Youth Leadership Movement CDC Of Tampa
Youth Leadership Movement
The Youth Leadership Movement assists youth ages 13 – 19 in achieving self-sufficiency by providing services that will not only help ensure high school graduation but a smooth transition to post-secondary education or employment. We believe that each youth has the ability to become successful leaders in school, at home, at work, or in the community. Upon completing our program, youth will know how tocreate/manage a budget, pursue employment, develop healthy peer relationships, make decisions, be prepared for college, set goals, plan and implement community service projects/care for the community, etc. A Community Youth Advisor (CYA) is assigned to each youth to guide, motivate, assist and support the youth. The CYA along with the youth will establish an Individualized Achievement Plan that helps both parties remain on track with meeting goals important to the development of the youth. Funders have included City of Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Activities
Some activities within our four core areas that the youth participate in include:
College Prep: academic mentoring, identifying and applying for scholarships, college tours, SAT/ACT Prep, etc.
Financial Literacy: financial education workshops focusing on budgeting, money management, credit management, etc.
Employability Skills: career goals and development workshops, creating resumes, job readiness workshops, job placement assistance, etc.
Youth Leadership: goal setting, leadership development, planning and implementing projects, volunteerism, etc.
Current Highlights
Fifty (50) youth received services
Thirty-five (35) high school graduates
Seven (7) community service/volunteer activities
Eighty-two percent (82%) of youth passed the FCAT
Eighteen (18) youth employed
Eight (8) youth received scholarships
Three (3) college tours
Three (3) educational/occupational conferences
