Competitive Youth Of Polynesia
An After-School Academic Enrichment & Leadership Program for STUDENTS
Culturally rooted. Universally welcoming. NAN aligned.
Competitive Youth of Polynesia (CYOP) is a community-based nonprofit organization providing after-school, workforce readiness, cultural education, leadership development, and life-skills programming for youth and young adults. Our programs follow the quality standards promoted by the Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) and support Nevada’s
Competitive Youth of Polynesia (CYOP) is a community-based nonprofit organization providing after-school, workforce readiness, cultural education, leadership development, and life-skills programming for youth and young adults. Our programs follow the quality standards promoted by the Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) and support Nevada’s education, workforce, and community development goals. While we honor Polynesian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, Hawaiian, and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures, CYOP is open to everyone, with special focus on underserved and underrepresented communities.
🌱 Youth & Education Programs
Our Youth & Education Programs support the academic, personal, and physical development of students in a safe, structured, and culturally grounded environment. These programs strengthen educational foundations while building confidence, leadership, and discipline.
Includes:
• After-School Academic Enrichment
🌱 Youth & Education Programs
Our Youth & Education Programs support the academic, personal, and physical development of students in a safe, structured, and culturally grounded environment. These programs strengthen educational foundations while building confidence, leadership, and discipline.
Includes:
• After-School Academic Enrichment Program
Homework assistance, literacy development, study skills, and goal-setting support that help students build strong academic habits and confidence.
• Cultural Education Program
Exploration of Polynesian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, Hawaiian, and AAPI history, values, and traditions to build identity, pride, and community responsibility.
• Youth Leadership Development Program
Communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and ethical leadership development that prepares students to lead with integrity and compassion.
• Athletics & Sports Development Program
Physical wellness, teamwork, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship through structured athletic activity and mentorship.
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⚒️ Workforce & Career Pathways
Our Workforce & Career Pathways prepare youth and young adults for employment, certification, and career exploration through professional readiness training and hands-on learning experiences.
Includes:
• Workforce Readiness & OSHA Training Pathways
Workplace safety education, professional behavior training,
⚒️ Workforce & Career Pathways
Our Workforce & Career Pathways prepare youth and young adults for employment, certification, and career exploration through professional readiness training and hands-on learning experiences.
Includes:
• Workforce Readiness & OSHA Training Pathways
Workplace safety education, professional behavior training, and pathways toward OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certifications through partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Builders & Skilled Trades Pathway (Project-Based Learning)
Hands-on exposure to construction and skilled trades through tiny-home projects, housing models, safety training, and career awareness in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management.
This category connects education, housing, and workforce development into real-world career preparation.
🏡 Community & Opportunity Programs
Our Community & Opportunity Programs empower youth, families, and young adults with tools that create long-term stability, educational access, and generational opportunity.
Includes:
• Housing & Financial Education Program
Rental readiness, budgeting, credit awareness, first-time homeownership educatio
🏡 Community & Opportunity Programs
Our Community & Opportunity Programs empower youth, families, and young adults with tools that create long-term stability, educational access, and generational opportunity.
Includes:
• Housing & Financial Education Program
Rental readiness, budgeting, credit awareness, first-time homeownership education, and real estate fundamentals.
• Scholarship & College Access Support Program
FAFSA guidance, scholarship searches, college and trade-school applications, essay preparation, deadline tracking, and post-secondary pathway planning.
Fuel the Future of "ALL" Youths
In our 1st year, we served over 200 students through:
mentorship, cultural programming, and scholarships & we’re growing.
Your support helps youth of all backgrounds gain leadership, confidence, and cultural pride. Every donation fuels scholarships, events, and mentorship building tomorrow’s leaders and a stronger, inclusive future.