USHER unveils Leisure Business Membership and ‘Spark’ Lab Content material Studio at Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta
USHER’s Social Influence Tour conjures up over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities and brings nationwide workforce growth and entrepreneurship mannequin to Atlanta
World celebrity and philanthropist USHER celebrated the conclusion of his impactful 100-day Social Influence 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 Business Membership for youth.
This milestone occasion displays USHER’s dedication to empowering younger individuals by means of significant alternatives and workforce growth.
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 Influence Tour marks a major 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 purpose of reaching 3,000 youth, inspiring over 4,800 younger individuals nationally by means of this tour.”
As a part of the Social Influence Tour culminating occasion, Usher will lower 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 is not going to solely be a useful resource to our Membership members, but additionally an area the place they will acquire 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 youths by creating secure, 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 Business Membership, which is a transformative workforce growth and entrepreneurship program first launched by Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Southeastern Michigan in 2020.
This progressive 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.
Members earn $15 an hour whereas finishing 120 hours of curriculum and coaching led by trade professionals.
The growth 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 Business Membership is about offering our youth with the instruments, confidence, and alternatives they should flip their goals into actuality. It’s an honor to assist encourage the subsequent technology of leaders and innovators by means of After College packages.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the 25-year legacy of USHER’s New Look and its unwavering dedication to reworking the lives of under-resourced youth by means of complete, passion-driven management packages.
With the Leisure Business 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 throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage throughout 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 Photographs 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 Photographs 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with friends lower the blue ribbon throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Members of the Atlanta Metro space Boys and Ladies Membership take part in studio recording actions throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Jenn Goicoechea, Phillana Williams, Jason Winston, Usher, Jonnetta Patton and friends 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Shawn H. Wilson speaks onstage throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with friends lower the blue ribbon throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher skates throughout 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 Photographs 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with friends lower the blue ribbon throughout 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 Photographs for Boys & Ladies Membership)