Raising Expectations Inc.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Mayor Dickens and Our Amazing Volunteers! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Mayor Andre Dickens for welcoming our students and volunteers and for conducting a mock interview at our YouthWORK Mock Interview and Capstone Competition. Your presence and participation made a significant impact on everyone involved. RE is proud to be a part of the group project to make Atlanta the best city to live in for all of our neighbors. The passion and dedication of our students and volunteers created an incredible morning of impact and connection. Seeing our future leaders engage with such enthusiasm and witnessing the guidance and support from our volunteers was truly inspiring.  Our students overcame their nervousness to showcase their personal development, as well as group work focused on various aspects of the Digital Divide through the Comcast Digital Navigator YouthWork program. Together, we are shaping the future workforce and providing invaluable opportunities for growth and development. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! We can’t wait to share more about this exciting morning. #YouthWORK #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact #CareerDevelopment #Inspiration #MayorDickens #SYEP #DigitalNavigators

Join Us for the YouthWORK Mock Interview and Capstone Competition! Our upcoming YouthWORK Mock Interview and Capstone Competition needs passionate volunteers like you to make it a success! This event offers a unique opportunity to help high schoolers and recent graduates prepare for their future careers. About YouthWORK: Each summer, rising 9th-12th graders serve as paid "interns" at YouthWORK, our 6-week career readiness program. At the conclusion of the program, interns showcase the workplace skills they've learned and the products they have created through our Mock Interview and Capstone Competition. Why Volunteer with Us? Empower Youth: Assist students in building confidence and honing their skills for future job opportunities. Share Expertise: Leverage your professional experience to guide and mentor the next generation. Rewarding Experience: Experience the fulfillment of giving back to the community and witnessing the direct impact of your involvement. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sign-Up: https://lnkd.in/eQgNkaTC Your participation will not only help students prepare for their future careers but also inspire them to strive for excellence. Together, we can shape the future workforce. Roles and Responsibilities: Digital Portfolio Evaluator: Students will showcase what they have learned over the summer by presenting their digital portfolios and answering questions about their chosen social issue and how closing the digital divide can help mitigate those societal challenges. Evaluators will use a scoring rubric. Judge: Serve as a judge for the capstone projects, evaluating student presentations and providing constructive feedback. Mentor: Participate in a small group discussion sharing insights about your career pathway and advice you'd like to offer our youth. Issue Areas/Disparities: Education Environment Health Gender/Sexuality Community Violence Food Justice Your expertise and time can make a significant difference in shaping these young minds and preparing them for a successful future. Let's work together to create a positive impact in our community! --

Our upcoming YouthWORK Mock Interview and Capstone Competition needs passionate volunteers like you to make it a success! This event offers a unique opportunity to help high schoolers and recent graduates prepare for their future careers. About YouthWORK: Each summer, rising 9th-12th graders serve as paid "interns" at YouthWORK, our 6-week career readiness program. At the conclusion of the program, interns showcase the workplace skills they've learned and the products they have created through our Mock Interview and Capstone Competition. Why Volunteer with Us? Empower Youth: Assist students in building confidence and honing their skills for future job opportunities. Share Expertise: Leverage your professional experience to guide and mentor the next generation. Rewarding Experience: Experience the fulfillment of giving back to the community and witnessing the direct impact of your involvement. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 24 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm  Sign-Up: https://lnkd.in/eQgNkaTC Your participation will not only help students prepare for their future careers but also inspire them to strive for excellence. Together, we can shape the future workforce.

We were honored to receive an invitation from Atlanta’s award-winning journalist, Rose Scott to participate in “Coffee Conversations” featuring our co-founder, Tangee Allen, along with a distinguished panel of experts. The discussion focused on Atlanta's continuous growth and evolution as a 21st-century city. Key topics included economic mobility, jobs, housing, and how these factors shape our quality of life. The big question: who is truly benefiting from Atlanta’s thriving change? Natives or newcomers? Panelists: Tangee Allen, Co-founder of Raising Expectations, Wanona Satcher, CEO and Founder of Mākhers Studio , Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer for the City of Atlanta Highlights: 🌟 Atlanta's Unique Identity 🌟 As we celebrated 100 years of educational excellence within the Washington Cluster, we also recognized Atlanta as a hub of Black intelligence and achievement. There's so much pride in being part of a community that houses the largest concentration of African American minds internationally. 🌍 Community Building 🌍 At Raising Expectations, we believe that community is where housing, education, food, and health intersect. We build lifelong relationships with the families we serve, ensuring they have the pathways to new opportunities and can thrive within their communities. 📚 Empowering the Next Generation 📚 Our Real Estate Investment Program (REEP), based in Stockbridge with an office in Atlanta, aims to educate our youth about careers in commercial real estate. By providing them with the necessary vocabulary and exposure, we ensure their voices are heard and valued in this industry. We work with intentionality to support students who may not have been at the top of their class but had the potential to excel. 🤝 Collaborative Efforts 🤝 We strive to address both the social and emotional needs of our students, including them in essential conversations. Through leadership and community partnerships, we work to create pathways for our youth to succeed and contribute to the spaces we co-create. Thank you for joining us for this insightful conversation about the future of Atlanta and the role each of us plays in shaping it. Let’s continue building a brighter future together! 🌟✨ https://lnkd.in/evn62URb

