YMCA of Central Florida
Teen Achievers

The purpose of the YMCA Teen Achievers is to assist Black, Hispanic and other youth and teens in preparing, pursuing and achieving post-secondary education (college, university, technical education or armed forces) and career goals of their choice.

The YMCA Teen Achievers provides academic and career readiness to teens in grades sixth to twelve. YMCA Teen Achievers consist of middle and high schools students, from all income levels, and academic levels. We recruit teens that are one-third “high achievers”, one-third “average” achievers and one-third “under-achievers”.

YMCA Teen Achievers goals are:

• - To help youth and teens raise their academic expectations
• - To expose students to diverse career options
• - To provide youth and teens with role models whose success and knowledge will inspire them to reach their academic and personal goals
• - To create channels for continuing community involvement by business and industry
• - To recognize and promote academic excellence

 
Teen Achievers Career Clusters:

- Criminal Justice / Military
- CTE: Career and Technical Education – sponsored by OUC
- Financial Literacy – sponsored by Visa
- General Business / Entrepreneurship
- Leadership Cluster – 6th-8th graders
- Medical / Health Services
- Media / Communications
- Scholar Baller – 9th – 12th Athletes Only
- STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Science – sponsored by Lockheed Martin
- Youth In Government
- Junior-Senior College Prep Sessions – 11th-12th graders only

Useful Links for Parents

• ACT – www.act.org
• SAT – www.collegeboard.com
• Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students – www.Facts.org
• Orange County Public Schools – www.ocps.K12.fl.us
• Seminole County Public Schools – www.scps.K12.fl.us
• Osceola County Public Schools – www.osceola.K12.fl.us
• Lake County Public Schools – www.lake.K12.fl.us
• Brevard County Public Schools – www.brevard.K12.fl.us