Project Alpha
The Toledo, Ohio chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Xi Lambda chapter, continues our efforts to connect fraternity members and other adult male role models with teenage African--American males at Robinson Junior High School. Six sessions are held during the school year. These sessions go beyond the national topic of teenage pregnancy. Other topics included career exploration and crime prevention.
Project Alpha is a national program, designed to help young men make better and more informed choices about their sexual behavior. Since 1980, Alpha Phi Alpha and the March of Dimes have been working together to help young men make the right decisions about complex issues surrounding sex. This is a unique mentoring program, which offers African-American men as positive role models for the next generation.
2001-2002 Curriculum
Pregnancy and Disease Prevention
Workshop will focus on the theme of the national Project Alpha program. Participants will meet with doctors, lawyers, and social service professionals to discuss social, legal, and physical effects of teenage pregnancy on the female, themselves, and society. Conference sessions will address: abstinence and the consequences of early sexual activity; peer pressure; HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy; STDs; relationships; managing conflict constructively; and what it means to "be a man."
Career Development
Public Speaking Skills
Oratorical Contest & Public Speaking
College Life Workshop
Workshop designed to prepare students for academic success in high school and eventually college through a series workshops focusing on study-skills, test-taking skills, goal setting, and college curriculum and vocational planning.
African-American History Trip
Interactive workshop focusing on African and African-American historical and cultural topics.
Career Presentation
Workshop will introduce participants to African-American professionals from various career backgrounds who will discuss their personal success stories. Each participant will participate in a job shadow experience through visiting employment sites of career professionals.
SUMMER PREPARATION
Various topics such as crime prevention, and interviewing and job application skills will be discussed to help participants have a productive summer.
Job Shadow
Investment/Real Estate/Banking Games
Picnic and Awards
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