CHALLENGE:

Youth in Black communities face multiple challenges: low self-esteem, lack of employment opportunities, neglect, lack of mentorship, negative peer influence and negative stereotyping.

• The presence of positive role-models and community ambassadors are most times out of reach for these youth

• In most cases, they are distracted by these factors. They end up channelling their energy towards negative outlets and experiences that are detrimental to their livelihoods

 

SOLUTION AND LONG-TERM IMPACT:

We understand that having the required tools in life is integral to an individual’s personal development. 

• This initiative will serve as a positive outlet for youth in the Black community to become accountable leaders while developing the skills required and equipping themselves with the right approach in setting attainable life goals

• The program will inspire these youth to take the initiative in becoming responsible on their set personal objectives

• The 1:1 program style will establish a coaching and mentorship opportunity for these youth to ask direct questions and to be heard

 

RESULTS:

• Accountable and inspiring leaders who will have a better sense of purpose to life

• Community ambassadors who will become role models to others

 

What the program entails:

• Leadership Accountability and Decision Making

  • Personal leadership story and leadership tools, 

  • Decision making: big D and small d decision making

• Personal Development Plan 

  • Personal Analysis, SMART Goal Setting and Personal Objectives 

• Financial Literacy 

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Program Takeaways:

• Each participant will be equipped with an understanding on how to be an accountable leader 

• Each participant will develop an understanding of how to build a personal development plan (personal analysis, goal setting and personal objectives)

• Each participant will have the opportunity to be equipped with financial literacy tools from a CIBC representative