Our Goals for Kids
Our vision for our youth is that they develop healthy physical and emotional habits, succeed in their chosen educational and career pathways, achieve self-efficacy and confidence, and become leaders in their communities.
21st Century Pathways
Pathways to Career Success
The Need
≈ Half of all youth in the US do not believe they will go to college.
≈ 3.5 million jobs will require education in STEM by 2025.
≈ The US has a dramatic shortage of STEM workers.
The Approach
We provide homework help, STEM education & individualized coaching to help members chart a unique course to higher education and career pathways that align with their passions and talents.
100
of teens in College Bound go on to higher education
92
feel ready for post-secondary academics
90
envision they will attend college/trade school
100
take requisite college entrance exams
Healthy Habits
Fostering lifelong healthy lifestyles
The Need
≈ Students in sports activities are less likely to suffer from stress & depression.
≈ Only 16.4% of U.S. students are required to take a personal finance class.
≈ 1 in 5 children in the US (ages 6-19) has been diagnosed with obesity.
The Approach
We offer programming that supports the development of lifelong healthy habits, including nutrition, healthy cooking, sports, and social-emotional & financial awareness.
98
feel they are coping with their challenges
94
are setting and achieving goals
92
are active for more than 60 minutes a week
79
eat at least 3-5 servings of fruits & veggies each day
Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Safe spaces nurture confidence, communication & resilience
The Need
≈ 93% of employers say social-emotional skills are essential, & 59% say it’s hard to find candidates with these skills.
≈ A 15 year Google study revealed the most successful employees are adaptable, resilient, emotionally intelligent, strong communicators, & curious. Numerous studies mark humility as a core quality of successful leaders.
The Approach
Our staff is trained in a youth development method designed to create a safe, supportive and productive environment for youth, that fosters resiliency, communications skills, and robust self-confidence.
98
feel they are coping with their challenges
94
are setting and achieving goals
92
feel a sense of belonging
91
believe they can stand up for what's right even if friends disagree
Community Service
Building a service leadership mentality
The Need
≈ Youth who volunteer 1 hour a week are 50% less likely to abuse alcohol, cigarettes, become pregnant, or engage in destructive behavior.
≈ Over 50 college admissions deans support Harvard University protocols emphasizing the quality of ethical and academic engagement over the quantity of students’ achievements.
The Approach
We offer a variety of age-specific, mentor-based service leadership programs which develop social-emotional competencies, foster connections to community and hone developmental skills that cultivate a strong work ethic and self-confidence.
92
feel a sense of belonging
94
are setting and achieving goals
14,000
hours of community service by teen members
200
hours of community service by 2018 Youth of the Year winner
Inclusion
Ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated
The Need
≈ Youth of color with high self-esteem and positive racial identity, are more likely to experience positive outcomes: socially, emotionally, and academically.
≈ 83% of tech executives are white, and half as many African American and Hispanic people work in tech as compared to the remainder of the private sector.
The Approach
We embrace diversity and ensure our staff, children, and families feel a sense of equity and that all voices are heard and included.
98
feel they are coping with their challenges
92
feel a sense of belonging
91
believe they can stand up for what is right even if friends disagree
Academic Support
Encouraging motivated learners
The Need
≈ 32% of high schools require academic tutoring assistance.
≈ Studies have shown that tutoring can lift average students to the 98th percentile.
The Approach
Academic support, STEM skills, and charting a unique path to higher education that lead to thriving wage careers aligned with kids’ passions and talents
Successful academic support programs encourage the pursuit of higher education and lead to thriving wage careers aligned with kids’ passions and talents. They are also positively associated with social-emotional skills such as creativity, resiliency, and problem-solving, which in turn increase success in school and life.
