Provides opportunities for African, Black, and Caribbean youth to develop leadership and teamwork skills, and effectively learn about and address community needs.
Service provides:
- youth empowerment program that promotes capacity building and social capital
Includes:
- youth-composed taskforces including Education and Advocacy, Community Wellness, Arts and Culture, and Social Media and Outreach
- events, workshops, community initiatives, and professional development opportunities that focus on building soft skills, expanding networks, and building community
- meaningful connections with youth of African descent in a culturally sensitive environment
- educational, career, and personal development opportunities
- skills related to team and relationship building
- volunteer opportunities to support skill-building
- networking opportunities
- community building through meaningful engagement
- effective avenues for community advocacy