Sesame Flyers International

The Get R.I.C.H (Reaching Individuals to change Humanity) Program of Sesame Flyers International is a job readiness and career development program for high school juniors and seniors. This program is the umbrella under which the Neighborhood Development Area (NDA), the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) programs operate under. Each program provides an essential part of the career development path. We work with these youth and help to prepare them for getting a job and or going to college. We work with these participants for approximately 12 weeks to complete their resume, cover letter, mock interviews, business etiquette workshops, computer classes and community service. We then track them for 2 years to make sure they are successful; remain in school, have a job or learning a trade. In an effort to provide our youth with various resources we have created the Sesame Flyers Employment Services (SFES). SFES will provide employers with trained employees and give our youth the experience they need to succeed in the working world.

The GET R.I.C.H. Program is split up into two parts, GET R.I.CH. and Rich Young Enterpreneurs (R.Y.E).

GET R.I.C.H (Reaching Individuals To Change Humanity) - The GET R.I.C.H Program teaches young people ages 14-18 how to become leaders in their communities and schools. The GET R.I.C.H Program focuses on financial independence. We believe that it is important for young people to know how to make their own money by fundraising having a job, and creating multiple income streams for themselves. In the Get R.I.C.H Program we engage in many fun activities. An example of these activities are playing trivia games, trips, community service, career counceling and event planning.

Monthly Theme. Every month we have a theme that focuses on leadership development and financial independence. Examples of our themes are teamwork, leadership, and job readiness.

Meetings. We have meetings twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday at 5 pm sharp. During these meetings, we provide members with pizza, Chinese, and other delicious foods.

Safe Space. Safe space is a set of guidelines that Get R.I.C.H. members came up with to make our space a peaceful environment. Examples are be on time, have fun, respect each other and onfidentiality.

Trips. As a group we plan trips we want to go on such as bowling and Dorney Park .

Service. We participate in service projects throughout the year including the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk.

Open Rap. During open rap sessions everyone writes down a topic that is randomly selected for discussion. This gives us an opportunity to speak freely about issues that we face everyday.

Career Counseling gives our participants an opportunity to prepare their resumes, learn interview skills and receive internships.

Event Planning. Participants have the option to plan different events that their friends, family and community can attend such as a basketball tournament, a fashion show, and open mic poetry night.

How to Join You must attend 4 meetings in a row. If you miss 2 or more meetings, you will have to start over again. This program is completely voluntary and all of our members are here because they want to be.

The Rich Young Entrepreneurs (R.Y.E.) Program is an excellent opportunity for you to develop the leadership and job readiness skills that you need to land a job as well as keep it. The RYE consists of computer classes, leadership development and job readiness workshops that will last for eight weeks. After the eight week cycle, you will receive assistance in obtaining an internship and or job.

You must be between the ages of 14-18 and in your Junior or Senior year of High School to participate and provide the following:

The Job Developer will work with you during your one on one meetings to determine your best career options based on your current level of education, work experience, and skills. This portion of the program strongly depends whether or not, all of the requirements and expectations of the program are fulfilled.