The urban landscape in America offers few, if any true economic opportunities presently to counteract the scourge of youth crime, particularly drug sales. Most businesses in these urban neighborhoods are either small sole proprietorships or family partnerships.  Therefore they cannot afford to hire additional staff in many cases. There must be a vehicle created that provides the youth with alternatives that gives them the same freedom to work when they please, earn not just minimum wage, but a wage directly related to the amount of work they put in. Streets University provides such an opportunity.

Streets University is for Black youth ages 12~17 who already exhibit hustling skills. In this program youth learn year-round to master the skills of marketing, public relations and sales. Right now in urban communities throughout America, youth in this age category are already using these skills in order to sell a product which is unhealthy and illegal. During the 1980’s the Reagan administration began the war on drugs and it has been continued up to this day by the present administration.  When there is no viable program or opportunity to say yes to, then how can we ask anyone to say no?

Streets University was created to provide enterprising Black youth 12-17 from disadvantaged neighborhoods with a legitimate means to making money in a market economy. Our objective is to provide our students with an understanding of intermediate business concepts, target markets, salesmanship; while providing them an opportunity to earn some money and learn about wealth-building through saving and investment. Our focus is on teaching youth about commissioned, residual and leveraged income which are true pathways to financial independence.

While working the field, we will help youth involved to meet individual business owners and professionals that can help us provide even more encouragement to continue their aspirations of reaching their individual goals and endeavors. If interested in being a 'Mentor" to a young person working the program, send me a message so we can connect. 

*Business partners that subscribe to our online directorys via a Streets University youth representative receive a link to their YouTube and Twitter account and are promoted on the various IBSA Social Media Platforms

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Nonprofit Fundraising

Youth Compensation

Enroll Online Here @ Streets U.

FREE Listing - Committed to meeting with youth reps and purchasing products or services from those involved with Streets University.  (i.e. calendars, greeting cards, t-shirts, chance drawing tickets, etc… )

*The Listing Fee is tax-deductible as an allowable business expense, but please speak with your business tax consultant or accountant for advice.

Agency Website:

http://www.ibsa-inc.org

Business Directory:

http://ussmallbizdirectory.org

About IBSA, Inc.:

A nonprofit organization that contracts with government to provide employment and training services. Since 1993, IBSA has helped thousands of youth, adult job seekers and entrepreneurs achieve their goals, objectives or program requirements. We provide effective advocacy and compile/disseminate information useful to empowerment.

Time in Business:

18 Years

How Can We Contact You?:

IBSA, Inc. - Corporate Office