This episode is an interview with Keith Washington of Forward Progression Project. I was able to interview Keith on the first day of their MLK weekend boot camp. The goal is to pass on Life Skills to our up and coming teens of the next generation.
Maybe you have an idea of doing something similar? Do you have an event or class coming up? We would love to hear about it and share it with the rest of the community. Connect with us and lets us know at https://www.bantucola.comconnect/ or on one of our social media platforms.
About Forward Progression Project
The Forward Progression Project is a community-based non-profit organization with programs that will use education, mentoring, and empowerment as tools to inspire our youth.
Our program will address the environmental and biological issues that plague our youth and in most cases derail them from ever achieving their dreams and goals. The information and resources provided are necessary for analyzing issues that affect their lives and environments as well as strategize on ways to act as change agents in their communities.
The Forward Progression Project aims to be a one-stop resource that provides tools to assist the youth with:
- Acquiring skills by teaching or direct experience that are used to handle problems and questions commonly encountered in everyday life
- Communication and effective problem-solving skills
- Accepting personal responsibility
- Respecting themselves and others
- Self-esteem, drive and confidence that is required to succeed in today’s society
- Substance abuse prevention and it’s harmful effects
- Gang avoidance
- Identifying warning signs of suicide
- Making the community better for the next generation
- Positive peer to peer interaction
- Educational and Career guidance
- Decision making and choices
- Overcoming physical, mental and emotional abuse
- Realizing their leadership potential
The Forward Progression Project’s core areas focus on the transition from juvenescence into active and productive members of their communities:
- Leadership
- Life skills
- Career exploration and Skill development
- Education
- Outreach
- Addiction and Abuse
