The Youth Connection Inc

Substance Abuse Program is a dynamic, participant-centered programs. It addresses the prevention & misuse of ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) in metropolitan Detroit through the delivery of the following services targeting youth & their immediate families: Botvin Lifeskills Training - we provided substance abuse prevention training to students & young adults. We helped slash alcohol consumption rates, cigarette use, and marijuana use amomg program participants. We also worked with DWIHN in Detroit to conduct tobacco vendor education visits to tobacco retailers.

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program provided employment & training activities to economically disadvantaged youth ages 14-24. The program emphasize on serving youth within the City of Detroit & integrates summer & year-round services for youth. Youth learned job expectations. We provided youth with life-skills training and opportunities to understand the duties & tasks necessary for success in various careers through career pathways and internship programs.