Elevated Youth California (EYC)
Supporting youth through leadership, life skills, career readiness, and prevention education.
This program is no longer active. This page preserves information about the program’s role in supporting youth development, prevention education, and career readiness at Merced Lao Family Community.
EYC combined prevention education with hands-on skill building. The program created opportunities for young people to learn, connect with their community, and prepare for future education and employment experiences.
Program Activities
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Mental health awareness
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Substance use prevention education
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Leadership development
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Life skills and positive decision-making
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Resume writing and workforce readiness
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Interview preparation
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Community engagement and youth empowerment
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Mentorship opportunities
Who the Program Served
The program served youth throughout Merced County. Activities were designed to help participants build confidence, develop practical skills, make positive decisions, and strengthen their connections to the community. Participant involvement typically lasted about one year.
The program was funded by the Sierra Health Foundation.
This program is no longer active. This page preserves information about the program’s role in supporting youth development, prevention education, and career readiness at Merced Lao Family Community.