Our Ambassadors
"For everyone of us that succeeds, it's because there's somebody there to show you the way out." ~Oprah Winfrey
The Problem
America, the problem of Black male achievement seems intractable. We fail our Black sons more than any other racial or ethnic group.
The Positioning
YALA is a unique solution that is empowering and bringing hope.
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Not accepting mediocrity
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Access to mentors
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Empower males to discover, achieve and lead
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Pathways to college and career opportunities
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Building Character
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The Participant
Young men of color in first to 11th grade, who can make a monthly commitment ,meeting
Saturday 3 to 7 pm.
The Program
Dedicated to Manhood, Responsibility & Leadership. This year-around leadership development program is for young males 6 years old to eleventh grade. The males engage on a monthly basis with professional African American Males who are "Bridgebuilders" that mentor the young males This years topics include:
-Mental & Physical Health
-My Brother's Keeper -
-Community Service
-S.T.E.A.M.
-Study Skills
-College or Business Tour
-Financially Fit
-Survival Skills
-Public Speaking
-Etiquette Day
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Promising Practices
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Increased self confidence and ability to persevere and excel at home, in school and in the community.
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As high school seniors, many of our young men bridged over to the Link's Achievers Program.
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100% of our participants have continued and enrolled in college...University of San Diego, University of Arizona, University of California Riverside, Pierce College, Boise State University
Public Resources
Free Homework Help - County of Los Angeles Public Library offers a live, online tutor. Http://www.colapublib.org/children/tutor
Research College Scholarships - Scholarships.com allows you to get matched to scholarships and grants. Its never too early to start.
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