In School Youth Initiative

Restoration works to improve outcomes for at risk youth by helping high school juniors and seniors graduate, explore higher education and find meaningful careers. For the past few years, our In School Youth Initiative has provided students with work and college readiness, leadership development, career exposure and guaranteed summer employment. Students benefit from workshops, guest speakers, and field trips designed to broaden their horizons and help them reach their full potential. Trainings cover resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, choosing a college major, turning a hobby into a career, business etiquette, and dressing for success as well as financial workshops that address such topics as budgeting, credit maintenance, and financial aid.

One-on-one weekly assistance with their college search and application and financial aid process are also provided to our seniors. Rounding out these services, Restoration offers guaranteed summer employment and placement in challenging internships such as Congressman Ed Towns' office, the Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center, The Source Magazine and Susan Taylor's office (ex-editor for Essence Magazine).