How We Do It
The 5 Step Process
DMECC has a 5-step program to develop youth:​
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Each of these levels requires a minimum of 1 hour of service per week, building students' hard and soft skills, with a particular focus on leadership and social responsibility.
Preparation Program
Step 1
Introduces students to DMECC
Prepares students for volunteering online and in person
Cultivates social awareness necessary for volunteering in our programs
Social Good
Step 2
Provides weekly volunteer opportunities
Certificate confirming volunteer hours and contributions
After a minimum of 4 months, students have the opportunity to move into one or more team in Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership
Step 3
Students sign up for a team of interest
Each team is assigned a Youth Executive as well as an Adult Mentor
Certificate for volunteer hours
Standard letter of recommendation
Students are evaluated regularly, and after a minimum of 6 months students can be invited to Youth Executive based on performance
Youth Executive Program
Step 4
Certificate for volunteer hours
Customized Letter of Recommendation
Students are evaluated regularly and coached by an Adult Mentor
After a minimum of 12 months students have the opportunity to be introduced to one or more of our corporate partners for internship interviews
Internships
Step 5
Students take the skills and leadership qualities they have cultivated within DMECC into another environment, thereby gaining valuable experience and contributing to the sustainability of DMECC's programs
Each of these levels works on building students' hard and soft skills, with a particular focus on leadership and social responsibility:
