Our African Centered and customized Rites of Passage Workshops are designed to empower youth with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Through the use of facilitated discussions, exposure to African and African American History and Culture, hands on inter-active activities, and structured role plays participants will learn techniques and skills to promote their development into responsible, successful adults, who will become leaders in their community.

These workshops will teach youth how to become assets in their communities.

Workshop OverviewTeaching our Youth to:

  • Value Academic Excellence
  • Increase Self Control
  • Increase Resistance Skills
  • Increase Self Knowledge
  • Embrace Freedom / Make good choices
  • Criminal Justice System / How to interact with Law Enforcement
  • Develop Career Plans/Portfolios
  • Understand and value their heritage
  • Develop a Global Worldview
  • Understand what their responsibilities are to: Self, Family, and Community.

Areas of FocusInteractive Group Activities Examining:

  • Social and Emotional Competency
  • Leadership Development
  • African / African American History
  • Cultural Awareness/Diversity
  • Higher Education
  • Vocational Exploration