At AMIkids Pensacola, we believe in the power of transformation. Every young person has the potential for greatness, and we’re on a mission to unlock it.
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL
Since 1991, AMIkids Pensacola has been dedicated to helping young people discover their true potential, transform their lives, and strengthen the community. Located in Pensacola, Florida, we provide more than just education and workforce development. Our approach integrates treatment, behavioral and skills training, and a supportive environment rooted in genuine care, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of family. Through this holistic model, we empower young people to believe in their potential and achieve success.
Each year, AMIkids Pensacola serves an average of 90 teens, achieving an impressive 77% success rate.
Services
What We Offer
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
Career and Technical Education: Workforce Development Program
AMIkids Pensacola Workforce Development program is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational services for young people ages 16-24 who have left school (dropped out) without a diploma. Our program provides a supportive environment for young people to earn their GED (high school diploma), gain valuable job skills, and prepare for a rewarding career.
Here’s what they’ll gain:
Vocational Training: Choose from in-demand fields like construction and healthcare.
GED Preparation: Earn a high school equivalency diploma and unlock further education opportunities.
Job Readiness Skills: Learn how to find and keep a job with interview skills, resume writing, and more.
Supportive Services: Get help with mentoring, counseling, transportation, and even food insecurity through our community partners.
Stipends: Earn money for attending the program and completing milestones.
There’s no cost to enroll, and the program pays for all vocational and GED expenses.
The program lasts 8 months, with 12 months of follow-up and job placement services.
Ready to take charge of your future? Contact AMIkids Pensacola Workforce Development YouthBuild Program today!
Click Here to register for the AMIkids Pensacola Workforce Development YouthBuild Program or contact us below:
Our program is funded by the Department of Labor (DOL).
We offer a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience.
Wraparound Services:
AMIkids Pensacola Workforce Development partners with third-party social service organizations to help provide additional services that our young people may need, like Mental Health, Food Insecurity support, or transportation. These wraparound services offer a comprehensive, family and young person-driven approach.
**The US Department of Labor funds 75% of the AMIkids Pensacola YouthBuild Program, committing $1.358 Million in federal funds. The remaining 25% ($339,500) of the project budget is financed by non-governmental sources.**
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AMIkids Pensacola Youth Build is an equal-opportunity employer. AMIkids Pensacola YouthBuild employs qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, uniformed service, protected activity (e.g., opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in proceedings covered by the anti-discrimination statuses), or any other characteristic protected by law. Toward this end, all employment-related activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. Violations of this policy are strictly prohibited.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Age Discrimination ACT of 1975 (“The Age Act”), applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employee, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with YouthBuild and AMIkids Pensacola are hereby notified that Youth Build and AMIkids Pensacola does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program and activities.
Our Impact
How We Make A Difference
92% have clear education or career plans their first year after high school
81 % of youth successfully completed the program
Average length of engagement is about 206 days or nearly 7 months
Leadership
AMIkids Pensacola is led by their respective Executive Director and a volunteer board of local community leaders, ensuring its positive impact on our communities.
AMIkids Pensacola Executive Director
Monti Sommer
AMIkids Pensacola Board Of Trustees
Laura Branch - Chair
Meredith Bush -President
Jesse Rigby - Treasurer
Eric Hubley - Secretary
Ryan Hatler
Melanie Luna
Tracie Moorer
Jo Rich
Ronald Rivera
Paul Shuman
Kristina Zimmern
AMIkids Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
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