USHER unveils Leisure Trade Membership and ‘Spark’ Lab Content material Studio at Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta
USHER’s Social Affect Tour conjures up over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities and brings nationwide workforce improvement and entrepreneurship mannequin to Atlanta
World celebrity and philanthropist USHER celebrated the conclusion of his impactful 100-day Social Affect Tour with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership in Atlanta, unveiling a brand new Content material Studio and Leisure Trade Membership for youth.
This milestone occasion displays USHER’s dedication to empowering younger individuals by way of significant alternatives and workforce improvement.
The tour, which kicked off final August in partnership with Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of America and the After College Alliance, has reached over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities together with Washington, D.C.; Detroit, MI; Philadelphia, PA; Oakland, CA, Houston, TX, Brooklyn, NY, and extra.
“This Social Affect Tour marks a big milestone within the evolution of USHER’s New Look and our mission to assist younger individuals uncover their profession spark,” stated Shawn H. Wilson, Co-Founding father of USHER’s New Look. “We’re proud to have far exceeded our preliminary objective of reaching 3,000 youth, inspiring over 4,800 younger individuals nationally by way of this tour.”
As a part of the Social Affect Tour culminating occasion, Usher will minimize the ribbon on the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab in partnership with Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta.
“Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta is thrilled to announce this 12 months’s much-anticipated launch of the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab,” stated David Jernigan, President & CEO of Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta. “Usher’s Spark Lab won’t solely be a useful resource to our Membership members, but in addition an area the place they’ll achieve hands-on experiences in fields like music manufacturing, filmmaking, pictures, and extra. This initiative completely aligns with our mission to ignite the limitless potential of youngsters and teenagers by creating protected, inclusive, and interesting environments, empowering them to search out their spark and pursue their passions.”
Along with the Spark Lab, USHER’S New Look can be asserting the launch of a brand new signature program, the Leisure Trade Membership, which is a transformative workforce improvement and entrepreneurship program first launched by Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Southeastern Michigan in 2020.
This modern program has since grow to be a nationwide mannequin, empowering youth ages 14 to 24 with hands-on coaching, profession exploration, and real-world experiences in high-demand industries.
Contributors earn $15 an hour whereas finishing 120 hours of curriculum and coaching led by business professionals.
The enlargement of this program continues with the Atlanta launch, which incorporates the state-of-the-art Spark Lab to encourage creativity and skill-building.
“Returning to the Boys & Ladies Golf equipment, the place I found my ardour, and launching this program in Atlanta is a full-circle second for me,” stated USHER Raymond IV, Founding father of USHER’s New Look. “The Spark Lab and Leisure Trade Membership is about offering our youth with the instruments, confidence, and alternatives they should flip their desires into actuality. It’s an honor to assist encourage the subsequent technology of leaders and innovators by way of After College packages.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the 25-year legacy of USHER’s New Look and its unwavering dedication to remodeling the lives of under-resourced youth by way of complete, passion-driven management packages.
With the Leisure Trade Membership set to launch in 2025, this initiative reaffirms USHER’s ongoing dedication to creating brighter futures for younger individuals nationwide.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Members of the Atlanta Metro space Boys and Ladies Membership take part in studio recording actions through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Phillana Williams presents Usher a particular recognition award from Mayor of Atlanta the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors minimize the blue ribbon through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Members of the Atlanta Metro space Boys and Ladies Membership take part in studio recording actions through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Jenn Goicoechea, Phillana Williams, Jason Winston, Usher, Jonnetta Patton and visitors attend the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Shawn H. Wilson speaks onstage through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors minimize the blue ribbon through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher skates through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors minimize the blue ribbon through the ribbon slicing ceremony for the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab at Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Ladies Membership on December 09, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Photos for Boys & Ladies Membership)
