2023 SPRING SEMESTER
Be All You Can Be in ‘23 with U4P!
Introducing our 2023 Spring Courses!
Register TODAY to discover a new passion, extend learning, improve, and enhance skills, knowledge, and well-being. Courses are designed for parents who are committed to lifelong learning, healing, and wellness that will empower them and inspire the next generation.
Ready to Get Started? U4P is here to help!
Below, you can explore our 10-week Spring Semester course offerings and register.
Wellness Circle
Tuesdays, 10AM – 11AM or Thursdays 6PM – 7PM
Facilitator: Tonika Evans, LPC, NCC, CPCS,
The Wellness Circle emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing by providing an
opportunity for Parent Learners to speak candidly about challenges, triumphs, and
general topics that impact their lives. The ten pillars of A New Way Forward, an
evidence-based curriculum will be used as the backdrop to create engaging dialogue
and encourage mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Parent Learners will
also receive practical tools and techniques that support personal growth and
development.
Anger Management Tools
Tuesdays, 10AM – Noon
Facilitator: Dr. Jerome Maultsby, Ignite the Power Within, LLC
Through this course, parent learners will gain a better understanding of anger, the
stages of anger, and how anger affects those around you. Strategies to gain control and
manage anger better in all situations will also be discussed and practiced through
interactive role-playing and scenarios.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset I
Tuesdays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Facilitator - Dr. Fiyah, Transcendent Life Institute
This course will cover the fundamental steps to starting a business. Topics that will be
covered include, naming, branding, incorporating, business license, insurance and
more. New and existing business are encouraged to register and establish a firm
foundation for entrepreneurial success!
Financial Literacy
Tuesdays, 6PM -8PM
Facilitator: Nicole Hickson, H&H Training and Development, LLC
Facilitator: Frank Williams, On the Rise Financial Center
In partnership with the On the Rise Financial Center, this course will provide parent
learners with group and one-on-one financial coaching to help establish and achieve
financial goals for the future by managing and understanding finances. Learn ways to
build credit, read and understand a credit report, increase your credit score, while
creating, and utilizing a “realistic” budget to start saving today!
Career Readiness
Wednesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator: Urban League of Greater Atlanta
In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, this course is designed for
parent learners looking for a new job, switching careers, wanting to start their own
business and/or interested in sharpening their skills to achieve life goals. The modules
will give you the real-life tools and techniques to take your career to the next level, and
the FREE resources and insight to make your small business a reality. Get FREE one-
on-one job coaching, resume writing, and interviewing tips. Speak with leading experts
to help you take your small business to the next level.
Early Learning Career Pathway
Wednesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator – Nancy Hartman, Leading to Movement
This course in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta will prepare parent
learners to work in early childhood care and education. The course will educate parent
learners about the health and safety of children, how children develop and learn, and
how to work with children to support their development and learning. The class is
followed by a two-day internship in a quality early learning center. This course also
includes CPR and First Aid Certification and career placement. A criminal background
check will be conducted.
Eat Yourself Healthy: Healing with Food
Wednesdays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Facilitator: Dr. Quanda Stroud, Holistic Healthy Aging 4 Life
This course will explain the concept of the American Food System and the relationship
between food and health. Parent Learners will understand the importance of a whole
food plant-based diet and be introduced to the concept of growing seasonal organic
foods and herbs on a budget.
A Way Forward (Women)
Thursdays, 10AM- 12:00 Noon
Facilitator: Facilitator: Dr. Fiyah Oates, Transcendent Life Coaching Institute
Discover your greatness! Learn how to manage your stress, build healthy relationships,
get rid of the baggage and clutter in your life. Start a new way of thinking to bring
balance, healing, and peace to your life. Women only.
Parenting Circle
Thursdays, 6PM – 7PM
Facilitator: Chris Latson, CHAMP Fatherhood Consultants
The Parenting Circle is designed to address the unique challenges of parenting. Parents
develop strategies to improve their communication skills with their child(ren), techniques
to encourage positive behavior, and activities to help strengthen their bond. The ten
pillars of A New Way Forward, an evidence-based curriculum will be used as the
backdrop to facilitate engaging dialogue along with an active parenting curriculum.