High School
Native Youth Community Project (NYCP)
Our Mission
Vision Statement
A partner coming alongside its community and families to build strong, healthy, life-long learners, resulting in a thriving community, whole families and tribal sovereignty for time immemorial.
Mission Statement
Nurturing Children, Empowering Families & Strengthening Community
Who We Serve
Establishing partnerships between the Tribe, Higher Education, the community, and Lakeside School District. The Native Youth Community Project serves all students grades 9-12 attending Lakeside High School in the Plummer/Worley School District.
In the fall of 2018, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Department of Education was awarded a four-year Native Youth Community Project (NCYP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education. In partnership with the Plummer/Worley School District, local families and community members, local colleges and universities, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Department of Education, NYCP has developed a three tier program that includes the following:
- College Prep
- Career Prep
- Student Success
If you are interested in having your student participate in this program, complete and return the NYCP Waiver to the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Department of Education.
College Prep
The Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) is committed to helping students achieve their dream of attending a post-secondary college or university. NYCP has carefully designed a college preparatory program that not only aids students in determining which college or university is right for them, but helps them build the skills necessary to be successful in a post-secondary environment. This is completed through a variety of workshops and events such as:
- One-On-One Advising
- Area of Study Workshops
- College Application Workshops
- Scholarship Writing Workshops
- College Campus Tours
- College and Career Fairs
- Study Skills Workshops
Career Prep
The Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) understands that not all students want to attend a four-year college or university, but would rather enter into the workforce right out of high school. NYCP offers a career preparation program designed to help students determine what careers are right for them, and understand the steps they need to take to achieve those careers. This is completed through a variety of workshops and events such as:
- One-On-One-Advising
- Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
- Career Exploration Workshops
- College Program Exploration
- College Campus Tours
- College and Career Fairs
- Study Skills Workshops
- Study Skills Workshops
- Job Shadowing Opportunities
- Summer Internships
Student Success
The Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) understands that every student is unique, and that their needs are all different. Every student will have their own individualized digital portfolio which NYCP staff will use to personalize during each one-on-one advising session. Additionally, students will learn the art of time-management, and how to become an advocate for themselves in their academic and personal lives. Some of the activities and events in which students will participate are:
- One-On-One Advising
- Time Management Workshop
- Self-Advocacy Training
- Bi-Weekly Progress Review
- Academic Support
- Personalized College Exploration
- Personalized Career Exploration
Dual Enrollment
Dual/Concurrent Enrollment is a collaborative partnership between Idaho’s colleges and universities to provide college courses for high school students giving them the option to earn both high school and college credit. Tuition is covered through the Advanced Opportunities grant, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Department of Education (CDA Tribe DOE) works with students to help provide funding for books. Students who are interested in pursuing Dual Credit should contact their high school counselor and CDA Tribe DOE advisor to discuss eligibility and funding options.
If you are looking to apply for funding from the CDA Tribe DOE, choose from one of the following applications:
KTECH
Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTECH) is a partnership between business and industry leaders, local school districts and local manufactureres KTECH provides tuition free industry and business grade training for 11th and 12th grades, while offering dual enrollment credits, industrial certifications, and a new route to success through applied skilled learning. Although they are located in Rathdrum, Idaho, they have offered up the opportunity for Lakeside High School students to apply and participate in their program offerings. If you are interested in applying for the program, or would like some additional information about it, contact your local high school counselor and your Ceour d’Alene Tribe’s Department of Education advisor. You can also view the KTECH website using the link below.