2025 FALL INTERNSHIP OPEN:
APOYO encourages learning opportunities with students. The Youth Empowerment internship focuses on racial and social justice while developing an intern’s soft and hard skills in alignment with their career path.
Are you a college student looking for an internship in the fall? Applications are open until September 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Check out our Youth Empowerment Internship page to apply online.
Project IMPACTO – APOYO’s youth empowerment program is committed to engaging, educating, and empowering Latinx youth at a pivotal time in their development of leadership skills.
Established in 2024 through funding from the Inatai Foundation’s Emerging Opportunities fund, our program offers educational experiences that include internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and opportunities for political participation with a focus on racial justice.
Follow IMPACTO Youth Empowerment on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) for the latest updates!
Lounge Hours & Contact Info
The IMPACTO Youth Empowerment Lounge is open during the summer. Here, you can do your homework, get a snack, and meet other youth leaders!
For any inquiries, please contact us at empower@apoyo-community.org or fill out our contact form.
Upcoming Events
Join us in our events, projects, volunteering activities, or hang out! We seek committee members, mentors and mentees, dedicated volunteers, partnerships with local organizations, and feedback from local youth.
Volunteer with us! Visit our Volunteer Page and fill out our online volunteer form.
Follow us on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) to stay updated!
- August 14 – Volunteer at Jerrol’s School Supply Bags: help empower students by preparing back-to-school backpacks with school supplies!
- August 16 – APOYO’s 2024 Annual Report: A presentation to learn about APOYO’s services and programming successes and challenges in 2024.
- August 20 – Ellensburg Night Market: Join us as a group to explore local vendors and socialize with other youth!
- August 23 – 509Teens Back to School Bash Event: Enjoy free music, activities, and learn about local organizations that can support your success!
- August 28 – OpenDoor Health Clinic Bingo Night Fundraiser: Support a great cause while having fun!
- September 3 – APOYO Food Pantry Volunteer Day: Every 1st Wednesday of the month, youth take over to give back to community members with food security assistance at the pantry.
- More to come!!!
Meet Youth Empowerment
Organizing Committee
Who is the Organizing Committee? The committee consists of seven members who meet weekly and provide oversight and guidance on the Youth Empowerment curriculum. Visit the committee members’ biography page to learn more about what motivates them to empower our youth!
Become part of the committee! Are you a youth in the Kittitas County area? We are seeking five youth members to join our youth empowerment committee. Financial stipends are available for students. Must be between 15 and 25 years old. Check out our Committee Member Responsibilities and Agreements page.
Youth Empowerment Internship
APOYO encourages learning opportunities with students. The Youth Empowerment internship focuses on racial and social justice while developing an intern’s soft and hard skills in alignment with their career path.
Meet our two 2025 Summer Youth Empowerment Interns, Srijita Gurung and Aylin Parrazal, on Our Team’s page.
Are you a college student looking for an internship in the fall? Applications are open until September 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Check out our Youth Empowerment Internship page.