Mentorship Programs
Build A Village, Inc. provides mentorship for at risk youth to increase their chances of furthering their education and becoming productive members of society despite their surroundings. We provide:
Life Skills Training:
This program includes, but is not limited to:
- Providing seminars
- One on one counseling
- Group activities and outings
This program was developed to implement, address and educate youth on the follow subject matters:
- Financial literacy
- Substance abuse prevention
- Teen pregnancy prevention
- Career planning
- Communication skills
- Daily living
- Home life
- Money management
- Self-care
- Social relationships
- Work and study skills
- Pregnancy and parenting
Education Counseling:
This program was implemented to enlighten at risk youth of opportunities about higher education while assisting them to select a program of studies suited to their abilities, interests, future plans, and general circumstances.
Career Counseling:
Although our organization fully encourages the pursuit of higher education, we provide career counseling to those youth who feel college is not an option. This program is designed to help youth to develop strategies and skills in exploring career options. We assist with identifying, applying and interviewing for jobs. We also assist with resume and cover letter development.
