Academy | IYF Jamaica

WHAT IS IYF WEekenD ACADEMY?

IYF Weekend Academy is a YOUTH EMPOWERMENT HUB, a center for skills training and capacity building for the youth with its main objective being skills development and enhancing the chance of employability, and cultivate the right mindset to lead this generation.

The academy is a Certificate Training course offered tuition free sponsored program to give the youth the necessary soft skills. Please note that a registration fee of $3,000JMD is paid as your commitment fee to the program and you will receive a attendance academy ID passbook. All tuition fees are fully sponsored, and the program is provided completely free of charge.

IYF Weekend Academy serves as a youth empowerment hub. The academy focuses on skills training, capacity building, employability, and mindset development for leadership.

The academy offers certificate courses with no tuition cost. You pay a one time registration fee of JMD 3,000 as a commitment fee. Registration includes an academy attendance ID passport.

Class Teachers & Curriculum

K-POP Dance Class

Learn trending choreography and express yourself through dance

K-POP Dance Class

Schedule	Subject
Week 1	Hollywood Action
Week 2	Where you at
Week 3	Flip Flop_01
Week 4	Flip Flop_02
Week 5	Fashion_01
Week 6	Fashion_02
Week 7	Heart2heart - Focus
Week 8	Heart2heart - Focus
Week 9	ifeye-R U OKAY
Week 10	ifeye-R U OKAY
Week 11	BTS-ON
Week 12	BTS-ON

Student Supplies

Sneakers
Water Bottle
Workout Clothes (preferably sweat pants/loose pants and a T-shirt)
Pen
Notebook

AC Maintenance

Technical skills for air conditioning systems

AC Maintenance

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	What is Air Conditioning
Week 2	Types of HVAC
Week 3	How to install Mini-Split Ac Units -(How to install evaporator unit)
Week 4	How to install Mini-Split Ac Units -(How to install condenser unit)
Week 5	How to install Mini-Split Ac Units -(How to cut and Flare copper pipes)
Week 6	How to install Mini-Split Ac Units -(How to weld copper pipes)
Week 7	How to install Mini-Split Ac Units -(How to evacuate and add refrigerant to Ac unit)
Week 8	How to Install Mini-Split Ac Units - (How to connect power supply & communication wIres unit)
Week 9	How to service & Clean Split Ac units
Week 10	Troubleshooting Split Ac units
Week 11	Revision - (Customer service and Job pricing)
Week 12	Final exam

Student Supplies

Notebook
Pen
Covered toe shoes
Gloves
Glasses
Pen
Lab coat or additional shirt
Screw drivers
Pliers

* Other materials and tools will be provided.

Computer Graphics

Digital design and creative visual communication

Computer Graphics

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	The Foundation of Design
Week 2	Building a Design
Week 3	Design Tools - Aﬃnity Basics (Aﬃnity Layout Module - PT1)
Week 4	Design Tools - Aﬃnity Basics (Aﬃnity Layout Module - PT2)
Week 5	Design Tools - Aﬃnity Basics (Aﬃnity Pixel Module - PT1)
Week 6	Design Tools - Aﬃnity Basics (Aﬃnity Pixel Module - PT2)
Week 7	Design Tools - Aﬃnity Basics (Aﬃnity Vector Module)
Week 8	Design Project - A LOGO
Week 9	Design Project - A Flyer
Week 10	Design Project - INSTAGRAM
Week 11	Design Project - CATALOG
Week 12	Review & Feedback

Student Supplies

Laptop
Mouse

Electrical Installation

Safe electrical wiring and installation techniques

Electrical Installation

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools
Week 2	Basic Electrical Theory
Week 3	Wiring Materials and Identification
Week 4	Residential Wiring Basics
Week 5	Switches and Lighting Systems
Week 6	Socket Outlets and Load Calculations
Week 7	Circuit Protection Devices
Week 8	Earthing and Bonding
Week 9	Electrical Panels and Distribution Boards
Week 10	Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
Week 11	Electrical Codes and Installation Standards
Week 12	Practical Assessment and Final Review

Student Supplies

Combination Pilers
Multimeter
Screw Drivers Phillip aka plus + drivers
Screw Drivers Flat aka minus – drivers
Utility Knife
Cover
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Protective Grasses

