YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
My Brother’s Keeper PGC
A youth-centered leadership initiative lifting up the voices, goals, and futures of young people across Prince George’s County.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders
Inspired by the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper vision, our Prince George’s County initiative puts young people at the center of the conversation. We listen first — asking youth directly about their goals, their challenges, and what support would help them thrive.
What we hear shapes everything we build: mentorship, career exposure, skill-building, and community spaces designed around the futures young people say they want for themselves.
WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ASKING FOR
Priorities Shaped by Youth Voice
Career exposure & internships
Mentorship & guidance
Skill-building workshops
Mental health & wellbeing
Financial support & literacy
Safe spaces & community
High school graduation support
Postsecondary & college access
Workforce readiness
Leadership & youth council
Positive role models
Networking opportunities
LISTENING TO YOUTH
What the Data Tells Us
42
Young People Surveyed
69%
Want a Youth Council
4.82/5
Value Placed on Mentorship
5
Core Priorities Identified
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Turning Youth Voice Into Action
When young people are asked what they need — and then see those needs taken seriously — something powerful happens. My Brother’s Keeper PGC transforms survey responses and candid conversations into real programming: mentorship matches, career pathways, and a youth council where young leaders help steer the work.
The result is a generation that feels seen, supported, and ready to lead in their own communities.
GET INVOLVED
Invest in Young Leaders
Mentor, partner, or support the next generation of leaders in Prince George’s County. Let’s build their future together.