On Campus Workshops

The most dynamic & critical of all, this workshop introduces the students to the foundation of youth leadership - character & confidence building. An after school workshop focuses on enhancing self esteem, continued education, and encourages pursuit of goals, dreams, & aspirations.

Mentoring Program

Mentors are provided for students according to similar career & scholastic interests. The mentor serves as a guiding light to the student, and give options & alternatives to reach goals. Options are offered but the final decision is left to the student.

Teachers Loyally Care (TLC)

A group of loyal teachers from various high schools offer their expertise on a broad range of subject matters. A tutorial service is provided to students who attend schools other than the one the teacher is employed. An open learning forum for all students.

Youth Employment Services (YES)

Rise Above provides a job posting & announcement service to youth and assists them in seeking summer and after school employment.

Job Referral

Rise Above offers letter of recommendations to potential employers of our youth. Since most high school students have yet to hold their first jobs, these letters serve as character reference conduits and springboards them into employment.

Career Guidance & Consulting

Informal training in posture, gestures and interviewing. As well as guidance on presentation skills, interfacing with prospects for college, jobs, internships.

Risen Image

A hands on instruction to proper application of cosmetics, daywear, accessories, and presence. Demonstrations show students how to project a positive image, a winning smile & a good public look.

Teen Summits

Annual summits are sponsored to provide youth with network opportunities, exposure, confidence building, interpersonal relationships and diversity training.

Stand Up!

Make us laugh! Students who participate in this four (4) week workshop are aspiring Comedians. They learn comic structure, stage presence, timing, handling hecklers, etc. In addition, they’re given a monthly opportunity to perform before their peers.

Expressions

Aspiring artists such as writers, actors, poets, etc. are taught stage presence, timing, lighting, crew support, handling stage fright. They are provided a monthly audience of peers to demonstrate their talents and gifts.

Positive Meditations

Reduce stress & relax! This workshop demonstrates the relaxation techniques such as breathing, stress relief, quiet time, energy flow, and other principles of ease.

Speak Out

Monthly forum for students, speakers, teachers and volunteers to gather & have open mike session about issues/concern.

Peace Keepers Academy (PKA)

Youth are encouraged to promote peace in their environments by seeking to understand & resolve conflict before it becomes unmanageable.

Connections

Provides a Network opportunity for youth. This gives youth from various schools the opportunity to meet & form a buddy system with youth who have similar interests. Together they plan ways to successfully reach their goals.

***Returned Rewards***

A favorite of our Directors, this program encourages each youth to actively provide a free community service. The choice is made by the youth and can include labors of love such as mowing the lawn of an elderly neighbor, running errands for a disabled person, reading to convalescent residents, baby-sitting, etc.

Resume’ Writing Workshop

This hands-on workshop teaches youth how to construct & write a resume’.

$$ Dealing with Dollars$$

A money management workshop; youth learn how to handle, save, & invest money Also, how to balance a checkbook and the proper use of credit cards.