REAL Skills 2.0 (RS2)

The REAL Skills 2.0 (RS2) Program, formerly REAL Skills Program (RSP) 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.
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These activities will also help them to be prepared for life after high school. The program has been expanded to serve 150 sixth through eleventh graders, and their parents annually from the Metro Detroit area.

Purpose​
​To provide sixth through eleventh graders experience with meaningful information and valuable tools for a positive middle and high school experience. The intent is for students to “begin with the end in mind.” A secondary purpose of the REAL Skills 2.0 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

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  • Sixth through eleventh grade students who are Metropolitan Detroit area residents.
  • Students must complete the RS2 application process for consideration.
  • Ability to actively and consistently participate – students should not be participating in other activities that conflict with RS2 meeting dates and times.
  • ​Preference will be given to students with below normal GPA’s and from households with low-to-moderate income.
  

Resources
Location:
THE SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CENTER
11325 MONTROSE
​Detroit, MI  48227
  

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