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 – CIBC Day

Number of Youth participating in the HCF Youth Pathways Program – 10 Youth:

1:1 virtual session to increase engagement and direct program impact on youth

Week 1-4: (Four Black youth) per program schedule
Week 5-8: (Four Black youth) per program schedule
One youth per day, per hour session, four youth per weekly schedule.
Week 9 &10: HCF Virtual workshop with partnering organizations

Program cost to participants - Commitment:

Be present. Be on time. Ask questions.

Monthly Schedule:

Week One: Leadership accountability and decision making
Week Two: Personal development plan (Step 1 – personal analysis)
Week Three: Personal development plan (Step 2 – goal setting)
Week Four: Personal development plan (Step 3 – personal objectives: SMART) and program summary

CIBC Day: Financial Literacy (savings, budgeting, credit and investing)

HCF will require a CIBC representative to facilitate the financial literacy session
Imporve the financial knowledge of participating youth by equipping them with fiancial tools

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
Each participant will leave the program with an established professional relationship with HCF, CIBC and other potential professional networks which may be integral to their future career aspirations

Additional incentives for each participant upon completion of program:

Certificate of participation with recognized international brands (HCF x CIBC)
Exclusive HCF T-shirts shipped to participants home address
Career crossover opportunity: participants will have an opportunity for a virtual meeting with a Black professional based on their future career field of interest

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 – CIBC Day

Number of Youth participating in the HCF Youth Pathways Program – 10 Youth:

1:1 virtual session to increase engagement and direct program impact on youth

Week 1-4: (Four Black youth) per program schedule

Week 5-8: (Four Black youth) per program schedule

One youth per day, per hour session, four youth per weekly schedule.

Week 9 &10: HCF Virtual workshop with partnering organizations

Program cost to participants - Commitment:

Be present. Be on time. Ask questions.

Monthly Schedule:

Week One: Leadership accountability and decision making

Week Two: Personal development plan (Step 1 – personal analysis)

Week Three: Personal development plan (Step 2 – goal setting)

Week Four: Personal development plan (Step 3 – personal objectives: SMART) and program summary

CIBC Day: Financial Literacy (savings, budgeting, credit and investing)

HCF will require a CIBC representative to facilitate the financial literacy session

Imporve the financial knowledge of participating youth by equipping them with fiancial tools

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

Each participant will leave the program with an established professional relationship with HCF, CIBC and other potential professional networks which may be integral to their future career aspirations

Additional incentives for each participant upon completion of program:

Certificate of participation with recognized international brands (HCF x CIBC)

Exclusive HCF T-shirts shipped to participants home address

Career crossover opportunity: participants will have an opportunity for a virtual meeting with a Black professional based on their future career field of interest

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