E4 Youth is a nonprofit organization that aims to engage, empower, educate, and employ the young talent of color, fostering an equitable future. They offer a range of programs and services to support this mission. One of their flagship programs is the Creative Leadership Academy (CLA), which provides professional development and employability curriculum to help young individuals develop their creative skills.

They also offer immersive storytelling workshops, where participants can learn digital literacy skills and create compelling stories about their lives. E4 Youth further facilitates career exposure through guest speakers, workplace tours, and mentoring opportunities with top creative and technology professionals. They also offer employment opportunities as Creative Mentors, where individuals can lead enrichment clubs in local high schools.

Additionally, E4 Youth has developed a location-based mixed reality storytelling engine called What Once Was, which explores the impacts of gentrification and aims to share and preserve the Black and Brown history of Austin. By partnering with institutional investors, community foundations, and creative collaborators, E4 Youth invests cultural capital into underserved communities, delivering collective impact and supporting the creative potential of youth. For those interested in supporting E4 Youth's initiatives, there are opportunities to become a partner, volunteer, attend events, or make donations.

Visit their website to learn more and get involved in cultivating the creative talent of today's youth