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School teachers and administrators are on the front lines with our young men every day. You directly experience the tragedy of our youth not living up to their potential or worse, not believing they have any. The negative behaviors that result cost not only the school and the rest of the students, but often condemn young men to a path that may govern their entire lives.
LeadershipWorks designs programs to meet school objectives. We have worked
with middle, junior, and high schools to stop the legacy of hazing, to
stop racism, to develop an accepted code of behavior, to conduct community
service projects, and to simply address what it is to be a man of integrity
before problems emerge. What follows is a menu of some of the programs we
have implemented. We also would be happy to meet with you to design a specific
program suited to your students or school need.
SCHOOL MENTORING:
Overview: Sustained mentoring for young men teaches them accountability, leadership, integrity, responsibility, and goal-setting. LeadershipWorks uses adult male mentors such as Mitch DeArmon as role-models who motivate and inspire the young men. Besides the improvement in participating young men’s lives, the program also provides an opportunity for these mentored young men to develop a new legacy and a model of behavior for all students in the school through a community service project.
Time period: Mentoring programs can range from 8 to 24 weeks. Mentoring meetings are usually scheduled once a week for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour time period. Mentoring can happen during the school day or after school.
Where: On campus: gymnasium or large classroom, which offers room and privacy.
Number of youth: 7 to 35 youth per mentoring session.
Fee: The fee is dependent upon the length of the program, ranging from $1,200 to $3,600.
THE BUFFALO RUN OBSTACLE COURSE:
Overview:This program occurs in a one-day intensive session designed to challenge young men to think and act differently. Its purpose is to teach young what it is to be a man as well the honor and integrity that come with the title.
Exercises such as the Leadership Ladder, the Trust Fall, and Rope Climb demonstrate how to make good choices, how to work as a team, and what being a leader means. Exercises and discussion afterward are facilitated by Mitch DeArmon. Often schools enlist male teachers, counselors, and administrators to participate as mentors in the day to further increase the program’s long term impact.
Time period: A single day in a two or three hour block.
Where: Outdoors or in the gymnasium on campus.
Number of youth: 21 to 75 youth per two to three hour block (7 youth to 1 mentor ratio)
Fee: Each 2-hour session: $225 and each 3 hour session: $300. LeadershipWorks will bring the materials for the Leadership Ladder, the Trust Fall, and the Rope Climb. The fee is payable before the program begins. If LeadershipWorks provides the additional mentors rather than the school, a per mentor fee will be also charged.
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS:
POWER TALKS: A three-week series of hour-long talk sand discussions for young men on what it is to be a man of integrity and honor with facilitator Mitch DeArmon. Great as a starting point. $250 for the series.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: This six-week course is designed specifically for young men willing to take some initiative. It provides leadership training and tests their skills with a variety of challenges. (Often follows one of the other programs. Graduates may assist as mentors in the Buffalo Run Obstacle Course.) $600 for training.
EXPERT STAFF: Staff is available to facilitate discussions, or give talks at assemblies, and to conduct parent workshops on that correspond to what the young men are learning in the mentoring program to help parents support the positive changes they see in their son.
Additionally, staff is available to schools for emergency consultations and crisis management regarding male students. Principals have set up plans for suspended youth to make amends that include participation in our community mentoring programs and undergoing consultations with Mitch DeArmon.
FUNDING:
Funding for programs has come from the following sources: the districts, parents, and the business community.
We are willing to work with you on funding solutions or to provide materials for distribution.