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 Redefining the Word "Teach"
Learning is About Building Together. 

CYAI empowers Chicago's youth with business, entrepreneurship, and computer science skills to foster educational independence and lifelong success.

Our Mission

Youth Leading Youth: Empowering the Next Generation of Chicago Leaders

At the Chicago Youth Advancement Initiative (CYAI), we are a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering Chicago’s youth through hands-on, educational programs. We partner with local youth centers to deliver interactive experiences in computer science, financial literacy, and robotics—offering youth opportunities to learn and grow through real-world applications.

As a registered public charity, CYAI is built by youth, for youth. Our programs focus on real-world learning and meaningful connections. We work alongside students from neighborhoods across Chicago, bringing together youth from across Chicago to learn and grow with one another. Together, we’re creating a space where kids feel part of a shared community and where learning extends beyond the classroom.

Our Programs

As high schoolers, we understand what is engaging for students.

This allows us to create better curricula, while fostering a dynamic learning environment.

CYAI: designing and implementing a youth path to success

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The Benet Academy Scholars Program
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