by April | Career Development, Education, Mentoring, Uncategorized
On Saturday, June 13th we had the privilege to participate in the The Urban League San Diego County Young Professionals event “Brothas With Ties”
This first installment of Brotha’s with Ties” hosted by the San Diego County Urban League Young Professionals is an engagement meant to teach, motivate and inspire the bright minds of young men in the City of San Diego. Ties were donated to all participants and each learned how to properly tie a tie (and or bow tie).
Mathew Gordon stated “The work doesn’t stop here, lets keep it going because there’s more work to be done… and today was a great start!!”
ULSDC Young Professionals wanted to provide developmental platform for young men ensuring a successful future. The “Brothas in Ties” program consisted of:
Interactive Workshops – Activity filled workshops on Social issues & other activities challenging students to think quick on their feet and learn from their peers.
Self Empowerment – By the end of the event, participants will have a better understanding of how to manage and succeed in the real world.
Mentorship – The event is packed with interactions with Young Professionals and Community Leaders alike who have experience in their respective fields. Participants will also have the opportunity learn about past their mentors past experiences or inquire about what to expect becoming a young professional.
Special guest speakers and adult supporters whom really showed they care about our young men kudos! It was amazing to see so many organizations get behind such a worthy cause. Participating organizations included but are not limited to:
Reality Changers
Never Knew a Father’s Love
Urban League
Justice4SD33
National Society of Black Engineers
San Diego Black Police Officers Association
Phi Beta Sigma-Omicron-Iota Sigma Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
San Diego Chargers
Freshly Faded Barbershop
NuWay International Christian Ministries
Family Resource Center Inc.
Tiffany Harrison summed the entire event perfectly “This event was clearly not about the clothing, but building and developing the young man under the suit and tie. S/O to Jessica, Ben, Aaron, Lisa, Calvin, and Grady Gordon who turned it all the way UP and ensured that our young men know their value and lineage. Again to everyone who donated ties, time, giveaways, and support…thank you. Thank you for being the change, and not just donating some change.”
by April | Career Development, Community
HEART attended the 5th Annual Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow Summit conducted by Reach One Teach One, Inc.
ROTO youth summits are nothing short of amazing! With over 100 youth gathered together at one time – learning, sharing and being challenged to think out of the box and push beyond status quo – The goal is to reach as many youth as we can, as fast as we can. HEART member Isaiah Coleman stated “The accounts by the speakers were very personal and involving, I really felt their testimonies”
Summits create an environment for youth to come together and develop positive relationships with their peers, gain insight to professional and academic possibilities, and to build a strong network. These events are healthy, safe and positive recreational opportunities. Youth will leave with a sense of confidence, a forward-thinking frame of mind and new connects with peers, professionals, schools, employers and mentors; that they may have never connected with before.
Reach One Teach One (ROTO) is a non-profit, community-based organization that has been dedicated to reducing gang and community violence, fostering unity, and improving the quality of communities in San Diego since 2005. This effort is implemented through the deployment of educational and mentoring programs that create opportunities and positive environments for at-risk and gang involved youth. To quote Dallas Edge (HEART member) “the summit provided information on many issues of today, education wise and law wise they also provided info on how you can avoid them.”
It is Reach One Teach One’s mission to reduce violence, promote unity, and improve the quality of life in our communities; to encourage education and assist in creating economic opportunities for youth and young adults. For more on Reach One Teach One visit their site at http://www.rotosd.org/
by April | Career Development
The National Society of Black Engineers -San Diego represented by NSBE SDSU President, Alishia Ballad and Jason Witt stopped by to discuss the challenges and opportunities in he field of Engineering. NSBE-AE-SD chapter enjoys regional and national recognition for our outstanding programming and leadership within the organization and the community. NSBE San Diego has received “National NSBE Alumni Chapter of the Year” five of the last 6 years, most recently for 2011-2012! Other awards we have received include: “Regional Chapter NSBE Alumni of the Year” and “Regional Pre College Initiative Chapter of the year”! In addition to our chapter awards, our very own NSBE-Alumni Extension San Diego member Tashonda Brown, Project Manager San Diego Gas and Electric, was awarded the “NSBE Alumni Extension Member of the Year” for 2011-2012! We are proud and priviledged to have such a dedicated team of professionals and students who promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout the community.
NSBE Programs include:
NSBE JR
The Pre-College Initiative (PCI) program works to stimulate interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Our PCI program encourages Grade 9–12 students to attend college pursuing technical degrees by showing students how engineering and technology relate to the world around them through the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development and collaboration.
Participate in NSBE’s PCI programs by becoming a NSBE Jr member. NSBE Jr membership is available to all students in grades 6-12.
Mini Seek Camp
“Mini Seek Camp” (MSC) is the less intense version of the NSBE SEEK camp that took place Spring 2012 at Porter Elementary in San Diego. Because of its success replication and expansion of the mini-camp concept to other schools is on the move.
Goals
On behalf of NSBE-SD, we invite you to join us in helping the kids in our community fulfill their dreams through financial and professional support. YOUR donations allow us not only to fulfill, but to continuously strive to exceed our national mission: “To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” The focus of NSBE-SD is to develop and enhance existing NSBE programs, increase technical awareness, encourage scholastic achievement, and stimulate enthusiasm in the science and engineering professions. Our programs provide relevant technical information and professional development that promote technical expertise, professionalism, and fellowship
You may contact NSBE at:
NSBE Professionals San Diego
PO BOX 882232
San Diego, CA 92168-2232
by April | Career Development, Team Building
This past Saturday Head instructor of Primal Jiu Jitsu Professor Damien Davis provided a FREE lesson in Jiu Jitsu as well as discussed what it takes to be a business owner.
Professor Davis posed these important questions to H.E.A.R.T. “What is Kids self defense and how do you find the right training for your child? What is Self defense many people ask and they find the default “Karate” School. We are not here to talk bad about other martial arts but more so to bring to the public eye of the what MARTIAL ARTS is and should be” .
Every parent has or should have expectations of the education their child receives when training. That’s exactly what parents miss all together is Martial Arts is Training for life. Every day your child looks to you for guidance and support to get them to the best future, the highest grades and unshakable confidence. Martial arts should not just be about FIGHTING and combat. It needs to be the moment 
your child understands they matter, they are accountable for the actions in which they take part.
Self Defense is a key skill set that will follow your child into each and every class room, play ground and job interview. Primal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will focus on the number one foundation to strong character “Confidence”. Why confidence it’s the personality trait that keeps your child from being bullied, picked on. A confident child will have the verbal skills and self defense awareness to protect themselves, friends and people they care about.
Interactive Workshops – Activity filled workshops on Social issues & other activities challenging students to think quick on their feet and learn from their peers.
Reality Changers
