Alpha Mentoring Academy
The Alpha Mentoring Academy, sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,
Pi Gamma Lambda Chapter is open to young men in Clayton County and surrounding areas grades 9-12. From September-May, mentees meet every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center in Rex, GA. Mentors work with the mentees from 11a.m.-1p.m. and provide programs and activities that develop them into productive citizens.
AMA programs center around one of the following six areas.
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Support
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Program will provide a caring, positive and supportive environment to participants
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Participants will develop skills to help them succeed in school, their community and in life
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Participants will learn techniques to effectively communicate with parents and adults
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Boundaries and Expectations
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Participants will learn boundaries and clear rules and consequences taking responsibility for one’s behavior and decisions
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Social Compentencies
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Planning ahead and making good use of time and decisions
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Learning and understand people of different cultural, racial & Ethic backgrounds
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Resolving conflict nonviolently
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Empowerment
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Participants will learn values, ethics and service to others
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Participants will learn techniques to feel safe and secure at home, school and community
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Participants will be given resource information to understand useful roles in the community
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Life Skills
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Job readiness
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College Prep
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Life After High School
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Team Building
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Public Speaking
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Shark Tank & Investments
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Social etiquette
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Law enforcement interactions
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
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Technique of Driving & Safety
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Camping & Fishing
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Program Activities
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Service Projects
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Educational & Fun Field Trips
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College Tours
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Fundraisers
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Cultural Events
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and much more...