Services to Youth
OVERVIEW
The Links, Incorporated’s Services to Youth facet is an integrated approach to preparing young people to succeed in the 21st century workforce. The primary goals of this facet are to:
- Promote early literacy
- Implement local mentoring programs from kindergarten through college
- Close the academic achievement gaps from kindergarten through college
- Introduce and support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) education and career readiness
- Implement college readiness programs
- Increase high school and college graduation rates
- Award college scholarships and build educational endowments
- Promote and support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
The Services to Youth facet currently presents five national initiatives and two signature programs in support of our mission to enrich the lives of and advocate for the betterment of African-American youth.
LOCAL PROGRAMS
The Mount Rose (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, continues to advance the impactful work of its Services to Youth Facet. Our programs have introduced high school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through campus tours and immersive experiences that highlight academic offerings in culture, medicine, STEAM, and business, expanding awareness and access to higher education. In addition, the Chapter has also supported elementary students through structured reading and tutoring programs as well as etiquette lessons.
In collaboration with the Friendly High School Academy of Health Professions Scholars, with a focus on STEM, the Mount Rose Chapter implemented a unique initiative that equipped students with the skills, training, and mentorship required to qualify for Certified Medical Health Assistant certification upon successful completion of the certification exam. This outstanding programming earned the Services to Youth Facet a Best Practices Award from The Links, Incorporated Eastern Area.
The Chapter addressed community safety by partnering with local organizations to provide swim-safety instruction for youth and families and to promote water-safety awareness, aimed at preventing accidental drownings in the community.
