The GEMS Institute is designed for:

• Young women who have potential but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success
• Young women who are interested in developing leadership skills
• Young women who are actively pursuing college/and or career options
• Young women who need encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning
• Young women identified by schools, churches, youth groups and/or former Delta Academy participants

The objective of the GEMS Institute Committee is to serve as a motivational tool targeting African American female teenagers resulting in an increased knowledge and awareness of issues and concerns affecting women today. The objectives and goals of the Delta GEMS Committee will be accomplished through workshops on:

• Scholarship (Academic Excellence)
• Sisterhood (Self Esteem, Health Awareness & Leadership)
• Showing Me the Money (Financial Awareness)
• Service (Social Responsibility Obtained Through Community Service)