Education & Career Development Programs
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.
Diplomas to Degrees (d2D): College Readiness for Teens
Diplomas to Degrees (d2D), is a college readiness program that provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.
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 benefical 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
- 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; Mon?Thurs, 4:00? 8:00pm; yearlong and on?going
- Hands on career training including volunteering, mock interviews, and career fairs. Successful participants are eligible to apply for paying 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.
