Our services
Training & Professional Development
Training & Professional Development
Training & Professional Development
The CCYDC team offers a host of services to enhance any organization, including individualized training, group workshops, grant writing, workshop facilitation and creation of client-specific training.
Consulting & Events Management
Training & Professional Development
Training & Professional Development
We understand that organization may need the short term services of a management consultant to implement new processes, seek out innovative solutions or to help with an event. Contact our team to find out how we can help you professionally execute your project.
College Success & Volunteer Service
Training & Professional Development
College Success & Volunteer Service
Let’s be honest, these days young people need more than good grades to get noticed for awards and more importantly scholarships! While we cannot stress enough the importance of studying hard and getting good grades, we found that this is not always enough to fill any financial gaps on the road to higher education. No, it’s not easy, if it were, all seniors would receive the same level of accolades and scholarships. No worries, we can help guide you through this process to Get your Kid Noticed, just as we have many others!
Keynote Speaker
Presidential Volunteer Awards
College Success & Volunteer Service
The perfect opening or closing keynote speakers will be the highlight of any event. Our Founder/Executive Director would love to serve in this capacity! Often touted as a “high energy- thought provoking - agent of change”, Paula has provided her expertise in working with youth at numerous conferences and round-tables events across the country. Paula is a contributing author, OJJDP National Training Consultant and the creator of 'All About Girls', an empowerment conference for females which has been replicated in neighboring states. Contact her today for your next event!
Presidential Volunteer Awards
Presidential Volunteer Awards
Presidential Volunteer Awards
CCYDC is proud to serve as a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Contact us for more information.
Specialized Servies
Presidential Volunteer Awards
Presidential Volunteer Awards
Looking for an outside set of eyes, ears and EXPERIENCE from someone who’s been there and done that can be the difference between success and failure. Looking for that someone? Give us a call today!
Our Founder & Executive Director
“Innovator, Trainer, People Manager, Connector & Strategist”
Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCMhas a well-known and distinguished 30+ year career in the public and private sectors, on both statewide and national levels. Currently, Paula serves in dual capacities as the Human Resources Manager with Leon County Government – where she is responsible for the management of human capital, while ensuring a skilled and diverse workforce. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Capital City Youth Development Corporation (CCYDC) – a local nonprofit established in 2003 to ensure the well-being of youth, adults and seniors through education, community service, training and an annual conference called "ALL ABOUT GIRLS".
Prior to Paula’s work with Leon County Government, she served as an AmeriCorps Program Manager for the Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Volunteer Florida) – a state commission responsible for managing $32 million in funding for national service programs in Florida.
As a national trainer, presenter, and coach - Paula has provided her expertise to numerous organizations to include the National Governors Association, Administration for Children and Family Services, the Corporation for National and Community Service, Hillsborough Education Foundation and Tallahassee Community College to name a few. Her DEI&B, conflict resolution, leadership, mental health awareness, community engagement and professional development workshops continue to be requested by organizations locally and nationwide. She has been featured numerous times in several mediums including radio, television, and print.
