Education & Career
These programs help youth create aspirations for the future, providing opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.
Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through “high-yield” learning activities at the Club and in the home. The Project Learn strategy is based on Dr. Reginald Clark’s research that shows fun, but academically beneficial activities increase academic performance. These activities include leisure reading, writing activities, homework help and games like Scrabble which develop young people’s cognitive skills.
CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.
Cultivating Tomorrows Club Professionals Today! Junior Staff is a small-group program that is both practical and user friendly. It assists Club members ages 13 to 18 in exploring a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work.
Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13 to 18. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest, start small businesses and pay for college.
