For over a decade the MAC has cultivated the next generation of social justice leaders through our comprehensive high school leadership development programs. The Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students (MACCS) is a social justice, leadership development and service-learning program where students explore strategies for social change, leadership skills, and social justice issues. UCREW offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about social entrepreneurship. By the end of the program, students will have conceptualized, produced, marketed, and launched a small social enterprise business.  These year-round, leadership programs serve 100 students annually.

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The Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students (MACCS) is a diverse group of young leaders, committed to improving themselves and their communities through the practice of Muhammad Ali’s six core principles: Respect, Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Spirituality, and Giving. As a youth-led organization, these dynamic students make decisions that guide the course of their service work and leadership development.

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What is the Muhammad Ali Center UCREW Program?

UCREW is a ground-breaking social enterprise program of the Muhammad Ali Center available to high school students. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to not only learn about social entrepreneurship, but to work in teams to develop an actual social enterprise. During the school year, students will meet twice monthly to explore the issue of “poverty” in their communities and to reflect on ways to combat local poverty through creative business endeavors. By the end of the program, students will have conceptualized, produced, marketed, and launched a small social enterprise business.

Program Benefits

• Confidence building and leadership development.
• Meet and engage in dialogue with community leaders and inspirational speakers.
• Encourage teamwork and develop strong communications skills.
• Find your voice for social change, and understand the value and power of giving.

Program Benefits

• Confidence building and leadership development.
• Meet and engage in dialogue with community leaders and inspirational speakers.
• Encourage teamwork and develop strong communications skills.
• Find your voice for social change, and further your understanding of the cycle of poverty in our community.
• Learn the foundation for building your own social entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

High school students in grades 10-12 who demonstrate the following:

• Involvement in community service or extra-curricular activities in school or community.
• Potential to develop leadership skills.
• Excellent attendance, good academic grades, and exemplary conduct are expected.

Qualifications

High school students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate the following:

• Involvement in community service or extra-curricular activities in school or community.
• Potential to develop leadership skills.
• Excellent attendance, good academic grades, and exemplary conduct are expected.