Youth Empowerment Seminar

956 West 119th Street,Chicago IL 60643

16 July, 2022

Description

Skills Provided for at Risk Kids is a Nonprofit organization that believes that a community is best when it comes together to recognize the problem and find positive solutions concerning at risk youth. Troubled youth need positive guidance, reinforcement, and a change of scenery can also help. S.P.A.R.K., is equipped with thoughtful supportive staff and volunteers to help the organization succeed for both the longevity of the community for the youth. The organization mentors at risk youth between ages 10 -18 years of age to help them develop a skill set in the various fields of Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Service Technicians. Each group of youth will receive mentorship from licensed Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC Service Technicians. Each mentor is designated to meet each month with their group of mentees. Mentees will learn how to properly read a ruler, measuring tape, build with tools and learn how safety is very important in both the class environment and on site. Ujimaa Medics is a Black health collective that trains community members to protect our lives by spreading life-saving emergency first response skills. We promote community care to build self-determination, resilience and long-term wellness in our neighborhoods. Here is a summary of what we'll be going over in the workshop. The goal is for participants to have multiple ways to respond to a shooting where they do not have medical supplies: General Principles of First Aid Tactical Awareness Physical Injuries & First Aid Emotional Injuries & Bystander management Calling 911 Safety and de-escalation with police Resources