Teens

Black/Minority Achievers Program

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Black/Minority Achievers program helps to foster interaction between African American, Hispanic and other youth and teens of color with successful minority adults who has distinguished themselves in their professions. The program is designed to help students pursue educational and career goals. Through a variety of informative bi-weekly meetings, seminars, activities and field trips with adult mentors, students will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of what is required to start and become successful in college and in their chosen career fields. Click here to learn about our Calendar of Black Achievers Programs

• Motto: "Providing The Foundation For Our Future"
  Program Fees: $50.00 (Returning YMCA Member) & $85.00 (New Program Participants)
• Age Requirements: 13 years through 18 years
• Locations & Time: Contact branch for meeting location and time information
• Black Achievers Information Guide
• Black Achievers Brochure (PDF Format)

• New Events/Activities sponsored, produced and/or hosted by participants

 The Black Achievers Program Offers:

Step & Dance Show

ACT/SAT Prep training

Life Skills Seminars

In-state and Out of state college tours

 Teen Dances

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway

Great Links for College Bound Teens!
www.NAACP.org\ACT-SO.
http://www.collegeboard.com/splash/

"CALL ME MISTER" PROGRAM LOOKING FOR MALE TEACHERS!

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina 's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The program is a collaboration between Clemson University and four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University.

The project provides:

· Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges.

· An academic support system to help assure their success.

· A cohort system for social and cultural support.

Visit http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details or call (800) 640-2657.

You've Got to Know How (To Go)

You have big plans. Big dreams.
You know college is where to start. But a dream isn't enough. College doesn't just happen; you have to make it a reality.

You know why to go to college; we're here to tell you how. There are specific steps you need to take and here is a website to help you along the way. KnowHow2Go. Remember, it's never too early -- or too late -- to start on the road to college. Visit to find out what steps you need http:www.knowhow2go.com.

Useful links for Parents and Students --

ACT - www.act.org

SAT - www.collegeboard.com

Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students - www.Facts.org

Duval County Public Schools -- http://www.dreamsbeginhere.org/

Clay County Public Schools -- http://www.clay.k12.fl.us/

Baker County Public Schools -- http://www.baker.k12.fl.us/

St. John's County Public Schools -- http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

Nassau County Public Schools -- http://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/

Quick Facts -- http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec?MDASTRAN=SW-HMMNE00

Florida Education: http://www.myfloridaeducation.com/workforce/publicat.htm

Florida Bright Futures - www.myfloridaeducation.com/brfutures

Scholarship Opportunities
 

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