Podium RVA

Tier 1: Foundational Education programs reinforce and build upon lessons learned during the school day for under-resourced communities, and schools while identifying writing as a postive coping tool for personal expession. Programs include: The Teen Scene (age 10-14),Prep Your Next Step (ages 13-15), and The Power of the Pen (ages 14-19). Served 300 youth in tax year 2021. Tier 2: Crafting Your Inner Communicator: programs spark creative interests of youth while instilling a genuine love of the written form. Programs follow advanced expectations surrounding critical thinking and academic writing skills. The Creative Expression Collective is for youth ages 14 - 19, and programs for youth ages 10 -14 include: Project Write Now!, The Weekly Word, and The STEAM Machine. Tier 3: Developing Your Professional Self: programs connect youth across the region and communities to work collaboratively with diverse professionals on career exploration, project management,college preparation, and leadership. Programs for teens ages 14 -19 include Podiums Teen Professional Conference, summer learning internship in the Writing Mentorship Project, and Collegiate and Professional Preparation Course. Accomplishments: 66 youth served