Show #27: E.L.I.T.E. Youth
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Carl Cannon, Peoria Park District
_Tim and Stacy talk with Carl Cannon of the ELITE Youth Program now part of Trewyn School. E.L.I.T.E. started as an offshoot of C.H.O.I.C.E.S. three years ago.
Carl Cannon initiated his concept at Manual High School where he was
teaching young people how to gain employment, how to communicate
effectively, how to dress for success, and, basically, how to grow up.
Three years after its implementation in three area schools, the
E.L.I.T.E. program is now succeeding in nine area schools! The program
now is in the middle schools so the benefits can begin even earlier for
the children. Peoria, IL is now at a 35 year low in youth crime in the
community. E.L.I.T.E. works because the concept originated as a simple
way to communicate effectively, behave responsibly, and dress
appropriately. Carl said, " We made it cool to be respectful. Simply
said."