Microsoft Office

Master Word, Excel, PowerPoint for career advancement

Microsoft Office

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Introduction to Microsoft Oﬃce and Word Basics
Week 2	Word Formatting Fundamentals
Week 3	Word Tables and Page Elements
Week 4	Word Professional Documents
Week 5	PowerPoint Basics
Week 6	PowerPoint Design Principles
Week 7	PowerPoint Presentation Tools
Week 8	Excel Basics
Week 9	Excel Formulas and Functions
Week 10	Excel Data Organization
Week 11	Excel Charts and Visuals
Week 12	Review and Final Project

Student Supplies

Laptop with Microsoft Office installed
USB drive / Cloud Storage
Note taking tools
Email account

Spanish Class

Speak Spanish confidently with interactive lessons

Spanish Class

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Greetings
Week 2	Alphabet
Week 3	Verb to be _01
Week 4	Verb to be _02
Week 5	Present tense regular verbs _01
Week 6	Present tense regular verbs _02
Week 7	Revision
Week 8	Present tense irregular verbs
Week 9	Revision
Week 10	Preterito tense regular verbs
Week 11	Revision of everything learned _01
Week 12	Revision of everything learned _02

Student Supplies

Notebook
Pen

French Class

Discover the beauty of French language and culture

French Class

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Greetings & Introductions _ 1
Week 2	Greetings & Introductions _ 2
Week 3	Numbers & Time _ 1
Week 4	Numbers & Time _ 2
Week 5	Classroom Objects _ 1
Week 6	Classroom Objects _ 2
Week 7	Family & Friends _ 1
Week 8	Family & Friends _ 2
Week 9	Food & Drinks _ 1
Week 10	Food & Drinks _ 2
Week 11	Daily Routine _ 1
Week 12	Daily Routine _ 2 + Review & Final Test

Student Supplies

Notebook
Pen

Hairdressing

Professional cutting, styling, and coloring techniques

Hairdressing

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Introduction to Hair Dressing
Week 2	Health, Safety & Salon Hygiene
Week 3	Hair and Scalp Science
Week 4	Tools, Equipment & Products
Week 5	Shampooing & Conditioning
Week 6	Hair Cutting - Basic Techniques
Week 7	Hair Styling & Blow Drying
Week 8	Braiding & Protective Styles
Week 9	Chemical Services (Introduction)
Week 10	Hair Coloring Techniques
Week 11	Client Care & Salon Management
Week 12	Revision & Final Assessment

Student Supplies

Towels
Mannequin
Section Clips
Scissors
Cutting Comb
Tail comb
Cutting Comb

* Not all items will be used each week.

Beauty Class

Makeup artistry, skincare, and beauty therapy

Beauty Class

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Beauty Foundations
Week 2	Skin care and beauty hygiene
Week 3	Tool & Products
Week 4	Live demo with Pro MUA
Week 5	Basic Makeup
Week 6	Glam Makeup
Week 7	Brows & Lashes
Week 8	DIY skin care
Week 9	Client Services
Week 10	Social Media Marketing
Week 11	Business Basics
Week 12	Final Showcase & Graduation

Student Supplies

Small vanity mirror
Cotton pads
Sanitizer
Alcohol
2 oz spray bottle for sanitizing tools
2 oz glass bottle with dropper
Facial sponge for cleansing
Gentle facial cleanser
Moisturizer
Makeup remover wipes
Wipes
Face primer
Beauty blender
Makeup cape
Foundation
LA Girl concealer
Contour palette
Pressed powder
Loose powder
Foundation brush
Powder brush
Concealer brush
Blush
Beginner brush set for eyes (flat, angled, smudge, blend)
Brow pencil, dark brown, black
Eyeliner pencil
Mascara
Lip liner pencil
Face mask
Small makeup bag
Notebook
Pen
Smartphone

* Materials/supplies: Materials may differ from week-to-week. The instructor will provide the list of supplies required for each class, one week in advance.

