THE YOUTH CIRCLE - YOUTH PROGRAM

THE YOUTH CIRCLE IS A LIFE SKILLS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS HELPING TEENS PREPARE TO BE YOUNG ADULTS IN THE REAL WORLD. BY ENGAGING IN CONVERSATIONS IN A CIRCLE-BASED ENVIRONMENT AND GIVING THEM A SAFE SPACE TO OPEN UP THE YOUTH CIRCLE EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS FOR TODAY, THE CONFIDENCE FOR TOMORROW, AND THE FOUNDATION TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND PEER CONNECTIONS, PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS AND THE CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN ADULTHOOD. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO ENROLL INTO TRADE SCHOOLS/COLLEGES, ACQUIRE CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR DEGREES. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO BUILD RESUMES, APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PREPARE FOR CAREER READINESS. THE YOUTH CIRCLE WELCOMES YOUNG ADULTS WHO MAY OF HAD A ROUGH START AND ARE PICKING UP THE PIECES THROUGH MENTORING, GUIDANCE, AND REENTRY SERVICES. ARCFCORP OFFERS YOUTH SUPPORT FOR MODERATE TO HIGH-RISK YOUTH BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER RELEASE FROM CONFINEMENT PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY REENTER THE COMMUNITY.  

School teaches young people how to pass a test; The Youth Circle helps to prepare them for life beyond the classroom! 

Teens will explore essential topics such as:

• FINANCIAL LITERACY:  budgeting, saving, building credit, bank accounts & making smart financial decisions 
• CAREER READINESS:  building resumes, interviews, job readiness, obtaining certifications, skills training, exploring career paths 
• GOAL SETTING:  identifying goals, creating action plans, developing discipline & overcoming challenges 
• INDEPENDENT LIVING:  cooking classes, time management, organization, household responsibilities, & everyday tasks 
• COMMUNICATION:  expressing themselves, active listening, conflict resolution & professional communication 
• PREPARATION FOR LIFE:  advocating for themselves, finance management, career advancement, job placement