We envision a world where high schoolers and young adults have entry points to career possibilities and meaningful life skills, as well as authentic mentor relationships in creative art environments.

Goals:

In collaboration between the ​Brooklyn Museum Teen​ program, NY Shapers are co-producing programs to provide NYC youth with free access, exposure, and support their need to build valuable insight for college, and life skills that most school curriculums overlook. These teens and young adults do not have a readily available network of diverse professionals to communicate with about their development, challenges, and aspirations as they prepare to navigate their adult lives.

Impact:

25 TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDED THE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

The workshop included interactive story-telling, and movement, along with a guided meditation and a self care workshop focused on realizing one’s best version of themselves.

30+ TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDED THE SELF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

The workshop included Resume building, Self love, and a panel with global shapers focused on career development and professional progression.

DESIGNED A TWO-DAY BOOTCAMP for the new Brooklyn Museum Teen program teen council to become acclimated with their role and this year’s programming.