A-TEAAM Louisville
A-TEAAM Louisville
Bridging the Gap Learning Academy
Visit http://bridgingthegapla.org/about-bridging-the-gap.html to find out more about this wonderful program. Below is a press release regarding a partnership between BTGLA, WWLAAP, and A-TEAAM.
Press Release: A-TEAAM Launches in Louisville Public Schools
September 7, 2016
Breaking News!
Bridging the Gap Learning Academy (BTGLA) and Who’s Who Louisville: African American Profiles (WWLAAP) partner in the launch of a National Mentoring Initiative: Ambassadors of the Evers Academy for African-American Males (A-TEAAM).
The A-TEAAM is a national mentoring program developed to inspire young middle-school aged males of color through a village of role models and mentors.
Eight Louisville corporations joined forces with Bridging the Gap and Who's Who to launch A-TEAAM Louisville in Jefferson County Public Schools at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North.
Each corporation will participate in 12 mentoring sessions during the school year. Four to eight role models from each corporation will provide one-on-one mentoring for the young males.
See attached video from WLKY News for the official tie and pin ceremony.
