Our youth are at the far end of the "at risk" continuum. We have gang members in our building every day, along with kids who have dropped out or have gotten kicked out of school. In order to provide alternatives for our members, we've created an education center that is more than a homework help room. We have computer training, educational software, GED information and various individuals from local colleges that mentor and teach our kids every day.
Our "Big Win" is that each of our high school seniors will graduate or receive their GED, then ask, "What's next?" by pursuing higher learning opportunities and scholarships for advancement.
Programs that support:
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- Mutual of Omaha Higher Learning Academy
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- Service-Learning projects
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- Great Leaps Remedial Reading and Math Programs
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- StrengthsExplorer (Gallup Organization)
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- Technology workshops
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- Field Trips
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- Learning activities such as literature circles, book talks, reading club, etc.
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- Tutor Training
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- Art exploration
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- TeamMates mentoring program
