Umoja programs, activities, and resources have been built
into the fabric of Manley Career Academy and have substantially changed
the overall school culture and the day-to-day experiences of students.
Umoja
partners with teachers, school leadership at Manley and additional school
partnerships to cultivate faith in the capacity of all students to grow,
learn, and assume responsibility for themselves. For young people who
have long been plagued by low academic and social expectations, these
opportunities and relationships are essential to keeping them in school
and building toward a positive future.
Umoja uses student development as a tool to:
- Motivate and engage students in academic success and discovery.
- Make certain students graduate from high school aware of their post-secondary options with a plan for achieving their college and career goals.
- Actively involve parents, families, and the business community in student achievement.
- Increase students’ connections with themselves, their peers, and their community.
- Bridge the divide between the school and community by actively engaging students in leadership and community building initiatives.
- Provide intensive long-term post-secondary follow up with graduates.
For more information please see this file Umoja Program Overview.pdf
