2022 Mercy Works Events & Program Dates
Your child is one program away from an experience that can advance their personal and professional vision. Discover our complete list of programs and events coming up in 2022.
We are especially in need of volunteers for all of our programs. Please connect with Nati Torrence, MercyWorks Program Director at ncabrera@mercy-works.org for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming Programs & Events
BMB Vision Ventures | May 2 - July 11, 2022
Formerly Teen Tech, BMB Vision Ventures presents an expanded version of Teen Tech that will meet twice a week for 10 weeks. BMB Vision Ventures encourages students to take a philanthropic approach to entrepreneurship. Open to ages 10-16. Learn more at https://www.vcsyracuse.com/bmb-vision-ventures.
Vision Velocity Young Men Mentorship | Ongoing Monthly Meeting
Vision Velocity is a monthly mentorship program designed to engage young men with a vision approach to setting goals for their lives. The approach includes understanding that we all have a purpose and have been created to fulfill that purpose. Vision Velocity meets once per month and is available to young men in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Learn more at https://www.vcsyracuse.com/vision-velocity.
Synergy Internship & Leadership Development | May 31 - August 5, 2022
Synergy is a 10-week leadership development and paid internship program for college students from the Syracuse area. This program is designed to cultivate strong professional skills and build an exceptional work ethic based upon four main pillars: professional development, financial literacy, service growth, and health & wellness. Learn more at https://www.vcsyracuse.com/synergy-internship.
First Real Entrepreneurship Starts Here (#FRESH) | July 5 - August 11, 2022
College students are not the only ones seeking substantial work experience and leadership training. Today, self-motivated high school students are also looking for opportunities to get real professional experience and mentorship. #FRESH helps high school students develop excellent work skills, fine tune and build their resume and develop great work etiquette. Learn more at https://www.vcsyracuse.com/fresh.
Passport to Vision | August 22 – August 27, 2022
A weeklong life-changing experience for high school girls that fosters positive self-image, vision and focus for them to develop a strategy to realize their dreams. Designed as a personal journey and group experience with an intimate feel, the program addresses topics that are relevant to young women during a time when they need it most. The program engages young women ages 14-18 in safe and open conversation about topics that are relevant to this generation. For more information, visit https://www.vcsyracuse.com/passport-2-vision.
Digital Music Lab | September 13 - November 29, 2022
In partnership with Syracuse University, the Music Production Lab meets every Tuesday, from 4 to 6pm during two 12-week semesters . Students develop music composition and production skills. At the end of each semester, students present a finished product that includes their finished tracks and a brief abstract about the meanings that underlie their compositions. For more information, visit https://www.vcsyracuse.com/digitalmusiclab.