The Youth Leadership and Family Enrichment Institute (YLAFE) serves youth ages 13-19 as a comprehensive prevention delivery system that provides alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, HIV/STD and violence prevention, parent training, life skills, leadership skills, and technology fluency. This Family Strengthening Program was launched to train multi-ethnic families in violence prevention and to reduce domestic violence, substance abuse, and HIV in communities of color. Youth-led social change is the cornerstone for the Leadership Institute.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse is our latest initiative. Genesis was selected to host this “invention workshop” for youth ages 10-18 and their mentors. With 47 clubhouses in 12 states, the Intel Clubhouse is designed to produce technological fluency and positive youth outcomes in a creative high tech environment. A professional music studio, video editing bay, and extensive compliment of software and exceptional youth development model is the clubhouse signature. The Intel Computer Clubhouse is a global network created by the Boston’s Museum of Science who together with MIT Media Lab provides technical assistance, ongoing support, and programmatic guidance for 100 Computer Clubhouses worldwide. Intel and its Partner Network has invested $32 million over five years to sponsor the 100 Intel clubhouses. Some of the organizations involved in the Intel Partner Network include:

FemTech
Genesis Prevention Coalition, host organization for the Genesis/Intel Computer Clubhouse has established itself since the mid 90’s as an organization passionate about improving the lives of families and youth. Within that mission specific outreach efforts have been made towards young women and girls offering assistance and support with personal empowerment, health and emotional welfare and professional development. With the establishment of the Genesis/Intel Computer Clubhouse, the range of efforts targeted at girls and young women widens to include exploration and development of interest in technology, math and science. The FemTech program specifically addresses the need to recruit, engage and recognize the digital, robotic and programming talents of young women and girls.

Funded in part by the National Science Foundation’s “Hear Our Voices” Initiative, FemTech is a comprehensive Girl’s Program that is based on interest-driven, hands-on learning supported by female adult mentors from technology, math and science-related fields. Key facets of the program are the establishment of a weekly Girl’s Day, quarterly Girl’s Day Summits and field activities, CyberPals and a 2:1 member to mentor ratio for FemTech participants.