Learning Center Program
Our Learning Center Program gives youth from our Dream Management Project and Scholarship Program the tools to obtain skilled employment in their chosen careers. The Learning Center core courses are based on the most recent National Employment Agency survey. The survey revealed that soft skills, English language, and IT are severely lacking in applicants according to employers. Before coming to the center, our youth have little to no access to technology and very limited English speaking skills.
Today, the Learning Center Program annually provides 60 students (first year PEPY scholars and non-PEPY scholars) with training that go beyond their university/vocational classes. Our program courses work in concert to increase their confidence in both hard and soft skills. By the year’s end, the lessons learned from the project culminate into community engagement projects led by the students!
Our Learning Center Program gives youth from our Dream Management Project and Scholarship Program the tools to obtain skilled employment in their chosen careers. The Learning Center core courses are based on the most recent National Employment Agency survey. The survey revealed that soft skills, English language, and IT are severely lacking in applicants according to employers. Before coming to the center, our youth have little to no access to technology and very limited English speaking skills.
Today, the Learning Center Program annually provides 60 students (first year PEPY scholars and non-PEPY scholars) with training that go beyond their university/vocational classes. Our program courses work in concert to increase their confidence in both hard and soft skills. By the year’s end, the lessons learned from the project culminate into community engagement projects led by the students!
Key Initiatives and Events:
English Learning Project
Our English classes go beyond the textbook curriculum to provide youth with practical English speaking and writing skills. Including: creative writing, practicing conversation skills, and the opportunity to learn accents and phrasing from experienced international teaching volunteers.
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Project
Communicating through and using technology is so important for youth in our community to secure jobs. In our IT classes, our students learn industry-standard software applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and graphic design in preparation for future employment.
Future is Bright Lab and Library
With COVID-19 lockdowns, our youth participants’ limited IT access became a crucial challenge for us. We initiated the Future is Bright Lab and Library in late 2020, where youth can rent laptops, smartphones, and IT accessories. The lab and library allows students to focus on their work, studies, and learning, advancing education in our community forever!
Youth Empowerment Project
Our project builds soft skills youth need to succeed in life and in their future career. We development youths’ confidence, communication, leadership, problem-solving, etc. Furthermore, students learn about world issues, participate in sports, compete in public speaking contests, and partake in various engaging activities. As a result, our students are able to realize their potential through our activities and by supporting each other.
English Learning Project
Our English classes go beyond the textbook curriculum to provide youth with practical English speaking and writing skills. Including: creative writing, practicing conversation skills, and the opportunity to learn accents and phrasing from experienced international teaching volunteers.
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Project
Communicating through and using technology is so important for youth in our community to secure jobs. In our IT classes, our students learn industry-standard software applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and graphic design in preparation for future employment.
Future is Bright Lab and Library
With COVID-19 lockdowns, our youth participants’ limited IT access became a crucial challenge for us. We initiated the Future is Bright Lab and Library in late 2020, where youth can rent laptops, smartphones, and IT accessories. The lab and library allows students to focus on their work, studies, and learning, advancing education in our community forever!
Youth Empowerment Project
Our project builds soft skills youth need to succeed in life and in their future career. We development youths’ confidence, communication, leadership, problem-solving, etc. Furthermore, students learn about world issues, participate in sports, compete in public speaking contests, and partake in various engaging activities. As a result, our students are able to realize their potential through our activities and by supporting each other.
