New Beginning Academy, A Program of YouthBuild Preparatory Academy

Creating boys that will become high school graduates and obtain college acceptance or advanced skill

Project Description

YouthBuild Providence has developed a Middle School Mentoring Initiative in which mentors will establish NBA programs at assigned Providence Public School District middle schools. Currently, these mentors are assigned to Nathaniel Greene Middle School, Roger Williams Middle School and CVS Highlander Middle School to work with sixth and seventh grade boys of color. The mentors

are graduates of YouthBuild Providence who are currently employed by the YouthBuild. These mentors offer support for the struggling students and their families in hopes to successfully transition them from Middle School to High School with the necessary skills to succeed. The specific goals of New Beginning Academy are to:

• Reduce occurrence of misconduct, suspensions, etc.

• Improve student achievement, engagement and development

• Prepare the students for a successful transition from Middle School to High School.

• Increase the number of students who transition into High School

• Create strong leaders in their community

New Beginning Academy and its mentors will achieve these goals by meeting twice a week and as needed. Students will have workshops on social-emotional and character competencies. Students will also work to increase their self-confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness. The students will work on leadership development and will be shown how to be successful and powerful leaders and role models in their communities. With the combination of soft skills, self-esteem and leadership qualities, the students have a new foundation to succeed. Students will be exposed to the world outside their neighborhoods by being taken on college tours and involving them in different community events, while keeping them connected to the classroom. The students’ parents will be engaged in the work we do with the students. Students’ homes will be visited and support will be provided to the families and the household. Students will be reminded of the expectations of being a student at these schools. They will be encouraged based on high expectations for success. The students will be provided with an academic foundation for them to reach their full potential. They will be given assistance to succeed both academically and socially.

07/29/2023

Wish I could have brought all of them but today was a great day spent with my guys of New Beginning Academy, A Program of YouthBuild Preparatory Academy.

06/12/2023

Some of them ran out as soon as the ceremony was over but congratulations to our 8th graders who are moving up to high school. It was another great year with these young men who worked hard.

See you guys next year.

-We Believe

11/28/2022

This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to help support the young men and women in your community. Your donation will allow access to a measurable academic experience through YouthBuild Preparatory Academy: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/youthbuild-preparatory-academy

09/27/2022

Congrats to our NBA alum Diogene (middle) who started his journey at Year Up after graduating from Highlander Charter School

Keep on Shining!

08/03/2022

As many of you may know, we lost two of our young men from Mount Pleasant High School.

Josh and Ty spent many hours running and jumping, laughing and crying, winning and losing with a close group of young men. They became more than friends. They became brothers. Some of them came together yesterday at Youth Build Providence to laugh, cry and play, as they always did.

Our thoughts are with their families and friends as we all try to process.

Anyone needing someone to talk to feel free to reach out to us or click the link below for free support.

http://www.samaritansri.org/our-programs/safe-place

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07/21/2022

04/24/2022

"Great leaders develop through a never-ending process of self-study, self-reflection, education, training, and experience."

A weekend of bonding and self reflection. What better way to end the weekend than with a moment of silence, reflection and sharing.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Mentoring can change a young persons life. Learning from each other and growing together. I have learned from them just as much as I hope they’ve learned from me and my life” experiences. -Elijah Stephenson

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. Wishing you all a safe and prosperous New Year!

We Believe.

-NBA

11/30/2021

A new year with a great group of students. Can’t wait to go on this journey with these guys.

08/09/2021

Happy Birthday to this superstar who is not only making his family proud, but everyone who has been following your journey. Thank you for your leadership that we’re sure you’ll exhibit at the University of Rhode Island.

06/07/2021

Had a great time this weekend with some of the young men of Highlander Charter School. We had lunch and passed out certificates!

As we wrap up another year that’s had it ups and down’s, we can’t wait to enjoy the much needed summer break and jump back in August!

Thank you to the team at Highlander Charter School for your support.

-YouthBuild

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Location

Providence

Telephone

+14012737528

Website

http://ybprep.org/

Address

Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm