Youth Program is seeking participants in Bed-Stuy

An important note to alert you to a great opportunity being offered by the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. It is a FREE after school readiness program for BROOKLYN teenagers from low-income backgrounds.

This initiative is led by Ms. Kizzie Brown. The program not only benefits the young people, but there are also free life and skill development sessions for parents and guardians as well. It is one of the best programs I've come across for young people in the entire borough of Brooklyn. And I've worked with several.

The problem is that not enough young Black males are applying to the program. So Bed-Stuy Res Corp needs your help, PLEASE. I am asking you to share this info and the attached details about the program with your network, and to PLEASE encourage as many 15-18 year old Black boys as you can, either directly or via their parent(s) or guardian(s), to apply.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2007.

The person to contact is Ms. Kamara Snagg at 718-636-6987 for registration and further information.

A lot of times we hear complaints in New York City about what programs do not exist for our youth. Well, there are a number of programs, like this one. We just have to be very proactive about sharing the information with each other, and with our respective communities.

Are you ready to commit three hours a week to learn vital information you’ll need for a lifetime?


What’s in it for you – the STUDENT?
oJOB TRAINING – preparing resumes, interviewing techniques, skills to effectively transition to the workplace
oCAREER EXPOSURE – guest speaker presentations, visits to worksites, access to career research tools
oCOMPUTER TRAINING – exposure to the Microsoft Office Suite and Internet
oFINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS – learn to budget your money, build credit, invest
oMENTORSHIP – participants will be linked to mentors based on career interests
oINTERNSHIPS & PART TIME JOBS – will assist in obtaining leisure time employment
oEMPLOYMENT SERVICES
oAssistance finding internships and part-time work during the school year
oGuaranteed paid summer internships
oPlacement assistance after graduation
oCOLLEGE MENTORSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
oCASH AND OTHER AWARDS (GIFT certificates)
oGUARANTEED SUMMER EMPLOYMENT – based on interests


What’s in it for you – the PARENT/GUARDIAN?
oSAFE, NURTURING, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT for Your Child
oACCESS TO OTHER PROGRAMS at Restoration for you and other family members
Free Job training and placement assistance
Access to free GED, occupational training and college
Family supports – free legal, financial and social services
Help qualifying for other public benefits
Free tax preparation
Limited scholarships to your younger children to the Youth Art Academy

AM I ELIGIBLE? (Must meet the following criteria to qualify)
oJunior or Senior in High School (ages 15-18 )
oNew York City resident
oLegally authorized to work in the US
oHousehold income must fall within the federal low income guidelines
oMales 18, registered with Selective Service
oComplete TABE Assessment to determine proficiency in Reading and Math

Call us now @718-636-6987 for the required documentation. Deadline to enroll is December 31, 2007. Don’t wait to the last minute.

Space is Limited!!!