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University Community Collaborative students

"I've been able to speak my mind more, and I think outside the box."

- A.M., POWER Participant

Youth Leadership Programs

The University Community Collaborative (UCC) at Temple University harnesses the power of storytelling and media-making to engage youth and young adults in social change. Our signature media programs for high school students prepare youth to step into their power as confident leaders and strive for a culture that values youth voice in building stronger communities. 

UCC's youth programs are available to high school-aged youth in Philadelphia.

Applications for School Year 2026–2027 Are Open Now!

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POPPYN

POPPYN is an award winning, youth-produced media program focusing on issues that impact youth while highlighting their positive contributions to communities.

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POWER

POWER recognizes the relationship between educational and workplace skills, integrating the development of foundational academic and technical skills with critical thinking, communication, public speaking and media production projects.

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VOICES

VOICES seeks to build the individual and collective power of youth by integrating leadership development, community outreach and project based learning in a supportive, team environment.

"I will always connect students with The UCC. They do such a magnificent job immersing young people in vital skills and citizenship development activities."
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- Philadelphia High School Teacher

Community Impact

We help organizations and communities better integrate the contributions of youth. We have trained over 100 nonprofit, educational, and public organizations in leadership development, community building, media literacy, program planning, and curriculum development.

The UCC

ucc@temple.edu
215-204-2007

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Temple University
Mazur Hall, 120
1114 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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