THE PROGRAM
AKM offers a 9month systematic leadership development curriculum. It includes Summer enrichment/fellowship program, group and one-to-one mentoring, immersion trips. This program is not a single rotation initiative but rather an ongoing program that spans the life of the young man into adulthood as the mentee grows into the mentor for future generations.
AKM Student programming runs with the Metro Public School Calendar. Applications are accepted in the Fall Season. Recruitment process includes: completed Student Application Form and Family Orientation Visit. Enrollment is simply $35.
AKM Activities at a Glance:
- Mentoring
- Homework assistance
- College awareness and preparation
- Employment preparation or training
- Courses and enrichment in culture and the arts
- Volunteer and community service opportunities
- Drug and violence prevention
- Supervised recreation
- Youth leadership activities
It's About Getting Results:
- Increase classroom time and educational exposure
- Unexcused absences dropped by 100%
- Decrease disciplinary and suspension referrals by 50%
- Create a positive view of learning
- Increase in personal, community, and home values
- Increase in classroom participation
- Gain knowledge of Environmental Conservation and Preservation
- Develop strong interpersonal, key life and behavioral skills.
- Learn conflict resolution skills
- Graduate from high school
- Increase higher education awareness within students
