It is exciting to see young people come here to hang out or play basketball and end up learning, from their peers, how to do the Cambodian Coconut Dance, creating a resume in our Career Learning Center or volunteering for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition's annual Youth Conference. Girls Incorporated utilizes its Career Learning Center, staffed by teens, to offer on-line computers with career explorations software, college catalogs and financial aid information. The center also is host to monthly career speakers, featuring women who talk about their work, education, expectations and obstacles in their field. The new program is designed to allow their self-esteem to flourish as they learn about themselves and how to support one another. The Program also offers classes led by teens in art, dance, computers and self-defense.
Teen Night is a unique program that keeps kids off the street.
The Gregg Neighborhood House uses part of their money to fund extra programs, as well as open their agency an extra night during the week. The Gold Card is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when public officials and community organizations forge partnerships to work toward a common goal. The alliance between the mayor and the four agencies combined valuable resources to create a highly successful youth program that is the first of its kind in the City. This concept is virtually unparalleled elsewhere and provides all teens the chance to make constructive use of their time. Return to Previous Page .