Personal Development
We want you to be great students but we also want you to be great people! Check out these different opportunities for personal and professional development in Kansas City.
"Our goal is to provide tailored and personalized mentorship and programming to fill the gaps of information that are needed to succeed in college and to mold a successful future."
Learn more about the program here.
If you're interested in gaining a mentor and adding another person to your support system on your journey through life, sign up for a Big!
"The mission of 20/20 Leadership is to provide high school students unique experiential learning opportunities to expand their education beyond the classroom, develop resilient leaders, and build stronger communities."
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"As a part of our program, students receive instruction in life skills, including business etiquette, anger management, crisis resolution, goal setting, time management, smart choices, healthy relationships, and recognition of impediments to success. Students also explore personal thoughts and feelings through therapeutic art and journal writing.
In addition, the Youth Ambassadors program is designed to be a “first job” experience. Through the receipt of a paycheck, Ambassadors learn banking skills and financial literacy, workplace parameters, and personal accountability."
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"Many kids in the urban core can’t afford to play team sports, experience the arts or use even use a computer. By joining the Clubs, Kansas City youth who need us most gain valuable experiences that help them succeed in school and in life."
"Our mission is to prepare at-risk inner city youth for responsible and productive futures through a program of disciplined work experience and service in their community, leadership development and individualized planning for post-High School careers."
Rangers receive payment for their work throughout the year and a college scholarship.
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"Students participate in culturally based programs that foster leadership, a diverse community, and promote lifelong learning."
“High Aspirations will raise African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve their lives socially, emotionally, academically and spiritually.”
