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)

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2017 PRIORITY MALE INSTITUTE

                         2017 PRIORITY MALE INSTITUTE SCHEDULE

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