The Worldwide Youth Education (W.Y.E.) Program is a registered Washington State non-profit organization. Through steady research and the development of a business plan involving youth in the planning stages to establish this youth program, W.Y.E. launched its grand opening of services in May 2009 in Charlotte, NC. The organization’s purpose will be to host various types of youth activities and enrichment workshops. The W.Y.E. is dedicated to having youth input their concerns pertaining to workforce and community issues, thus the W.Y.E. will implement educational after school and weekend tutoring opportunities for our youth.
The Worldwide Youth Education (W.Y.E..) program presently targets a large diverse youth population in the Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County of North Carolina that demands the need for accurate and necessary information on Education, health & wellness, financial growth, maintenance & security, as well as a safe haven to participate in youth appropriate activities with proper chaperoning and mentoring. There is every reason to get started immediately. The organization has strong reasons to believe that with partnering with local churches, schools and other businesses to house the W.Y.E. functions it could begin to provide youths with services. Once we obtain a secure budget of donors, we plan to expand the W.Y.E. Worldwide.
Why the W.Y.E.
Program Components:
The W.Y.E. is designed to provide youths ages 11-21 with the necessary tools to help them develop into successful and sustainable adults. The main objective of this program is to prepare them for the work force. The additional education and training will provide to the youth Education catered to their specific needs. Each child will have an assignment semi customized and necessary for each participant to complete.
There are five basic components of this program that each participant is required to complete before they are placed to volunteer and/or Education positions enrollment, self-esteem & personal growth, health & wellness, financial education and volunteerism.
Enrollment- Participant must be between the ages of 11-21 and a member of a church or other structured programs. An application must be completed by the youth’s parent or legal guardian. A health addendum from the child’s physician must be included. A waiver must be signed preventing W.Y.E. from be liable for any legal suitcases.
Self Esteem Building & Personal Growth-Participant will engage in group discussion sessions and be informed about ways to handle peer pressure. They will also utilize tools to build positive self images and learn about inspirational and motivational influences that will encourage and lead to improved personal growth.
Health & Wellness- Participants will be educated and informed about disease prevention, healthy eating, sex education and the importance of abstinence. Personal hygiene and grooming techniques and procedures as well as etiquette will be taught.
Financial Education- Participants and parents are required to complete a series of financial workshops which will educate them on how to manage money and maintain accounts from leading financial institutions and fiscal managers/investment advisors. Some of the topics will include Budgeting & Saving, Credit, Investing & Financial Growth Volunteerism- Participants will be encouraged to make a difference by contributing their time in assisting in community-oriented projects. The youth will have fun helping others, make new friends, beat boredom, and have the opportunity to be a leader, develop and expand their resumes for college and future Education.
In addition to the five program requirements, the participants will be able to enjoy various planned activities, peer assimilation groups, team sports, cultural presentations through dance and acting. A tracking report/evaluation will be maintained on all participants and the hours committed can also be used for community service hours for school or law enforcement.
W.Y.E. Program Evaluation Process:
A series of evaluations will be conducted on the youth. These evaluations will include, assessments on attitude, personal and educational growth, goal attainment, academic status’ etc. The evaluations will be in the form of surveys and comparison sheets developed by the W.Y.E. All parents and guardians of youth in the program will be required to participate in the evaluation sessions to ensure a proper understanding of the goals being set and attained. A separate set of evaluations will be completed by employers to assist in the development in possible training areas and youth improvement. Evaluations are kept on file for participants throughout the duration of their journey with the W.Y.E. Upon graduation and/or separation from the W.Y.E. youth are able to retain their evaluations for use with college application packets and any other pertinent reasons.