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Safe Haven Youth Center
A welcoming after-school environment built around belonging, homework support, recreation, mentoring, leadership, and trusted adult relationships.
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Nine connected pathways. One long-term mission.
WhaleWorks combines safe spaces, technology, creativity, career preparation, wellness, and community partnership into a connected youth-development ecosystem.
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Digital Skills & Computer Build Academy
Hands-on computer building, troubleshooting, networking, coding, AI literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and access to modern technology.
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Creative Media & Music Production Academy
Recording, beat production, podcasting, photography, filmmaking, digital storytelling, and supervised creative expression.
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Entrepreneurship Institute
Business planning, branding, financial literacy, pitching, and practical youth-enterprise experiences.
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Workforce Development & Career Readiness
Resumes, interviews, internships, hospitality, workplace expectations, and connections to local employers.
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Mental Health & Community Wellness
Resilience, prevention, healthy relationships, creative expression, trusted referrals, and community connection.
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Innovation & Future Technologies Institute
AI, robotics, drones, 3D printing, esports, coding, and exposure to emerging career fields.
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Community Partnerships & Volunteer Network
A coordinated network of schools, businesses, colleges, mentors, volunteers, healthcare partners, and sponsors.
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Parks Across the Coast
A year-round coastal recreation initiative beginning with the proposed Whale of a Cone Park in Westport: a covered basketball court, complete playground, family gathering amenities, and a model designed for future coastal communities.
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Participants can enter through any program and grow across multiple pathways.
Programs are designed to reinforce one another, allowing young people to build confidence, skills, relationships, and future direction over time.