Life & Workforce Readiness
From kindergarten to career, being future-ready starts young.
No one succeeds alone.
Boys & Girls Clubs are kids’ first network — the place where they meet mentors, hone their skills, ignite their interests and connect to opportunities.
Clubs prepare youth of all ages with essential skills that today’s schools and employers want, including effective communication, social interaction and navigating challenges.
Speakers from diverse industries. Job shadowing at local companies. Hands-on activities and job training for teens. We know it’s hard to dream something you haven’t seen, which is why career exploration is key for young people to unlock potential career paths.
94% of youth feel they are gaining the skills needed to be successful in a job.
95% of 11th & 12th graders know what education or training they need for the career they want.
93% of Club youth say they can work with people who are different than them.
What We Do
From that first spark of interest in a dream job to securing internships, first jobs and college scholarships, Boys & Girls Clubs set today’s youth up to build the great futures they envision. We do this through:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Creative Thinking
- Career assessments
- Career planning
- Field trips
- Hands-on experiences
- Resume writing
- Interview prep
- Financial literacy
- Industry certification programs
- Service learning
- Internships
- Job shadowing
- Part-time jobs
A Path to Success for Every Young Person
Many paths lead to great futures. Clubs help young people find and fulfill theirs. Whether it’s trade school, college, military enrollment or straight to a career, Club teens are ready to succeed in work and life.
A Boys & Girls Club field trip sparked an interest in aviation in Jill that she, her mom and the Club have since fueled. Now, the 17-year-old has earned her student pilot’s license before her driver’s license and is planning for a future in aeronautical engineering – clearing the runway for more aviators who look like her.
From budgeting to scholarships, Boys & Girls Clubs gave Mohammad A. the tools to pursue his dream of graduating college debt-free on his way to becoming a dentist.
Beyond academics: This Boys & Girls Club prepares today’s teens for the practical, emotional and social realities of adulthood. Welcome to Adulting 101.
Life & Workforce Readiness Programs
Youth develop financial literacy skills, including saving, budgeting and practical skills for lifelong financial stability.
Career exploration for youth assesses skills and interests, explores career possibilities and prepares to join the nation’s workforce.
Students prepare for post-secondary education, including mentorship and guidance, goal setting and securing financial aid.
Preparing Teens for Careers
Teens joining a Boys & Girls Club become part of a broad network of empowering mentors and coaches, alumni in desirable careers and community partners seeking future employees. They’ll develop the skills, knowledge and mindset they need to excel in the professional world.
The world of work is changing, with employees no longer staying at one company (or even in one industry) throughout their careers. Clubs equip teens with the resiliency to successfully navigate career changes and the growth mindset necessary to learn new skills.
Resource Center
- Adulting 101: Essential Skills Every Teen Needs
- First Job? Here’s How to Create a Resume That Will Shine
- Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
- Career Advice for Teens: Top 10 Tips From Professionals in the Workforce
- 2023: Top 5 STEM Careers for Young Adults
- Conflict in the Workplace: Top Tactics Every Young Adult Should Know
Thank you to our donors, supporters and corporate partners who make this important work possible.
Corporate partners supporting Life & Workforce Readiness include:
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