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What it Means to be a YMCA Teen Achiever
 Participants in the Black Achievers Program meet weekly or bi-weekly throughout the year at our Northside YMCA. The YMCA Black Achievers Program faces educational disparity head-on by equipping teens with skills and competencies needed to gain acceptance to and graduation from institutions of higher learning, eventually leading to successful entry into the workforce.
GOALS:
- Provide positive experiences and life examples that will inspire youth to set and achieve their goals;
- Focus community attention on the development of urban youth for employment and meaningful career opportunities; and
- Recognize and promote excellence.
CAREER AWARENESS - Black Achievers offers students a chance to experience the 'real' working world via program elements such as:
- Speakers Bureau
- Career Clusters
- Business & Industry Presentations
- Job Shadowing
- Career Seminars
ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
- Tutoring
- College Fairs
- College Scholarships
- Mentoring
- Black College Tour (pictured right)
LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
- Fundraising
- Community Service
- Program Planning and Development
- Cultural Awareness
Upcoming Events
2010 Black College Tour
Saturday, April 3, 2010 - Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Black College Tour is sponsored by Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Want to Learn More?
If you are interested in becoming a Teen Achiever, click here for the 2009-2010 Teen Achiever Application.
For additional information regarding the program, please contact Antoinette Mensah, at (414) 274-0765 or amensah@ymcamke.org.
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