Options Workshops
Skill-based Workshops
Emotional Intelligence and Virtual Reality Workshop
Scenario-based training workshops use virtual reality (VR) technology to promote collaborative discussions on how to apply emotional intelligence and deescalation techniques to real-life situations such as cyber-bullying, hate crimes, guns, and gangs. Scenarios were conceptualized by Options participants, who provided insight and crucial feedback to developers.
Workshop Duration: 1-3 Days
Financial Wellness Workshop
Our Financial Wellness workshop features content experts and guest speakers who engage young people in interactive discussions that emphasize the concept of “health is wealth” with a focus on budgets, building credit and avoiding debt traps, banking, investing, and intergenerational wealth.
Workshop Duration: 1-2 Days
Health and Wellness Workshop
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In the Health and Wellness Workshop, young people will learn the fundamentals of emotional, social, and physical wellness.
In addition to these personal wellness skills, students will work on community projects including “wellness days” and the development of a communication campaign to raise awareness throughout
The Bronx communities.
Workshop Duration : 1-2 Days (Optional 4-6 Week Extension)