This program will help the participants perceive and understand the things that make them who they are as individuals, the purpose to build their self-esteem and make them more aware of their self worth.
Many of our participants lack life skills, without them they also lack other needed tools to become independent. Life skills builds social awareness, decision-making, and the tools to create and maintain relationships.
Teenagers are often self-centered, and they feel the world revolves around them and their friends. This program redirects their negative behavior and teaches them to be more independent, and respectful.
Education is important but we understand that no two teens learn the same or at the same level, so we meet them where they are. The Microschool has partnered with the Technical Schools to help each participant graduate from high school
Mentors are needed to help these teens become productive. We match veterans with a youth that has the same interests. Mentors help close opportunity gaps by connecting them with new networks, resources and possibilities that otherwise may not be available.
Volunteerism and community service is a way for these teens to give back to society. Every participant is required to complete a minimum of 3-community service projects which are all led by the participant. This is also part of our accountability program
In order to survive and flourish in this world, one must know how to handle their finances. But who's responsible for teaching this? The ARCH Program incorporates a full financial literacy program to every participant, it teacher all about money, how to make it, save it and grow it.
The work readiness training takes the teens out of the classroom. This is learning through work. These hands-on learning opportunities include project-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship education.
Finding a job can be a challenge for anyone especially when someone don't know or understand all of the careers available for them. The ARCH Program allows teens to explore and see what their interests are and what skills they have or need to be prepared for that career.
Now it's time to find a job, maintain that job and locate housing. Life after high school is a pivotal time for self-discovery and decision-making. Our program helps them decide on college, trade schools, or even the military, We help them explore the possibilities and uncover what comes next in their journey!