The Potier Foundation, Inc.
Empowering Young Men through Education
Programs
“Education for Liberation”
The college prep program is specifically geared toward aiding our young men stay in school and go onto post-secondary education. The seminar’s purpose is to help our junior and senior men of color understand that college is an option, prepare for the SAT entrance exam, visit colleges, create a viable college list, complete applications in a timely manner, and obtain financial aid assistance.
“Be the head not the tail ”
The professional development program provides the young men with professional etiquette course. We will instruct the young men on professional attire, and outline the do’s and don’t of an interview. Whether interviewing for a job or college admission - this workshop will give program participants the skills need to stand out form the crowd.
“Serve yourself by serving others”
The community service program is devoted to helping our young men give back to their community. We find various volunteer opportunities and internships where our young men can learn value of community service and social uplift within their communities.
You are not destined for SPED, but you are special
YOU are capable
YOU know right from wrong, but somtimes misunderstand the consequences
YOU deserve a quality education regardles of your social or economic background
YOU have a right to fail if YOU choose too
YOU are worthy of love, kindness, support, opportunity and mentoring
YOU are not an endangered species
YOU are not hopeless
YOU should never accept being “average” in school over being "above" in athletics
Negative stereotypes of young, men of color, can only be changed by providing positive views of men of color and it starts with you!!
