More About Us
Empowering Urban Youth
Igniting the potential within every young mind and community, our youth development and training company is dedicated to empowering urban youth and their neighborhoods. We believe in the transformative power of alternative therapies, offering cooking and art therapy to nurture creativity and self-expression. Our college and career readiness programming equips participants with the tools for success, while our work readiness initiatives, including coaching and interview preparation, pave the way for rewarding professional journeys. Beyond academics and employment, we foster life skills through engaging workshops and programs, enabling holistic growth. Extending our reach to the community and adults, we tackle critical issues through mental health first aid training, implicit bias awareness, and strategies to combat compassion fatigue. With a mission to leave our youth and communities stronger, brighter, and bolder than we found them, we are committed to catalyzing positive change, one life at a time.
Meet Our Team
Committed to Your Growth
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Our team is made up of natural-born leaders who are passionate about empowering urban youth and the community. Our instructors, have a plethora of experiences in several training programs and have made a significant impact on our growth and success.
Instructors
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As our Director, Kareem McCullough is responsible for making sure we adhere to our core values while staying abreast and relevant within the industry. His creative, out-of-the-box thinking makes him a great asset to the team.
Director
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The people at Area U are passionate about making a significant and long-lasting impact, and our marketing team is no exception. As an integral part of our work the marketing team keeps their ear to the beat of the community and industry keeping our mission and name in the minds of those we serve.
Marketing
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An important part of the team is made up of community leaders who are passionate about empowering urban youth and the community. They are instructors, advocates, and supporters with an abundance of experiences across multiple industries.
Community Partners
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We have a team of consultants that play a significant role in developing our programing. Our hand-selected industry leaders take on the role as advisors, developers, and collaborators to ensure we have quality programming that serves the needs of our participants and communities.
Consultants
"Igniting the Potential within Every Young Mind and Community"
Area U Mission
Our mission is to improve the lives of young people and communities through empowerment, healing, and the development of life skills and experiences. We are committed to moving forward and creating positive change by fostering growth and community development.