STRIVE Future Leaders Reentry Project

the program

STRIVE Future Leaders is funded by the Department of Labor (DOL).

STRIVE Future Leaders is funded by the Department of Labor (DOL).

STRIVE Future Leaders Reentry Project focuses on supporting and addressing the educational and employment barriers faced by court-involved youth while helping them attain life skills and in-demand occupational and employment skills needed to obtain livable wage jobs.

Core Program components include:

  • Workforce activities

  • Positive youth development groups

  • Career mentoring

  • Service learning projects

  • Occupational skills training leading to industry recognized credentials

  • Internship and job placement

  • Case management

  • Expungement and diversion services

benefits of the program

The program begins with a three-week workshop and meets three days per week for four hours each day. Participants then move into the Occupational Skills Training portion of the initiative. Certificates include: CPR; First Aid; OSHA 10; Microsoft 10; and Home Builders Institute (HBI) Pact Certification.

Career mentors assist with service learning projects, resume writing, interview training, job shadowing, and/or internship and job placement. Some of the fields for service learning projects include: building trades; healthcare; information technology; and office administration.

For orientation dates, potential participants should contact Rob Armstrong at (619) 839-0942. 

TO BE ELIGIBLE, PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

  • Between the ages of 18-24 years on the date of enrollment.

  • Currently or previously involved with the justice system, including alternatives to incarceration programs such as a juvenile diversion program.

  • Currently reside in Southeast San Diego (determined by census tract).

how to help

  • Apply to be a mentor.

  • Provide internships, job opportunities, job leads in building trades, healthcare, information technology or office administration.

  • Underwrite celebration activities and/or incentives. Celebration activities range from a group party, to an individual congratulatory lunch or gift card. (These activities are not covered under current funding.)

  • If you are an individual or company interested in mentoring, providing internships, job leads or job opportunities, contact Rob Armstrong at (619) 839-0942.

  • To make a monetary donation, click "Donate Today" below.