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Bio

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Christopher Thompson is a native of Wilson North Carolina and has lived in Columbus Ohio since 2001. His educational background includes an Associates in Advanced Leadership at Valor Christian College, MA in Human Services and Social Work at Walden University. In 2010 he completed his BA in Psychology and Human Relations at Ohio Christian University. Currently he is working on his Phd in Developmental Psychology at Walden University. His focus on community collaboration has led him to a number of employment opportunities and leadership roles. All of his experience includes: Behavior Specialist, Mental Health Coordinator, Juvenile Detention Leadership, Life Skills Teacher, Youth Minister and College Basketball Coaching. He has been a youth liaison with several ministry organizations, Huckleberry House life skills instructor, Restore Whitehall Community Builder, Whitehall School District resource teacher, Columbus City Schools life skills teacher, and Harvest Preparatory school Bible teacher. Basic Skills was created in 2018 to bridge the gap between social skills and leadership advancement. His keynote speaking has been an inspiration to thousands of individuals across the country. The popularity of his program has expanded to different regions outside of Columbus OH. He is excited when the light comes on for so many children and they start to walk in their purpose. The role that he cherishes most of all is that of being a father to his sons Jadon Christopher Thompson and Canaan Thompson.

MISSION

TO SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF LEADERS AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT, WHICH PREPARES THEM TO LIVE, WORK, AND BECOME A VITAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.

OUR IMPACT

THE FOCUS OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SPECIALIZED EVENTS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES TRAINING, ASSESSMENTS, CAREER GOALS, EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES, AND COACHING.

“WE ARE BRINGING REAL LIFE TO THE CLASSROOM”

 

41k

(6 YEARS)

With much joy, we send our thanks to organizations and individuals for the generous donations you sent to Basic Skills to support this movement. We look forward to seeing you at the next event so we can thank you even more.

 

6+

YEARS OF SERVICE

Basic Skills is proud to serve communities all across Central Ohio. We also acknowledge that our organization has been in existence for almost 6 years now.

 
 

5.5k+

PEOPLE IMPACTED

These programs have been a safety net for candidates who possess a growth mindset. We have served over 5.5k individuals since June 2018

 
 

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TESTIMONIAL

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KeyNote Speaker

 
 
 
 
 

VIDEOS

 

Online Session (Self-Awareness)

Ohio Christian University Session

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The Program

 
 

MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING

  • PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (10 CORE SKILLS)

  • SOFT SKILLS

  • CREATIVE THINKING

CAREER PLANNING

  • SURVEY COURSE (CAREER CHOICE)

  • VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • MONEY MANAGEMENT

JOB TRAINING

  • TALENT DEVELOPMENT

  • DIVERSITY

  • COMMUNICATION

  • COACHING / FEEDBACK

 

Thank You!!!

Message from Kenneth & Tasha Cobbs Leonard

 

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Contact

 

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Huckleberry House

Huckleberry House works with Central Ohio’s youth and families who are dealing with some of the most difficult problems imaginable. Issues like abuse, violence, neglect, poverty, and homelessness. No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, we offer proven programs and committed people who know how to help young people and families take control of their lives. So they can move past the circumstances they’re in, and move toward the future they want.

Restore Whitehall

RESTORE Whitehall is a community place-based initiative sponsored by FCDJFS, that is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. We accomplish this goal by providing WHOLE-FAMILY, WRAPAROUND services to TANF eligible residents of the city of Whitehall. RESTORE believes that, “It takes a COMMUNITY to RAISE a FAMILY.” We equip communities to thrive by fostering family, educational, vocational and financial vitality.