Ferguson Youth Initiative FYI

We are excited to announce our upcoming TopGolf fundraiser. 📅 Date: September 30, 2024 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Top Golf Midtown 3201. Chouteau This event is not only a chance to enjoy a fun day of golf, but also an opportunity to come together and raise funds to #supportouryouth. All proceeds will go towards Ferguson Youth Initiative, continuing the mission that Gail Babcock was so passionate about. Highlights of the Event: Top Golf games and competitions Raffle prizes and giveaways Refreshments and snacks We hope to see you there! Let’s make this a memorable day in honor of a remarkable individual.

Last week on #ThrowbackThursday we shared a collage from 2017 when we partnered SSM Health to offer Job Readiness programming to teens 15-19. One of the former participants commented "best opportunity ever". These are the types of results that make each day rewarding. We are always looking to partner with area employers and organizations to empower teens in Ferguson and the surrounding communities. Please let us know if you're interested in partnering.

Please join us in congratulating our Executive Director Aaron Harris he was recognized at Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education meeting for being community impact leader within the district. As a community impact leader he has assisted the district's Big Picture School Innovation High School at Cool Valley with getting paid internships for their school. He also worked with Mccluer High School to provide a Job Readiness Program.

Please click this video to hear the student testimonials about our partnership with the AVID Program at Mccluer High School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District The instructor Trevor French was an amazing partner. Our Next Steps Job Readiness Program works to teach teens the skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. Please let us know if you're interested in volunteering to #supportouryouth with Next Steps please let us know. https://lnkd.in/gEYNjx85

We wanted to share a quick candid photo of our volunteer Dave Fisk providing some guidance to one of the youth during the Mock Interview portion of our Next Steps Job Readiness Program at Mccluer High School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Dave has been volunteering with us since 2015. Thank You Dave for continuing to #supportouryouth

On Tuesday (1/23) we had the second session of our Next Steps Job Readiness Program with the AVID students at McCluer High School. During, the second session practiced their elevator pitch, completed resumes and discuss the different dress codes. Thank you to Ferguson Florissant School District for partnering, Thank you Mr. French for allowing us to be a part of your classroom and Thank the youth for participating. #SupportOurYouth

Our Next Steps Job Readiness Program will be partnering with the AVID Program Mccluer High School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District through Next Steps we assist students with the ability to obtain and maintain employment. Thank you Saint Louis American #SupportOurYouth https://lnkd.in/dPihTfEU

Everyone please join us in saying congratulations on 7 years of being the Executive Director of the Ferguson Youth Initiative.

We are so excited to have this opportunity to expand our E-Sports programming. We look forward to being able to #supportouryouth and providing access growing career pathways.

Last night the Scholarship Foundation St. Louis and the St. Louis HBCU Alumni Association visited the Backbay to help #supportouryouth