What We Do
Connect
disconnected youth and young adults
Champion
the inner talents and strengths of youth and young adults
Change
the narrative of disconnection and its consequences
Our Program
Closing the Gap Year is a 15-week faith-based program that focuses on the following goals to help youth and young adults increase their social capital:
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Goal # 1: Discover and strengthen capabilities,
Goal #2: Build relationships, and
Goal #3: Create access to resources and opportunities
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Our program is built on 4 pillars* that support specific activities to reach each of these 3 goals and experience Gap Year elements.
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* Each pillar builds upon the previous.
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Pillar 1: Foundation
Goal Focus # 1:
Discover and strengthen capabilities
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Gap Year Focus:
Self and other-awareness
Comfort zone challenge
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Pillar 2: Support
Goal Focus # 2:
Build Relationships
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Gap Year Focus:
Self and other-awareness
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Pillar 3: Equip
Goal Focus # 1 & 3:
Discover and strengthen capabilities
Create access to resources and opportunities
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Gap Year Focus:
Self and other-awareness
Comfort zone challenge
Experiential learning
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Pillar 4: Experience
Goal Focus # 3:
Create access to resources and opportunities
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Gap Year Focus:
Comfort zone challenge
Experiential learning
Cross-cultural & travel experiences