The Empowerment Workshops program empowers youth with skills and confidence through interactive sessions on leadership, communication, and personal development to help them achieve their goals.

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Cultural Awareness and Inclusion

• Multicultural Celebrations: Workshops celebrating different cultures and traditions.

• Diversity Training: Promoting understanding and appreciation of diverse backgrounds.

• Genealogy: Learning how to trace your genealogical background to discover your family history and cultural origins.

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Social Justice Workshop

• Understanding Social Justice: Discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Advocacy Skills: Teaching how to advocate for social change and engage in activism.

• Community Organizing: Strategies for organizing community events and campaigns.

 

Community Saftey and Violence Prevention

• Awareness Workshops: Educating youth about common crimes, including gang involvement, and how to avoid becoming victims.

• Conflict Mediation: Teaching strategies for resolving disputes peacefully and reducing the likelihood of gang-related conflicts.

• Reducing Recidivism Programs: Offering support and resources to help individuals reintegrate into the community and avoid re-offending.

• Community Policing Collaboration: Partnering with local law enforcement to promote safety, build trust, and prevent gang activity.

• Conflict Mediation: Teaching strategies for resolving disputes peacefully.

• Community Policing Collaboration: Partnering with local law enforcement to promote safety and build trust.

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Leadership Development

• Public Speaking: Workshops on effective communication and public speaking.

• Team Building: Activities that promote collaboration and teamwork.

• Conflict Resolution: Training on how to mediate and resolve conflicts.

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Financial Literacy

• Budgeting Basics: How to create and stick to a budget.

• Investing 101: Introduction to investing and saving for the future.

• Understanding Credit: The importance of credit scores and managing credit responsibly.

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Career Preparation

• Resume and Cover Letter Writing: Crafting effective job application materials.

• Interview Techniques: Preparing for job interviews with practice sessions and tips.

• Career Exploration: Panels with professionals from various fields sharing insights and advice.

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Mental Health and Wellness

• Stress Management: Techniques for managing stress and maintaining mental health.

• Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices to enhance focus and emotional regulation.

• Healthy Relationships: Building and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.

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STEM and Technology

• Coding and Programming: Introduction to basic coding and programming languages.

• Robotics Workshops: Hands-on activities involving building and programming robots.

• Digital Literacy: Teaching safe and responsible use of technology and the internet.

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Civic Engagement

• Voter Education: Understanding the voting process and the importance of voting.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Connecting youth with local volunteer opportunities.

• Policy and Government: Education on how government works and how to influence policy.​

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Arts and Creativity

• Creative Writing: Workshops on storytelling, poetry, and other forms of creative writing.

• Visual Arts: Classes on drawing, painting, and other visual arts techniques.

• Performing Arts: Opportunities to explore theater, dance, and music.