New Bedford Prevention Partnership Invest in Kids

In the world that we live in today, computers are not only playing a big role in our lives but they run our day to day activities. Whether it be your home PC, I-pod or blackberry, you will find that it all traces back to a computer program and tech-savvy programmer that had the smarts to create it.

At this important time in our country we see the involvement of our young people working hard on many levels whether it be through community activism, presidential and political organizations and even local fundraising for the needy. The New Bedford Mayor’s Youth Council has always taken this to a different level. The Mayor’s Youth Council consists of 20+ members from grades 9-12 that have an vested interest on making sure their voice is heard and that they affect change in people’s lives in New Bedford.

Citizen Schools has and continues to be a program that has changed the lives of middle school children. This past fall the program has run on two campuses with more than 140-150 students participating in after school apprenticeships with community volunteers and professionals throughout the southcoast. Citizen Schools has been an Invest In Kids sponsored program that is focused on building participants leadership skills and academic performance. They achieve this by linking them with professionals that inspire them to think about career oriented goals and a commitment to higher education.