USHER unveils Leisure Trade Membership and ‘Spark’ Lab Content material Studio at Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Metro Atlanta
USHER’s Social Influence Tour evokes over 4,800 youth throughout 11 cities and brings nationwide workforce growth and entrepreneurship mannequin to Atlanta
International 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 Trade Membership for youth.
This milestone occasion displays USHER’s dedication to empowering younger individuals by way 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,” mentioned 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 Influence Tour culminating occasion, Usher will reduce 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,” mentioned 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 additionally an area the place they will acquire hands-on experiences in fields like music manufacturing, filmmaking, images, and extra. This initiative completely aligns with our mission to ignite the limitless potential of children and teenagers by creating secure, inclusive, and interesting environments, empowering them to seek out their spark and pursue their passions.”
Along with the Spark Lab, USHER’S New Look can also be asserting the launch of a brand new signature program, the Leisure Trade 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 change into 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 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,” mentioned 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 goals into actuality. It’s an honor to assist encourage the following technology of leaders and innovators by way of After College applications.”
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 applications.
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 chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Phillana Williams presents Usher a particular recognition award from Mayor of Atlanta the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher pose with members of the Boys & Ladies Membership of Metro Atlanta through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Jason Winston presents Usher a particular Atlanta Metropolis Council particular proclamation through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors reduce the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Usher speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures 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 chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Jenn Goicoechea, Phillana Williams, Jason Winston, Usher, Jonnetta Patton and visitors attend the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 9: Shawn H. Wilson speaks onstage through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors reduce the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher skates through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) J.Lack, Shawn H. Wilson, Usher, and D.L. Warfield attend the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 09: Usher (C) together with visitors reduce the blue ribbon through the ribbon chopping 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 Pictures for Boys & Ladies Membership)
