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The Ask Academy Promise:

The Ask Academy Promise:

Smart people, who also speak…

When you book one or more consultants from our Team of Experts:

You will receive concrete tools and utilize them in a number of ways.

Your presentation will be Relevant, Impactful and Interactive.

You will share and learn techniques and materials to make the lives of our youth better.

You will learn effective mentoring strategies.

You will learn to show our youth the value of multimedia technology in a classroom setting.

You will exchange and implement ideas for working with young people and making a difference in the lives of others.

You will be given real steps for success as a facilitator and mentor.

You will learn how to gain the admiration and respect by all of the youth that you mentor and by your professional colleagues.

You will gain understanding of the challenges that our youth face.

You will learn how to develop ideas and programs for organizations and individuals in our communities.

You will learn to serve our youth in ways that are relevant to their needs and their interest.

Four ways to be a "Star" Volunteer with Ask Academy:

1. Volunteer as guest presenter or mentor a youth (2hrs per month).

2. Host a Career Exploration Day at your office (Wednesdays 10:15AM-12PM).

3. Event Planning for monthly fundraising mixers. (1st Fridays 7pm)

(Venue, Guest Speaker, Sponsor, Advertising/Marketing)

4. Join Ask Academy Advisory Board (Yearly Retreats)

EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, & ENTERTAINMENT

Schools, Community Based Organizations, Policy Makers,
Organizational Consultation, Workshops, Seminars, Keynotes, etc,

Staff Development / Leadership Training:

Transforming the Education System
7 Keys to Success
Ripple Effects Personal Development Software
Facilitation Training
Leadership
Introduction to The Stages Of Change
Transforming the Juvenile Justice System
Peace Building & Communication Training
Youth Development
Mediation Training
Peer Program Training
Transforming the Foster Care System

REASON TO BOOK US
1. Nationally recognized
2. Customized presentations

Personal Development: Retreats, Seminars, Internships,

About Our Trainers:

Shakeel Ali
7 Second Introduction

Who I Am!

Shakeel Ali

What I do!

Education, Economics & Entertainment

Why I am the absolute best at what I do!

Expert Communicator, Compassion, Credibility

The Call To Action!

Network your business, mentor a youth and show them what you did to reach success. http://www.askacademy.org

Amro Radwan
7 second Introduction

1. Who I am!

Amro Radwan

2. What I do!

I'm a Technology Consultant, I help companies and people use technology to do what they do more efficiently and securely.

3. Why I am the absolute best at what I do!

Focus Focus and more Focus

4. The call to action!

Let's work together to help younger people gain access to technology and help them realize their dreams through entrepreneurship.

Sherri Pelayo
7 second Introduction

Who I am!

Sherri Pelayo

What do I do!

EMT/Dispatch Supervisor, San Francisco Fire Reserve

Why I am the absolute best at what I do!

Whether a patient lives in Park ave or on a park bench, I will treat them with respect, compassion and dedication, judgement free.

The Call to Action!

Network your business, mentor a youth and show them what you did to reach success. http://www.askacademy.org

Norma Guerrero
7 second introduction

Who I Am!

Norma Guerrero

What I do!

Development, Youth Mentor, Fundraiser

Why I am the absolute best at what I do!

Compassionate, Experienced, Determined

The Call To Action!

It’s with a sense of urgency that we must answer our calling (responsibility) to make a change!!

Shon Buford
7 second introduction

Who I Am!

Shon Buford

What I do!

I'm a firefighter for the San Francisco Fire Department, and an executive officer for San Francisco Firefighters Local 798,union.

Why I am the absolute best at what I do!

Good Work Ethics, My Willingness to Learn and Share, Compassion for Others, and A Strong Supporting Staff.

The Call To Action!

To empower our youth, build our communities, and strengthen our families, through education, mentorships, and love.

Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS: “They (ASK Academy) came in to do trainings just for the summer and we utilized them in a number of ways” School Administrator

the teacher said that your group's presentation was very relevant and impactful. She said they also really appreciated how interactive the presentation was. ” School Administrator

It was nice to meet you last night and to have the chance to participate with your great organization. Good luck with your work - it was inspirational hearing about all the great things you have in the works. - Nonprofit administrator

Over the years Shakeel has dedicated his life to making the lives of our youth better in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties by providing mentoring and showing kids the value of multimedia technology in a classroom setting.
- City Councilman

His commitment to working with young people and making a difference in the lives of others is central to his success as a facilitator and mentor. Mr. Ali is a role model that is looked upon with admiration and respect by all of the youth that he mentors and by his professional colleagues.- Corporate CEO

“[…] His training demonstrated his understanding of the challenges that our youth face […] The ideas and programs that Mr. Ali has offered to organizations and individuals in this community are indicators of his commitment to serve our youth in ways that are relevant to their needs and their interests […]” - School District Superintendent

The presentations and the workshops were highly relevant. -CBO Administrator

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