Flint STRIVE Academy Youth Empowerment Program
Specialized Employment Services, Inc.
- Program Flint Area
- Program Area Revitalizing the Education Continuum
- Grant Amount $85,000
- Grant Period May 1, 2014–April 30, 2015
- Location Flint, MI, United States
- Geographic Focus Flint
About this grant
This grant to Specialized Employment Services, Inc., will support the Flint STRIVE Academy Youth Empowerment Program, an employment and academic achievement program for at-risk youth ages 14-18. The program provides employment training and placement during the summer months and follow-up support services during the school year. Through attitudinal training, skill enhancement, mentoring, and tutoring, the program aims to encourage youth to complete high school and to empower them to make informed occupational and career decisions.