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Rochester, NY

Rochester's Community Wishbook

 

ProsperRochester

492 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-455-5494
Contact: Jill Stolt

ProsperRochester delivers the region's most comprehensive youth workforce preparation initiative, WellVentions, to youth 14-18 years of age from city, suburban and charter schools across the Greater Rochester region. This multifaceted initiative features the following paid activities for participants:
- Mentor-led training in leadership, business, entrepreneurship and social/emotional skills;
- Hands-on experience in product development, retail sales and team management through WellVentions, the region's only year-round, youth-run business, with its retail operation at the Rochester Public Market.
- Financial and Computer Literacy training and real-world, asset-building opportunities

- Youth creation of play-based lessons and learning tools, e.g., puppets, and mentoring sessions with younger children to impart the social-emotional skills they have developed.

Over the last twelve (12) years, ProsperRochester has served more than 1,200 teens, many of whom have started their own businesses or not-for-profit organizations, become chefs, artists, business leaders and podcasters.

ProsperRochester empowers youth to succeed in school, work and life.


Wish List:
For Youth-Operated Food Business at Rochester Public Market

Used or new:

  • commercial waffle irons (2)
  • blenders and holders for smoothies
  • glass door freezer on wheels, small
  • point of sale system 
  • funds


New listing 01-09-26.






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