LOFT's "I Can Teach" model increases leadership skills and learning for middle and high schoolers. Through "I Can Teach", experienced youth coach less experienced youth on Career and Technical Education (CTE) skills. We have regular trainings throughout the year to increase the leadership abilities of our more experienced students.
We're very proud to share that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction asked to highlight this program on their website as an example of college and career readiness and social emotional learning skills working together! Scroll down to watch the video and see some recent examples of our youth leading youth.
Wisconsin DPI highlights our youth teachers!
Girls Inc. Youth Mentors
Recently, our middle school Girls Inc. participants helped facilitate a discussion with 3rd-5th graders, serving as mentors and leading icebreakers and discussions. The middle schoolers shared about their experiences with Girls Inc, how they focus on relationship skills, and all get along to support each other.
Youth Teaching Youth Culinary Skills
This fall, several of our experienced TEENworks employees worked to train the new cohort of youth to join our different culinary departments. TEENworks employees also work as teachers-aids to be leaders in our middle school cooking club!
Madison Out-of-School Time Honors Goodman Youth Leaders at 2023 Awards Ceremony
September 8, 2023
Lussier LOFT
The Faces of MAScK Pt. 2: Leading by Example, Learning Through Connection
July 28, 2023
The leaders of Men Always Seeking Change and Knowledge explore their own identities, where they come from and the role their students play in knowing who they are.
Lussier LOFT Middle School
Goodman Community Center pilots internship program
July 13, 2023
Young adults age 19-26 will work with middle schoolers, explore career options.