YO! PROGRAM GOALS


Goal 1 SELF EMPOWERMENT: Aiding youth to build a strong self-image and to recognize self-worth.

Goal 2 CULTURE AWARENESS: Having a strong cultural identity will allow youth to take pride in themselves and their heritage.

Goal 3 GRADUATE: Providing youth the support units to graduate from high school.

Goal 4 PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Offering various supportive services to accommodate their need(s).

Goal 5 ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS: Providing youth with sports and recreational activities will enable them to keep physically active and fit.

Goal 6 COLLEGE BOUND SUCCESS: Promote college attendance through exposure and preparation.

Goal 7 INVITE YOUTH INPUT: Include youth in decision making for overall program success.

Goal 8 INSTILL RESPONSIBILITY: Instill a sense of responsibility and accountability in youth.

Goal 9 EMPLOYMENT: Provide opportunities for youth to gain employment skills by offering internships and/or an after school or summer work programs.

Goal 10 TEAMWORK: Instill the value of teamwork for community and project ownership.

Goal 11 LEADERSHIP: Develop leadership skills to encompass public speaking, organization, responsibility and teamwork.

Goal 12 SERVICE: Promote community service by offering projects that youth can organize and implement.

Goal 13 CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Have youth and adults celebrate accomplished goals.

These goals will be accomplished through program participation by the youth of the communities included in the program service area.