Education & Career Development Programs
Education and Career Development Programs
Programs in Education and Career Development enable youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.
Power Hour
Ages 6-18; August – May
A Club-wide study period, Power Hour offers daily after-school homework help with an emphasis on youth becoming self-directed learners.
Project Learn
Ages 6-18; During the school year
This comprehensive educational program reinforces school lessons by combining homework help, tutoring, school and parental involvement, educational games, High-Yield Activities, and academic incentives.
Tutoring
Ages 6-18; During the school year
One-on-one attention in communication arts, history, math, and science, with special attention on reading skills.
Skill Tech
Skill Tech is a basic computer skills program that develops Club members’ proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and other productivity software through fun, hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for four age groups.
Skill Tech II: A Club Tech Advanced Skills Program
Skill Tech II teaches advanced yet practical technology skills to Club members ages 6 to 18. Using animated, interactive tutorials on courseware developed exclusively for Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as hands-on, instructor-led group activities, the program introduces members to hardware and networking skills and technology-related career opportunities. This can be extremely beneficial to students thinking of taking something like a PCNSA exam as a stepping stone to a career in tech.
Reading Room
Ages 6‐18
A quiet space dedicated to reading alone or in groups. A small library provides age-appropriate reading material on a variety of subjects.
Junior Staff Development Program
Ages 12-18
Hands-on career training including volunteering, mock interviews, and career fairs. Successful participants are eligible to apply for paid positions at the Club.
Mentor St. Louis
Mentor St. Louis is a school-based mentoring program that focuses on enhancing reading skills and building self-esteem. The program supports hundreds of mentor relationships as they provide a wonderful platform for kids to grow academically and personally.
Career Launch Program
Ages 13-18
Encourages members to develop their skills and interests, explore careers, make positive educational decisions and prepare to join the nation’s workforce.
Money Matters & CitiGroup Financial Education Program
Ages 10-18
Learn to manage money, open and handle bank accounts, establish credit cards and much more.
Power Hour
Ages 6-18; August – May
A Club-wide study period, Power Hour offers daily after-school homework help with an emphasis on youth becoming self-directed learners.
Project Learn
Ages 6-18; During the school year
This comprehensive educational program reinforces school lessons by combining homework help, tutoring, school and parental involvement, educational games, High-Yield Activities, and academic incentives.
Tutoring
Ages 6-18; During the school year
One-on-one attention in communication arts, history, math, and science, with special attention on reading skills.
Skill Tech
Skill Tech is a basic computer skills program that develops Club members’ proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and other productivity software through fun, hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for four age groups.
Skill Tech II: A Club Tech Advanced Skills Program
Skill Tech II teaches advanced yet practical technology skills to Club members ages 6 to 18. Using animated, interactive tutorials on courseware developed exclusively for Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as hands-on, instructor-led group activities, the program introduces members to hardware and networking skills and technology-related career opportunities. This can be extremely beneficial to students thinking of taking something like a PCNSA exam as a stepping stone to a career in tech.
Reading Room
Ages 6‐18
A quiet space dedicated to reading alone or in groups. A small library provides age-appropriate reading material on a variety of subjects.
Junior Staff Development Program
Ages 12-18
Hands-on career training including volunteering, mock interviews, and career fairs. Successful participants are eligible to apply for paid positions at the Club.
Mentor St. Louis
Mentor St. Louis is a school-based mentoring program that focuses on enhancing reading skills and building self-esteem. The program supports hundreds of mentor relationships as they provide a wonderful platform for kids to grow academically and personally.
Career Launch Program
Ages 13-18
Encourages members to develop their skills and interests, explore careers, make positive educational decisions and prepare to join the nation’s workforce.
Money Matters & CitiGroup Financial Education Program
Ages 10-18
Learn to manage money, open and handle bank accounts, establish credit cards and much more.