YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

WHAT IS WISE?

WISE stands for Wellness Initiative for Summer Empowerment which is youth enrichment summer program that consists of separate sessions that cover a range of topics focused on supporting youth aged 15-25 that may be living in at-risk or high-risk situations or environments.

WISE

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SPOTS AVAILABLE

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FOR SUMMER 2024

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WISE 〰️ SPOTS AVAILABLE 〰️ FOR SUMMER 2024 〰️

WHO WE SERVE

The WISE program is open to students aged 15 to 25 and focuses on providing at-risk and high-risk youths a safe and welcoming space to learn and be exposed to essential life skills and habits by offering sessions that range from different topics.

WHAT WE DO

The WISE program provides 2 series over the summer with 6 sessions each which focus on Mental Health Resources, Life Skills Training, Youth Healing Circles, and Digital Safety. In the last week of each series, participants will also be taking a field trip to a company nearby.

WHY IT MATTERS

These workshops foster constructive connections with caring adults while teaching character development, social thinking, and life skills to encourage overall wellness in youth. Our facilitators and staff are individuals who have lived in difficult conditions comparable to those endured by the youths and we aim to help bridge the gap and assist youth in avoiding such situations.

THE WISE SESIONS

  • Basics of mental health, its affects, & strategies for reducing stressors through self-care

    Facilitator: Nhat Giang, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Financial literacy, resume and interview skills, and financial aid for college

    Facilitator: Dai Pham, Nguyen Vo

  • Discussion circle where youth can share insights into the challenges they face on a daily basis

    Facilitator: Nhat Giang, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Discussion opportunity to think and consider strategies to safeguard youth on social media platforms

    Facilitator: Nathan Tran, Danny Nguyen

  • Get an inside look into what it is like working at a company and see the role opportunities and talk with employees about their career

    Facilitator: ICAN Staff x TBD

CURRENT SERIES