THE NATIONAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COALITION, INC. (THE COALITION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK ON DECEMBER 12, 1979. THE COALITION IMPROVES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO HELP YOUTH THRIVE. THE COALITION ENVISIONS A NATION IN WHICH EVERY YOUNG PERSON IS ASSURED THE FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, VOCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTS, AND SERVICES THAT HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT WORKER, TAXPAYER, PARENT, OR CITIZEN.