The Competency Learning Collaborative is a learning community for youth-serving organizations looking to embed future-ready competencies into their programs. Participants will explore how to define, support, and assess the competencies young people need to thrive. Topics are shaped by participant needs, such as, aligning to competency frameworks (e.g. NYC’s new Portrait of a Graduate and SSN’s Future9), developing staff alignment, and creating assessment tools. 

Who Should Attend

Teams of 2-4 staff from youth-serving organizations, including program leaders and student-facing staff (e.g. advisors, coaches, facilitators), who are interested in strengthening how their programs build and measure student competencies.

Time & Location

Five sessions throughout the school year, primarily at Student Success Network (25 Broadway), with one virtual session. Virtual office hours are available between sessions.

Next Steps

• Attend an info session on August 27, 2026 or September 9, 2026 to learn more about the Competency Learning Collaborative

• Submit an interest form by September 23, 2026  to express interest in joining the Competency Learning Collaborative

Questions? Contact Marieme Diouf at marieme@ssn-nyc.org.

The Data Pack is a collaborative learning community for nonprofit staff responsible for data. Through peer learning, member-led discussions, collaborative problem solving, and occasional guest speakers, participants explore practical strategies for collecting, analyzing, and using data to strengthen programs and improve outcomes. Topics are driven by participants and have included data culture, youth voice, surveys, dashboards, AI, equity, and continuous improvement.

Registration for the 2026-27 Data Pack is now closed.

Questions? Contact Ali Holstein at ali.holstein@ssn-nyc.org.

AI is rapidly changing how we learn, work, and connect. As these shifts accelerate, youth-serving organizations are navigating new questions about how to responsibly adapt to AI while preparing young people for an uncertain future and maintaining a commitment to equity. 

This 5-session cohort will convene leaders in postsecondary readiness and youth development to learn from peers and experts, culminating in a Spring convening and toolkit. Together, we’ll explore how organizations can prepare students - particularly those with historically marginalized identities - to thrive in an AI-enabled world. Rather than focusing on tools or technical skills, participants will unpack the opportunities and challenges of using generative AI ethically and effectively while strengthening the uniquely human skills, relationships, and critical thinking that will matter most in the future of work. Grounded in youth voice and an equity lens, the cohort will give participants space to explore strategies for responding to AI in ways that expand opportunity and prepare young people for a changing world.

Who Should Attend

Program directors and managers (ideally in teams of 2-4) of youth development and postsecondary readiness organizations. First preference will go to Summerfield grantees. 

Time & Location

Five gatherings during the school year, with a mix of in-person (at 25 Broadway) and virtual sessions, followed by a convening open to the larger Network where we will share out learnings. Dates will be shared with participants and may be adjusted based on availability.

Next Steps

Complete the interest form by September 18, 2026 to express interest in joining the Equity & AI Learning Collaborative

Questions? Contact Ali Holstein at ali.holstein@ssn-nyc.org.