AJFY Program Structure
Intake
- We'll enroll 15 students, all male.
- Recommendations will be given by partnering foundations, programs, and school districts.
- Students will be acquired by application and personal recommendations.
- Program will run between grades 6-9, with intake starting in 6th grade. Incorporating a flow system.
Program
- 4 Year Program
- Volunteers and AJFY members will meet with students 3-5 times a month
- Classes shall run in two hour sessions on Saturday mornings and / or at a time set during the week.
- English, Math, and History tutors will be found through local colleges.
- Technology workshops, science experiments and health / gym programs will be worked in.
- We'll have a peer mentoring program
- 5 hours of Community service will be required per semester
- Motivational speakers will be acquired
- Career field trips
- College tours will be given
Follow Up
- The young men who have completed the program will continue on to partnering programs
- The young men will be given access to visit and serve the community in the program
- Frequent communications will be kept with parent(s), teacher(s), and / or dean
- Follow ups will be given in the form of phone calls, emails, and visits
- AJFY will help graduates find jobs and / or internships
*The Alanza James Foundation for Youth reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary to our program structure, with or without notice.