WHY ALL ABOUT INCREASE?
There is a popular song with the lyrics, ” I believe the children are the future.” There is no truer statement. AAI believes we have a profound responsibility to positively impact that future.
All About Increase helps youth navigate the various complexities they may encounter on their path to success. By working with each individual personally, we work to help the youth develop the necessary social and life skills. No matter what path they follow, All About Increase is here to help each person develop their self-esteem. By helping to expand their worldviews, experiences, and knowledge, All About Increase offers support and advice, as well as provides a positive influence. All About Increase participants are encouraged to develop on-going academic growth and achievement. We believe that helping young adults take steps towards self-efficiency and improved behavior will help them transition successfully into adulthood. Introducing youth to new experiences and sharing positive values, will help young people avoid negative behaviors and achieve success. These are the values that All About Increase promotes:
Academic Achievement
Self-Efficiency
Social Skills
Improved Behavior
Self-Esteem
Adulthood Transition
The positive outcomes of youth empowerment programs are improved social skills, improved behavior, increased academic achievement, increased self-esteem, and increased self-efficacy. (Youth.gov)
Success is a Human Right
If we do not move more quickly with disengaged youth now, the likelihood of their future success will be greatly diminished. Without a education or job skills we will be unable to take full advantage of the employment, social and personal development opportunities in our community.
About the Founder
Tristaca T. Patrick-Yarbrough is a dedicated church member wife, aunt, mother and daughter. She is a pillar of the community and a passionate advocate for the underrepresented youth. After earning her MBA, she has spent the last 12+ years working tirelessly for youth. She is also the CEO of All About Visions. Her work has included but is not limited to the support of youth through professional mentoring and guidance. By networking with employers, business professionals, and community leaders, Tristaca works to establish real, personal, long-term relationships. Tristaca works to develop trust through candid, open communication.
What drives her? What fuels her passion? Tristaca has endured her share of personal, life-changing obstacles. Tristaca’s heart for the youth is drawn from a deep well of concern. She desires whole-heartedly to see young people reach their full potential. From developing hard skills such as resume development and computer literacy to soft skills to soft skills such as interview preparation and “Elevator Speech.” But, more importantly, Tristaca works to help young people see their unique gifts, skills, and talents.
It is her goal through All About Increase to help unlock the endless possibilities each young person holds and yet, might not realize. The transition to adulthood is a difficult one. Change is never easy. She positions herself as a compass to help guide them to move into greatness. Her life philosophy is rooted in helping young people see their life successes as stepping stones, rather than final destinations.
No matter what it looks like, always say yes to success.
“My success is to connect the youth to their passions and help them reach their highest potential.”
Tristaca Patrick Yarbrough
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Youth who have sufficient support from their families, schools, and communities develop the assets necessary to do well in life. Learn more.
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