Our Programs

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Empowering young People (EYP)

The purpose of this program is to prepare our youth for adulthood by grooming them for success. Participants learn strategies for becoming gainfully employed through our panel discussions and workshops. They also acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

After the workshops, participants have the opportunity to network and meet new people, securing new opportunities. They are also provided with further enhancement materials to take home.

EdeYouth (EY) connects our youth with licensed professionals. This initiative offers participants foresight and opportunities to make better choices, despite difficult circumstances.

Workshops/Trainings:

• Financial Literacy
• Entrepreneurship
• Professional Etiquette
• Job Readiness
• College Readiness
• Scholarships
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Suite Workshop
• Previously Incarcerated Project

You're Not Alone (YANA) is a series of outreach programs designed to promote mental health awareness. Unfortunately, the rate of suicide is increasing among our youth due to a lack of support and awareness of the symptoms and challenges associated with mental and psychological illnesses.

EdeYouth (EY) connects young people with Certified Mental Health Professionals and Counselors who help them identify their personal needs. EY also offers various workshops that address topics such as depression, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and suicide. The goal is to reduce the incidence of self-harm and suicide among the youth population.

Counseling

Our program enables counselors and therapists to interact with participants in both private and group settings, either in person or through multimedia tools. Utilizing technology allows us to offer a broader range of resources to those who need it most.

YANA is not just a program; it is a model for community rehabilitation.

Principles of YANA:

• Y – You: Identifying the individual and the needs that are waiting to be met.
• A – Are: Understanding the current state of being and present circumstances.
• N – Not: Acknowledging lies and negativity and breaking free from destructive influences.
• A – Alone: Recognizing the importance of outside intervention.
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Sewing, Culinary Arts, Social, Dining Etiquette, and Art Decoration

Education, EdeYouth is committed to improving literacy while providing a foundational education that empowers youth to pursue their future goals. Our aim is to help them become independent thinkers and valuable assets to their communities.

Vocational Training

• Sewing:
  Students learn to create various designs and models within the program. They acquire the skills needed to offer their services to the community and earn a living by producing custom-made garments.
• Culinary Arts, Social & Dining Etiquette
  Students are taught how to prepare a variety of recipes using diverse cooking techniques, including baking. With a Culinary Certificate, students can pursue careers in restaurants, hotels, catering services, or even open their own businesses.
• Art Decoration:
  Students learn to craft artificial and organic decorations, such as flowers, using water-based paint, colored paper, and other materials. They are trained to decorate for various events, including weddings, graduations, Easter, and Christmas. This certificate enables them to secure jobs with catering companies, event planners, and other related fields.