Education & 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
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May during the school year
A Club-wide study period, Power Hour offers daily after-school homework help with an emphasis on youth becoming self-directed learners.
Project Learn
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May during the school year
This comprehensive educational program reinforces school lessons by combining tutoring, school and parental involvement, education games and activities, and academic incentives.
Tutoring
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May 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
For ages 6‐18; yearlong and on‐going
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
For Ages 12-18; yearlong and on-going
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
For Ages 13-18; yearlong and on-going
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
For Ages 10-18; Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions
Learn to manage money, open and handle bank accounts, establish credit cards and much more.
Power Hour
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May during the school year
A Club-wide study period, Power Hour offers daily after-school homework help with an emphasis on youth becoming self-directed learners.
Project Learn
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May during the school year
This comprehensive educational program reinforces school lessons by combining tutoring, school and parental involvement, education games and activities, and academic incentives.
Tutoring
For Ages 6-18; Aug-May 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
For ages 6‐18; yearlong and on‐going
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
For Ages 12-18; yearlong and on-going
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
For Ages 13-18; yearlong and on-going
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
For Ages 10-18; Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions
Learn to manage money, open and handle bank accounts, establish credit cards and much more.