Delta GEMS is a yearlong program for adolescent girls ages 14-18, which instills the need to excel academically, provides tools to enable the girls to sharpen, and enhances their skills to achieve high levels of academic success. This program also assists the girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures and creates compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service-learning programs.
A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRLS IN GRADES 9-12
The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully) Institute, a mentoring program for African-American girls in high school, is sponsored by the Beaumont Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
The goals for the Delta GEMS Institute are:
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to instill the need to excel academically;
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to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
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to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and
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to create compassionate, caring, community-minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Delta GEMS Institute is designed for young women:
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Who are in grades 9-12
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Who have potential, but need guidance, support, and skills to achieve success
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Who are interested in developing leadership skills
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Who are actively pursuing college and career options
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Who needs encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning.
The Delta GEMS Institute activities include participation in community service projects, cultural events, and attending educational workshops where we present topics such as choosing the most appropriate college, career choices, social and professional etiquette, self-esteem building, wellness, money management and of course having lots of fun.
If you or your daughter is interested in participating, please contact the chapter via our Facebook page or through our email: beaumontalumnaedst@gmail.com.
Read America
Read America promotes literacy by participating in Delta's National Family Reading Program, provide reading activities for children in selected settings (schools, libraries, malls, etc.).