Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
The Delta Academy is a national program initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. designed to enrich and enhance the education of young females ages 11-14. The goals of the program are to focus on the social, physical and emotional development of our young women in grades 6-8 and to prepare them for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. We provide structured learning activities that focus on topics such as self-esteem, empowerment, education, community/public service, leadership skills, healthy eating and exercising, and enhancing their talents and interests.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute
Delta G.E.M.S. (the acronym for Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) is a national initiative established for the continuation and expansion of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy. It is designed for teenage girls between the ages of 14-18 in grades 9-12. The goals are to instill the need to excel academically; to sharpen and enhance skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist in proper goal setting and planning for the future; and to create compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.