a collaborative effort by five faculty members at the University of Toledo local grassroots organizations, and Woodward High School, in an effort to enrich students' learning and help local community. Four different service-learning courses in disciplines including English, Criminal Justice, and Communications will partner with NWSN and Woodward on projects ranging from tutoring, visual media creation, website development, and other projects to be conceptualized by the youth at Woodward High School.

The Learn and Serve America, Great Cities Great Service grant led by Otterbein College, Ohio Campus Compact, and University of Cincinnati is a state-wide consortium to mobilize college students and urban youth volunteers in civic service through their model initiative, youthLEAD (Learn, Engage, Act & Decide). Twelve campuses are currently incorporating
youthLEAD into one or more service-learning courses on their campuses. Participants serve side-by-side with urban youth as capacity builders, solving community problems, serving those living in poverty, and strengthening urban wellness.