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Cubs Jr. All-Stars introduces baseball and softball to children with an
intentional focus on social and emotional skills. Youth participate in engaging
skills clinics in a variety of settings, while parents, league coaches and physical
education teachers learn best practices from seasoned instructors.
The Diamond Project is a community investment initiative that aims to
respond to the immediate shortage of baseball and softball fields, reduce the
equity gap of playing conditions and resources, and increase access for youth
to play baseball and softball in their own neighborhoods.
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a Major League Baseball (MLB) youth
baseball and softball outreach program. Cubs Nike RBI includes an All-Star
player development program, fall and summer league play, clinics and
academic enrichment opportunities.
Careers As Sports Executives is a study program for high school students
who are interested in sports—and perhaps careers in sports—but who would
otherwise not have the opportunity to get the training, experience and tutelage
to pursue entry-level jobs in the industry.
Cubs Scholars offers Chicago high school students financial contributions
and a team-sponsored mentorship program designed to promote academic
achievement and post-secondary educational advancement.
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