What We Do
Our Programs
We will service youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who have been affected by the juvenile justice system, been affected by homelessness, and the most vulnerable in the community of Metro Atlanta by providing them with creative space and opportunities such as:
The Adobe Room
Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
The T-shirt Room:
Students will learn everything they need to start a T-shirt business!
Students will learn:
* Branding
* Image Stock and Typography Research and Selection
* Design Set Up using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
* Mock Up Design
* Online Store Set Up, to include drop ship production
* Email Marketing
* Social Media Marketing
(Prerequisite: The Adobe Room)
Student may have the opportunity to market their final design and products to the public for purchase. Students will have established their own business and income source.
*TUFT IT OUT! :
Students will learn the art of rug making and use it as a therapeutic activity. Students will have the opportunity to turn their rugs into sellable items, which would result in learning a new skill and possible income.
Other programs that may be offered:
*Programs will be offered based on funding
*The Sound Room:
Students will learn sound engineering from a master engineer.
*The Painters Room:
Students will have the opportunity to paint or use other mediums to create contemporary and fine art.
*The Craft Room:
Students will have the opportunity to create crafts using different types of projects such as paper crafts, jewelry making, crochet, and rug making.
*The Photography Room:
Students will learn the basics of photography, and photo editing.
*The Gamers Room:
Students will be introduced to Esports. We will provide students with basic instruction in coding & gaming design, esports industry entrepreneurship, and esports training & skills development.
*APPs without CODE:
Students will have the opportunity to create APPs for smartphones and tablets WITHOUT using any coding technology. They will have the opportunity to pitch their designed apps to different non profit organizations and businesses in the community.
THE MURDOCK
MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM
This program will be offered to the community and all of our Light Bulb Program participants. It is our desire to partner each participant with a professional community member who looks to guide their mentee to greatness. The mentor will have the opportunity to expose their mentee to different experiences in and around the Atlanta area. Activities can include sports, nature activities, and any other experiences the mentee feels is appropriate and NEW to the mentee. It is also our goal to expose the mentee to a new network of individuals that will nurture them and give them the opportunities to network with other professionals in the community who will benefit them in their future.
Its all about the experience and NETWORKING!
T.S. RICHARDSON
COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROGRAM
The T.S. Richardson Community Service Program intends to connect those who qualify for our program who are required to complete service hours, as well as high school students looking for community service hours. Participants will be connected with local businesses and community leaders to complete their required hours of service in their communities.
This program also intends to expose them to unconventional opportunities that may lead to an apprenticeship, and/or employment.
To partner with us a local business please complete our community service partnership form by clicking below.