The students focus on workplace values through employment contracts which promote responsibility and accountability. Parental involvement is an integral component of this program as well . The Junior Dance Company promotes program awareness to the community via their various performances in venues such as schools, community centers and community group conferences. In this component serving youth ages 12-18, the participants operate in a simulated work environment. They receive intensive training in various dance forms while enforcing problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Students work to earn points which are redeemable for dance attire and other incentives.
Members perform extensively locally and nationally, communicating messages of tolerance,individual accountability, and social respect. Members address issues of urban culture and social justice via forums and Arts in Education participation. Selected participants learn stage production,lighting and sound techniques through the efforts of field experts who volunteer their time and equipment. It also serves as the link to the community by recruiting the talents of community volunteers. Just as our society's needs changes, so too, MITS evolves.