What It Is, How It Works and Who It Serves
GreenSHADES program and workshops are made accessible through participation in our Eco-Tech Centers and community events. These computer centers are located at designated apartment properties. The participants are selected through a competitive needs analysis process conducted by the Properties Managers and Resident Services Coordinators.
Environmental Education, health awareness training and computer literacy programs are broken down by ages (Group I ages 6-12, Group II 13-18, Group III ages 18-49, and Group IV ages 50 +)
Group I will be involved in arts and crafts creation and tutorials provided by Recycling4DREAMS,
Eko-Kreate, and the Rosmur Music Group.
We utilize educational software KOOLRICULUM & BridgeDaGap (an innovative, music-driven, technology-driven, family-driven and youth guided curricular approach that teaches grades K-12 common core academic standard competencies).
Group II are provided basic computer skills and life skills for higher education and/or career opportunities through Green Career Services – (Youth Economic Support Y.E.S) Program.
Group III will have Workskills For the 21st Century as well as career counseling via the assistance of Careergonomics, the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, Airport Employment & Training Center and United Youth for America.
Group IV are provided with adult computer literacy programs and that will teach the basics to advance usage and social media competency. Group IV become the Community Care Team and lead community events in health awareness and support. To learn more about our organization, please contact us at info@greenshadesfoundation.com.
