Center for Latino Progress
Program Name: UNITY Programs
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The Youth in UNITY programs are enrichment programs offered for Bulkeley High School students specifically, in grades 9 through 12. The programs’ goal is to help families and students recover from the impact of the pandemic by providing enrichment programs and support services. Programs are provided within an after-school setting at the Center for Latino Progress 95 Park St. 2nd Floor.
For this Spring 2024 we are offering the following programs:
Explore Theater
Youth learn about careers in theater, including acting techniques, playwriting, marketing, technical design and more! Participants receive a stipend.
Earn a Bike
Students learn basic bicycle mechanics and safety. Participants receive a stipend, and work on a bike they get to keep, along with a free helmet, lock and safety light.
Customer Service
Participants learn about the retail industry, get trained on Customer Service and Sales, leading to a national certification. Job readiness discussions. Participants receive a stipend and must be 16 and older.
Food Justice and Entrepreneurship
Participants explore solving food justice issues through creative business endeavors and becoming their own boss. Participants receive a stipend.
Program participation is measured by the number of hours required to complete each program. Next recruitment efforts will be for August-September 2024
Supports Available Through Program: Snacks and transportation
Contact Details
Program Lead Point of Contact: Milagros González
Program Facilitator
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| 95 Park St. 2nd Fl. Hartford, CT 06106 |
Program Details
Career Continuum Program Level: Career Exploration
Badges/Credentials Offered: Mentoring / Guidance, Certificate - Industry/Sector-Based, Other
Other Badges/Credentials Offered: Resume writing and interviewing skills
Length of Program: 15 weeks, 90 hours.
Target Population: In-school Youth, Other
Target Population Gender: TBD
Eligibility Requirements: Target Population - In-School Youth, Other
Eligibility Requirements Other: Target population Bulkeley High School students, 9th trough 12 grade
Service Type: Career Competency Training, Guidance and Counseling, Integrated Education and Training, Job Development and Support, Leadership Development, Occupational Skills Training
Schedule (When is your program offered?): 4:00-6:00 twice a week
Capacity for Each Implementation (Target Number): 59
Website/Marketing Materials for Program
Marketing Materials Downloads:
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