Philosophy

BCC Faculty Sponsor: Brian Trautman

 

PHL-105 World Security & Sustainability

 

Pittsfield Community Connections – City of Pittsfield

Pittsfield Community Connection works to reduce youth and gang violence in Pittsfield. The program has two major areas of work. First, it conducts individual interventions by targeting 14-24 year old youth who are high risk of gang involvement. Two Outreach Workers work with these youth and work to provide opportunities, mentoring, and other services. The second pillar includes neighborhood prevention. This targets neighborhoods with the highest level of arrests, unemployment and education truancy. In these neighborhoods Caretaker Councils are formed to enable caretakers to support each other and advocate for needs.

1.) Conduct research related to the impact of programing by neighborhood over time. The Pittsfield Police Department’s online crime data will provide a basis for monitoring the impact of increased city presence and programming in targeted neighborhoods.

Public issues addressed by project: The project works in the city’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods to confront risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency.

2.) Participate in the organization of an Entrepreneurship Training for program participants. The program is in the design stage and will soon require significant work to prepare for implementation. By participating in the project students will be exposed to program design and program implementation from the bottom-up.

Public issues addressed by project: The project works in the city’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods to confront risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency. This program in particular aims to use the incentive of making money as a reason to stay in school and learn other valuable life lessons.

 

Pittsfield Promise –Neighborhood Initiatives

  • Work with Morningside Community on issues related to safety.’

 

Re-Connect Center

North Street, Pittsfield

Tutor and mentor at-risk high school students . Assist students with online learning program and provide support to keep students on-track.

Monday-Friday – morning session (8am-10:15) and afternoon session (11am-1:45pm)

(CORI required)

 

PHL-111 Alternatives to Violence

 

Pittsfield Community Connections – City of Pittsfield

Pittsfield Community Connection works to reduce youth and gang violence in Pittsfield. The program has two major areas of work. First, it conducts individual interventions by targeting 14-24 year old youth who are high risk of gang involvement. Two Outreach Workers work with these youth and work to provide opportunities, mentoring, and other services. The second pillar includes neighborhood prevention. This targets neighborhoods with the highest level of arrests, unemployment and education truancy. In these neighborhoods Caretaker Councils are formed to enable caretakers to support each other and advocate for needs.

1.) Conduct research related to the impact of programing by neighborhood over time. The Pittsfield Police Department’s online crime data will provide a basis for monitoring the impact of increased city presence and programming in targeted neighborhoods.

Public issues addressed by project: The project works in the city’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods to confront risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency.

2.) Participate in the organization of an Entrepreneurship Training for program participants. The program is in the design stage and will soon require significant work to prepare for implementation. By participating in the project students will be exposed to program design and program implementation from the bottom-up.

 Public issues addressed by project: The project works in the city’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods to confront risk factors that lead to juvenile delinquency. This program in particular aims to use the incentive of making money as a reason to stay in school and learn other valuable life lessons.

 

 Projects with Youth

Community-Based: After School Programs for Youth

 (Youth range in ages from 6 months to 18 years old), (M-F, 8 am – 6:00 pm)

 

Bridging the Gap – Project info

Locations: Salvation Army in Pittsfield and North Adams

  • Assist director with after school program for at risk youth (ages 11-17) in Pittsfield (Mon & Wed) and North Adams (Tues & Thursdays) from 3pm-6pm.

 

Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center

Location: 165 East Street, Pittsfield, MA

After School programs (ages 5-14), (M-F, 3:00 – 6 PM)

Early Childhood Education Program: 5 classrooms, 1 for infants, 2 for toddlers, 1 for presechool and 1 pre-kindergarten. A safe, comfortable and nurturing place for children to grow and learn independence within the context of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

School-Based: Tutoring, Mentoring and After School Programs

(Student range in ages from 6 to 18 years old), (M-F, 8 am – 5:00 pm)

(CORI required)

  • Muddy Brook Elementary School

  • Monument Valley Middle School

    – Tutor and mentor youth in classroom setting during the school day or after school

Pittsfield Public Schools

(Must do a CORI Check through Colleen Kelly @ the Pittsfield Public Schools Administration Center – 269 First St. Pittsfield, Phone Number (413) 499-9512.)

– Tutor in classrooms during the school day.
– After School Tutoring/Homework Help: 3:15-4:15
– Special Topic After School Programs: 4:00-5:30

  • Williams Elementary School – 50 Bushey St, Pittsfield

– Tutor ELA in classrooms during school day.

  •  Pittsfield High School – 300 East Street, Pittsfield

– English Language Learners Program –  Tutor students who need help with English Language skills in classrooms during the school day

North Adams Public Schools

  • Greylock Elementary School
  • Brayton Elementary School
  • Sullivan Elementary School

(Arrangements made between students and School Community Coordinator, depending on student schedule and school’s availability.)

 

 Projects with Adults:

Pittsfield Promise – Parent Power – at BCC

Co-host two events at BCC to talk with parents about their community and discover their assets. This is a part of a city wide effort build on the strengths in our community. Students will promote, recruit and co-host this event with support from United Way and BCC’s VISTA.

Pittsfield Promise –Neighborhood Initiatives

  • Work with Morningside Community on issues related to safety.

 

Harvest Table (at the First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield)

  • Help cook and serve a free weekly meal at the Harvest Table: Tuesdays from 3-6pm.

 

 

 

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