Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

In 2026, the Juvenile Uplifting Mentoring Program (J.U.M.P.) will launch a bold and transformative workforce development initiative designed to equip teens with real credentials, real income pathways, and real leadership skills. The Community Babysitter & CEO Academy, powered by CPR 211, is more than a certification course—it is a launchpad for economic independence and youth empowerment.

This program was created in response to a simple but urgent reality: too many capable teens lack access to professional training, income opportunities, and structured leadership development. JUMP believes responsibility is not just a character trait—it is a career path. Through this academy, teens will gain nationally recognized certification, entrepreneurial training, and the confidence to operate as young professionals in their communities.

Beginning in 2026, JUMP HQ will fully sponsor a series of elite training bootcamps at our Williamsport facility. These academies will be offered at no cost to participants. By covering 100% of tuition and materials, JUMP removes every financial barrier that might prevent a teen from participating. Families will not pay for instruction, materials, or certification. Access will be determined by commitment and readiness—not income.

Through our partnership with CPR 211, an authorized American Red Cross training provider, participants will complete the official American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training certification. CPR 211 brings high-energy, professional instruction that goes beyond the textbook. Students will learn critical safety protocols, emergency response procedures, basic first aid awareness, child supervision standards, and professionalism in caregiving environments. This credential provides immediate credibility and increases employability within the community.

However, this academy does not stop at certification.

What makes the Community Babysitter & CEO Academy unique is its integrated entrepreneurship component. After earning certification, students transition into the “CEO” phase of the program, where they receive structured training in business fundamentals. Participants learn how to:

• Develop a babysitting business plan

• Set rates and manage earnings

• Build client communication skills

• Market services responsibly

• Create simple service contracts

• Practice professionalism and time management

• Build confidence and leadership presence

Through interactive workshops, teens will design their own micro-business blueprint. They will leave the academy not only certified, but equipped to operate a profitable babysitting service with structure and integrity.

The program targets youth ages 13–17 and will run in seasonal cohorts throughout the year, including spring break and summer sessions. Each cohort is intentionally capped to maintain quality instruction and mentorship engagement. Participants will complete hands-on training, scenario-based learning exercises, and entrepreneurial strategy sessions.

The broader impact of this initiative extends beyond individual participants. By training responsible, certified young caregivers, we strengthen the entire community. Families gain access to prepared and credentialed babysitters. Teens gain legal income opportunities and business experience. The local economy benefits from youth-led microenterprise activity. Most importantly, young people begin to see themselves as capable leaders and income earners.

For JUMP, this academy aligns directly with our mission to uplift at-risk youth and their families. Economic empowerment is prevention. Skill development is intervention. Leadership training is long-term protection against disengagement and negative peer influence. When teens are equipped with tangible credentials and entrepreneurial tools, they are less vulnerable to risk factors and more likely to pursue productive futures.

This fundraiser directly supports:

• Certification fees and official American Red Cross materials

• Entrepreneurship curriculum development and supplies

• Instructor costs and facility operations

• Youth workbooks and professional resource guides

• Incentives for program completion and excellence

• Community outreach and recruitment efforts

Every dollar invested fuels opportunity. Every sponsorship removes a barrier. Every contribution helps transform potential into leadership.

The Community Babysitter & CEO Academy represents a scalable, sustainable workforce pipeline for local teens. It is structured, measurable, and replicable. It bridges safety training with business education—two powerful tools that prepare youth for both immediate income and long-term career readiness.

We are not simply teaching teens to watch children. We are teaching them to manage responsibility, build trust, generate income, and think like entrepreneurs.

With your support, we will empower the next generation of leaders—one certified, confident, community-minded teen at a time.