Topic: Youth

Kelly Maselli teaches Youth to Aspire to Stardom through Networking

By Richard Garrett | May 16, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Kelly Maselli of Gateway Realty & Investment Group, LLC & A+ Property Management shared the importance of networking to aid students in pursing their career goals.

Youth listened intently as Kelly addressed overcoming the fear of rejection and encouraged them to implement some of the timeless principles from Dale Carnegie’s book of “How to win friends and influence people”.

Kelly Maselli teachs LEAP Interns students how to network.

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APSU shares impact Education has on Career Development

By Richard Garrett | May 11, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – APSU Vice President of the National Alumni Association, Makeba Webb shared the ins and outs of pursuing higher learning opportunities and relationship that education has to career development with students enrolled in the LEAP Youth Career Development Program.

Students listened intently as Makeba advised them of the differences between financial aid, Pell Grants, scholarships and student loans and the impact selecting a school in state or out of state would have on funding sources.

APSU’s Makeba Webb speaks with LEAP Youth Career Development Program students.

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Youth Career Development Program accepting Applications

By Richard Garrett | May 9, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization, Daymar Institute, Kohls, Manna Cafe, Montgomery County Youth Services, and the Career Center have partnered to facilitate a Youth Career Development Program.

The goal of the program is to prepare youth to be able to successfully obtain employment by providing interview technique coaching, resume writing instructions, provide relevant work experience, and job placement assistance with employers. «Read the rest of this article»

Highschool Students complete Youth Career Development Program

By Richard Garrett | April 11, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On April 6th, the Clarksville Association of Realtors was the center point for recognizing the achievement of students from various high schools who completed the 12 week Youth Career Development Program.

The graduates consisted of Cassidy Ebersole, Stacey Jenkins, Raven Ross, Matthew Ebel, Courtney Carter, and David Johnson.  Upon receiving their certificate of completion and final program stipend, each student was awarded the opportunity to share what they learned throughout the program.

Students were recognized for completing the Youth Career Development Program.

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Youth Film Festival Deadline Approaching

By Richard Garrett | March 12, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation along with the LEAP Organization have partnered to host a Youth Film Festival. The goal of the festival is to increase the self-esteem and overall sense of self-worth of the participants through a 10 week Film Production Course.

During the initial 8 weeks, students  will learn Storytelling and Scriptwriting, Videography and Directing,  Editing (Sound and Film), and  Marketing. For the final 2 weeks, each site will develop a short film at least 5 minutes in length to be entered into the festival. «Read the rest of this article»

1st Annual Youth Film Festival

By Richard Garrett | February 24, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks & Recreation along with the LEAP Organization have partnered to host a Youth Film Festival. The goal of the festival is to increase the self-esteem and overall sense of self-worth of the participants through a 10 week Film Production Course.

During the initial 8 weeks, students  will learn Storytelling and Scriptwriting, Videography and Directing,  Editing (Sound and Film), and  Marketing. For the final 2 weeks, each site will develop a short film at least 5 minutes in length to be entered into the festival. «Read the rest of this article»

Kohls Cares

By Richard Garrett | February 7, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – February 2nd, 2013 marked the halfway point for the youth enrolled in the Hybrid Career Development Program. For the 1^st 6 weeks a diverse group guest speakers facilitated classes that addressed Self Awareness, Education, Interpersonal Communication, Career Search Preparation, Networking , and Career Progress.

Kohls Manager, Brian Ballinger enlightened students on the importance of continuing to grow after getting the job and shared several key principles for moving up the corporate ladder. In addition to facilitating the classroom instructions, Brian and a group of dedicated Kohls employees volunteer regularly to support Manna Café to fund the Career Development Program through the Kohl’s Cares Associates in Action Program.

Kohls Manager Brian Ballinger speaking to the students

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Hybrid Youth Career Development Program

By Richard Garrett | November 9, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization, Daymar Institute, Kohls, Manna Cafe, Montgomery County Youth Services, and Youth Employment Services have partnered to operate a Youth Career Development Program.

The goal of the program is to prepare youth to be able to successfully obtain employment by providing interview technique coaching, resume writing instructions, provide relevant work experience, and job placement assistance with employers. «Read the rest of this article»

LEAP Holds 2nd Annual Youth Summer Trip

By Richard Garrett | August 4, 2012 |

Atlanta, GA – For the second year the Clarksville community stepped up to the plate to assist at-risk youth in participating in the LEAP sponsored Youth Summer Trip. Last year LEAP partnered with First Missionary Baptist Church to take youth on a tour of Washington DC. The students were exposed to a myriad of activities such as performances at the National Theaters, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian, and several memorials and monuments.

The 2012 Youth Summer Trip featured the MLK Memorial, GA Aquarium, World of Coca Cola, Inside CNN Tour, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Zoo Atlanta, and Six Flags.

The Kids in Atlanta

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Daymar Institute take LEAP Youth on Tour of Campus

By Richard Garrett | June 30, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, June 27th 2012, Daymar Institute opened its campus to youth enrolled in the LEAP Youth Development Program. The tour was arranged by Damon Jennings, Daymar Institute’s Community Relations Specialist.

Youth, parents, and mentors were given overview of the various academic programs including accounting, billing & coding, business management, criminal justice, dental assisting, human resource management, web design, medical assisting, network support administration, paralegal studies, pharmacy technology, and physical therapy assisting.

Youth learn about the various programs available at Daymar.

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