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BUILD’s History

BUILD’s History. In 1969, two street-gang outreach workers founded BUILD as a street intervention program after government funding was terminated for their work at the Division Street YMCA.

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BUILD’s History

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  1. BUILD’sHistory • In 1969, two street-gang outreach workers founded BUILD as a street intervention program after government funding was terminated for their work at the Division Street YMCA. • BUILD, Inc. has worked in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods giving at-risk youth alternatives to the violence that takes away their positive potential. • We have supported more than 80,000 young people to lead more productive lives. Many former program participants who have gone on to successful careers as attorneys, educators, policemen, firemen, and government employees identify BUILD programming as a key source of their success. Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  2. Mission, Vision & Core Values • Mission: BUILD engages at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well being of our communities. • Vision: By 2020, BUILD will be sought out as the premier provider of proven-effective youth development services targeted for at-risk youth and communities. As we realize this, our youth will be motivated and equipped with the tools to utilize educational and community resources that will assist them in achieving social mobility. • Values: Diversity, Respect, Open, Honest Communication, Trust, Teamwork Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  3. The BUILD Model Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  4. What is a MAP? Success!!! Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  5. “Success is not a destination, it's a journey... and a MAP is needed to effectively direct your path!” - Roslind Blasingame-Buford Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  6. Mutual Accountability PlanSide by Side Helping Youth Reach Their Goals Encourage youth to realize their true potential and the BUILDing blocks needed to succeed! Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  7. Before you can reach mutualityyou need to… Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  8. Understanding yourself… BUILDing our Self Awareness: How our personal experiences may alter how we perceive a young person • Positionality: Leveling the Playing Field • Stages of Life • Adult-ism • Reflection and Personal Goal Setting Who You Are…. Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  9. Practice and Promote Positive Youth Development Dreams into REALITY Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  10. Talk the Talk before you… Walk the Walk! • Participant -vs- Client • Empathy -vs- Sympathy • Resiliency -vs- Resistance • Support -vs- Help • Empowerment -vs- Enabling • Andragogy -vs- Pedagogy “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscaglia Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  11. Establish the relationship… Realize and connect to the real issues affecting youth today… • What is a young person experiencing personally that could help you establish a relationship with them… NOW you are at a point where you can seriously work with youth to develop a MAP… Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  12. The MAP BUILDing a Generation of Leaders One Life Plan at a Time Life Plans Life Plans Life Plans Life Plans Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  13. M A P Map steps to success Using the MAP, fill out steps for students to reach and strive for excellence! Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  14. Resources College Prep 101 Website http://www.collegeprep101.com/ National College Access Program Directory http://www.collegeaccess.org/accessprogramdirectory/search.aspx?s=IL City of Chicago – Job Resources for Youth http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/supp_info/job_resources_foryouth.html Chicago Youth Organizations: Chicago Kids Resources: Parents Connect Website http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/sub-category/chicago-il-usa/resources/kids-resources/youth-organizations Chicago Public Schools Department of Postsecondary Education and Student Development www.postsecondary.cps.k12.il.us Illinois Department Of Human Services (GEAR UP) http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30322 Illinois College Access Network (IllinoisCAN) www.illinoiscan.org Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development (BUILD) www.buildchicago.org Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

  15. Resources continued… Local Talent Search Programs: BUILDing Futures, BUILD, Inc. http://www.buildchicago.org/programs_futures.html Public Allies http://www.publicallies.org/site/c.liKUL3PNLvF/b.3158701/ CAP (Chicago Area Project) http://www.chicagoareaproject.org/programs/youth-resources Aspira http://www.aspirail.org/ Associated Colleges of Illinois College Readiness Program http://www.acifund.org Southwest Youth Collaborative Local Upward Bound Programs ALSO www.also-chicago.org Public Allies http://www.publicallies.org/site/c.liKUL3PNLvF/b.3158701/ Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development

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