Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI)
MyPI is a comprehensive youth preparedness program designed for teens that includes Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team); an Add-On catalog that features technology tracks, career tracks, and CPR/AED certification; and a leadership and community service project.
Target Audience(s):
Youth ages 13 to 19 and their families
Objectives:
Participants will:
- Increase their knowledge in subject-matter area,
- Improve life skills, and
- Learn how community leaders implement strategies to improve public decision-making and/or increased civic engagement.
Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 21
Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 21
Program Delivery:
- Educational Class
- Demonstrations
- Group Discussion
Primary Contact:
Dr. C. Ryan Akers, cra20@msstate.edu.
