Youth Empowerment Zone

Partner Type

Mentoring

Description and Mission

We believe that every young person has unique talents and abilities. We believe that if provided with adequate resources and tools every young person can create a successful future. We believe that positive relationships with adult role models positively influences youth. We believe that life management skills are necessary for success. We believe that any form of continued education can expand options and increase marketability in the workforce. We believe that one’s current life situation or economic status is not indicative of their potential or ability.

Activities:

We serve youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Interested student can serve with our job readiness programming, resume writing activities and writing content for our newsletters and other written publications.

Special emphasis and skills:

Educational Counseling, Math Proficiency, College Preparatory Learning Activities, Cultural & Social Assimilation, Employment Training, Life Skills Training

Extra Projects


Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Ayesha Harmon

1204 Rogers Suite C
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 256-1896

Homepage

http://www.youthempowermentzone.org/

How to Serve

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.