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YPN Career Circuit - Connect Center for Youth

October 2, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)

Description

Care Circuit – Connect Center for Youth: Join the Young Professionals Network for a behind-the-scenes experience at the Connect Center for Youth. Participants will support the Backpack Program, meet Executive Director Ben Williams, tour the facility, and enjoy a continental breakfast. 

This immersive experience intentionally blends doing, learning, and reflecting—offering YPs an authentic look at how youth-focused nonprofits operate and how cross-sector leadership contributes to a more equitable Capital Region.

Agenda

7:30 – 8:45 AM | Hands-On Service: 

Backpack Program Participants will actively support the Connect Center’s Backpack Program, a core initiative addressing food insecurity among local youth and families. Arrival, welcome, and continental breakfast. Program overview and community need Hands-on assembly of weekend food backpacks Informal conversation with staff about operations and local impact.

8:45 – 9:30 AM | “Systems to Stories”:

Impact Walkthrough A guided site walk and facilitated discussion connecting programs to broader systems change. Walkthrough of the Connect Center space and programs. Overview of challenges facing local youth and families. How Connect Center programs respond and create impact. Q & A with Executive Director Ben Williams.

Additional Visit Details: 

Parking: Free street parking is available along Johnston Avenue and nearby side streets. Please allow extra time for parking and arrival. 

Dress Code: Business casual with an emphasis on comfort. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for the hands-on volunteer activity. Layers are encouraged. 

Organization Overview: 

The Connect Center for Youth is a community-based nonprofit in Cohoes, NY, dedicated to empowering young people through education, mentorship, basic needs support, and safe spaces for growth. Its mission is to ensure every young person—regardless of circumstance—has access to resources, relationships, and opportunities essential for them to thrive. Through programs such as the Backpack Program, community pantry, after-school enrichment, mentorship, and STEAM initiatives, the Connect Center addresses both immediate needs and long-term development. The organization believes youth success is a shared community responsibility and partners across sectors to strengthen outcomes for local families. 

Time

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Location

The Connect Center for Youth

Parking: Free street parking is available along Johnston Avenue and nearby side streets. Please allow extra time for parking and arrival.

Pricing

No cost for Young Professionals

Contact Information

Name: Julia Wager
Email: jwager@capitalregionchamber.com
Details: For more information about The Connect Center For Youth contact: Ben Williams ben.williams@connectcenterforyouth.org 518-488-2809

Register by September 28.

Participation limit: 30.

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