Lights On Afterschool (LOA) is a nationwide event that unites thousands of community organizations and millions of people to celebrate and promote the importance of afterschool programs for youth and communities. Several NAZA partners will be hosting community events this October to celebrate Lights On Afterschool. Support our out-of-school time programs and youth in Nashville by attending an LOA event …
NAZA Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
NAZA has officially released its 2024-2025 Annual Report. 2024-2025 marks another successful year for NAZA as it reached largest youth cohort in history, with over 3,000 young people participating in free, out-of-school time programming throughout Davidson County. NAZA also made significant contributions to the youth development community, providing over 1,000 hours of training to youth service professionals and tools to …
NAZA is Hiring!
We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to coordinate all procurement and contract related activities under NAZA. The position holder will support the release of call for proposals for NAZA/Metro funding of community organizations; process proposal reviews and selection; process contract execution, implementation, and compliance, including issuing invoices and processing payments; and manage contracts/procurement under NAZA/NPLF or other non-Metro funding sources. …
Call for External Assessors!
We are seeking an External Assessor to conduct program quality assessments for afterschool programs provided by NAZA-funded organizations for the 2025-2026 school year. External Assessors are trained on and utilize industry-standard assessment tools to assess programs. Duties include visiting assigned program sites once per academic year; scoring, recording, and logging observations for assessments; reviewing scores with program sites and highlighting …
More than 100 professionals come together for NAZA’s L.E.D. Conference
We enjoyed spending the day with over 100 local youth development professionals at last week’s Learn, Engage, Develop! (L.E.D.) Conference! Participants enjoyed 12 workshops and panels covering topics including program planning, family engagement, cultural competency, holistic skill development, and more. For the past 3 years, the L.E.D. Conference has been offered free of charge to afterschool workers, teachers, counselors, and …
Register now for FREE summer programs!
Registration is now open for 2025 NAZA-funded summer programs! There are 25 programs throughout Nashville & Davidson County for you to choose from, all offered free of charge. Programs are open to rising 5th-9th graders. Click here to view the program list and submit an application.
Registration Now Open for the 3rd Annual L.E.D. Conference
Join us at the Main Library Conference Center on Thursday, March 6, 2025 for the 3rd Annual Learn, Engage, Develop! Conference for OST Practitioners. This FREE conference will feature workshops on a variety of topics relevant to youth development professionals. Click here for details and registration.
Read the Youth In Action! 5-Year Report
Just over 5 years ago, NAZA launched its Youth In Action! youth leadership initiative. Since then, more than 1,400 youth in Nashville & Davidson County have led service projects to improve their schools and neighborhoods, hosted community events, participated in advocacy efforts, traveled to local and national conferences, and learned skills including leadership, project management, teamwork, public speaking, and budgeting. …
New Website Helps Youth Develop Skills for Life
NAZA is excited to announce the launch of the new, interactive Nashville’s Vision for Holistic Youth Development website! The website features content for youth, parents/caregivers and community members, and youth development professionals. There are videos, downloadable resources, and fun activities that help young people develop the skills outlined in Nashville’s Vision for Holistic Youth Development as essential for youth to …
Youth Voice Is Becoming a Priority in Federal Policy and Practice
The Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is an out-of-school time network, operating as part of the Nashville Public Library that provides funding and support for programs to increase youths’ equitable access to out-of-school time learning experiences that help youth thrive and develop to their full potential. One of the ways that we engage with youth directly is empowering them through …