Future9 Competencies

That question has been at the heart of conversations across our Network — and this year, a group of SSN members came together to take it on.

We first introduced reDesign’s Future9 framework at our October 2024 convening, where we explored what future readiness really looks like for young people. The turnout and energy confirmed what we suspected: this work resonates.

With input from youth and practitioners, a small subcommittee helped adapt this research-based, student-informed framework into something that reflects the values, realities, and strengths of our nonprofit community. The result? A set of specific, observable, and strength-based competencies that connect to the broader work of our Network.

We’re not offering the Future9 as the answer — but as a shared starting point for reflection, alignment, and deeper collaboration across organizations.