THE WARNER FOUNDATION
Saving Lives. Building Futures.
Inspire
Motivate
Empower
Welcome to The Warner FOUNDATION! We are a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth who face challenges like bullying, poverty, mental health illness, drug addiction and much more. By partnering with local public schools we offer Career Technology Education (CTE) to elementary and middle school students, educational interventions, engaging after-school activities, and enriching summer programs. Together, we aim to create an environment where young people can thrive and build brighter futures together. Join us in making a positive impact in our community!
THE MISSION
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
YOUTH CAREER PATHWAYS
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
-Agriculture Business, Leadership and Communications
-Animal Science
-Agricultural Technology and Technology and Mechanical Systems
-Environmental and Natural Resources
-Food Science and Technology
-Plant Science
Architecture and Construction
-Architectural Drafting and Design
-Carpentry
-Construction Management and Inspection
-Electrical
-HVAC and Sheet Metal
-Masonry
-Plumbing and Pipefitting
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Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications
-Graphic Design and Interactive Media
-Digital Communications
-Printing and Imaging
Business, Marketing and Finance
-Accounting and Financial Services
-Business Management
-Entrepreneurship
-Marketing and Sales
-Real Estate
-Retail Management
Health Science
-Exercise Science, Wellness and Restoration
-Health Informatics
-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
-Nursing Science
-Biomedical Science
Law and Public Service
-Fire Science
-Government and Public Administration
-Law Enforcement
-Legal Studies
-Junior Reserve Officers'Training Corps (JROTC)
Founder/CEO
THE WARNER FOUNDATION
Manuel W. Warner, M.Ed.
My professional career highlights my passion in leadership, teaching and directing young leaders to rise from any situation to become innovative thinkers and leaders. I have worked in communities that have immense poverty, staggering numbers in violence and high numbers in student homelessness. I began my educational journey teaching third grade in Grand Blanc, Michigan. My work reaches into cities such as Chicago, IL, Topeka KS, Flint MI, Las Vegas NV, Albany NY and Roswell, NM. I have educated kids in communities that are 100% free and reduced lunch, 100% Black and Brown, 80% English Language Learners, 98% Caucasian, and more than 35% receiving special education services. I have lead in positions as High School Administrator, Middle School Administrator, and other various administrator and teaching positions in public education.
I have taught collegiate courses in the department of college of education. As a college instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago , I'm proud to have been apart of a dynamic team that developed a pipeline of educational leaders in urban education that focused on social justice. I supervised over 70 collegiate juniors and seniors that have now graduated with professional education licenses that have careers as college deans, professors, school administrators, teachers and many other education positions.
Advanced Education:
Masters
Eastern Michigan University
Educational Leadership and Counseling
Bachelors
University of Michigan
Elementary Education
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Together we will impact the lives of countless young leaders ... Let's do it together...
THE WARNER FOUNDATION
