2017 PRIORITY MALE INSTITUTE
is a free 16-week life skills and job readiness program for young males, 18-28 years of age.
“From the school house to the court house, the odds seem to be pervasively stacked against the Black male. Unemployment rates, school drop-out rates, income levels and incarceration rates of Black males, as compared with White males and Black females, are clear indicators of the challenges they face. This is particularly true for young Black males 18-28 years of age. Too many young men in this age bracket are caught in the gap between youth & full manhood, with no hands-on support to help them succeed in life. The good news is that these odds can be overcome by putting constructive strategies to work.”
- Norma Joy Barnes (2008)
- Norma Joy Barnes (2008)
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2017 PRIORITY MALE INSTITUTE
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2017 PRIORITY MALE INSTITUTE SCHEDULE
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The Priority Male Institute (PMI) is a free 16-week life skills and job readiness program for young males, 18-28 years of age, sponsored by the Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. The goal of the PMI is to provide training and resources that will help young black men, in the targeted age group, reach their full potential, and live more productive lives. Weekly classes are held from Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
The PMI curriculum includes personal assessments, classes, workshops, field trips, internships, mentoring and other activities. Books, school supplies, MARTA cards, and lunch are also provided. The 2017 PMI will be expanded to include four weeks of specialized training for entry-level jobs in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industry. Employers and businesses are invited to serve as PMI Internship Partners for the 2016 session. CCMA offers employers the opportunity to participate in the PMI Employment Partnership by hiring young men, who have been trained and equipped to excel in the workplace. CCMA also partners with other community organizations, public agencies, churches, local businesses, and individual volunteers to more effectively meet the needs of young men enrolled in the PMI. Special needs include educational supplies, MARTA cards, computer equipment, field trip transportation, lunch, workshop leaders/facilitators, mentors, life skill coaches, and financial support. The Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta is not funded by grants, and receives no ongoing funding from outside resources. Programs are funded by Board members, individual donors, churches, and local businesses. All donations are tax-deductible, and are used solely for charitable purposes. |
WEEK 1: Personal Dynamics
Monday - Orientation & Assessment Tuesday - Assessments (Continued) Wednesday – Baggage Claim Thursday – Building Self Confidence Friday – Field Trip WEEK 2: Self Development Monday - Reclaiming Your Heritage Tuesday- Heritage Field Trip to APEX Museum Wednesday – Critical Thinking Thursday – Goal Setting Friday - No Class WEEK 3: The Mind/Body Connection Monday – Men’s Health & Wellness Tuesday – Social Skills & Etiquette Wednesday – Exterior Detailing: The Outer Image Thursday – Field Trip to Men’s Clothing Store Friday - No Class WEEK 4: Interpersonal Relationships Monday - Building Healthy Relationships Tuesday - Conflict Resolution & Anger Management Wednesday – Male- Female Relationships Thursday - Fatherhood & Marriage Friday - No Class WEEK 5: Communication Skills Monday - Communication Skills: Speech & Diction I Tuesday - Communication Skills: Speech & Diction II Wednesday - Communication Skills: Public Speaking Thursday - Communication Skills: Public Speaking II Friday - No Class WEEK 6: The Criminal Justice System Monday - Overview: Forum & Panel Tuesday - Field Trip to Court Wednesday – Panel of Prison Inmates Thursday - Wrap-Up: Choices and Consequences Friday - No Class WEEK 7: Economic Empowerment Monday – Financial Literacy Tuesday – The Entrepreneur Spirit Wednesday - Forum with Business Owners Thursday - Field Trip to Selected Business Friday - No Class WEEK 8: Entrepreneurship Monday - Developing a Business Plan I Tuesday - Developing a Business Plan II Wednesday – Presentation of Business Plans Thursday - Presentation of Business Plans Friday - No Class |
WEEK 9: Career Development
Monday – Vocational Exploration I Tuesday – Vocational Exploration II Wednesday - Education & Training Thursday – Field Trip to Selected Schools Friday - No Class WEEK 10: Job Search Monday – Computer Skills Tuesday – Resume Preparation Wednesday – Interviewing Skills I Thursday – Interviewing Skills II Friday - No Class WEEK 11: Success on the Job Monday - Employment Rights & Responsibilities Tuesday - Work Ethics and Workplace Etiquette Wednesday - Customer Service & Quality Control Thursday - Virtual Reality: On the Job Friday – Evaluations & Assessments WEEKS 12: Introduction to STEM Industry Monday – Overview of STEM Industry Tuesday – Science & Engineering Concepts I Wednesday – Science & Engineering Concepts II Thursday – On-Line Exercises & Testing Friday - No Class Week 13: Introduction to STEM Industry Monday – The Technological Arena I Tuesday – The Technological Arena II Wednesday - Mathematical Integration Thursday – On-Line Exercises & Testing Friday – Field Trip to STEM Employer WEEKS 14: Hands-On STEM Training Monday – Internship Tuesday – Internship Wednesday - Internship Thursday - Internship Friday – Evaluation of Internships WEEKS 15: Hands-On STEM Training Monday – Internship Tuesday – Internship Wednesday - Internship Thursday - Internship Friday – Assessment of Internships WEEK 16: Visions for Success Monday - Forum: Making it Happen Tuesday - Vision Boards and Plans Wednesday - Presentations: My Future Plans Thursday - Wrap-Up Session Friday – Meetings with Mentors & Life-Skills Coaches |
