3. Expanding Our
Network
Through a grant from the Heinz
Endowment we are expanding our
program provide mentoring for 60
young people.
We are recruiting High School
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
through out Western PA.
A special emphasis on African
American males
Contact :
Ron Lawrence
412-491-8287
ronrrl2007@aol.com
Mike Carlisle
412-608-5149
mikecar78@aol.com

4. • Students recruited from 9th, 10th, and 11th grades plus existing
students in current program
• Grade point average of at least a 2.0
• African American male focus, but will accept up to 20 % females
• Must have at least 2 references (1 personal, 1 professional)
• Must agree to attend at least 80% of all Saturday workshops,
including tutoring
• What’s in it for the student??
• They understand that they will be provided an opportunity to
travel to 100’s National meeting and on various summer trips; will
receive a notebook laptop computer, other rewards, and additional
networking opportunities

5. • “Get Your Swag On” – Public Speaking
• “Can You Hear Me Now” – Networking Skills
• “I’m the Bomb. Com” – Technology Skills
• “Kujichagulia” – Cultural Awareness
• “Red Carpet Style” – Health & Wellness
• “Keep My Mind on My Money and My Money on My Mind” –
Financial Literacy / Economic Opportunities / Entrepreneurial
Skills

6. • Saturday Morning Tutoring (National Society of Black
Engineers students from CMU)
• SAT Prep
• Kwanza Celebration
• INFO Link 100 (Computer Skills Training @CMU)
• Regional & National African American History Bowl
Competition
• Regional & National State Farm Financial
Empowerment Competition
• Seniors Attend Nation Conference, Atlanta, GA