This Week In S.W.A.G.- Welcome
Welcome To Our Parent Community
What is S.W.A.G.?
S.W.A.G. is a life skills and prevention program aimed at helping young people make positive life choices. ย S.W.A.G. stands for Students With Awareness and Goals. ย In S.W.A.G. students are equipped for success in a variety of areas including:
- Self Esteem
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationships
- Risk Avoidance and More…
S.W.A.G. emphasizes three key principals:
- Knowing One’s Self
- Relating to Others
- Planning One’s Future
We encourage Parents and caregivers to actively participate in helping us support youth who choose to make positive life choices. ย We provide updates and trainingย for Parents to ensure that you are equipped to work with theย Yunionย in Loving Youth and Uniting Families. ย Ourย Parental Advisory Trainingย is a great place to learn about the latest trends and happenings in popular culture that affect our youth. We strongly encourage you to attend.
Incentives and participant-led special events such as prom campaigns and PSAs augment intensive programming as a way to ensure youth ownershipย and cultural relevance.ย Programs like S.W.A.G. are vital to our youth fulfilling their potential.ย With it, we can help change attitudes and values that ultimately lead to thriving communities where making the right decision is embraced.
S.W.A.G Person of the Week
Every week in S.W.A.G. we shout out students and Life Guides that make S.W.A.G. a memorable experience. This week, we’d like to shout out Mrs. Lydia! ย Lydia has served as a Life Guide, Camp Director and now serves as our Program Coordinator. ย Lydia has been with the Yunion for over 7 years and possesses a great ability to connect with young people. ย Mrs. Lydia is tasked with making things happen behind the scenes, ensuring that S.W.A.G. runs smoothly. ย Thank you, Mrs. Lydia, your service is greatly appreciated!
In The Classroom
The Yunion’s Work Force Development Team Complete The S.W.A.G Program
Another chapter closes on S.W.A.G! Huge thanks to the John R. King and University Prep Academy Ellen Thompson youth for an unforgettable 12 weeks. Together, weโve touched the lives of countless youth, equipping them with the foundation and life skills necessary to navigate through lifeโs…
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Staying Connected To Your Child During Adolescence
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WFD Youth Just Kicked Off The Commercial Film Production At Stock X Headquarters
Our WorkForce Development team is turning inspiration into action! ๐ซ โ โ The WFD youth just kicked off the Commercial Film Production program at Stock X Headquarters in Detroit. Over the next two weeks, theyโll collaborate on a capstone project, creating a Reel for the…
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Our SWAG Students Had A Blast At The Bonaventure Skating Rink
Come rain or snow, The Yunion is always going to show up and show out for the youth๐ Our SWAG students had a blast at the Bonaventure Skating Rink, creating memories that will last a lifetime. These moments of joy drive our mission to empower…
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Conscious Conversations: Creating Positive Parenting Interactions
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Vaping Awareness Session With The Detroit Health Department
In 2023, 2.8 million middle school and high school students reported that they currently use tobacco products! That statistic is frightening! The Yunion strives to be a part of the change!โ โ On March 12, we partnered with the Detroit Health Department for a vaping…
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CPR Training With The Amazing Ray John
Weโre feeling empowered after our CPR training with the amazing Ray John๐ Learning CPR isnโt just a skill, itโs a lifesaving opportunity. Huge thanks to Ray John and Hero Trainers for equipping us with the tools to become everyday heros! โ -โ -โ -โ #theyunion…
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Powerful Message Speaking Out Against Bullying
After a gut-wrenching loss for LSU during the Womenโs NCAA Tournament, Angel Reese and Flaujae Johnson share a powerful message speaking out against bullying, inspiring the future youth generation. ๐ซโ Cc: TikTok: @womenbeballing -โ -โ -โ #womenempowerment #youthempowerement #bullying #womensbasketball #lsu #iowa #collegebasketball
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Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
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Passionate Women Of The Yunion Team
We couldn’t close out the month without highlighting the passionate women of The Yunion team! Our team’s energetic spirit and drive to fulfill The Yunion’s mission inspires us all! ๐โ -โ -โ -โ #employeespotlight #employeeappreciation #womenshistorymonth
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There’s Nothing Like A Detroit Woman
Tag all the amazing women from Detroit you know and tell them thereโs nothing like em! ๐ #WomensHistoryMonth – – – #womenshistory #womenshistory #detroitmade #blackwomen #women #changeleaders #herstory
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Skilled Trades Lunch & Learn Event
Such an incredible vibe at the Skilled Trades Lunch & Learn event hosted by @detroit.can! The entire experience was transformative and inspirational!โ โ Huge props to our Workforce Development team for coming through and soaking up the knowledge from those empowering panel discussions. โ โ …
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How Parents And Families Are Doing
Today Director Mr. Ron is checking in to see how parents and families are doing.
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Standout Black Non-Profit Leader
Help us give a well deserved and major congrats to our Executive Director, Nicole Wilson! Nicole was selected as 1 of 25 Standout Black Non-Profit Leaders by the Michigan Chronicle ๐๐ฝ๐ Thank you for steering change and making an impact on our community and team…
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Rite Of Passage – Transformational Journey
Nothing works in this world unless you do, and weโre so proud of the work our @Cave313 boys did this past weekend to travel deeper into their emotions in order to address and heal the wounds of childhood traumas. This journey is never an easy…
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