USHER unveils Leisure Business Membership and ‘Spark’ Lab Content material Studio at Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta
USHER’s Social Impression Tour conjures up over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities and brings nationwide workforce growth and entrepreneurship mannequin to Atlanta
International celebrity and philanthropist USHER celebrated the conclusion of his impactful 100-day Social Impression Tour with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership in Atlanta, unveiling a brand new Content material Studio and Leisure Business Membership for youth.
This milestone occasion displays USHER’s dedication to empowering younger folks by means of significant alternatives and workforce growth.
The tour, which kicked off final August in partnership with Boys & Women Golf equipment of America and the After College Alliance, has reached over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities together with Washington, D.C.; Detroit, MI; Philadelphia, PA; Oakland, CA, Houston, TX, Brooklyn, NY, and extra.
“This Social Impression Tour marks a big milestone within the evolution of USHER’s New Look and our mission to assist younger folks uncover their profession spark,” stated Shawn H. Wilson, Co-Founding father of USHER’s New Look. “We’re proud to have far exceeded our preliminary purpose of reaching 3,000 youth, inspiring over 4,800 younger folks nationally by means of this tour.”
As a part of the Social Impression Tour culminating occasion, Usher will lower the ribbon on the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab in partnership with Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta.
“Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta is thrilled to announce this 12 months’s much-anticipated launch of the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab,” stated David Jernigan, President & CEO of Boys & Women Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta. “Usher’s Spark Lab won’t solely be a useful resource to our Membership members, but in addition an area the place they’ll acquire hands-on experiences in fields like music manufacturing, filmmaking, pictures, and extra. This initiative completely aligns with our mission to ignite the limitless potential of children and teenagers by creating secure, inclusive, and interesting environments, empowering them to seek out their spark and pursue their passions.”
Along with the Spark Lab, USHER’S New Look can be saying the launch of a brand new signature program, the Leisure Business Membership, which is a transformative workforce growth and entrepreneurship program first launched by Boys & Women Golf equipment of Southeastern Michigan in 2020.
This progressive program has since turn into a nationwide mannequin, empowering youth ages 14 to 24 with hands-on coaching, profession exploration, and real-world experiences in high-demand industries.
Contributors earn $15 an hour whereas finishing 120 hours of curriculum and coaching led by business professionals.
The enlargement of this program continues with the Atlanta launch, which incorporates the state-of-the-art Spark Lab to encourage creativity and skill-building.
“Returning to the Boys & Women Golf equipment, the place I found my ardour, and launching this program in Atlanta is a full-circle second for me,” stated USHER Raymond IV, Founding father of USHER’s New Look. “The Spark Lab and Leisure Business Membership is about offering our youth with the instruments, confidence, and alternatives they should flip their goals into actuality. It’s an honor to assist encourage the following technology of leaders and innovators by means of After College applications.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the 25-year legacy of USHER’s New Look and its unwavering dedication to reworking the lives of under-resourced youth by means of complete, passion-driven management applications.
With the Leisure Business Membership set to launch in 2025, this initiative reaffirms USHER’s ongoing dedication to creating brighter futures for younger folks nationwide.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Members of the Atlanta Metro space Boys and Women Membership take part in studio recording actions through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Phillana Williams presents Usher a particular recognition award from Mayor of Atlanta the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Women Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Women Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors lower the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Members of the Atlanta Metro space Boys and Women Membership take part in studio recording actions through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Jenn Goicoechea, Phillana Williams, Jason Winston, Usher, Jonnetta Patton and visitors attend the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Shawn H. Wilson speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors lower the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher skates through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors lower the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Women Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Women Membership)
