Career Explorations & College Prep

Magic in the Middle

A year-round middle school girls’ self-efficacy project, Magic in the Middle brings together peer and adult female mentors to promote visioning a positive future.

• For females ages 10 – 13
• Program Cycle: November – May

Y Moves

Y Moves is a male mentoring/development program for boys, fostering community connection and leadership.

• For males ages 10 – 13
• Program Cycle: November – May

Future Professions Academy

A one-year Saturday program, the Future Professions Academy lays the foundation for success in college and careers, involving 9 area higher education institution partners, Henry Ford Health Systems and DPS.

• For all students in grades 8 – 11
• Program Cycle: September – March

Annual Multi-City College Tours

Alternating between state and national tours, College Tours promotes higher education by giving students the information they need to make appropriate school-related decisions. College Tours give students the opportunty to see first-hand the resources available at a school, ask questions about their education and envision what college life will be like. For all students in grades 9 – 11 Program Cycle: Annually during Easter Break

Countdown to Success

A final college readiness, funding and admissions program, Countdown to Success is led by Adult Achiever mentors to ensure successful college transition.

• For all students in grades 11 – 12
• Program Cycle: June – May

Y WorkReady

To prepare middle school students for their first jobs, Y WorkReady provides an in-school, step by step program that develops the skills and confidence needed for successful job seeking.

• For all students in grades 7 – 8
• Program Cycle: June – May

Individual Development Accounts (IDA)

Participants in the Individual Development Accounts (IDA program learn how to manage their finances and plan for their financial futures. A savings-match component encourages participants to apply sound fiscal management principles.

• For all students in grades 10 – 12
• Program Cycle: May – April

Leadership through Community Service

Teen Leadership Council

This mentor program links youth with Adult Achievers who provide guidance based on their own successful careers. The Teen Leadership Council builds relationships through a year-round college/career preparation leadership program.

• For all students in grades 9 – 11
• Program Cycle: October – May
  

MAP College Alumni

As our Student Achievers move on to college, they can participate in our MAP College Alumni program, which provides a network of college support and adult mentoring to make sure college students have the ongoing resources needed for sustained success. For all students in College Program Cycle: June – May

Young Community Investors

A summer leadership institute focusing on employability training, college preparation, community service and FUN.

• For all students ages 12 – 15
• Program Cycle: July – August
  

Teen Community Investors

A summer employment program that exposes teens to career related job development and emphasized community development through service.

• For all students ages 16 – 18
• Program Cycle: June – August
  

Y ParentConnect

Parents of MYC program participants have formed a parent network, called Y ParentConnect. The program focuses on self and family development using an asset framework, while also building a wider support community for the youth.

• For parents of program participants
• Program Cycle: Ongoing
  

Academic Enrichment

Young Writers Institute

In the Young Writers Institute, students build critical writing skills through guided instruction and cooperation. This project engages young people in several writing genres and culminates in published books. For all students in grades 8 – 11 Program Cycle: January – June

YMCA Camp Phoenix

Camp Phoenix is a multi-disciplinary day camp with programs designed to increase academic success through hands-on reading, math, science and service activities.

• For students in grades K – 12
• Program Cycle: June – August
  

Learn more on the YMCA Camp Phoenix webpage.

YMCA Residential Summer Camp Scholarships

Students experience the best of outdoor living at the two-week YMCA Camp Nissokone in Oscoda, MI.

• For all students in grades 3 – 11
• Program Cycle: June – August