"All In for the Future" Charity Poker Tournament
About Reach Back & Lift 1 (RB&L1)
MISSION
To assist youth and young adults with professional, personal, and leadership skills by providing training, programs, and partnerships with local business Leadership. RB&L 1 is committed to connecting underemployed individuals with the resources necessary to become self-sufficient and earn a living wage. Our programs will be targeting underserved communities in St Mary's County, Maryland.
Exposure
The Youth In Aviation Program exposes local youth to the aviation industry and provides an opportunity to earn a certification required for entry-level jobs in the industry. By recruiting local workers, this program will help local businesses grow their workforce with personnel that desires to remain here in the County, ultimately reducing attrition rates in our transient community.
Removing Barriers
The cost of training for one student seeking to earn a private pilot license can be well over $10,000. This cost represents a large barrier to entry for residents without significant available resources as they consider beginning careers in the aviation industry. Removing this barrier will make this training a more realistic option for additional employment seekers in St. Mary’s County.
Join the fight
Help Our Cause, Go "All In for the Future!"
The SOMD Youth In Aviation Program is in its 3rd Year. Our year 4 target is 30 candidates, with all of our students completing the program and flight hours necessary to earn a private pilot license.
Your participation in the Poker Tournament will directly go to helping our kids get off the ground, literally!