Teen Programs - Life and Workforce Readiness

1. Workforce Readiness

Bring Your "A" Game
Bring Your 'A' Game is an engaging curriculum for building the seven foundational workplace skills of Work Ethic. This is a curriculum-based program that awards members with a certificate of completion from the Center for Work Ethic Development.

BGCBC runs this program for members 16-18 years old two times per year (Fall/Spring).

Construction Workforce Readiness

• Construction Mentorship
• Building Great Futures Broward in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Broward

Money Matters

Money Matters: Make it Count has taught teens how to set goals, budget, save and invest. In addition to staff-led financial literacy sessions, young people practice their financial decision-making skills through fun, engaging digital tools and games. Teens who complete Money Matters show improved financial management skills, including saving money and sticking to a budget.

BGBC runs this curriculum-based program for members 12-18 two times per year(Fall/Spring).

Career Launch

Career Launch encourages Club members ages 13 to 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions and prepare to join our nation's work force.

Virtual Reality Programs

Soft Skills

In partnership with Xennial digital, BGCBC developed a virtual reality program that is designed to enhance the soft skills and employability odds of our teens. These programs focus on building the skills needed to thrive in various workplace settings.

Skills: Negotiation, organization, professional email writing, delegating tasks, time management, and more!

Transfr VR

Career Exposure

Transfr VR provides members with an immersive learning experience, guiding them from virtual learning to meaningful careers. Transfr empowers our members through a comprehensive career development to navigate new careers, enhance job satisfaction, and adapt to the evolving job market.

Virtual training facility

The virtual training facility is a virtual environment where members can master the skills they need to get hired for well-paying jobs in a safe, supportive setting, under the expert guidance of digital coaches.

Industries:

• Aviation
• Automotive
• Construction
• Diesel
• Electrical
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing

Annual Career Day

BGCBC hosts Career Day at American Heritage Schools every year to expose teens to career pathways and education opportunities. Members are exposed to careers to trending areas including technology, digital marketing, public service, aviation, automotive, and more!

Certification programs

• OSHA 10
• Forklift License
• ServSafe
• Adobe
• Life guard & Water Safety Instructor
• Broward UP
• ……… (I will add to this)

For More information about Workforce Readiness programs, please contact:

Katherine Mendoza
Career & Education Coordinator
kmendoza@bgcbc.org

2. College Readiness

College Tours

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SAT/ACT Prep

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Scholarships

Members who attend BGCBC and satisfy qualifying eligibility requirements are able to receive scholarship.

Nan Knox Scholarship

The Nan Knox Scholarship is a supplemental scholarship designed to assist members with tuition fees. This is an 8-disbursement scholarship with award amounts varying based on the location of the college or university selected.

Eligibility:

• An active member of the BGCBC for at least two years; must be a member during their junior and senior year.
• Attended the Club at least 40 hours/visits during the program year.
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must show proof of acceptance letter.
• Must complete the BGCBC Scholarship application with all required documents.

Rick Case Vocational Scholarship

The Rick Case Vocational Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Rick Case, a lifelong supporter of BGCBC. This scholarship was designed to assist members who are interested in a vocational school or certification program. This scholarship covers full tuition and fees for eligible programs.

Eligibility:

• An active member of the BGCBC for at least two years; must be a member during their junior and senior year.
• Attended the Club at least 40 hours/visits during the program year.
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must show proof of acceptance letter & tuition estimate.
• Must complete the BGCBC Vocational Scholarship application with all required documents.

Rita & Rick Case Endowed Scholarship

The Rita & Rick Case Endowed Scholarship was created to assist members with tuition expenses to attend Nova Southeastern University.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted to Nova Southeastern University.
• An active member of the BGCBC for at least two years; must be a member during their junior and senior year.
• Attended the Club at least 40 hours/visits during the program year.
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must complete the BGCBC Scholarship application with all required documents prior to May 1, 2024.

Application will go live January 1st (click here to apply)

For More information about college readiness programs, please contact:

Delanie Lugo, College Readiness Assistant
dlugo@bgcbc.org

3. Life Skills

a. Youth of the Year

Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth as well as a voice for all of our nation's young people. Over the decades, these individuals have exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and are proof of the impact Clubs make in transforming and shaping futures.

Meet our 2023 Youth of the Year!

Emma, Marti Huizenga Club
2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Youth of the Year

Bio: (Anith)

ii. Show headshots & Club name of 2023 YOYs

Headshots and Club names of the 2023 YOYs go here.

iii. Donate now to YOY link

Donate now to YOY link goes here.

b. Keystone

Keystone Clubs provide leadership development opportunities for young people ages 14 to 18. Youth participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation, and community service.

For more information about life skills programs, please contact:

Anith Benjamin
abenjamin@bgcbc.org

 

Teen Stats

% of graduating seniors enrolled in college, university, or vocational school

% of seniors graduated from high school

___ graduating seniors received a scholarship to attend college, university, or trade school

___ members participated in a college or career readiness activity during the 2022-2023 program year