Empowering Teens for Future Success
Teen Achievers is a national college and career readiness program by the YMCA of Central Florida that supports students in setting and reaching higher education and career goals.
Most teenagers are uncertain about their careers by the time they reach the end of high school and oftentimes face the future without specific plans or goals. The Teen Achievers program aims to provide students with positive role models in an enriching environment to foster a desire to seek careers that inspire passion and create engaged, productive citizens in our community. Since 1990, the Teen Achievers program has played a pivotal role in Central Florida ensuring that teens successfully matriculate through middle school and high school. Today, there are more than 13,000 Teen Achiever Alumni! With tutoring and inspiration from their mentors, students learn the importance of focus, drive, and ambition in reaching their goals. Our Teen Achievers program provides tremendous guidance to help turn their dreams into reality.
Teen Achievers undoubtedly left a mark on the Central Florida community during its time, and we need YOU to help bring this most vital programming back to our community.
Teen Achievers is Returning in 2025
We are excited to announce that Teen Achievers is relaunching in Fall 2025! We recognize today’s teens are faced with unique challenges stemming from the pandemic and believe Teen Achievers can provide critical support for youth across our community. We need you. To learn more about opportunities to get involved, please reach out to Roderica Johnson, Assistant Vice-President of Community Development.
Help support bringing TEEN ACHIEVERS back
In a post pandemic environment, the need for programming that supports teen academic attainment, career exploration, and development of key life skills including social emotional learning is more pressing than ever. With your support, we can help local students—regardless of their race, household income, or family education history—have the proper tools to access college, receive post-secondary credentials, and succeed in the workforce. Please complete the form below if you would like to learn more about getting involved with Teen Achievers.
COLLEGE TOURS
College readiness is critical as post-secondary education is increasingly the primary route to upward mobility. That’s why Teen Achievers is so important in helping students reach their full potential. See College Tours.
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JOB FAIRS
Y team members and volunteers engage students during semester-long workshops, and professionals also help establish opportunities and internships during job fair events. Planning for the next job fair is currently underway and we cannot wait to share more details with you!
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Ways You Can Help
The Teen Achievers Advisory Board will play a critical role providing guidance in the relaunch of Achievers, including but not limited to helping to plan Teen Achievers 35th Anniversary efforts, fundraising to support program sustainability, and involvement in strategic planning for the new phase of this program.
We have several opportunities to financially support the relaunch of Achievers to the Central Florida Community.
Teen Achievers will relaunch in Fall 2025, and we need mentors and workshop facilitators to help provide enrichment activities, guidance, and support to tomorrow’s leaders.
Are you a corporate, nonprofit, or community organization looking to deepen your impact? Look no further. We have several ways you can get involved to support this program, including but not limited to hosting students on a job site tour, volunteering during one of our special events, or getting your teens involved in this program. Please contact Roderica Johnson, Assistant Vice-President of Community Development to learn more and discuss creating a partnership opportunity unique to your needs.
Are you a former Teen Achiever, Adult Achiever/ Mentor or Corporate Sponsor? We want to hear from you! In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Teen Achievers, we will be highlighting various community voices who have participated in creating the remarkable legacy of Teen Achievers. Please contact Roderica Johnson, Assistant Vice-President of Community Development for more information.
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