Make a Difference. Build Skills. Find Your Voice.
YEP (Youth Engagement Partners) Squads are student-led groups that give young people the opportunity to make a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Members work together on projects that promote violence prevention and address issues important to local youth. From creating social media campaigns to teaching younger students and participating in community events, YEP Squad members help others while building valuable life skills.
What You’ll Do
- Meet weekly with other students
- Create prevention and awareness campaigns
- Develop and lead activities for younger youth
- Participate in school and community events
- Explore your interests through creative and leadership projects
Why Join?
YEP Squad helps youth build:
- Leadership skills
- Confidence and communication abilities
- Teamwork and positive peer relationships
- School and community connections
Through YEP Squad, students gain experience, develop lifelong skills, and make a positive difference—all while having fun.
Interested in starting a YEP Squad at your school? The client’s approved interest form will be added here when it is available.
Project Information
Project Coordinator: Melanie Pickens
Funded by: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention and Salt Lake County Opioid Settlement