To Realize Bold Solutions That Dramatically Improve The Success Of Youth In The Mobile Area

Our Pillars

Every child in Mobile County deserves to receive an excellent education.

For Mobile to truly thrive in the future, its young people must be ready for employment in the thousands of high-wage, high-demand jobs in our region.

To effectively address the challenges facing our youth, our schools need the support and engagement of our entire community.

Photos (L to R): Truck Driver/Logistics Manager - Logan Lane; Teacher - Stacey Edwards & Auxiliary Teacher - Karin Kruszewski; Car Mechanic - Eli Boyington

Excellent Schools: Full-Service Community Schools Partnership

In celebration of Career and Technical (CTE) month, the Chickasaw Early Learning Center hosted its 3rd Annual From Crayons to Careers showcase. This is a special day because it allows the Pre-K students to demonstrate their knowledge of different types of careers through a fashion show. Students dress in a career they have learned about and explain to the audience what their career consists of before walking the red carpet. It is apparent that Chickasaw City Schools begin in Pre-K, preparing their students for the day after graduation!

Career-Ready Youth: MAEF Workforce Center

At the MAEF Workforce Center, we are deeply grateful for the invaluable support of our esteemed program partners. Their dedication and expertise contribute significantly to the growth and success of our workforce participants. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of our partners for their unwavering commitment to our mission of empowering individuals through education and skill-building.

SCHOOLS: We are immensely grateful to SCHOOLS for their diligent efforts in providing academic remediation in reading and math to our participants. Their tailored instruction plays a pivotal role in equipping individuals with the foundational knowledge necessary for success in the workforce.

Southern Alabama AHEC: Southern Alabama AHEC plays a vital role in our program by offering healthcare awareness and essential skills training. Through their comprehensive curriculum, participants not only gain valuable insights into the healthcare industry but also develop essential skills such as critical thinking, conflict resolution, professionalism, networking, and problem-solving. These skills are indispensable for thriving in today's dynamic work environment.

ECM Counseling: Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and we are grateful to ECM Counseling for their dedication to providing mental health workshops to our participants. Covering a range of topics including stress management, strategies for achieving success, time management, emotional intelligence, sound decision-making skills, eliminating mental/emotional barriers to success, and developing personalized self-care plans, these workshops are instrumental in fostering a supportive and resilient workforce.

Through the collaborative efforts of our esteemed partners, we are able to offer comprehensive support and resources to our workforce participants, empowering them to achieve their full potential in both their personal and professional lives. We look forward to continuing our fruitful partnerships and making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in our community.

Thank you once again to SCHOOLS, Southern Alabama AHEC, and ECM Counseling for your invaluable contributions to the MAEF Workforce Center. Together, we are building a brighter future for our workforce and our community.

Apply for the next Workforce Center cohort at yourfutureyourpath.com

Engaged Community:

I-Lead Youth Call to Action

Sneak Peek

I-Lead's Student Advisory Board has spent time over the last several months speaking with and listening to groups of young people from all over Mobile County to better understand how the community can serve our youth better. This has resulted in a Youth Call to Action that we're now previewing with youth groups to ensure it reflects local children's diverse viewpoints.

How can you support this work?

If you are connected to a local youth group that might wish to give feedback and help brainstorm real solutions for children, contact Amy Owens at aowens@maef.net.

If you often engage with local youth and would like to share your ideas on how the community at large can better serve young people, go to the I-Lead Youth webpage and click "SHARE YOUR IDEAS!".

Learn More About I-Lead Youth

Support Our Efforts

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Thank you for considering a contribution to the Mobile Area Education Foundation. With every dollar contributed toward financing and enriching our programs, your investment in MAEF is an effective and efficient way to be engaged in the betterment of public education for all children in Mobile County.

If you prefer to send a check to support and ensure every child reaches their potential, send checks payable to Mobile Area Education Foundation to:

Mobile Area Education Foundation

P.O. BOX 16783

Mobile, AL 36616

Thank you for your support!

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Mobile, AL 36616

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