. Supporting the implementation of a Framework for Civic Engagement among community-based organizations (CBOs) serving youth across New York City DYCD developed a universal Framework for Civic Engagement that lays out three primary domains for adopting civic engagement practices into youth and family programming across their city-...
. Building capacity of adult ESOL educators to teach English through civic engagement principles DYCD developed a universal Framework for Civic Engagement that lays out three primary domains for adopting civic engagement practices into the youth and family programming among their city- and government-funded programs. In fall...
. Sustaining Equitable Community Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, the social sector that engages with the community had to quickly pivot and adapt their strategies to minimize disruption. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health (a part of...
Developing and leading workshops to build problem-solving and facilitation capacity in government agencies TYTHE has partnered with several NYC agencies to support a creative and adaptable problem-solving approach for public-facing civil servants. We offer workshops to improve teams’ capacity to problem-solve, design, and deliver easy-to-use, efficient,...
Guiding a storytelling nonprofit through a hands-on design thinking workshop. By collecting, archiving, and sharing peoples’ personal stories, Storycorps reminds us of our shared humanity, building connections between people and teaching the value of listening through its extensive digital archive of interviews. In the summer of...
Sharing a new problem-solving approach with China’s young emerging social innovators. Harvard SEED for Social Innovation is committed to building a community of China’s young social innovators, discovering, training, and connecting these emerging leaders. The commissioned TYTHE’s expertise to provide an “introduction to design thinking” at...
Empowering socially-minded design students to start their own businesses. Pratt University created its Certificate in Design Entrepreneurship (CDE) specifically for forward-thinking designers desiring a clear personal strategic plan and business pitch. Pratt’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies began offering the program in 2013, recruiting TYTHEdesign to...
Leveraging an annual conference to empower students with problem-solving skills. The Columbia Business School has a rich tradition of supporting and training leaders with a commitment to solving social and environmental issues. Upon the establishment of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise and its upcoming Social...
Building student insight into a fellowship for emerging criminal justice leaders. Committed to exploring the many dimensions of justice, The John Jay College of Criminal Justice seeks to spur innovation and improve practice in the reentry field. The Institute’s Pinkerton Fellowship Initiative (PFI) places students in...
Providing the building blocks of public engagement and facilitation to the Department of Small Business Services. The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is committed to driving economic growth and supporting business across all five boroughs. Working with community partners and adjacent agencies,...