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REAL Skills Program (RSP)

About the Program

The REAL Skills Program (RSP), formerly Post-Secondary Readiness Planning (PSRP) Program is a program that was piloted in the fall of 1999 at Malcolm X Academy. The program provides a curriculum led by CAYF staff, scholars, alumni and other professional volunteers who teach Life-Skills building and planning. The intent of the program is to create greater awareness and preparedness for challenges that students may face in high school.

These activities will also help them to be prepared for life after high school. The program has been expanded to serve 60 eighth graders, 60 ninth graders and 60 parents annually from the Metro Detroit area.

Purpose

To provide sixth through eighth graders completing middle school and ninth grade students beginning their high school experience with meaningful information and valuable tools for a positive high school experience. The intent is for students to “begin with the end in mind.” A secondary purpose of the REAL Skills Program is to help reduce the alarming drop-out rate that occurs between the middle and high school years.

This 10-week program includes: preparing for educational opportunities beyond high school; building career awareness and exploring employment options; understanding personal finance and managing personal and professional relationships. The program also covers current events, political and social history and geography, in order to expand the participant’s view of their possibilities.

Eligibility

• Sixth through ninth grade students who are Metropolitan Detroit area residents.
• Students must complete the RSP application process for consideration.
• Ability to actively and consistently participate – students should not be participating in other activities that conflict with RSP meeting dates and times.
• Preference will be given to students with below normal GPA’s and from households with low-to-moderate income.

Applying

Applications Currently Being Accepted

Winter 2012

Brightmoor Community (West Side): Detroit Community Schools

address: 12675 Burt Road , MI 48223 map
when: January 21, 2012 - March 24, 2012

Orientation will be held on 01/21/2012, Saturday, 12 noon - 1:00 pm

Session Starts 01/28/2012- Saturday mornings 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (free food is served)

Cody / Rouge Community: Cody High School

address: 18445 Cathedral , MI 48228-1809 map
when: January 21, 2012 - March 24, 2012

Orientation will be held on 01/21/2012, Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Session Starts 01/28/2012- Saturday mornings 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (free food is served)

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