We began in 2004 with a goal to teach young men how to become leaders and make a difference in their communities.  We introduced a mentoring program called, The Young Warriors For Christ Rites of Passage Mentorship Program. We believe that when young people are involved in constructive activities and have conscientious mentors, we can deter the incidence of violence, gang participation, drug use, life indifference, avoidable health risks and truancy.   As a mentoring program, we focused on empowering youth by giving them, time, structure, training, responsibility, fun and respect. Our sessions have aided in facilitating the development of self-awareness and skills that increase mental capabilities. We also address moral discipline and competence using small and large group exercises to help youth become intentional about taking their rightful place in society.  Research shows that boys can lose their academic interests at a young age; our goal is to prevent them from becoming disenfranchised about their education and career ambitions. Education is liberating when you are intentional about learning. In addition to understanding who they are, some of the topics we address are as follows:

1. Decision Making

2. Conflict Resolution

3. Relationships Building

4. Entrepreneurship

5. Money Management

6. Health

7. Sexuality

8. Etiquette

9. Presentation Skills

Once youth have a vision of their own success and behold the modeling of success, they are on the path to success; “by beholding we become changed.” Of all the young men who have finished our program, 100% have graduated from high school and 90% have gone on to higher educational Institutions.  Many of the youth have returned to express their gratitude and share their experiences of how our training enhanced their skills and increased their confidence when volunteering for school programs or other organizations with employment potential.

Young Warriors for Christ Rites of Passage Mentorship Program

The Young Warriors for Christ program countinues to be offered to Churches, as a program that operates under the auspices and guidelines of that Church. 

We are proud to share with you how much this program has influenced our wide spread community. We are now a nonprofit 501c3 organization named Invest N Youth; dedicated to helping youth in every aspect of their lives. Our program is serving youth within a few states in the Eastern corridor.  Our mission is to educate, inspire and challenge youth to create their own vision to reach their fullest potential. Even though a vision and modeling are important, some of our youth also need assistance with the blueprints to achieve their vision; at Invest N Youth, that is what we do best.

There are seven phases to our organization's growth. We are presently in Phase's I and II. We currently offer two programs: The Rites of Passage LCD (Leadership & Character Development) program and The MASTERS program, which expands our impact and demonstrate outcomes that meet our objectives. We offer tangible skills and guidance to youth who need to make informed choices and successful transitions in their education, career, social development and  leadership roles. Aspects of both programs are taught by experts in various disciplines.

Rites of Passage LCD

This curriculum engages a series of leadership and character development workshops; including social events that take place throughout the school year. During these sessions, our expert presenters share their knowledge and experience with our youth to assist them with their spiritual, educational, social and mental growth. Mentors engage them in activities and accompany them on group field trips. The youth in this program must satisfy certain leadership objectives, engage in community service projects serve as peer mentors and meet specific LCD goals and criteria to advance to the next level. 

MASTERS

The MASTERS program is founded on 7 principles: Mental-Discipline, Action, Self-Awaerness, Truth, Education, Resources and Service. 

Through entrepreneurial instruction students will be engaged in project-based learning activities to understand the relevance of class room education as it correlates to real life practices. Students will work together to solve problems, learn critical thinking and applied skills training, using a facility as the model. The program focuses on teaching and Learning strategies that integrated instruction:

• Project-based/Contextual learning

• STEM formula integrating communications and literature

• Technical subject matter used in academics

• Modular Format

• Learner-centered/Work-based learning 

Our future is bright. With your assistance we plan to expand.  Understanding that not every youth is interested in college, in addition to the LCD and entrepreneur training, we will also create an avenue for older youth to become an apprentice and/or acquire their certification in a specific trade.

Whether you plan to enter college or become certified in a trade, having entrepreneur training and understanding, will help keep youth off the streets and focused on their future success. 

Phase III – Incorporate adolescent girls into the program.

Phase IV – Increase our green technology platform; giving youth a hands-on understanding of future opportunities. Incorporating green technology in our training and exploring new careers in Geothermal, Environmental and Industrial engineering; science can have a great impact on their choice for higher education.

Phase V – Engage a certified training career path for youth who enter the program at a later age and for those who are interested in making an impact on life through entrepreneurial ventures.

Phase VI – Begin expansion of the programs to every State.

Phase VII – Begin expansion of the program around the World; create programs and training that specifically addresses the needs of that community.