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3. What hind of impact has your services made to the youth in the <br />community? <br />1. Engaging youth during critical hours of the day: <br />There is plenty of statistics supporting the need for keeping youth engaged in <br />productive activities especially after school. The so-called "Millinium <br />Generation" is typified by youth who are influenced by the Internet, media, and <br />TV shows like American Idol. Project RYTMO addresses this generation's need <br />for creative and positive artistic expression in a professional music and <br />technology environment that is both educational and prepares youth for potential <br />Job opportunities. <br />2. Better communication between vouth, families.. and local business: <br />Music also serves as a form of communication. It bridges the gap between young <br />and old, amateur and professional. It opens doors for dialogue, discussion and <br />interaction. Music bridges the communication barriers that are typical of most <br />youth and their families. <br />One example is how RYTMO hosted a Underage Drinkinp_ Town Hall Meeting <br />called "Above the Bottle " in April, 2008. The event included RYTMO <br />�)articipants who performed and "rapped" about positive messages to youth on the <br />dangers of underage drinking and substance abuse. It included testimonials from <br />youth and community leaders on drugs and alcohol, and provided valuable <br />statistics, stories and engaging performances through graffiti artists, hip-hop <br />dancers and an informative video. <br />Youth and families were invited to attend this event, which drew in a "standing <br />room only' crowd of over 300 youth and their families. In so doing, parents <br />became more aware of how to better deal with these issues, while at the same time <br />provide youth with vital information about drug and alcohol prevention. <br />Music Technology also attracts industry -related employers who recognize great <br />talent and potential growth for their businesses. It provides valuable insight into <br />the minds, thoughts and psyche of a generation who are struggling to find their <br />identity and purpose in life, and in their communities. This is especially insightful <br />for employers who are constantly keeping up with the marketing trends for their <br />consumers. <br />3 Fstablishing vocational & prof-essional standards for youth in the community: <br />This is something that businesses and parents can understand and relate to. Every <br />parent and business expects both a positive work ethic as well as excellence on <br />the job. <br />RYTMO provides a model for success in school, jobs, and careers related to <br />music technology and life. By maintaining a high standard of professional <br />standards, goals and educational values, youth get a "snapshot" for success <br />required in higher education, the corporate world and the music industry. They <br />discover productive ways to resolve personal obstacles in an environment that <br />