NetGeneration of Youth was born as a response to conditions of digital divide, thus providing a mechanism to extend technology access and digital empowerment to traditionally underserved and under-resourced youth and families. NGY was launched at the 1999 Congressional Black Caucus Education BrainTrust.

With the financial backing of AOL Time Warner, AT&T Foundation, Verizon Foundation, and support from the Benton Foundation, NGY has provided a curricular framework, technical assistance and unique opportunities for twenty nine youth-serving organizations from twelve states across America.

Milestones

1999 - Leadership Forum and the birth of Cyberjournalism at the Congressional Black Caucus

2001 - Incorporation of the Youth Leadership TEC Watch Alliance Expansion

2002 - Citywide Recognition of a Local Chapter: Freedom Academy High School (Technophilia)

2003 - Youth teams across the country participate in the NGY Policy Leadership Forum at the Congressional Black Caucus Education BrainTrust Symposia in Washington, D.C.

NEW: Interactive NGY Photo Gallery