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GCAHC MENTORING PROGRAM
Project Description
The
purpose of GA-CAHM Mentoring Program is to assist in the area of youth
leadership development. The
Program is designed to focus on Georgia high school seniors. Selected students should have
reached the age of 17 (k-11) and should be on track for graduation. The program will provide such
students with opportunities for internships with reputable
Caribbean-owned businesses, as well as other business in Georgia. Opportunities may also be
available to place two students in businesses in the Washington, D.C.
area, subject to the availability of Caribbean host families in D.C.
The
internships should take place before graduation, so as not to interfere
with preparation for college or trade school. The duration of the Program will be one month,
preferably during the month of July. Students will have a primary mentor in the business
establishment, who will be responsible for creating learning
opportunities and suitable exposure for the student. At the conclusion of the internship,
the mentor will provide a written evaluation to GCAHC of the student’s
experience. The student will
also provide a self-evaluation about his or her positive experience and
challenges.
Interns
will be referred by schools in the metro Atlanta area, Caribbean
organizations, groups and individuals. Initial selection will be based on interviews
conducted by members of the GA-CAHM Mentoring Program Committee. Successful candidates will be
prepared for interview with the designated business. The Committee will assist
students with resume preparation and help sharpening their interviewing
skills.
The
Program will be promoted by press releases to the Atlanta Journal
Constitution, the Georgia Caribbean newspapers and other local
newspapers, community T.V. programs such as Caribbean Reports and through
radio announcements. The
media will also receive ongoing reports on the success and/or challenges
of the project.
Goals and
Objectives
The
internships will help to prepare students in the following ways:
- Provide a successful
transition from high school into the business world.
- Help the students to
determine a suitable trade or profession to pursue.
- Motivate students to go
on to college or trade schools.
- Provide interaction with
professionals in the work force.
- Help to build confidence
and self-esteem.
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