AMAZN TRANSFORMATIONS SPECIAL REPORT Dec. 2013 | Page 20

AMAZN Transformations Benefits: Academic support Broadening Horizons and Experiences Building Healthy Relationships Developing Strong Support Systems Development of Interpersonal and Communication Skills Increased Self-Awareness Improving Self-Confidence Improving Self-Esteem Increasing Motivation Networking Opportunities Realizing True Potential Role Model I. Academic Excellence - The focus of academic excellence will ensure that all Program participants have access to adequate resources and support to achieve academically. Focuses of this component include academic intervention and peer tutor sessions. II. Career Exploration -To ensure that participants are prepared for a future career. This program will expose students to experiences that will enhance their chances of success, such as career mapping strategies, internship opportunities, resume/portfolio building, mock interviewing, and job shadowing. III. Civic Engagement - This will allow students to become cognizant of themselves by allowing them to understand how their day to day interactions play an important role within the community. By becoming involved within the community, participants will gain personal insights in regards to the needs of those around them. Examples specific civic engagement will encompass service learning and volunteerism. V. Leadership Development - In order to increase the success rate of existing and future leaders this portion will focuses on the individual‘s leadership abilities and developed attitudes about certain issues facing at risk youth of the 21st century. VI. Financial Literacy - The focus will raise financial awareness in the 21st century while identifying the importance of establishing healthy financial decision. The most important components of the AMAZN Transformations program include the following: building personal development in order to promote personal growth. Participants will be able to experience and see noticeable progress based on the review of personal assessments especially designed the areas of aspirations, challenges, lifetime goals, strengths and self-awareness. © 2013 BY AMAZN TRANSFORMATIONS, INCORPORATED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.