THE 5 PILLARS
THE RESEARCH & EVALUATION NETWORK
The Research and Evaluation Network conducts research and evaluation projects to address system-level barriers, evaluate and promote cutting edge strategies, and contribute new knowledge about best practices that will improve outcome-driven solutions for opportunity youth.
THE CONSORTIUM FOR PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION
The Consortium for Public Policy Education generates research-based policy briefs and convenes roundtables that stimulate public dialogue to increase knowledge and analytic capacity of public/private sector partners, leading to improved policies and practices that enhance outcomes for opportunity youth.
THE INNOVATION HIVE
The Innovation Hive combines theory and practice to focus on improving outcomes for opportunity youth by developing “Regional Knowledge Hubs” supported by each CSU5 campus to advance change strategies and evidence-based solutions that support cross-sector partnerships.
THE ACADEMY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Academy for Professional Development creates customized training and technical assistance programs to help promote rich learning experiences and improve the overall capacity of organizations and individual practitioners that serve opportunity youth.
The Alliance for Engaged Learning
The Alliance for Engaged Learning builds a network of CSU5 educational programs and public/private agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities (internships, service learning, and field work) for students and to provide necessary resources to the agencies.