Activities Summary
The Walking In Authority Teen Council (WIATC) focuses on Character Development, Positive Community and Cultural Involvement, and Effective Civic Engagement through our Leadership and Social Emotional Programs. The following is a list of our activities dating from our organization’s inception to the present.
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT​
WIATC aims to help the youth develop skills in character building, conflict resolution, mediation skills, and leadership empowerment through a council composed of youth who act as officers and liaisons to the greater youth community. The following activities help the WIA Teen Council participants with worthwhile experiences that help empower young people.
Our teens have the opportunity to attend events such as the attended the Love & Identity Summit. They were able help recuite members at Mental Health Matters. They were able to share stories and experiences at the Mother & Daughters Tea Social.
POSITIVE COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
WIATC gives youth an advantage to become better acquainted with local government operations; to discuss problems within the community; to share ideas, skills, and work along with the elected officials, plan activities, and share community responsibilities. They show accountability and responsibility for being a positive change in our community. Listed below are examples of the youth helping to move our community forward:
Our Teens were invited by Commissioner Alaina Reeves to participate in the Martin Luther King Parare which our youth served drinks and assisted in parade attendees. In late January, our youth supported the Forest Park Business Breakfast through serving food and speaking to the community about our experiences.
EFFECTIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
WIATC promotes the youth’s interest through active involvement within and throughout the community. We also promote the fellowship of our members to both the residential and business communities as well as provides opportunities for them.
