Reflections from a Youth Program Specialist
By Jacoby Soter, Youth Program Specialist This year, I have been engaged in several impactful projects with UP for Learning. My work has focused on school-based programming, including supporting the […]
Happy 2026; Looking Back on 2025
UP for Learning Celebrates 2025 Our impact in numbers: Number of youth-adult teams: 75 (685 youth-adult teams since 2008) Number of youth leaders: 1621 – 16% increase over 2024! (8439 youth […]
Elevating Youth Voice in School and Community Safety
Members of the UP team presented Elevating Youth Voice in School and Community Safety this fall. You can watch the full webinar here.
It’s Giving Tuesday – Support UP’s Bold Vision
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In Memory of Yola Carlough (1945-2025)
Yola Carlough joined UP’s Board five short months before her passing. Former Social Mission Director at Ben & Jerry’s, Director of Sustainability at Burt’s Bees in NC, and Senior Associate in […]
UP’s Annual Appeal – Support Hope in Action
At UP for Learning, we believe young people are not just the future—they are the changemakers of today. Every day, we create opportunities for youth to lead, innovate, and contribute […]
UP’s Annual Meeting Sponsored by Cabot
Thanks to Cabot Creamery for sponsoring UP’s November 13 Annual Meeting. All registrants will be entered to win a Cabot gift box. Register today!
Meet Myrah Valmyr
My name is Myrah Valmyr, and I am an Intern with the Vermont Restorative Approaches Collaborative (VTRAC) this Fall, working in communications and outreach to the community and potential collaborators. […]
Get a Look at Getting to ‘Y’!
Get a Look at Getting to ‘Y’! By Liberty Belote, GTY Program Coordinator Youth across Vermont and New Hampshire have been coming together to explore data, connect with one another, […]
Meet Zach Foley
Zach is a senior at the University of Vermont, working toward both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work. He joined UP for Learning through UVM’s practicum program, drawn […]