It is essential for the success of NECS to recruit staff who can relate to youth and are willing to embrace the organization's culture, known as 'The NECS Way.' These individuals bring a fresh perspective, understanding, and energy that resonate well with the youth and families we serve. Hiring staff who naturally connect with young people and their families helps foster an environment of trust and relatability, which is essential for building meaningful relationships and effective mentorship.

Our primary programs are shaped by the NECS Way, where we are dedicated to nurturing our clients inner confidence, personal development, and life skills through one-on-one coaching. Each client comes to NECS with complex life experiences and stress factors, leading to uncertain future trajectories. Our priority is to provide programs that foster strong, trustworthy, and engaging interpersonal connections with our clients and their families. This has been crucial to our decades of success. Coaches are carefully selected to match the client's strengths, common backgrounds, and specific individual requirements

The essence of The NECS Way is meeting clients exactly where they are, without ignoring the real challenges they face. We advocate for our clients, ensuring they have consistent transportation to NECS activities, appointments, and other needs, finding solutions quickly when issues arise. We also teach life skills to help clients build self advocacy skills and stay focused on completing their gameplan goals. Understanding the impact of living in adverse situations, we prioritize regular visits and encourage community involvement to strengthen the connection between Youth Life Coaches and their clients.