The Change System

Communities. Helping. Advance. Next. Generation. Excellence.

A community-based approach to mentoring young people.

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How Can We Help You?

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I'm a Young Person

Earn MentorChips, find real jobs, get evaluations, and grow through mentoring pathways.

I'm a Parent

See how an entire community of businesses and mentors rallies around your young person.

Community Partner

Post opportunities, employ young people, and bring NGEN to your community.

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Donate, volunteer, or partner. Help power a community that's rooting for young people.

About The Change System

Our Mission

The Change System is a nonprofit dedicated to systemizing a community-based approach to young person mentorship. We connect young people ages 13–25 with an entire network of businesses, employers, and mentors — all invested in their success.

NGEN Platform

Community partners post opportunities & jobs. Young people earn MentorChips and get evaluations.

Game Changer

A safe place in Cascade, Idaho where mentors and young people connect.

The Change Cafe

A jobs mentoring center — one of many places young people can work and grow.

Our Impact

193+

Young People Served

9,909

Hours Logged

21,226

MentorChips Earned

10+

Young People Employed

Board of Directors

Josh & Jackie Hurley

Ryan & Natalie Taylor

Todd & Heather Johnson

Jonny Villanueva

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