Cohorts
Closing the Gap


Support Network
Program Focus (two weeks)
Support Network will provide opportunities for Black/Brown youths to interact with their peers, law-enforcement, and other volunteers to expand their circle (sphere of influence) and allow new experiences to imprint upon their lives. This is from a social and knowledge development perspective that should involve scenarios such as:
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Games (Physical and Mental)
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Social Arts (Plays, Theatrical Performances, Sporting Events, Field Trips)
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Tutoring
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Creative Writing/Speaking
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Book of the Month Discussions​
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Life Skills
Program Focus (three weeks)
Life Skills will work with experienced community leaders, counselors, law-enforcement, and high school/community college volunteers to create opportunities for learning and development. Life Skills will teach soft skills and heighten student's confidence; while imparting valuable future skills and life lessons that will grow the participant as future leaders and pave a road to family sustaining career options. It will touch upon the following:
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Conflict Resolution & de-escalation techniques
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Valuing the uniqueness of opinions of others (tolerance)
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Valuing yourself and respecting others
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Projects -
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Constructing computers and Coding​
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Robotics
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Carpentry and Craft Skills
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Community Projects
Program Focus (three weeks)
This program focuses the participants towards 'giving backhand being a contributing member of the community through volunteerism, community services, and support. Participants focus on working a project that targets improving a situation (person, place, or thing) through incorporating the learnings from the other cohorts.
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Fix-it/Repair opportunities
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Community clean-up
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Food and Toy Drives