Our Programs
Blue Diamonds Literacy Bus: Empowering Youth Through Literacy
The Blue Diamonds Literacy Bus is a mobile initiative designed to support youth in their literacy journey.
We offer books written by Black authors, celebrate diverse voices, and create spaces for group activities like spelling bees and one-on-one tutoring.
Our program goes beyond simply reading—we focus on comprehension, critical thinking, and application to help youth develop the essential skills for academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth.
The One Choice Leadership Program, integrates literacy with career pathways in culinary, cleaning, technology & data science, green & renewable energy, and entrepreneurship & creative industries.
This plan ensures that youth (ages 14-24) develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills alongside industry knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership development to excel in these high-demand fields.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in culinary arts, cleaning services, technology & data science, green & renewable energy, and entrepreneurship & creative industries—equipping them with the skills, mentorship, and literacy necessary to build a life of purpose and passion.
This program fosters career readiness while ensuring youth develop a trade that can sustain themselves and their families for generations.
The Blue Diamonds Literacy Bus is a mobile initiative designed to support youth in their literacy journey. We offer books written by Black authors, celebrate diverse voices, and create spaces for group activities like spelling bees and one-on-one tutoring. Our program goes beyond simply reading—we focus on comprehension, critical thinking, and application to help youth develop the essential skills for academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth.
The One Choice Leadership Program, integrating literacy with career pathways in culinary, cleaning, technology & data science, green & renewable energy, and entrepreneurship & creative industries. This plan ensures that youth (ages 14-24) develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills alongside industry knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership development to excel in these high-demand fields.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in culinary arts, cleaning services, technology & data science, green & renewable energy, and entrepreneurship & creative industries—equipping them with the skills, mentorship, and literacy necessary to build a life of purpose and passion. This program fosters career readiness while ensuring youth develop a trade that can sustain themselves and their families for generations.
Just like blue diamonds—rare, valuable, and formed through time and pressure—our participants will develop resilience, expertise, and leadership. Blue diamonds are naturally created beneath the earth’s surface over billions of years, their deep blue color shaped by boron in their composition. In the same way, the One Choice Leadership Program nurtures youth, helping them refine their talents and transform their potential into lasting success. As they grow, their value to their communities and industries increases, creating a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
The One Choice Leadership Program
Our Approach
What We Fight for
The year-round One Choice Leadership Program is designed to empower youth ages 14 to 24 with career-ready skills in culinary arts, cleaning services, technology & data science, green & renewable energy, and entrepreneurship & creative industries. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and literacy development, participants gain essential life skills, industry knowledge, and leadership experience to build a sustainable future for themselves and their families.
We believe that one choice can define a person’s future. By equipping youth with mentorship, career skills, and financial literacy, we help them make choices that lead to self-sufficiency and long-term success. The program integrates sustainable gardening, financial empowerment, and entrepreneurship training, ensuring participants develop a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
At the end of the program, participants will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in their chosen career pathways, setting them up for gainful employment or business ownership.
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— Empowerment Through Career & Life Skills
The One Choice Leadership Program provides a structured and supportive environment where youth develop trade skills, literacy, and financial independence.
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— Building Stronger Communities
Through mentorship, industry training, and open dialogue, we focus on reducing violence, increasing employment, and fostering leadership to create lasting community impact.
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— Certifications & Long-Term Stability
At the end of the program, participants can earn certifications in high-growth industries, helping them secure stable employment or launch their own businesses, leading to financial independence and a lasting legacy.
By investing in One Choice Leadership, we are investing in the future of our community, ensuring that youth have the skills, knowledge, and support to thrive.