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Summer Youth Initiative
Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) a ten week program that aids youth ages 14-18 currently in grades 9th -12th. Youth are prepared for and connected with employment opportunities in a number of fields. Youth will gain more than just employment; they will also develop work experience, learn valuable social skills and make connections that could one day direct them toward their dream job. Youth will take part in a community volunteer day as a part of the program giving the youth a sense of community pride and investment.
Core Elements of Program
- Exposure to various computer and database programs and learn how to input data - Customer Service
- Office and Telephone Etiquette
- General Filing
- Community Outreach - Marketing
Eligibility Requirements
- Complete and Submit Teen Quest application
- Successfully complete the Teen Quest pre-employment leadership training
- 14 to 18 years old
- Currently in grades 9 through 12
- Reside and attend schools in Genesee County, either public, private, charter, alternative, or home school
- Attend Job Fair
- Attend mandatory parent and youth orientation
Summer High School Challenge Camp
This program is a collaborative effort by Mott Community College Livingston Center, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Work Skills Corporation (WSC), Livingston Essential Transportation Services (LETS), and Livingston Education Service Agency (LESA). The program provides an opportunity for upper level high school students with Asperger’s Syndrome that would prepare them to transition into their next venture after high school. Today, this camp consists of a sequence of training and job experiences designed to enhance the cognitive strengths of the participants and give them tools to compensate for some of their differences. The camp produces remarkable results, and was recognized by the Livingston County Workforce Development council and awarded the “Outstanding Workforce Development Program”.
Core Elements of Program
- Basic computer instruction
- Computer animation
- Life skills
- Working in job situations throughout Livingston County
Teen CEO
Teens Creating Economic Opportunity (Teen C.E.O.), funded by C.S. Mott Foundation. The program is for youth ages 14-18, breakfast and lunch provided each day. The program provides Genesee County youth the opportunity to take a business idea and develop it into a business plan. A “Showcase” and Mid-term Shark Tank event will give the participants an opportunity to display their businesses to friends, family, area business owners and the community. At the conclusion of the program, participants will have an understanding of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and have the potential to receive seed money to start their business.
Core Elements of Program
- Entrepreneurial skills, abilities, and attitudes
- Networking with local business professionals
- Possible mentoring and job shadowing experiences - Writing a business plan
- Developing work strategies
- Sharing responsibilities & solving conflicts
- Managing Money
- Punctuality & dependability
- Public speaking
Eligibility Requirements
- Complete and Submit Teen Quest application
- Successfully complete the Teen Quest pre-employment leadership training
- 14 to 18 years old
- Currently in grades 9 through 12
- Reside and attend schools in Genesee County, either public, private, charter, alternative, or home school
- Attend Job Fair
- Attend mandatory parent and youth orientation
Classes offered July 6 - Aug 7, 2020 Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more info, contact Carla Clark: carla.clark@mcc.edu | (810) 232-4530
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For more information on the Summer Youth Initiative & Teen CEO Program, please call Daphne Epps at 810-232-2512. Mott Community College | (810) 232-2555 | Register at mcc.augusoft.net
1401 E. Court St., Flint, MI 48503 Prahl College Center, PCCLLB280