Convert the community center workshops into after-school programs

In which borough should your idea take place? Bronx

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Parents

Justice impacted individuals

Limited English proficient individuals

Veterans

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

Older adults

Unemployed individuals

LGBTQ+ community

Immigrants and/or migrants

Public housing residents

People with disabilities

Describe the challenge you want to address:

One challenge of converting the community center workshops into after-school programs is the timing. Many community center workshops may take place during the day, so adjusting the schedule to accommodate after-school hours can be difficult. Additionally, finding qualified staff members who are available to lead the after-school programs may be a challenge. The content of the workshops may also need to be adapted to fit the needs and interests of students who attend after-school programs, which could require additional planning and resources. Finally, promoting the after-school programs to students and parents and ensuring that they are well attended can also be a challenge.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

To address these challenges, it's important to assess the needs and interests of the students attending the after-school programs through surveys or discussions with students, parents, and school staff. Once identified, the workshops can be adapted to fit those specific needs, requiring additional planning and resources. It may also be necessary to reevaluate the workshop schedule to accommodate after-school hours and find qualified staff members available to lead the programs. Promoting the programs to students and parents can be done through school newsletters, social media, and community outreach, as well as offering incentives for attendance. Overall, converting community center workshops into after-school programs may require adjustments and additional resources, but with careful planning and collaboration, it can be a valuable endeavor for both the students and the community center.

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

10474