About Face is an innovative and exciting youth program that has served more than 2,000 participants nationwide since April 1997. The program serves participants who are 14 to 17 years of age. The About Face Program offers three different sessions Summer, Fall and Spring. Both the Fall and Spring sessions offer two cycles so that participants can still participate in other after-school activities such as athletics, band and clubs. Participants are grouped into classes of 20.
Participants can earn incentive payments for each session that they are in attendance.
In order to successfully complete the About Face Program, the participants must meet the following goals. Participants who complete the program are awarded a Certificate of Completion and participate in a graduation ceremony in which a variety of awards are presented. One class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, while the second class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each class will meet at total of 16 times. A site manager, located in Plainfield is responsible for managing the program operations, instructors, recruitment and selection of participants, coordination with local businesses and community agencies, securing mentors, and ensuring that the program meets its goals and objectives.