WDC Youth Development Program

Explore interests. Build skills. Create opportunities.

WDC's Youth Development Program helps middle and high school students explore their interests, build practical skills, and prepare for future opportunities.

Students gain hands-on experience through career exploration, entrepreneurship, internships, Sugary Stop pop-ups, community advocacy, and seasonal youth programs.

Help Shape What Comes Next

Monthly Youth & Family Interest Session

WDC invites students and families to our monthly Youth & Family Interest Session to learn about upcoming opportunities, share what interests you, and help shape future youth programs.

Free to attend • Parents/guardians and students welcome

— WHAT WE OFFER

What Youth Can Explore

Real-world experiences that help young people discover their interests, build practical skills, and prepare for future opportunities.

Career & Workforce

Explore careers, prepare for a first job, build workplace skills, and learn about paid internship opportunities.

Entrepreneurship

Develop business ideas, learn how to turn ideas into income, and build practical skills in pricing, marketing, and money management.

Community Advocacy

Participate in community campaigns and public events while building communication, leadership, and advocacy skills.

Hands-On Experience

Put skills into practice through Sugary Stop lemonade pop-ups, community events, internships, and other real-world projects.

Seasonal Youth Cohorts

WDC brings these experiences together through structured seasonal programs focused on career preparation, entrepreneurship, projects, and hands-on learning.

Ready to Get Involved?

Join a Monthly Youth & Family Interest Session

Learn about upcoming youth programs and opportunities, ask questions, and find out how to get involved.

JOIN THE NEXT SESSION

Youth-Led Social Enterprise Spotlight

Sugary Stop is WDC’s youth-led social enterprise, where students gain hands-on exposure to teamwork, communication, customer service, pricing, and money management. Through running a lemonade and community event stand, youth build confidence and leadership skills while practicing real-world entrepreneurship in a supportive environment.