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Description
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OVERVIEW: Seeks to help youth increase their academic achievement and commitment to education, acquire career skills and knowledge for employment and long-term career development, and adopt healthy lifestyles and habits and avoid risky behaviors. SERVICES: 1) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Provides a summer and after school program for middle school aged children (grades 6-8). Offers homework assistance, tutoring, cultural enrichment and recreation. Also provides an Upward Bound Program for high school students (grades 9-12) to help with college preparation and arts and enrichment. 2) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: A gang prevention program for high school students and parent education is offered. 3) GED: Offers GED and pre-GED classes to individuals at the Silver Spring and Hyattsville locations. Call for more information on schedule and registration. 4) WORKFORCE SERVICES: Provides out of school youths ages 16-21 with job skills and life skills training, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing skills, job placement services and more. Call for information.
OTHER LOCATIONS (See separate listings):
1) 8700 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-0441 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
2) 6200 Sheridan Street Riverdale, MD 20737 (301) 779-2851 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Montgomery County Maryland - Prince George's County
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Hours Of Operation
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Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Mon: 9AM 5PM Tue: 9AM 5PM Wed: 9AM 5PM Thu: 9AM 5PM Fri: 9AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Youth ages 11-24, and their parents.
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Languages Offered
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Spanish.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Walk-in or call for more information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Volunteer Requirements
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In need of volunteers, please call for more information.
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Volunteer Duties
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18 and older.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Silver Spring
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Fax Number
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301-779-4052
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Main
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301-779-2851
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Main Contact Name
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Reme Moya
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Main Contact Title
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Chief Program Officer
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Main Contact Phone
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301-520-8698
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Main Contact Email Address
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reme@layc-dc.org
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Lupi Quinteros-Grady
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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President and CEO
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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202-319-2225
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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lupi@layc-dc.org
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Sites offering this Program
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6200 Sheridan Street
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