Real life experiences of young people guide how we shape and improve services across Metro Denver.
We do this by supporting partners in cultivating belonging, meaning, wellbeing, and purpose (BMWP) throughout every stage of working with and hiring young people. By centering youth feedback and providing a strengths-based framework, we are boosting retention and persistence across both education and employment.
Resources
Meetings and interviews with 60+ Opportunity Youth and 40 youth-serving organizations helped us learn what’s building BMWP and what’s getting in the way.
BMWP Summaries from Youth Interviews
In early 2026, we launched BMWP workshops to support youth advocates in centering Belonging, Meaning-making, Wellbeing, and Purpose in the full continuum of supporting young people in school, work, and community. Alongside local and national partners, we compiled helpful resources.
BMWP Implementation Resources
Learn more about how we centered Belonging through conversations with Opportunity Youth and local organizations to reimagine our Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative.