The Alpha Mentoring Academy, sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Pi Gamma Lambda Chapter, is open to young men in Clayton County in grades 9-12. From September to May, mentees meet every second and fourth Saturday at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center in Rex. Mentors work with the mentees from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and provide programs and activities that develop them into productive citizens.
AMA programs center around one of the following six areas.
Support:
- Program will provide a caring, positive and supportive environment to participants
- Participants will develop skills to help them succeed in school, their community and in life
- Participants will learn techniques to effectively communicate with parents and adults
Empowerment:
- Participants will learn values, ethics and service to others
- Participants will learn techniques to feel safe and secure at home, school and community
- Participants will be given resource information to understand useful roles in the community
Boundaries and Expectations:
- Participants will learn boundaries and clear rules and consequences taking responsibility for one’s behavior and decisions
Life Skills:
- Job readiness
- College Prep
- Life After High School
- Team Building
- Public Speaking
- Shark Tank & Investments
- Social etiquette
- Law enforcement interactions
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
- Technique of Driving & Safety
- Camping & Fishing
Social Competencies:
- Planning ahead and making good use of time and decisions
- Learning and understand people of different cultural, racial & Ethic backgrounds
- Resolving conflict nonviolently
Program Activities:
- Service Projects
- Educational & Fun Field Trips
- College Tours
- Fundraisers
- Cultural Events
For more information, contact Bro. Thomas Walters at 404-569-7257 or twalters104@yahoo.com or Bro. Rod Harris Jr. at 678-472-8687 or rodharris2005@yahoo.com