Mindset Lecture

Teaches disciplined, goal focused thinking

Mindset Lecture

Schedule	Curriculum
Week 1	Exploring the World of the Heart
Week 2	The Mechanism of Thoughts & The Mind that Creates Problems and Misery
Week 3	The Power of the Mind
Week 4	Desire
Week 5	Self-Control, Desire’s Brakes
Week 6	Happiness & Self Control
Week 7	The Power of Deep Thinking
Week 8	Distinguishing the thoughts of the Destructive Voice
Week 9	Making Deep Thinking a Habit
Week 10	Understanding Connection & Change Isolation
Week 11	Connection of the Heart
Week 12	Change as a Part of Life / The Conditions for Change / Life Practices for Change

Student Supplies

Notebook
Pen

Academy Program Schedule

7 Feb

10:00 AM

ORIENTATION

The orientation starts at 10:00 a.m., but please arrive by 9:00 a.m. for registration confirmation and passport submission.

14 Feb

9:30 AM

ACADEMY BEGINS

IYF Kingston Center

Contact Info

ACADEMY SCHEDULE

(12 - Weeks Cource)

Saturday

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Academy Class

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Mindset Lecture (mendatory)

Sunday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chapel Class (mendatory)

Notices

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All registered students will be invited to the “Academy WhatsApp” group for information sharing.

2

On-site registration will not be accepted. Only students who register within the designated registration period are eligible.

3

The number of students per class is limited. (Registration will close once the class is full.)

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The academy offers certificate courses with no tuition cost. But all students are required to pay JMD 3,000 as a commitment to the program. Upon payment, each student will be issued an Academy ID Passport. (*The ID Passport will be provided on the day of orientation together with the payment.)

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Students are kindly reminded to bring their ID Passport to every class, as attendance will be recorded based on it.

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IYF Academy classes follow a carefully planned schedule for the benefit of all participants. We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before the program begins. Please note that late arrivals may not be recorded as present.

7

Each student can only select one subject.

Registration

Select One Subject

Name

Gender

Male Female

Age

School / Organization

Cell Phone

City

Subject

Orientation is mandatory for receiving announcements and meeting teachers. (Feb 7th 10AM) Will you attend the orientation?

Yes No

Will you confirm your attendance at the academy and purchase an ID Passport on the orientation day?

Yes No

All registered students will be invited to the IYF Academy WhatsApp group for announcements and reminders. (*If you don’t have WhatsApp, please download it before joining.) Do you agree to join?

Yes No

Graduation Requirements

IYF Academy Graduation Requirements The IYF Academy is a 12-week course consisting of the following program:

Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Academy Class)
- 11:40 AM – 12:40 AM (Mindset Lecture)
Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Chapel Class)
Individual Counseling: 4 sessions

Attendance and participation are tracked with the IYF Stamp, given by the teacher for each class and counseling session.

Every time a class ends, the teachers stamp the student’s passports. Students who do not receive at least 3 stamps will not be eligible for graduation and will be considered to have dropped out of the program.

Graduates' Benifits

1

Official IYF Membership

2

Priority for GNC Overseas Volunteer Programs – Available every April and July. Applicants to the Good News Corps Overseas Volunteer Program will be given priority consideration.(*Airfare and document processing fees are the responsibility of the participant.)

3

Priority for Trip to Korea – Visits every July for two weeks. Applicants to the Trip to Korea Program will be given priority consideration. (*Airfare and camp fees are the responsibility of the participant.)

4

IYF Academy Graduation Certificate

5

Hummingbird Concert Free Tickets & Volunteer Opportunities – Held in June at the National Indoor Sports Center

6

After graduation we will help you connect with HEART to have a Prior Learning Assessment or access their job placement services free of cost.

7

Invitation to Alumni Night – Date and time to be announced

WHAT IS IYF WEekenD ACADEMY?

Class Teachers & Curriculum

K-POP Dance Class

Kerisha Planter

AC Maintenance

Gary Edwards

Computer Graphics

Noel Esty

Electrical Installation

George Campbell

Microsoft Office

Leon Cunningham

Spanish Class

Gisela Bonito

French Class

Margaret Forbes

Hairdressing

Sheree Campbell

Beauty Class

Tina Esty

Mindset Lecture

Natalie Robinson

Academy Program Schedule

7

Feb

10:00 AM

ORIENTATION

14

Feb

9:30 AM

ACADEMY BEGINS

IYF Kingston Center

Contact Info

ACADEMY SCHEDULE

(12 - Weeks Cource)

Saturday

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Sunday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Notices

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Registration

Graduation Requirements

Graduates' Benifits

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