AVPRIDE – YMCA-Lodge
MISSION
AVPRIDE is a youth service organization with the focusing on Youth Leadership Development. We offer programs that will help young people become self-reliant, capable and competent in leading their lives able to join a global marketplace and make significant contributions to their communities. We emphasize life skills training, leadership skills, workforce development, and community engagement through active involvement and community service. Our goal is to make a significant difference in the lives of our youth.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Homeless or runaway
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- Pregnant or parenting
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Fayette County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Internships and co-ops
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Post-placement follow-up
- Mentoring
Supportive Services
- Case management
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training