PROGRAMS
As mentioned in our Vision statement, we aim to have a positive lifelong impact on Detroit inner-city youth. The programs below were designed with this in mind. They inspire and empower young men to develop the self-sufficiency required to design and manage proficient futures.
Young Men of Vision
Young Men of Vision is a male mentoring program for middle school aged students focused on their development in five areas: self-awareness, social intelligence, higher education, career and health and wellness. While focusing on these five areas the program is designed to teach critical residual skills students will ascertain and utilize for a life time.
These skills will be taught through seminars, workshops, competitions, tutoring, community service, field trips and tours. Students will be able to engage with multiple facilitators/speakers who has expertise in the area they will be assisting in. Students will also have access to a personal trainer to assist them with health and wellness during the program.
Young Men of Vision will be 24 weeks long. Students that are eligible for this program are those who are currently enrolled in a participating middle school, in grades 6-8. Enrollment in the program is referral- based via the school’s administration. The program will accept 20 male students. Students will meet for 2 hours immediately afterschool, 1-2 per week.
Young Men of Vision-College Prep
It is the purpose of Young Men of Vision- College Prep to mentor and teach underserved high school students in Detroit, ages 14-18 to develop residual skills that will give them an advantage in college readiness and career planning.
Program Highlights
College Mentors
Quarterly College Tours
Scholarship Opportunities
College Prep Curriculum
Lessons Learned: A Guide to Successfully Mastering Your College Experience
Excelling Against All Odds
It is the purpose of Excelling Against All Odds to assist young adult men in the city of Detroit with developing and executing a self-driven plan of action that will allow them to sustain and then excel in their communities.
Program Overview
1-2 Year Housing Program
Participants Will:
Complete 5 Year Goal Plan which will include
Educational Advancement
Job securement
Housing attainment
Attend Workshops
Branding
Resume
Goal Planning
Attend Seminars
Time management
Saving
Networking
Entrepreneurship
Attend Spiritual Advancement Opportunities