PROGRAM OVERVIEW LEGACY Youth Development Institute is a career mentoring and workforce readiness initiative to help young people succeed in school, work, and life. LEGACY Institute endeavors to mentor young people to become responsible citizens with a high degree of self-reliance, positive character, life skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to contribute to the economy. The program fosters commitment to young people that promotes life skills development, critical thinking, interpersonal skills development and awareness of a diverse range of careers.
VISION To present real-world experiences and opportunities to teenagers and young adults to equip them for successful pursuit of their choice careers.
MISSION To educate, equip, and empower young people with career and workforce readiness tools and resources. www.legacy.gs-li.org
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2014 WORKSHOPS CALENDAR WORKSHOP
DATE/TIME MARCH 29th
2014
WORKSHOP THE HI-TECH GENERATION
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
APRIL 26th
2014
FUTURE ENGINEERS
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MAY 10th
2014
CAPTURE THE ACTION
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
JUNE 16th TO JUNE 27th
2014
SUMMER INSTITUTE
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
SEPT. 20th
2014
LIFE MAPPING FOR SUCCESS
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 18th
2014 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NOV. 22nd
2014
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE
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echnology related jobs rank among the top ten jobs in the United States. Software developers, website designers, or computer programers are always on demand. This workshop offers endless possibilities in the area of technology presented by the most prominent local business technology professionals.
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ngineering is a fast growing field with over 60,000 opportunities anticipated in 2022. Various experiences exist within the field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, auto engineering, civil engineering etc. Future Engineers is a workshop for aspiring engineers facilitated by engineers from NASA, Textron, and other local agencies and businesses.
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ouisiana, now sometimes refered to as “Hollywood South” is attracting some of the big name movie producers and actors. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and a number of other places have grown to be destination sites for the film-making industry, thus creating and securing job opportunities in the industry for locals. Find out how you can be a part of “Hollywood South” by attending this workshop.
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ummer Institute is two weeks of intense and fun workshops and activities designed to equip participants with skills, knowledge, and resources specific to: financial literacy, Strategic planning, successful interviewing techniques, developing a resume, sustainable lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. Join LEGACY Summer Institute to interact with caring professionals while preparing for a future of success.
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uccessfully navigating through uknown territory is usually easier with a map. Do you have a map for your future? Have you started implementing some of those great
ideas from your dreams? Engage with LEGACY mentors and fellow participants in a number of interactive activities that facilitate not only dreaming big, but also accomplishing big goals.
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DISCOVER THE LEADER IN YOU
eadership is at the heart of any endeavor. You will either lead or be led. You will either inspire others and together achieve great things in life or be confused and uncertain about what to do with your life. Discover the Leader In You features great business and community leaders who are willing to share their experiences with you to help you discover your leadership potential.
SELF XPRESSION
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workshop designed to expose participants to various modes of art, while encouraging creativity and outside-the-box thinking. Participants discover their
artistic talents and abilities as they interact with musicians, actors, singers and dancers.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LEGACY Youth Development Institute
1290 Seventh Street. Slidell, LA 70458
p. 985.641.8427
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