at the YOUTH CENTER, we offer a variety of PROGRAMS designed to help positively develop and encourage the young people of our community
The Scoop
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Y Achievers
The Y Achievers program reaches into the heart of the community for both its adults and teen achievers. By recognizing and utilizing the talents of leaders who are successful in their careers, the program brings a much needed positive influence into the lives of young people.
The central purpose of the program is to help teens set and pursue high education and career goals.
Program Goals and Objectives:
1. Help youth develop a positive sense of self
2. Raise academic standards for youth
3. Build character
4. Expose students to diverse career options
5. Provide role models whose success and knowledge will inspire youth to set and reach their goals
6. Create channels for continuing community involvement by business and industry
Activities include: Career cluster meetings (business, medicine, architecture, etc.) Career Awareness Programs Speakers Bureau Business/Industry Tours Shadowing Career Fairs Academic Support (Tutoring, ACT and SAT Prep, Local College Tours) Recreational/Social Activities
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Youth Center Mentoring (PROJECT BEAUTIFUL and MEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE)
Our teen mentoring groups after our YC Poetry Slam
Beginning Summer 2011, the Youth Center introduceD our brand new mentoring programs for young men & women!
Parents, if you want your children to be able to talk about the issues they're facing and get sound advice and solid leadership from some of our community's best leaders, then this is the program for you!
Young folks, if you want a place that allows you to talk openly about the issues you're going through in a fun and interactive way, then this is where you want to be!
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Diabetes Prevention Program
Come out and learn how you can cut your risk for diabetes in half and gain tools for healthy living, while still eating good! Every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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For information on any of our programs, give us a call or shoot us an email!