Youth Achievers

During this pillar, participants will learn the foundation of skills that will be required to succeed in the remainder of the program. They will learn:

o How to be adaptable and handle change;

o The importance of being self-motivated;

o How to make confident decisions;

o Active listening for relationship building ;

o Setting expectations and understanding the expectations of others.

This pillar will provide youth with the strategies to achieve their academic goals. It will touch on areas such as:

o Study strategies;

o Academic Preparedness.

This pillar is an opportunity for participants to learn strategies to be prepared for their short-term and long-term career goals. It will discuss topics such as:

o Dealing with Failure and Uncertainty;

o Trying Different Things for Diverse Skills;

o The Importance of Networking & Relationship Building;

o Employment Logistics: Resumes & Interviews, Etiquette, Workplace Safety, First Aid & CPR Certification, Employment Standards.

Youth will acquire the “hands-on” skills that are needed to manage a household. They will learn important skills such as:

o Use of Tools;

o How to sew and take care of clothing;

o Cooking: Hygiene and How to;

o Financial Literacy: Budgeting, opening a bank account, understanding your credit, etc.;

o Living alone: How to be a good neighbor, how to be a good tenant, keeping things clean, paying bills.

Throughout this pillar, youth will acquire verbal and non-verbal communication skills that will allow them to develop positive relationships and manage difficult situations. Topics will include:

o Communication;

o Adaptability & Regulation;

o Overcoming obstacles.

Youth will acquire information on healthy relationships, online and social media safety, drug use and misuse, guns & gangs in order to be able to make better decisions around these issues.

o Healthy relationships;

o Media Literacy & Online Safety;

o Substance Use & Misuse;

o Guns and Gangs;

o Positive Relationships with the police.