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TOP 10 PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING
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ALL OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE PROFESSIONAL ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS, ARTISANS, TEACHERS, BUSINESS GURU’S AND VALUED FOR THEIR EXPERTISE AND INVESTMENT IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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DIRECTORS & STAFF HAVE A PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT IS SUPPORTED BY SUSTAINED ACTION AND OFFERS OUR STUDENTS REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES.
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YI PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN OUR DEDICATED, INSPIRING, WELCOMING SPACES AND AFFIRM THE VALUE OF BOTH ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS.
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WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS, RESPECT FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, EXPLORATION AND AN AFFIRMATION OF YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AS RESPONSIBLE YOUNG ADULTS.
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YI PROGRAMS CULMINATE IN HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EVENTS WITH REAL AUDIENCES AND OUR STUDENTS ARE PAID REAL $ FOR THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL ACHIEVEMENTS.
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ABOVE ALL WE BELIEVE THAT A POSITIVE EQUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ADULT MENTORS AND PEERS FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ACCEPTANCE.
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OUR STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO AND ACTIVELY SHAPE PROGRAMS AND ASSUME MEANINGFUL LEADERSHIP ROLES.
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YI PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HANDS-ON SKILL BUILDING USING CURRENT EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.
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PROGRAMS STRATEGICALLY ENGAGE KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR BOTH YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND THE PROGRAMS.
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YOUTH INTERACTIVE PROVIDE A PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH.