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Youth & Mentorship Engagement

Empowering the next generation through mentorship, education, and community programs

58

Youth Enrolled

6

Active Mentors

6

Programs Running

4

Events This Quarter

Technology7/10 enrolled

STEM Career Pathways

Guiding youth through tech careers — coding, engineering, and digital innovation. Weekly sessions covering real-world projects and internship prep.

Sekou Touré, Software Developer serving as mentor for STEM Career Pathways

Sekou Touré

Software Developer

Saturdays 10am–12pm
Duration: 6 months
CodingEngineeringCareer Prep
Enrollment70%
Healthcare6/8 enrolled

Healthcare & Wellness Leadership

Empowering young people to pursue healthcare careers while building community wellness advocates. Covers nursing, public health, and medical school prep.

Kadiatou Sylla, Nurse Practitioner serving as mentor for Healthcare & Wellness Leadership

Kadiatou Sylla

Nurse Practitioner

Sundays 2pm–4pm
Duration: 4 months
NursingPublic HealthPre-Med
Enrollment75%
Business9/12 enrolled

Entrepreneurship & Business

From idea to launch — practical business mentorship for aspiring young entrepreneurs. Business plan development, financial literacy, and community commerce.

Ibrahima Bah, Restaurant Owner serving as mentor for Entrepreneurship & Business

Ibrahima Bah

Restaurant Owner

Fridays 6pm–8pm
Duration: 8 months
StartupFinanceLeadership
Enrollment75%
Arts & Culture12/15 enrolled

Cultural Arts & Heritage

Celebrating Mandingo heritage through fashion, music, storytelling, and visual arts. Youth learn to express cultural identity through creative mediums.

Djénéba Keïta, Fashion Designer serving as mentor for Cultural Arts & Heritage

Djénéba Keïta

Fashion Designer

Wednesdays 5pm–7pm
Duration: 3 months
FashionMusicStorytelling
Enrollment80%
Civic Engagement8/10 enrolled

Civic Leadership & Advocacy

Training the next generation of community leaders and advocates. Policy literacy, public speaking, community organizing, and social justice frameworks.

Aminata Camara, Social Worker serving as mentor for Civic Leadership & Advocacy

Aminata Camara

Social Worker

Tuesdays 6pm–8pm
Duration: 5 months
PolicyAdvocacyLeadership
Enrollment80%
Education16/20 enrolled

Academic Excellence Program

Tutoring, college prep, and academic coaching for K-12 and college students. SAT/ACT prep, essay writing, and scholarship application support.

Boubacar Sow, Retired Teacher serving as mentor for Academic Excellence Program

Boubacar Sow

Retired Teacher

Mon & Thu 4pm–6pm
Duration: Ongoing
TutoringCollege PrepSAT/ACT
Enrollment80%