Our final Graduation Series celebrates the achievements of two incredible individuals! Join us in congratulating Trenton Jackson and Jacob Smith on their remarkable accomplishments.  Trenton Jackson - Albany State University  Jacob Smith - Georgia State University Perimeter College Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. Here's to a bright and successful future ahead!   #GraduationSeries #RaisingExpectations #CongratsGrads #ClassOf2024

As we continue our Graduation Series, we would love to have you join us in celebrating two more RE graduates whose dedication and hard work have led them to remarkable achievements. Let's celebrate their success and the promising futures they have ahead!    Kamaiah Wormack - Clark Atlanta University   Sandtori Solomon - Morehouse College   Their stories of resilience inspire us all to strive for greatness and never stop reaching for our goals.    #GraduationSeries #RaisingExpectations #CongratsGrads #ClassOf2024

Today, we proudly highlight two exceptional graduates who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and achievement in their academic journeys. Join us in celebrating their success and the bright futures that lie ahead!  Arthur Ward - Georgia State University  Janiyah McLaughlin - Spelman College Let's give a huge round of applause to Arthur and Janiyah for their remarkable achievements. Their stories inspire us to aim higher and work diligently towards our goals. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more outstanding graduates in our Raising Expectations series. #Graduation2024 #RaisingExpectations #StudentSuccess #GeorgiaStateUniversity #SpelmanCollege

We are thrilled to spotlight our incredible Boys, Books & Brotherhood (BBB) and Lit Chics (LC)! The BBB initiative began during the 2017-18 school year through the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Build-A-Library Program. Using funds from this grant, we created an onsite literary nook featuring works that reflect the vast range of African American experience. 📖✨ Today, the program has expanded to include a literacy club led by RE staff and supported by dedicated adult male volunteers affiliated with the ETA Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity who inspire our students to enhance their reading and writing skills. This initiative not only promotes literacy but also fosters a love for reading and self-expression among our students. This year, both groups of students and volunteer mentors are reading, discussing, and learning about the trajectory of the civil rights and other social justice movements. Following their monthly readings, they meet to further delve into the materials, deepening their understanding of past events and their effects on current situations. We deeply appreciate the support of the United Way of Greater Atlanta's African American Partnership for these literary. Join us in celebrating the joy of reading and the transformative power of literature! 📖❤️ #LiteracyMatters #BBBInitiative #RaisingExpectations #UnitedWay #BuildALibrary #AfricanAmericanLiterature #ReadingIsPower #LitChics #SocialJustice

We are thrilled to express our heartfelt gratitude to Stockbridge for being an integral part of REVillage! The Stockbridge Real Estate Enrichment Program (REEP), a remarkable collaboration and partnership between Raising Expectations and Stockbridge, is making a tremendous impact. By exposing under-resourced high school students to the commercial real estate industry, REEP is equipping them with the essential tools and opportunities to learn about fulfilling careers in real estate. Through this program, students benefit from real-world experiences, incredible monthly real estate events, and the invaluable guidance of corporate mentors. This initiative provides unparalleled career exposure, preparing the next generation to excel in the real estate sector. Together, we are building a brighter future and empowering future leaders in real estate. Thank you, Stockbridge, for your unwavering support and commitment to our mission! #REVillage #ThankYouStockbridge #RaisingExpectations #RealEstateEnrichment #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact #Collaboration #CareerExposure

In recognition of National Mental Health Month, we are proud to highlight Juju, who is much more than a pet—she is a vital resource at Raising Expectations. Juju significantly contributes to addressing our students' social, emotional, and academic needs. Research consistently shows that animals like Juju provide substantial mental health benefits, such as reducing stress, anxiety, and loneliness while fostering companionship and emotional well-being. Juju's presence offers comfort and unconditional support, helping to create a positive and nurturing environment where our students can thrive. Her calming influence promotes a more relaxed and focused atmosphere, which is essential for learning and personal development. As we observe National Mental Health Month, we emphasize the importance of integrating support strategies like Juju's involvement in our programs. Her impact underscores the profound role that animals can play in enhancing mental health and overall well-being. #NationalMentalHealthMonth