We're happy to announce that
S.T.A.R.S. is back!!!
⭐️ BE A SHINING STAR ⭐️ |
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Go Hard for Christ Youth Ministry & Teen-Train Inc. have teamed up to offer the S.T.A.R.S. Program - S.T.A.R.S. stands for Soaring To Achieve Real Success.
The program spans 5 weeks and will train, expose, and provide opportunities for academic enrichment, mentoring, college & career education, STEM education, team building, and leadership skills development for youth. Students can expect to take political, corporate, and college trips during the course of the program. Normally a program of this caliber would cost thousands of dollars, but we make our program FREE! That is our commitment to the next generation. |
WHY S.T.A.R.S?Soaring To Achieve Real Success! That’s what S.T.A.R.S. is about. From our mission to our staff and educators, our goal is to provide practical strategies that young people can use in their daily professional lives. Our curriculum covers topics ranging from STEM robotic programming, resume writing, character building, business etiquette, and even how to fill out a college application. Our mission is to expose urban and suburban youth to effective career and college preparation, planning, and implementation strategies.
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S.T.A.R.S IS DIFFERENTWe believe that our program truly is unique. Not only do we train youth to be ready both academically and professionally, but we also reward them for doing so. Similarly, to how the business environment works, our students are given the opportunity to earn weekly stipends and bonuses based upon their success in the program. We also take our students on field trips and allow them to intern at different local businesses in order for them to gain real working experience.
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THE PURPOSE OF S.T.A.R.SThe purpose of the S.T.A.R.S Program is to provide students with:
- Career education/ job readiness skills - Exposure to the STEM project based model - Professional networking, etiquette and presentation skills - Character development & leadership skills - Conflict resolution strategies - Effective communication skills - Academic enrichment - Goal setting & time management skills - Mentoring - Life skills & more! |
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MORE INFO & APPLICATIONS
This uniquely designed program has positively transformed the lives of over 400 youth by providing them with the tools to Soar To Achieve Real Success! Participants will be exposed to career education, academic enrichment, educational planning and college success, STEM and math-life application, mentoring, college and career exposure outings, professional image development, etiquette training, conflict resolution, and leadership training. Participants even receive a weekly stipend with the opportunity to earn extra bonuses, similar to a real working environment!
> High School aged youth (14-18 yrs of age) are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit your application NOW!
IMPORTANT NOTES & DATES
> High School aged youth (14-18 yrs of age) are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit your application NOW!
IMPORTANT NOTES & DATES
- Informational Meeting (open to all): Sunday, May 21st from 12p-1:30p in Sanctuary East of LWCC (refreshments will be served)
- 📍 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 4
- Applicant Interviews: June 12-13 & June 14-15 | 6:30p-8:00p (Location: Room 151A)
- Program starts with parent orientation for selected applicants - June 8 | Time: TBD
- Program Dates - June 17 - August 5
- Please submit your completed application packet at Royal Christian Bookstore. (No emailed applications will be accepted.)
- All communication regarding the application process with be via email only.
- This program is FREE of charge.
- Program Hours: Monday & Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm (ALL STUDENTS) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00am- 3pm (ALL STUDENTS) *Hours are subject to change based on Field Trip Schedules.
⭐️ TOGETHER WE CAN POSITION YOUR CHILD FOR SUCCESS! ⭐️
Contact us with any questions at (708) 697-6280 -- Or join us at the informational meeting on 5/11
PARTNERSHIP & CORPORATE SPONSORS
If your organization is looking for a unique opportunity to impact the lives of young people in the Chicagoland community, look no further! Contributing to the S.T.A.R.S Program is a great way to make a lasting impact in the lives of teens. We hope that you will consider partnering with us to help impact the lives of Chicago’s youth. If you are interested in partnering with us, please download the sponsor packet below for more information. For questions, or to become a sponsor today, contact us at (708) 697-5424, or email us at gohardforchrist@lwcchelps.org.
