Are you going to be a High School Junior or Senior? Looking for a way to Be All You Can Be and Make a Difference in our community?
We can help you to become an Independent, Dynamic, and Operose, Leader. Earn Money, Have Fun, Travel, Network, and Prepare for Life!
We would like to invite you to apply to participate in our Teen Leadership Training Program entitled “Teen I.D.O.L. (Independent, Dynamic, Operose, Leaders)”. In designing this course, we were concerned that unlike many other teen projects, this program would be proactive and not limit the student’s focus to dealing with the societal problems such as drug abuse, teen pregnancy and the possibility of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
At Sankofa, we strive to look at the glass as being half full, rather than half empty. Subsequently, the mission of “Teen IDOL” is to teach adolescents how to create and maintain healthy lifestyles which generate a sense of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. This program is comprised of five major components: a one week intensive summer training camp at Sankofa’s private retreat sanctuary, community service and life skills projects, a mentorship alliance, and one year of monthly life skills workshops and health courses which integrate various aspects of holistic wellness such as nutrition, breathing exercises and meditations on various aspects of the “Fruit of the Spirit”.
Any teen who will be a Junior or Senior in the upcoming school year is welcome to apply. The application deadline is May 21, 2011. Participants for the program will be selected by a panel of community leaders. A notice of the panel's selection will be issued no later than May 31, 2011. *Summer Training Session groups are limited to no more than 8 participants for a maximum total of 32 students for the 2011-2012 school year.
This program will be offered at no cost to participants with limited financial resources. Contact us for information regarding scholarships that are provided by It Takes a Village Ministry, Inc. All students will however, be required to purchase and read "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey prior to their participation in the summer training session. If you would like to make a donation, request an application or have any questions and/or concerns regarding the details of the program, please feel free to email us at sankofahealing@netzero.com.
Mission Statement
The Teen I.D.O.L. Leadership Training Program will teach adolescents how to create and maintain healthy lifestyles which generate a sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being as our youth transition into adulthood.
Vision
The participants and graduates of the Teen I.D.O.L. Teen Leadership Program are Dynamic, Independent, Operose Leaders who use their skills, wisdom, and talents to empower and enrich themselves and their community.
Planned Activities Include:
à One Week Intensive Summer Camp
à Monthly Seminars/Webinars
à Winter and Spring Break Intensive Training Getaway
à Field Trips
à Community Service Events
à Rites of Passage Graduation Ceremony
Students who successfully complete all courses and other program requirements will graduate from the program and will receive a personal weekend retreat at Sankofa Healing and Enrichment, Inc.
Summer Training Camp Session Dates 2011
Session I TBA
Session II TBA
Session III TBA
Session IV TBA
Monthly Life Skills Seminars 2011-2012
Topics Include:
Financial Management/ Budgeting
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Work Ethics – how to get and keep a job
Car and Home Maintenance – oil, tires and more….
How to create an effective portfolio- work samples, letters of reference, etc
Career selections - Job Search Tips and Projections for the upcoming job market
The first impression – interviewing skills, professional dress, etc.
Completing applications – Jobs, College, Scholarships, etc.
Buying a car/home - Building Credit and avoiding the possible credit traps
And Much, Much More............
