Hornets, Royal Engineers Host Youth Leadership Academy
By: Brittany Cranston, Hornets.com
July 13, 2010
The Hornets partnered with Royal Engineers to invite 70 7th, 8th and 9th graders from the Recovery School District to the inaugural Hornets Youth Leadership Academy presented by Royal Engineers and Consultants from July 5th-9th at Xavier University. The purpose of the academy is to provide students with life skills not taught in a normal classroom setting, while allowing them to voice their opinions and concerns on topics that affect their everyday lives.
The students spent a week of their summer vacation listening to guest speakers, engaging in group discussions with business and community leaders and developing presentations on the important lessons they learned throughout the academy including etiquette, conflict resolution, nutrition, substance abuse and healthy habits.
“This program allows us to encourage these students to make positive decisions by giving them the tools necessary to achieve success in and out of the classroom,” said Hornets Sr. Vice President of Community Enrichment Steve Martin. “We appreciate Royal Engineers and Consultants for sharing our commitment to the youth of our community and dedicating the resources to provide such a great opportunity for them.”
In addition to interactive discussions, the students were treated to a formal lunch at GW Fins restaurant where they were able to network with actual business professionals and practice their etiquette skills. The week concluded with a field trip to Audubon Insectarium and the IMAX Theatre.
“We are committed to not only just teaching the youth of our community, but also making a long term commitment to them, which is why we are excited to partner with the Hornets to be a part of this program,” said President of Royal Engineers and Consultants Dwayne Bernal. “These students are our future engineers, lawyers, doctors and teachers, and it has been a long term passion to give them the tools to deal with the tough issues they face in today’s society while grooming them to reach their full potential as young adults.”
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By: Brittany Cranston, Hornets.com
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July 13, 2010
The Hornets partnered with Royal Engineers to invite 70 7th, 8th and 9th graders from the Recovery School District to the inaugural Hornets Youth Leadership Academy presented by Royal Engineers and Consultants from July 5th-9th at Xavier University. The purpose of the academy is to provide students with life skills not taught in a normal classroom setting, while allowing them to voice their opinions and concerns on topics that affect their everyday lives.
The students spent a week of their summer vacation listening to guest speakers, engaging in group discussions with business and community leaders and developing presentations on the important lessons they learned throughout the academy including etiquette, conflict resolution, nutrition, substance abuse and healthy habits.
“This program allows us to encourage these students to make positive decisions by giving them the tools necessary to achieve success in and out of the classroom,” said Hornets Sr. Vice President of Community Enrichment Steve Martin. “We appreciate Royal Engineers and Consultants for sharing our commitment to the youth of our community and dedicating the resources to provide such a great opportunity for them.”
In addition to interactive discussions, the students were treated to a formal lunch at GW Fins restaurant where they were able to network with actual business professionals and practice their etiquette skills. The week concluded with a field trip to Audubon Insectarium and the IMAX Theatre.
“We are committed to not only just teaching the youth of our community, but also making a long term commitment to them, which is why we are excited to partner with the Hornets to be a part of this program,” said President of Royal Engineers and Consultants Dwayne Bernal. “These students are our future engineers, lawyers, doctors and teachers, and it has been a long term passion to give them the tools to deal with the tough issues they face in today’s society while grooming them to reach their full potential as young adults.”
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