The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department recently announced the selection of Social Change Partners as the organization facilitating stakeholder engagement as part of developing one or more youth centers in the county. The project is funded by the voter-approved Measure X.

In Phase 1 of the Measure X Youth Center project, Social Change Partners will gather input from Contra Costa County youth and community members, with the resulting report helping inform youth center details, such as target audience, programming, services and potential sites.

Phase 2 of the Measure X Youth Center project entails choosing a consultant to develop and operate the center(s). Phase 3 is opening the center(s) and offering services.

Contra Costa youth and young adults ages 13-20 are invited to the "Unlock Your Greatness" Youth Summit on June 27 in Concord or June 28 in Pittsburg. This free, all-day event features Arel Moodie, a professional speaker and host of "Family Reboot" on Disney+. Watch the video to learn more, and register below.

Learn about emerging tech from the Tri-Valley and around the East Bay at the East Bay EDA's Meet the Innovators event on June 20 at Diablo Valley College San Ramon Campus. Hear from business leaders and East Bay Innovation Awards alumni about cutting-edge innovation and network with industry professionals. The WDBCCC is proud to be a Meet the Innovators series sponsor.