Wednesday, February 14

Youth Promise Afterschool Leadership Series

Develop your power. Build your skills. Connect with your network. Immersive and fun leadership and career development workshop series.

By Project Imo

Date and time

February 14 · 3:30pm - May 22 · 6:30pm EST

Location

924 Riverside Dr

924 Riverside Drive Willimantic, CT 06266

Agenda

February theme- Launching our journeys

March theme- Identifying new pathways and resources

April theme- Exploring opportunities and building a toolbox

May theme- Celebrating our new perspectives and goals

About this event

Level up your potential!

These FREE afterschool workshops for people 13-18 will provide adventurous, fun, and immersive experiences that help develop important skills for life.

The focus on experiential career development skills, networking, and resume building provide youth opportunities to build 21st century workshop skills in the context of our heroic journey.

Two evenings per month- FREE CAREER EDUCATION

The workshop are presented twice per month from February through May of 2024 at Project Imo's "Basecamp" Teen Center in Willimantic, CT.

Two (2) Wednesday evenings per month
3:30pm to 6:30pm
Dinner provided
Open for people aged 13-18 in eastern Connecticut
$100 stipend per participant completing the series to be used to help obtain career exploration resources.
Feb 14, 28; March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22; optional graduation retreat TBD
People attending all 8 sessions will receive a small stipend to purchase career or higher-education-related items

*REGISTER ONLY FOR THE FIRST WORKSHOP. This will hold a seat in all 8 workshops.

Participants will explore key career and life skills:

Identifying their "why"
Communication
Planning
Goal setting & time management
Reflective thinking
Group work
Personal finance
Interview skills and pracitce
Resume building

We'll explore regionally relevant career pathways:

Advanced manufacturing, technology, and trades
Public service
Advanced agriculture and food systems
Outdoor education, recreation, and green jobs
Healthcare and healthy living services
Arts and communication

No lectures here.

Conversations.
Experiential initiatives.
Group projects.
Q&A with community leaders and employers.

This workshop series is sponsored by NAFI CT and Project Imo.

Participants completing the series will receive a stipend of $100.00 for career and/or higher education related items that will further goals they set during the program. Successful program graduates will be able to add a strong line to their resumes and college applications.

Seats are limited to 12 participants.

visit https://projectimo.org/youth-promise-career-pathways/ for more information.

Project Imo is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Willimantic, CT.

Empower. Build. Connect.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to enroll in this program?

Youth aged 13-18 or actively enrolled in school are eligible to enroll. Participants will be asked to open a free Basecamp Teen Center membership for the purposes of obtaining parental consent and other important information.

How much does this cost?

This program is fully funded by our sponsors and NAFI CT and Project Imo. Registration is FREE for participants.

Where do workshops meet?

We will always meet at our Willimantic, CT "Basecamp" Teen Center. Some workshops will take place at community partner locations within walking distance or even outside dependent upon the content and weather.

This takes place in the evening, will participants be fed?

Yes. We have snacks and pizza will be provided.

My question isn't here. How can I find an answer?

Please call Basecamp at 860-786-5799 or email teamimo@projectimo.org and we'll be happy to answer any questions!

Organized by

Project Imo

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Project Imo uses experiential education programs to help youth and communities develop relationships and stills for sustainable success; provide access to nature; and to stimulate opportunity for under-resourced groups.