Education & Career Development
Our programs enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, set goals, explore careers, prepare for employment and utilize and embrace technology to achieve a successful and long-term career
MONEY MATTERS
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18 by building their basic money management skills. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college. |
POWER HOUR
Provides our Club members with a space to complete homework assignments and projects. Staff and volunteers dedicate time and resources to assist members, ages 6 to 18, with academics.
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CAREER LAUNCH
This fun and exciting program prepares teens for the working world. Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore careers, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work. Career Launch utilizes three nationally-tested programs – Career Explorers, Club Tech, and Job Ready! |
CLUB TECH
This ambitious, multi-year initiative is focused on providing all Boys & Girls Clubs with state-of-the-art software, new programs and resources that will help build members’ computer skills and integrate technology in all core program areas, as well as provide extensive, ongoing training for Club professionals. Programming resources include: NETsmarts: Kids ages 6-8 years old get a chance to learn how to log-in to the computers, set-up their very own e-mail accounts, and start up an account with “MY CLUB, MY LIFE” where they will learn how to better their skills in reading, exploring the BOYS &GIRLS CLUB friendly website database which includes educational games and games that better their skills such as typing! Elements for Teens (13-14 yrs old): Website design lectures and also the stepping stones towards PHOTOGRAPHY and editing your own pictures into anything you can dream of using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS! Photography & Graphic Design: Behind every magazine cover there is a photographer. Want to learn the steps to take picture taking to the next level? Sign up for the Boys & Girls Club PHOTOGRAPHY and GRAPHIC DESIGN lectures. |
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