YouthBank awards nearly $30,000 in youth-led grants!

BRIGHT SPOT Shining the light on great work underway around the Northfield Promise benchmarks!

Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post 3300 Launched The beginning of November saw the launch of the newest career exploration program available to Northfield area youth: The Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post. This post is the first of its kind in the state, allowing youth participants to experience what it’s like to work in law enforcement, fire and rescue, and as first responders/EMTs. Youth Explorers learn valuable leadership skills, in addition to receiving field-specific, hands-on training. Read more

Northfield YouthBank awards nearly $30,000 in grants to youth-led projects

Local high school students recently awarded $29,220 in grants to projects designed by fellow young people through the new Northfield YouthBank initiative. Learn more and check out the funded projects.

What's New

Northfield High School students share career interests in inaugural survey. School board approves World's Best Workforce report and district targets.

By the Numbers

80%

of Northfield youth report they are involved in a sport, club or other group.  (2015 Search Institute Developmental Assets Profile)

Photo: Northfield News

My Northfield Promise

"The mission of “cradle to career” fits with a lot of what we’re understanding now in healthcare. " Hear more from Steve Underdahl, CEO, Northfield Hospital and Clinics; Member, Council of Champions ...

Northfield Promise exists to ensure all children in Northfield reach their full potential.

Northfield Promise is a member of the national  Strive Together network , a group of communities working to improve education success for every child through a data-driven, collective impact approach.

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